Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – DEREE Undergraduate Programs

Do I have an e-mail account?
Yes. Each student has his/her own e-mail account as soon as s/he becomes a student at our College. Acg.edu is one of the means of communication between students and the College. Students are advised to check their acg.edu account at least once a week. For information on how to activate their accounts, students should contact a lab assistant at the computer labs via telephone: +30 210 6009800 ext 1007, 1166 or in person. They can also contact the IRM helpdesk via telephone: +30 210 6009800 ext 1356 or e-mail: helpdesk@acg.edu . They can also ask for their username and password at the Student Success Center (SSC) via e-mail: ssc@acg.edu or in person.
What is Blackboard?
Blackboard is an e-Education platform (LMS Learning Management System) designed to enable educational innovations everywhere by connecting people, students and faculty members, and technology.
How can I access the Blackboard?
Blackboard account operates using a Username and a Password. For more information please contact SSC.
What is Campus Web?
Students register for courses online, view their grades, CI, credits, schedule of courses and much more through their Campus Web personal account.
How can I access Campus Web?
Campus Web account operates using Username and Password. For more information please contact SSC.
I need a tutor, where can I find someone?
The Peer Tutoring Center provides student-to-student support in the areas in which they need to improve academic skills and class performance, to help them achieve their academic goals and to excel in their studies. Peer tutoring complements the classroom experience and allows students become more successful and well-organized. Peer tutoring is free of charge on both campuses. It is staffed by faculty-recommended junior and senior students and offers tutoring in the disciplines of Accounting and Finance, Computer Information Systems, Economics, and Mathematics.
Where can I find the exam schedule?
Please check here.
What do I need to get a distinction?
3.30-3.49 - Distinction
3.50-3.79 - High Distinction
3.80-4.00 - Highest Distinction
If you are a transfer student, you need to have completed at least 85 of your required credits at Deree.
I am an international student, where can I get help with visas, residence permits?
Contact the International Student Services Manager (tel. +30 210 600 9800 ext. 1408, e-mail: gdaskalakis@acg.edu
Do you have a list of apartments to rent? Can you find me a flat-mate?
Go to the Student Success Center, show your student ID and ask for the list of apartments. For a flat-mate, please contact the Office of Student Affairs via telephone: +30 210 6009800 ext 1365, or via e-mail dc.studaff@acg.edu
Where can I get a financial aid application form and when is the deadline for submission?
For more specialized questions please contact Ms. Karadimitropoulou via telephone: +30 210 6009800 ext 1327.
I want to apply for a student employ position.
Go to Student Success Center, show your student ID and fill out the application form. Schedule an interview with the Office of Student Affairs on the spot.
What is probation?
If a student's CI falls under 2 (out of 4), s/he enters a probationary period within which s/he must raise it over 2 again. This period lasts for a maximum term of one academic year (two semesters and two sessions) and if the student does not manage to raise his/her CI s/he is dismissed from the College. Students on probation cannot register without approval of their courses by the Academic Advising Office.
What is accreditation?
Accreditation is an official stamp of approval for the level of performance, integrity, solvency, and quality of an academic institution and its programs. The American College of Greece is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), which grants the College's degrees international recognition and its graduates the right to continue their studies or transfer to any other accredited university or college abroad.
Is attendance mandatory?
Yes, attendance is mandatory. Regardless of completed coursework, students who, for whatever reasons, have a total of 9 absences in a Monday - Wednesday - Friday class or a total of 6 absences in a Monday - Wednesday, Tuesday - Thursday, or Friday - Saturday class (unless otherwise specified by the instructor) will be required to withdraw from the course. Please note that it is in the instructor's discretion to set different rules concerning his/her class.
Where can I get medical help?
Please call the nurse at +30 210 6009800 ext 1193, 1197 or visit the Health Center at the DEREE Gym.
Can you help me organize an event? What do I have to do?
See the relevant flyer for rules and procedures and contact the Office of Student Affairs via telephone: +30 210 6009800 ext 1365 or via e-mail: dc.studaff@acg.edu