University Policies
Grievance Process for Academic Matters
Prior to submitting a formal grievance, the student shall:
- Consult the instructor whose action is being appealed. This consultation generally must take place within 14 calendar days of the start of classes after the grading period in question. The instructor is expected to meet in person or online with the student and respond to his/her grievance in writing within 10 calendar days.
- If the student and the instructor are unable to reach agreement, or if the instructor is unwilling or unable to meet with the student, the student shall meet with the chair of the instructor’s department. If the instructor involved is the Department Chair or if there is no Department Chair, the student shall meet with the Chief Academic Officer involved. The Chief Academic Officer will meet with the student and with the instructor and recommend a solution to both the instructor and the student in writing within 10 calendar days.
All timelines for this process are suggested and may be extended for just cause.
A student seeking clarification or guidance regarding filing an academic grievance should contact the Student Services for assistance complaint@aria.edu
Aria does not discriminate on the basis of color, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran’s status in strict adherence to all applicable laws.
Aria seeks to promote an environment that is free of sexual misconduct, discrimination and retaliation. Sexual misconduct includes sexual violence, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence and gender-based harassment on campus or online. Throughout this policy, this prohibited conduct will be referred to generally as “misconduct.” The University seeks to educate students, faculty and staff about the issue of misconduct and to provide a clear path to resolution and correction of prohibited misconduct. The University reserves the right to respond with whatever measures it deems appropriate to prevent misconduct and preserve the safety and wellbeing of the University community.
The University is committed to compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Campus SaVE Act, and state and federal sexual discrimination laws. Title IX states “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” This Policy applies to all Aria community members, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, consultants, vendors, and others engaged in business with the University. Every community member is responsible for complying with all University policies and procedures.
The University’s prohibition of Misconduct includes conduct occurring on campus or off campus, including online and electronic communication or other conduct, when the University determines it has a substantial interest and when the conduct is deemed harmful to the educational mission of the University. This includes attendance at University-related events and the use of electronic devices or technology to record or transmit sexually explicit information or photos. University policies and procedures apply to conduct that takes place once a person becomes a student or employee of the University, including periods during academic breaks and between semesters/academic terms. This Policy applies to and protects visitors to the University. Visitors may file a Complaint for alleged violation(s) of University policies and procedures committed by members of the University community. University community members may be held accountable for the conduct of their guests.
How to file a complaint
Persons (Students, Faculty or Staff) who believe they are victims of Misconduct may file a complaint or seek assistance with local police and with the University Title IX Coordinator, Kartik Patel, info@aria.edu, 1-(844) 872-8680. Anonymous reports may also be made to San Francisco Women Against Rape Crisis Hotline* – 415-647-RAPE and the San Francisco District Attorney’s Victim/Witness Resources – 850 Bryant Street, Room 320, San Francisco, CA 94103 – 415-553-9044
The procedures outlined here for review of allegations of misconduct are separate from any criminal process or investigation. Because the requirements and standards for finding a violation of criminal law are different from the standards for finding a violation of this Policy, criminal investigations, reports or verdicts may be different from outcomes under this Policy. The University may share information and coordinate investigation efforts with law enforcement when necessary or appropriate.
Review of Complaints
All Complaints will be reviewed to determine whether the Complaint involves a Policy violation and whether an investigation is appropriate under the circumstances. This review will be performed by the Title IX Coordinator, in consultation with the Provost’s office as appropriate, depending upon the persons implicated by the Complaint. Even if an investigation is not undertaken, the University may engage in protective measures or corrective action.
The University will ensure that Complainants and Respondents receive the same information, support and protections throughout the Complaint Review Process. Both the Complainant and Respondent will be treated with sensitivity and respect during the entire Complaint Review Process. The investigation will be prompt and thorough with prompt notification in writing of the results of the investigation. Information related to the Complaint Review Process will be shared only with those individuals with a demonstrated need to know. Sanctions may include Disciplinary Warning; Disciplinary Probation; Employment Discipline; Suspension, Reduction or loss of Compensation; Termination; Suspension from the University, or Dismissal from the University.
