University of the People

University Offices 
Financial Aid Office 
The Financial Aid Office reviews and processes requests from applicants seeking grants to help with the 
Application Fee and from applicants and enrollees seeking scholarship support to assist with the 
Assessment Fees. The Financial Aid Office can be reached at [e-mail].  

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Office of Academic Affairs 
The Office of Academic Affairs oversees all aspects of the curriculum with a primary commitment to 
creating a dynamic atmosphere for student learning and success. In assisting students with advice 
pertaining to their academic studies and information regarding academic policies and procedures, 
Academic Affairs provides guidance and leadership to assist students in solving academic-related 
problems within their courses, including such things as peer assessment issues, communication with 
Course Instructors, and other general course-related issues. 
UoPeople Course Instructors are available to students via email throughout the academic year and 
students who have academic-related questions should contact their Course Instructor first. Instructors 
respond to students within 72 hours and usually sooner. Students who have not heard back from their 
Course Instructor within 72 hours should contact their personal Program Advisor for additional 
support. 
Peer Assessment Office (PAO) 
The Peer Assessment Office (PAO) is a resource center for students at the University in Moodle 
devoted to supporting students as they navigate the peer-to-peer learning and assessment processes. 
Peer Assessment Advisors and Peer Assessment Student Advisors are available to help students to 
become more proficient in the processes at UoPeople.
 
Degree Seeking Students are invited to participate in the PAO, and participants are required to follow 
all the rules and regulations outlined in the Catalog and posted in the PAO. Inappropriate postings 
violating the General Code of Conduct and/or the Code of Academic Integrity will be removed from the 
Peer Assessment Office, and students with repeated violations will no longer be given access to the 
center. All violations are grounds for disciplinary action. 
The Peer Assessment Office is accessed via the Learning Resource Center; participation, however, is 
optional at all times. Students who do not wish to have access to the Peer Assessment Office may send 
this request to their Program Advisor. 
Office of Student Affairs 
The Office of Student Affairs ([e-mail]) oversees the review of Satisfactory 
Academic Progress, the naming of students to the President’s, Dean’s and Honor’s List, UoPeople 
Partnership nominations, and supports students who may be encountering or anticipating academic 
difficulties, or may require special assistance in completing their requirements for graduation.  

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Office of Student Services 
The Office of Student Services ([e-mail]) forms part of a comprehensive 
network of services at the University designed to support and help students throughout their studies. 
Student Services maintains all student records and supports students with both administrative and 
academic services in consultation with other offices in the University, responsibly implementing 
university policies and procedures, degree audits, and the conferment of university degrees.  
Office of Admissions 
The Office of Admissions oversees the admissions process for prospective and current applicants to the 
University, including the processing of all applications for admission to UoPeople's degree programs. 
Providing assistance and guidance regarding all admissions requirements, the Office of Admissions 
answers questions regarding prospective students’ applications and provides updates on their 
applicant status. More information about the admissions process can be found in Chapter 3; interested