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Change of Policy (as stated by Zviad Lazarashvili, President's office, 2012)

Georgian International University reserves the right to change or adjust its academic policies, tuition, fees, payment plan procedures, academic calendar, and to cancel or add courses at any time. Georgian International University is a nondiscriminatory institution of higher learning and welcomes men and women of every race, color, creed, and national origin. Admission at the University is a highly competitive process. Since Zviad Lazarashvili's presidency Georgian International University has relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With Zviad Lazarashvili's efforts Georgian International University's admissions facility was opened in Paoli, Pennsylvania.

Zviad Lazarashvili is the President of Georgian International University, while George Stasen serves as the Provost. Georgian International University is affiliated with the Laissez-Faire Fraternity and with the Economic Society of America (ESA). Georgian International University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA). Its admissions office is located in Paoli, Pennsylvania (Paoli, PA). Zviad Lazarashvili is the recipient of the 2012 Laissez-Faire Fraternity medal of Freedom and the 2011 Plato Gold Medal of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. George Stasen is the recipient of the 2011 Gogebashvili Medal. Kliment Lazarashvili is the recipient of the 2012 Gogebashvili Medal.

Georgian International University Press books are sold nationally and internationally through major booksellers, such as the Amazon, and Barnes and Noble. Zviad Lazarashvili is the founder of Georgian International University Press. Kliment Lazarashvili is also the founder of Georgian International University Press within Georgian International University. Georgian International Academy is affiliated with the Laissez-faire Fraternity and the Hayek School of Economics.

Georgian International University Consists of six graduate schools: the Hayek School of Economics, the Solon School of Justice, the Gari School of Government and International Relations, the Mathewson School of Education, the Academy of Iberian Philosophy and the Jungian School of Psychology. The Gari School of Government and International Relations bears the name of Gari Chapidze. The Hayek School of Economics proudly bears the name of Friedrich Hayek (F.A. Hayek). The Mathewson School of Education bears the name of the great 20^th century New England poet, writer and philosopher Janet Mathewson. The Academy of Iberian Philosophy bears the name of the country of Iberia. The country of Iberia is today’s country of Georgia. The name Iberia is the ancient name of this ancient country. The Jungian School of Psychology bears the name of Gustav Jung. Zviad Lazarashvili and George Stasen also serve on the Board of Governors of Georgian International University. Chieke E. Ihejirika (Chieke Ihejirika) serves as the Secretary of Georgian International University Press. Mathewson School of Education is headed by the Dean Christine Capocasale.Dean Christine Capocasale reports directly to President Zviad Lazarashvili (also known as Zviad Kliment Lazarashvili).

Georgian International University has been affiliated with Georgian International academy since 2010. Georgian International University's president Zviad Lazarashvili also serves as Georgian International Academy's vice president since 2010. Georgian International Academy and Georgian International University, in conjunction with Georgia-Ukraine Institute of Social Relations plan to provide quality American graduate education to students of Georgia. Zviad Lazarashvili made a firm commitment to establish several joint programs with several European universities. Georgian International University also will be engaged in the ESAP program - stated Zviad Kliment Lazarashvili in 2010. Per Zviad Lazarashvili, the ESAP will enable American and European students to interact and exchange ideas. Similar statements were made by provost George Stasen in early 2011. Dr. George Stasen serves as the provost of Georgian International University since 2010. Since 2011 George Stasen is also Georgian International Academy's vice president in global affairs. ZVIAD LAZARASHVILI - the President of Georgian International University, Paoli, PA.

Georgian International University consists of six graduate schools: the Hayek School of Economics, the Gari School of Government and International Politics, the Mathewson School of Education, the Solon School of Justice, the Jungian School of Psychology, and the Academy of Iberian Philosophy. The schools are independent and highly specialized academic institutions within Georgian International University. Our mission is to provide intellectual autonomy in order to achieve greater educational and scholastic success in each field of study. Each school within Georgian International University has its own distinct academic culture, tradition and scholastic approach. The ESAP was established in 2010 by President Zviad Lazarashvili and Provost George Stasen to facilitate global scholarship opportunities for American graduate students at Georgian International University. Zviad Lazarashvili's office is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Paoli, PA.