Appeal
The Complainant or Respondent must submit a written appeal request within ten (10) business days of receipt of communication of the decision. The appeal shall be submitted to the Title IX Coordinator and will be reviewed by the Academic Dean. If either the Complainant or Respondent submits an appeal request, the University will notify the other party of the appeal and the reason(s) cited. The non-appealing party may submit a written response within ten (10) business days of receiving Notice of the appeal.
The Honor Code *
The Honor Code at Aria calls upon each student to exhibit a high degree of maturity, responsibility, and personal integrity. Students are expected to:
- Act honestly in all matters;
- Actively encourage academic integrity;
- Discourage any form of cheating or dishonesty by others; and
- Inform the instructor and appropriate University administrator if a student has a reasonable and good faith belief and substantial evidence that a violation of the Honor Code has occurred.
Conduct in conflict with the Honor Code includes, but is not limited to:
Cheating: Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of an unauthorized or dishonest advantage to/from another. Cheating may be accomplished by any means whatsoever, including, but not limited to, the following: fraud, duress, deception, theft, talking, signs, and gestures. Attempted cheating is also considered cheating. Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to:
- Use of resources not authorized by the instructor for the completion of an assignment or exam.
- Copying graded assignments from another student or giving one’s work to be copied or used by another student for credit.
- Working together on an assignment when not specifically permitted by the instructor.
- Looking at another student’s paper during an examination, allowing a student to look at one’s paper, or giving answers to another during an examination.
- Looking at text or notes during an examination when not specifically permitted by the instructor.
- Doing homework, taking an exam, writing a paper, or doing any other coursework for another student or allowing another person to do it for you, when not specifically permitted by the instructor.
- Using any technological/communication tool not authorized by the instructor during an exam.
- Engaging in behavior specifically prohibited by an instructor during class discussions, in the course syllabus, or via other course specific communication means or tools.
Plagiarism: Presenting as one’s own, the work or the opinions of someone else without proper acknowledgement. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
- Failing to give credit for ideas, statements of facts, or conclusions derived by another author; failure to use quotation marks when quoting directly from another, whether it is a paragraph, a sentence, or part thereof; failure to cite properly the work of another person.
- Submitting an assignment purchased or obtained from a “research” or term paper service.
- Submitting an assignment, whole or in part, obtained from an internet or other unauthorized resource.
- Giving a speech or oral presentation written by another and claiming it as one’s own work.
Other Academic Dishonesty: Other forms of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:
Planning with one or more students to commit any form of academic dishonesty.
- Lying to an instructor or providing any misrepresentation of information in order to receive any academic advantage or accommodation.
- Submitting papers or speeches for credit that are substantially the same in two or more classes without prior written approval of the instructors involved.
- Removing tests from the classroom without approval of the instructor, or misappropriating any portion of a test, either physically or electronically.
- Altering answers on a scored test or any graded work and submitting it for a higher grade without explicitly articulating the alterations made.
* Several sections of this policy document were adopted directly from the University of Pacific’s policy. Aria has obtained permission from the University of Pacific to use some of their policy documents as is until Aria specific policies are developed. Aria hereby thanks the University of Pacific for their exemplary generosity.
Mission and Principle Policies Diversity Statement
Aria does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression or mental or physical disability.
The Aria is committed to diversity and inclusion in its admissions, coursework, campus climate, and hiring and retention of faculty and staff. We believe that an open and respectful community facilitates opportunities for shared understanding and the education of competent, creative, and ethical citizens able to interact and lead in an increasingly multicultural global society.