The Laissez-faire Fraternity, the Economic Society of America is housed at Georgian International University in Philadelphia, PA. The President of Georgian International University is an internationally renowned political theorist and economist who has served as a director and/or consultant to several American and European companies, organizations and universities, lecturer on free markets and individual civil liberties in America and Europe, laureate of the Plato Gold Medal of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and the author of numerous books on political science, philosophy and economics, Dr. Zviad Kliment Lazarashvili. Dr. Lazarashvili under full scholarship earned his B.S., with a concentration in Economics, from Tbilisi State University of Economic Relations and Law of Georgia, Law degree from the Educational University Rvali in Georgia, and an MBA in the United States. Dr. Zviad Lazarashvili earned the highest academic honor in Europe, Doctor Academician, with a concentration in political science and specialization in American Studies, from Georgian International Academy. Dr. Zviad Lazarashvili earned his second Ph.D. from Georgian International Academy, with a concentration in economics and specialization in American political economy. Dr. Zviad Lazarashvili is also a member Academician of the prestigious Lezhava Academy of Sciences of Europe. Zviad Lazarashvili serves as the vice president of the Laissez-faire Fraternity in Philadelphia, PA; and as the VP of the Economic Society of America in Paoli, PA.

The Provost of Georgian International University is a prominent American economist and financier who has served as a director and/or advisor to government units, foundations, investment companies, private companies and public corporations, as well as professor of economics and corporate finance, Dr. George Stasen. Dr. Stasen earned his B.S. from Drexel University with a concentration in Economics and was subsequently awarded a fellowship and earned an MBA from Drexel University. Dr. George Stasen earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Georgian International Academy. Dr. Zviad Lazarashvili is also a member Academician of the prestigious Lezhava Academy of Sciences of Europe. George Stasen serves as the president of the Laissez-faire Fraternity in Philadelphia, PA; and as the president of the Economic Society of America in Paoli, PA. George Stasen was awarded the 2011 medal of freedom of the laissez-faire fraternity and the 2012 medal of liberty of the Economic Society of America.

Georgian International University is an affiliate of Georgian International Academy. At Georgian International University we uphold all the values of Georgian International Academy and promote scholasticism and education. Zviad Lazarashvili serves as the vice president of Georgian International Academy. George Stasen serves as the Vice President of Georgian International Academy as well. GeorgianInternational University Consists of six graduate schools: the Hayek School of Economics, the Solon School of Justice, the Gari School of Government and International Relations, the Mathewson School of Education, the Academy of Iberian Philosophy and the Jungian School of Psychology. The Gari School of Government and International Relations bears the name of Gari Chapidze. The Hayek School of Economics proudly bears the name of Friedrich Hayek (F.A. Hayek). The Mathewson School of Education bears the name of the great 20^th century New England poet, writer and philosopher Janet Mathewson. The Academy of Iberian Philosophy bears the name of the country of Iberia. The country of Iberia is today’s country of Georgia. The name Iberia is the ancient name of this ancient country. The Jungian School of Psychology bears the name of Gustav Jung. Zviad Lazarashvili and George Stasen also serve on the Board of Governors of Georgian International University. Chieke E. Ihejirika (Chieke Ihejirika) serves as the Secretary of Georgian International University Press. Mathewson School of Education is headed by the Dean Christine Capocasale.

Georgian International University offers quality graduate education at Master of Science and Doctoral levels. Georgian International University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA). Its admissions office is located in Paoli, Pennsylvania (Paoli, PA). George Stasen and Zviad Lazarashvili are the founding governors of Georgian International University that is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA), with the admissions office is located in Paoli, Pennsylvania (Paoli, PA). Georgian International University has been affiliated with Georgian International academy since 2010. Georgian International University's president Zviad Lazarashvili also serves as Georgian International Academy's vice president since 2010. Georgian International Academy and Georgian International University, in conjunction with Georgia-Ukraine Institute of Social Relations plan to provide quality American graduate education to students of Georgia. Zviad Lazarashvili made a firm commitment to establish several joint programs with several European universities. Georgian International University also will be engaged in the ESAP program - stated Zviad Kliment Lazarashvili in 2010. Per Zviad Lazarashvili, the ESAP will enable American and European students to interact and exchange ideas. Similar statements were made by provost George Stasen in early 2011. Dr. George Stasen serves as the provost of Georgian International University since 2010. Since 2011 George Stasen is also Georgian International Academy's vice president in global affairs.