Governance and Administration Conflict of Interest Policy
The Board of Aria recognizes that a board member is required to comply with applicable provisions of California law regarding conflicts of interest, including Title 18, Article 8, Section 308; Title 18, Article 8, Section 402; and Title 24, Article 18, Section 108.5, California Revised Statutes. To further enhance the credibility and accountability of the Board, the Board has adopted the following additional conflict of interest policies.
Conflict of Interest Policy*
Consistent with a Board’s fiduciary responsibility, a Board member (“Member”) is expected to serve the public trust and to exercise his or her powers and duties in the interest of the public, the University, and the Board and not in the Member’s own interest or in the interest of another person or entity. A Member shall exercise care that their independent judgment in the discharge of responsibilities is not impaired as a result of conflicts between the interests of the University and the Member’s own financial interest or personal interest, or the financial interests or personal interests of the members of the Member’s family. In the event that a Member believes that he or she has a conflict of interest, the Member shall disclose the conflict to the Board and shall refrain from participating in the matter to which the conflict relates.
A Member shall not use confidential information acquired in the course of the performance of his or her responsibilities to further his or her own financial interest or personal interest, or the financial interests or personal interests of the members of the Member’s family or associates.
For the purpose of the application of this policy, “financial interest” means a substantial interest held by an individual which is:
an ownership interest in a business;
a creditor interest in an insolvent business;
an employment or prospective employment for which negotiations have begun;
an ownership interest in real or personal property;
a loan or other debtor interest; or
a directorship or officership in a business; or
a personal and material economic interest in a transaction.
The “family” of a Member includes his or her spouse, dependents, and, if living in the same household and sharing expenses, other individuals. An “associate” of a Member includes a person, entity, or enterprise with respect to which the Member is a (i) is a director, officer, employee, member, partner, or trustee; or (ii) has a financial interest that represents 5% or more of his or her assets or any interest that enables him or her to exercise control or to influence policy significantly; or (iii) any other material association
Prohibited Transactions
Aria shall not have any business relationship with any company, corporation, partnership or other entity or venture in which a member of the Board serves, directly or indirectly, in an executive or policy-making position.
* Please note that several sections of this policy document were adopted directly from the University of Pacific’s policy. Ariahas obtained permission from the University of Pacific to use some of their policy documents as is until Aria specific policies are developed. Aria hereby thanks the University of Pacific for their exemplary generosity.
Founded upon the rich culture and values of India and rooted in the traditions of India, the Aria University serves its worldwide students and the local community by providing excellent research, professional, liberal arts, health, technology, sciences, and education in which the whole person scholar-practitioner learning model is integral to the learning experience. Aria University is an inclusive and diverse learning community that provides an opportunity to the students to actualize their potential as scholar-practitioners and to contribute to their local and global community with excellence, professionalism, and integrity.
Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) describe the abilities, skills and knowledge that students will acquire at the Aria University. The five ILO’s below describe the competencies that every student will have after successful completion of her/his education at Aria University.
Institutional Learning Outcome 1 – Knowledge and Critical Inquiry
Aria University graduates will have a strong knowledge base in their academic major. Aria University graduates will engage in critical inquiry to evaluate ideas, beliefs, and values to decipher their meanings and purport.
Institutional Learning Outcome 2 – Cultural Awareness
Aria University graduates will have a thorough awareness of the cultural history and diversity of their academic major and appreciation of the diverse points of view both from emic and etic perspectives.
Institutional Learning Outcome 3 – Applied Learning
Aria University graduates will creatively apply their knowledge, critical inquiry, and cultural awareness to the complexities of contexts and sub-contexts of human culture and conditions.
Institutional Learning Outcome 4 – Communication
Aria University graduates will communicate with clarity and in a precise manner using written, oral, and nonverbal language, and expressing an awareness of the surroundings, the situation, and the audience.
Institutional Learning Outcome 5 – Scholarly Research and Information Literacy
Aria University graduates will be scholar-practitioners in their fields and information literate. They will be able to find, organize, understand, critically examine and use information from various sources using a variety of technologies.