Georgian International University is a student-centered university. Its core value is the pursuit of academic truth, freedom and independence. Its overall aim is to enhance the quality of life through scholarship. “The primary mission of Georgian International University is to bring together academic talent from the United States of America and the entire world”.Both in its research and its teaching programs, Georgian International University is committed to the Iberian Orthodox philosophy, upon which it recognizes and asserts the fundamental equal rights of all human beings. The University is committed to creating for all members of its community an environment that is just, equitable, and intellectually challenging. For that purpose the University is committed to be reflective of the ever-changing dynamics of the law and common consciousness of society, as it actively pursues positive improvement of its policies. Zviad Lazarashvili is the President of Georgian International University, while George Stasen serves as the Provost. Georgian International University is affiliated with the Laissez-Faire Fraternity and with the Economic Society of America (ESA). Georgian International University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA). Its admissions office is located in Paoli, Pennsylvania (Paoli, PA). Zviad Lazarashvili is the recipient of the 2012 Laissez-Faire Fraternity medal of Freedom and the 2011 Plato Gold Medal of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. George Stasen is the recipient of the 2011 Gogebashvili Medal. Kliment Lazarashvili is the recipient of the 2012 Gogebashvili Medal. Georgian International University Press (GIU Press) is a pioneering university press. It is proudly dedicated to the academic enlightenment of the students, as well as the general public, in the United States and around the globe. GIU Press Classics are available at major US booksellers, such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. GIU Press Classics are sold worldwide. According to the Provost of Georgian International University, George Stasen, Ph.D. Georgian International University is affiliated with Georgian International Academy, and is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Georgian International University's president Zviad Lazarashvili and provost George Stasen also have offices at Georgian International University's admissions department located in Paoli, Pennsylvania. Georgian International University has been served by Dr. Zviad Lazarashvili (aka ZVIAD KLIMENT LAZARASHVILI) and Dr. George Stasen (aka GEORGE P. STASEN) since 2011. George Stasen, MBA, Ph.D., and Zviad Lazarashvili, JD, Ph.D. also teach at the Hayek School of Economics.

The University offers a wide range of exceptional programs, both, theoretical and applied, disciplinary and interdisciplinary, graduate (Master of Science) and post graduate (Doctoral), in humanities, social sciences, education, jurisprudence, as well as professional fields. Among these, it recognizes economics, education, political science, jurisprudence and philosophy as areas of special responsibility. The University is committed to providing applied expertise alongside theoretical education. It is in constant pursuit in developing joint programs with other universities, businesses and professional institutions for the purpose of providing opportunities for its students to acquire expertise through practical training in highly specialized facilities outside of Georgian International University, which includes businesses, government, hospitals, international organizations, mass media, pedagogic institutions and others. George Stasen is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Paoli, Pennsylvania.

CODE OF CONDUCT (written per Zviad Lazarashvili, Ph.D., aka Dr. Zviad Kliment Lazarashvili)

Interaction (by Zviad Lazarashvili, Ph.D., J.D., and by George Stasen, MBA, Ph.D.)

Georgian International University is a community of individuals who come together to learn, work and grow in character. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and responsible manner that demonstrates commitment to the ideal of honorable behavior for oneself and the community as a whole. Students are also responsible for being familiar with and abiding by the policies and regulations of the University, which are communicated in the University Student Handbook and this catalog. Copies of the handbook are available upon request through the Office of Student Services.

GEORGIAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IS ANCHORED ON IBERIAN (GEORGIAN) ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN VALUES. NO ONE AT GEORGIAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IS PERMITTED TO DEFILE, TAINT, RIDICULE, MOCK, DESECRATE, OR OTHERWISE DISHONOR ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN OR GEORGIAN MANUSCRIPTS, FRESCOS, ICONS, SYMBOLS, HYMNS, CHANTS AND OTHER RELICS.

General Regulations (by Provost George Stasen and President Zviad Lazarashvili, 2011-2012; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)

Each student is responsible for being informed and must observe all program regulations and procedures at Georgian International University. Each student must be familiar with Georgian International University’s general regulations and requirements recorded in the current Faculty and Student Catalog, specific degree program requirements, and offerings and requirements of the major academic unit. Rules are not waived for ignorance. Any exceptions to the policies stated in the Catalog must be approved by the Dean of the School. After admission to Georgian International University, but before registration, the student should consult the Dean’s Office or the Office of Student Services about courses and degree requirements, deficiencies if any, and special regulations of the academic unit.