Aria University is in compliance with the Federal Credit Hour Policy 34 CFR 600.2. The credit hour policy is specified in each course syllabus. Aria University’s credit hour meets the Carnegie definition of a credit hour and is stated as follows on each course syllabus:
For a 3 Units course: Minimum 3 hour of in-class participation, minimum 6 hours of readings/assignments/watching instructional videos, etc., outside class per week (Please note that these are the minimum credit hours required to complete the course).
Transfer Credit Policy, Criteria, Articulation Agreements
– Aria University does not accept transfer credit nor does it give transfer credit
– Aria University does not currently have any articulation agreement with any other institution
Prior to submitting a formal grievance, the student shall: consult the instructor whose action is being appealed. This consultation generally must take place within 14 calendar days of the start of classes after the grading period in question. The instructor is expected to meet in person or online with the student and respond to his/her grievance in writing within 10 calendar days.
If the student and the instructor are unable to reach agreement, or if the instructor is unwilling or unable to meet with the student, the student shall meet with the chair of the instructor’s department. If the instructor involved is the Department Chair or if there is no Department Chair, the student shall meet with the Chief Academic Officer involved. The Chief Academic Officer will meet with the student and with the instructor and recommend a solution to both the instructor and the student in writing within 10 calendar days.
All timelines for this process are suggested and may be extended for just cause.
A student seeking clarification or guidance regarding filing an academic grievance should contact the Student Services for assistance 1-(844) 872-8680 or studentservices@uofsa.edu
If a complaint cannot be resolved after exhausting the institution’s grievance procedure, the student may file a complaint with the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education. Unresolved complaints may be directed to the address below:
The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
Mailing Address:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 980818
West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Physical Address:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (916) 574-8900
Toll Free: (888) 370-7589
Main Fax: (916) 263-1897
A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling toll-free (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint to form, which can be obtained on the bureau’s internet web site (www.bppe.ca.gov).
Master of Arts in Kuchipudi Dance
-Graduation Rate: 100% (Spring 2017 Start)
-Retention Rate: 100% (Spring 2017 Start)
Net Price Calculator:
UofSA currently does not receive Title IV funds, and hence, a net price calculator is not mandated.
Gainful Employment Information
UofSA does not promise gainful employment to students who enroll in its programs. However, a recent survey of the MA in Kuchipudi Dance program graduates indicates that 8 out 12 were self-employed in the field.
Tuition and Total Program Charges
In addition to the fees above, the total estimated tuition charges for the programs offered are as follows:
| Program | Tuition | Total Charges |
| Master of Arts in Carnatic Music | $9,000.00 | $9,900.00 |
| Diploma in Carnatic Music |
$5,400.00 |
$6,000.00 |
| Certificate in Carnatic Music |
$2,700.00 |
$3,000.00 |
| Master of Arts in Kuchipudi Dance |
$9,000.00 |
$9,900.00 |
| Diploma in Kuchipudi Dance |
$5,400.00 |
$6,000.00 |
| Certificate in Kuchipudi Dance |
$2,700.00 |
$3,000.00 |
| Diploma in Bharatanatyam |
$5,400.00 |
$6,000.00 |
| Certificate in Bharatanatyam |
$2,700.00 |
$3,000.00 |
You are responsible for these amounts. If you get a student loan, you are responsible for repaying the loan amount plus any interest, less the amount of any determined refund.
A degree from an unaccredited institution, such as the University of Silicon Andhra, is not recognized for some employment positions, including, but not limited to, positions with the State of California. A student enrolled in an unaccredited institution is not eligible for federal financial aid programs. The University of Silicon Andhra does not participate in federal or state financial aid programs.
The institutional refund policy for students who have completed 60 percent or less of the course of instruction, and who have not cancelled as explained above, shall be a pro- rata refund.