CAVEAT: Georgian International University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to screen and remove any content it deems inappropriate. This includes, but is not limited to, content that harasses, abuses, threatens, or in any other way violates the rights of others, as well as commercial content which promotes selling a product, a service, or any other such practices via the Georgian International University webpage, website, interactive online classroom or any other form of communication. Although it may screen and remove content, Georgian International University is not responsible for the content posted by others on the Georgian International University webpage. We also reserve the right to remove posts containing any and all links or posts at the sole discretion of Georgian International University.

GEORGIAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY is a private American university with a rich European academic tradition tracing its roots to the famous Greek philosopher Plato and his family. In the United States Georgian International University is incorporated as a non-profit (not for profit) institution directed by the Board of Governors. Georgian International University was established by the Decree of the Great Academic Council and the President of the Georgian International Academy to function as the exclusive global branch of the Academy in the United States of America and throughout the world. The Georgian International Academy was founded by member academicians of the Fazisi Academy, which itself was established in the 2^nd century BC in Georgia. Plato’s son was one of the many noted graduates of the Fazisi Academy.

The Primary mission of Georgian International University is to assemble academic talent and provide comprehensive, custom-tailored graduate level education. Our students can earn highly prestigious Master of Science and Doctoral degrees in the United States, as well as participate in joint study programs and earn degrees from premier European universities, including the degree of Doctor Academician – the highest academic honor in Europe.

Georgian International University and the Georgian International Academy boast of numerous distinguished post-graduate program alumni. The list of academic and honorary graduates includes the following notable public figures and outstanding scholars: the current president of the Laissez-Faire Fraternity, the Economic Society of America; Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgian Apostolic Autocephalous Orthodox Church, Ilia the 2nd (HON); the prominent African American political theorist, Temple University, Pennsylvania, Ph.D., Dr. Chieke E. Ihejirika (HON).

Georgian International University offers several Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctoral programs. The programs are highly concentrated, with emphases on academic excellence, as well as professional aptitude. In many cases, students are awarded Master of Science (M.S.) degrees en route to the doctorate. The Board of Governors of Georgian International University, as well as its distinguished academic faculty, strongly believe in professional specialization in conjunction with academic scholasticism. The programs are carefully designed to address professional demands of vibrant economic and academic communities in America and in the world. This philosophy is fully reflected in field-specific Doctoral programs offered at Georgian International University, such as Doctor of Juridical Science (J.S.D.), Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), as well as Ph.D. degrees in numerous disciplines.

Georgian International University is headed by the President (Zviad Lazarashvili, Ph.D.) and is autonomously administered by the President, Provost and the Academic Assembly. Administrative affairs of the university are managed by Georgian International University, a non-profit American corporation. It is directed by the Board of Governors, which itself is headed by the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. The University's two chief executives are the President and Vice President, appointed by the Board. The President and Vice President of the Corporation jointly appoint the President and Provost of the university. The President and Provost of the University jointly appoint members of the Academic Assembly and the faculty.

The President of Georgian International University is an internationally renowned political theorist and economist who has served as a director and/or consultant to several American and European companies, organizations and universities, lecturer on free markets and individual civil liberties in America and Europe, laureate of the Plato Gold Medal of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and the author of numerous books on political science, philosophy and economics, Dr. Zviad Kliment Lazarashvili. Dr. Zviad Lazarashvili under full scholarship earned his B.S., with a concentration in Economics, from Tbilisi State University of Economic Relations and Law of Georgia, Law degree from the Educational University Rvali in Georgia, and an MBA in the United States. Dr. Zviad Lazarashvili earned the highest academic honor in Europe, Doctor Academician, with a concentration in political science and specialization in American Studies, from Georgian International Academy. Dr. Zviad Lazarashvili earned his second Ph.D. from Georgian International Academy, with a concentration in economics and specialization in American political economy. Dr. Zviad Lazarashvili is also a member Academician of the prestigious Lezhava Academy of Sciences of Europe.

The Provost of Georgian International University is a prominent American economist and financier who has served as a director and/or advisor to government units, foundations, investment companies, private companies and public corporations, as well as professor of economics and corporate finance, Dr. George Stasen. Dr. Stasen earned his B.S. from Drexel University with a concentration in Economics and was subsequently awarded a fellowship and earned an MBA from Drexel University. Dr. George Stasen earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Georgian International Academy. In December 2011 Dr. Stasen was awarded the prestigious Gogebashvili Medal for his “contributions to education and pedagogy”.