You are obligated to pay only for educational services received and for unreturned equipment or materials. The refund shall be the amount you paid for instruction multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of hours of instruction which you have not received but for which you have paid, and the denominator of which is the total number of hours of instruction for which you have paid.
Any student who notifies the University of Silicon Andhra of cancellation or program withdrawal in writing has the right to cancel this enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of charges paid through attendance at the first class session or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later; less the non-refundable fees identified above.
All students must provide written notification of withdrawal, cancellation or request for refund.
Students who have completed 60% or less of a course are entitled to a refund based on the refund formula below. After 60% of the course has been completed the course is non-refundable.
Refunds must be requested in writing to the University of Silicon Andhra, attention: Mr. Raju Chamarthi, CAO, and the refund will be calculated upon the receipt date or upon withdrawal of the student by the school as referenced above.
Any refund to a student will be refunded minus the non-refundable Registration fee of $75.00, and any other non-refundable fees, within 45 days of notification in writing or constructive withdrawal made by the school.
All course fees are due upon enrollment unless course tuition is paid as part of a payment plan.
Refunds are calculated as follows (and are only for students who have completed less than 60% of the total instruction hours): The institution’s refund policy for students who have completed 60% or less of the course of instruction shall be a pro rata refund calculated by hour of instruction minus the non-refundable Registration fee, or any other non-refundable fees.
FORMULA: (1) deduct the non-refundable application/registration fee or any other non-refundable fee from the total tuition charge; (2) divide this figure by the number of hours in the program; (3) the quotient is the hourly charge for the program; (4) the amount owed by the student for the purposes of calculating a refund is derived by multiplying the total hours attended by the hourly charge for instruction calculated in [3], plus the amount of the application/registration or other non-refundable fee specified in [1]; and (5) the refund shall be any amount in excess of the figure derived from [4] that was paid by the student to the institution.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE: A student registers for a 36-hour course at a cost of $800. Upon the student notifying the school in writing of a withdrawal after attending 12 hours, a refund is calculated as follows: Total tuition of $800 minus $100 in non-refundable fees equals $700. $700 divided by 36 hours of instruction equals $19.44/hr. The student owes 12 hours completed x $19.44= $233.28 + $100 in non-refundable fees, totaling $333.28. The $800 tuition fee minus $333.28 = a refund of $466.72.
Any student has the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of charges paid through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later.
Cancellation shall occur when you give written notice of cancellation to: University of Silicon Andhra, c/o Mr. Raju Chamarthi, CAO, University of Silicon Andhra, Dr. Hanimireddy Lakireddy Bhavan, 1521 California Circle, Milpitas, CA 95035. If you cancel the Agreement, the school will refund any money that you paid, less any non-refundable charges and deduction for equipment not timely returned in good condition (if indeed any equipment was received, which is unlikely), within forty-five days after your Notice of Cancellation is received.
Total Student Charges and Fees
| Application Fee | $25.00 This fee is Non-Refundable. |
| Registration Fee | $75.00 This fee is Non-Refundable for the program. |
| STRF Fee | Currently $ 0 of institutional charges. This fee is Non-Refundable. This fee is included in the tuition for each program. |
| Returned Checks Fee | $35.00 This fee is Non-Refundable. |
| Penalty Fee for Late Payment | $20.00 applicable only to those students on a payment plan, and if a payment is five or more days late. This fee is Non-Refundable. |
| Wire Transfer Fee (international students only) | $40.00 Students will be responsible for wire transfer fee charges by a bank. This fee is Non-Refundable. |
| Textbooks, or Materials Charges | A tuition charge does not cover learning materials and workbooks. It is the students’ responsibility to purchase these materials. The estimated cost is $300 for Certificate Programs; $600 for Diploma Programs; and $900 for the Masters Programs. There is no refund since students have to purchase on their own. |
Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes are detailed at the institutional, program, and course levels. The institutional learning outcomes are available on the institutional web site under “About Us.” The program and course learning outcomes are available in the course syllabi. Although it is not possible to list all learning outcomes for all course offerings, below is a sample of student learning outcomes at all levels from GKD 506 Thesis 1 – Research Methodology course:
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this class, you will:
– Gain a critical understanding of the assumptions, goals and methods of qualitative inquiry and the application of the same.
– Develop a Master’s Thesis as an interpretive research project
– Evaluate and apply Qualitative Studies
– Organize and Use the data gathered accurately.
– Prepare a preliminary research design for the project chosen .
– Accurately collect, analyze and report data
– Have sharpened Academic Writing skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the program, the students will have
Program Learning Outcome 1 – A broader perspective of Kuchipudi Dance through exposure to social history while the knowledge of the indigenous texts will have been made stronger.
Program Learning Outcome 2 – Developed contextulised knowledge of each genre of Indian dance forms, Kuchipudi in particular, so that the temporal and spacial points of view are absorbed and the historiography is seamless and experiential.
Program Learning Outcome 3 – Strengthened knowledge of music and the intricacies of rhythm typical to Kuchipudi form to take charge as the leader of the performing team with bearings right.
Program Learning Outcome 4 – Honed research instincts and writing skills to produce excellent theses.
Program Learning Outcome 5- Developed scholar-practitioner skills to present an original choreography which showcases the knowledge and experience gained on the canvas of the traditional aesthetic.
Institutional Learning Outcomes
Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) describe the abilities, skills and knowledge that students will acquire at the University of Silicon Andhra (UofSA). The five ILO’s below describe the competencies that every student will have after successful completion of her/his education at UofSA.
- Knowledge and Critical Inquiry: UofSA graduates will have a strong knowledge base in their academic major. UofSA graduates will engage in critical inquiry to evaluate ideas, beliefs, and values to decipher their meanings and purport.
- Cultural Awareness: UofSA graduates will have a thorough awareness of the cultural history and diversity of their academic major and appreciation of the diverse points of view both from emic and etic perspectives.
- Applied Learning: UofSA graduates will creatively apply their knowledge, critical inquiry, and cultural awareness to the complexities of contexts and sub-contexts of human culture and conditions.
- Communication: UofSA graduates will communicate with clarity and in a precise manner using written, oral, and nonverbal language, and expressing an awareness of the surroundings, the situation, and the audience.
- Scholarly Research and Information Literacy: UofSA graduates will be scholar-practitioners in their fields and information literate. They will be able to find, organize, understand, critically examine and use information from various sources using a variety of technologies.
Student Learning Outcomes are detailed at the institutional, program, and course levels. The institutional learning outcomes are available on the institutional web site under “About Us.” The program and course learning outcomes are available in the course syllabi. Although it is not possible to list all learning outcomes for all course offerings, below is a sample of student learning outcomes at all levels from GKD 506 Thesis 1 – Research Methodology course:
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this class, you will:
– Gain a critical understanding of the assumptions, goals and methods of qualitative inquiry and the application of the same.
– Develop a Master’s Thesis as an interpretive research project
– Evaluate and apply Qualitative Studies
– Organize and Use the data gathered accurately.
– Prepare a preliminary research design for the project chosen .
– Accurately collect, analyze and report data
– Have sharpened Academic Writing skills.
Upon completing the program, the students will have
Program Learning Outcome 1 – A broader perspective of Kuchipudi Dance through exposure to social history while the knowledge of the indigenous texts will have been made stronger.
Program Learning Outcome 2 – Developed contextulised knowledge of each genre of Indian dance forms, Kuchipudi in particular, so that the temporal and spacial points of view are absorbed and the historiography is seamless and experiential.
Program Learning Outcome 3 – Strengthened knowledge of music and the intricacies of rhythm typical to Kuchipudi form to take charge as the leader of the performing team with bearings right.
Program Learning Outcome 4 – Honed research instincts and writing skills to produce excellent theses.