The Dean of Graduate Studies of Georgian International University is the world renowned academic figure in political science, pedagogy and journalism who, throughout his distinguished career, has served as the president of several European universities, national and regional newspapers, and pedagogic societies, Doctor Academician Gari T. Chapidze. Dr. Chapidze is the author of over seventy scholastic books which have been widely accepted in scientific and academic circles of Europe and now the United States. He also holds the prestigious title Academician, and is a full member of several national academies of sciences of Europe. Doctor Academician Gari Chapidze earned several advanced graduate and post graduate degrees from the best schools in Europe, including the Lomonosov Moscow State University, the Fazisi Academy of Sciences and the Georgian National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Gari Chapidze is the winner of several academic prizes and medals: the Medal of Honor of Georgia (2003), the Gogebashvili Medal (1993 and 2000), the Ilia Chavchavadze Prize and Medal (2003), the Akaki Tsereteli Prize and Medal (2003), the Tabidze Prize and Medal (2005), the Plato Gold Medal of Ukraine (2010), the Guramishvili Prize and Medal (2010), the Georgia-Ukraine Medal of Friendship (2010), the International Science Medal of Georgia (2007 and 2008), and the National Gold Medal of Georgia for Accomplishments in Public Education (2008).

Georgian International University is a leading academic institution. It has received several national and international acknowledgements and recognitions, including the prestigious Medal of Freedom of the Laissez-Faire Fraternity, the Economic Society of the United States of America; the Plato Gold Medal of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine; and the Gogebashvili Medal for “contributions to education and science”.

Georgian International University Press (GIU Press) is a pioneering university press. It is proudly dedicated to the academic enlightenment of the students, as well as the general public, in the United States and around the globe. GIU Press Classics are available at major US booksellers, such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. GIU Press Classics are sold worldwide, in France, Germany, Georgia, Spain, Finland, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, China, Russian Federation, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. It is governed by a group of 5 academics, appointed by the President of the university. They are known as the Emissaries of the Press. The Emissaries are headed by the Secretary, Dr. Chieke E. Ihejirika. Dr. Ihejirika is an internationally renowned African born American political theorist with a distinguished academic background from Temple University (Pennsylvania), the University of Waterloo (Canada) and the University of Leuven (Belgium). In the last fifteen years he has served as a graduate teaching fellow at Temple, and served as a political science professor at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Avila University in Kansas City.

Academic policies of Georgian International University are administered and regulated by the Academic Assembly, which consists of senior level academics and scientists. The Academic Assembly also appoints and administers all academic graduate offices and committees of Georgian International University. The Academic Assembly reports directly to the President of Georgian International University, Dr. Zviad Lazarashvili.

Georgian International University has established academic partnerships with several prestigious universities and research institutions in America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Recently President Zviad Lazarashvili and Provost George Stasen mentioned in their official 2012 annual address that they aim at "Georgian International University becoming a global institution".

Georgian International University offers the prestigious European Study Abroad Program (ESAP) to all of its doctoral candidates. The ESAP was established in 2010 by President Zviad Lazarashvili and Provost George Stasen to facilitate global scholarship opportunities for American graduate students at Georgian International University. The program is also available to exceptional students enrolled in a Master of Science (M.S.) program. The ESAP is mandatory for Georgianology and Georgian Language and Literature students. Students who graduate from the ESAP will earn a dual degree from the premier European academic institution they attend during this program. Read more on the ESAP

The European Study Abroad Program (ESAP) is designed to provide a comprehensive global scholarship experience to our graduate students. The ESAP also helps the students prepare for today’s competitive and diverse job market by enhancing their knowledge of foreign languages, cultures and diverse academic and professional experiences.

Our European Study Abroad Program (ESAP) is very unique and unlike any other study abroad program available in the United States: It gives our graduate students an extraordinary opportunity not only to study, but also to teach at premier European Universities; Our students will also be given internship opportunities in Europe; But most important, students who graduate from the ESAP will earn a dual degree from the premier European academic institution they attend during this program.

Georgian International University, in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 and other Civil Rights laws, offers equal opportunity for admission and employment. The programs and activities of the University are offered to all students without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, or physical disability.

Georgian International University reserves the right to change or amend the policies, rules, regulations and procedures described in this bulletin and/or website. The calendar, course requirements and descriptions, tuition and fees are also subject to change.