Program Learning Outcome 5- Developed scholar-practitioner skills to present an original choreography which showcases the knowledge and experience gained on the canvas of the traditional aesthetic.
Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) describe the abilities, skills and knowledge that students will acquire at the University of Silicon Andhra (UofSA). The five ILO’s below describe the competencies that every student will have after successful completion of her/his education at UofSA.
- Knowledge and Critical Inquiry: UofSA graduates will have a strong knowledge base in their academic major. UofSA graduates will engage in critical inquiry to evaluate ideas, beliefs, and values to decipher their meanings and purport.
- Cultural Awareness: UofSA graduates will have a thorough awareness of the cultural history and diversity of their academic major and appreciation of the diverse points of view both from emic and etic perspectives.
- Applied Learning: UofSA graduates will creatively apply their knowledge, critical inquiry, and cultural awareness to the complexities of contexts and sub-contexts of human culture and conditions.
- Communication: UofSA graduates will communicate with clarity and in a precise manner using written, oral, and nonverbal language, and expressing an awareness of the surroundings, the situation, and the audience.
- Scholarly Research and Information Literacy: UofSA graduates will be scholar-practitioners in their fields and information literate. They will be able to find, organize, understand, critically examine and use information from various sources using a variety of technologies.
Admissions – Sridevi Ganti, sridevi.ganti@uofsa.edu
Student Services – Mamatha Kuchibhotla, mamatha@uofsa.edu
Technology – Phani Madhav Kasturi, phanimadhav@uofsa.edu
Studio Services – Janardhan, janardhan@uofsa.edu
Academics –
Provost- Raju Chamarthi, raju@uofsa.edu
Program Chairs-
Kuchipudi Dance- Dr. Yashoda Thakore, yashoda.thakore@uofsa.edu
Carnatic Music- Dr. R.S. Jayalkashmi, jayalakshmi.rs@uofsa.edu
Telugu- Dr. Mrunalini Chunduri, mrunalini.chunduri@uofsa.edu
Bharatnatyam- Dr. Karuna Vijayendra, karuna.vijayendra@uofsa.edu
Sanskrit, Dr. Vasanta Lakshmi, vasanta.lakshmi@uofsa.edu
Student Default Rate
N/A. UofSA does not offer Federal or State Financial Aid.
Tuition and Total Program Charges
In addition to the fees above, the total estimated tuition charges for the programs offered are as follows:
| Program | Tuition | Total Charges |
| Master of Arts in Carnatic Music | $9,000.00 | $9,900.00 |
| Diploma in Carnatic Music |
$5,400.00 |
$6,000.00 |
| Certificate in Carnatic Music |
$2,700.00 |
$3,000.00 |
| Master of Arts in Kuchipudi Dance |
$9,000.00 |
$9,900.00 |
| Diploma in Kuchipudi Dance |
$5,400.00 |
$6,000.00 |
| Certificate in Kuchipudi Dance |
$2,700.00 |
$3,000.00 |
| Diploma in Bharatanatyam |
$5,400.00 |
$6,000.00 |
| Certificate in Bharatanatyam |
$2,700.00 |
$3,000.00 |
-No financial aid is available
-Typical Length of Study
MA in Kuchipudi Dance – Two Years
MA in Carnatic Music – Two Years
Expected Student Debt at Graduation:
MA in Kuchipudi Dance – $9,900.00
MA in Carnatic Music – $9,900.00
Direct evidence
-Capstone experiences such as research projects, presentations, theses, oral defenses, or performances
-Summaries and analyses of electronic class discussion threads.
Indirect evidence
-Course grades
-Alumni perceptions of their career responsibilities and satisfaction.
-Student ratings of their knowledge and skills and reflections on what they have learned over the course of the program.
-End-of-course student evaluation forms that ask about the course rather than the instructor.
-Student/alumni satisfaction with their learning, collected through surveys, exit interviews, or focus groups.