Application Procedures, Requirements and Timeline

Application Procedures, Requirements and Timeline

Exchange/Study Abroad Program for fall and spring Semester

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  Exchange: Minimum of a 3.2 grade point average (GPA)
  

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  Study Abroad: Minimum GPA as requested by the host school
  

3) Major must be declared.

4) All students must complete the following freshmen-level Core Curriculum requirements:

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  Freshman Program Requirements:
  

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  RHET 110/1010 - Analytical and Persuasive Writing (3 cr.) and CORE 110/1010
  

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  RHET 120/1020 - Research Writing (3 cr.)  SCI 120/1020 - Scientific Thinking (3 cr.)  PHIL 220/2100 - Philosophical Thinking (core curriculum requirement) (3 cr.)
  

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  LALT 1010 - Information Literacy  (non-credit)
  

AUC Online Application:

The panel will evaluate the following:

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  Academic performance 
  
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  Statement of Purpose
  

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  Extracurricular activities 
  

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  Resume
  

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  Work experience/internships
  

In addition to the minimum criteria listed above, students are subject to the specific admission criteria of each host university. Additionally, for the purpose of exchange, considering slots are usually limited, the review committee will make final decisions on the following rated criteria:

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  Relevancy to academic goals as demonstrated through personal statement
  

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  Demonstrated maturity and ability to handle independent international travel and experience
  

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  Diversity of academic and extracurricular activities pursued, as demonstrated in the CV or resume
  

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   Brief presentation of the next steps by ISSA staff
   
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   Submitting the signed Exchange/Study Abroad Contract and Parent Release Form
   
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   Presentation by the Registrar Transfer Unit outlining the steps required for transfer of credits and course equivalency
   

Selected students must fill out the host university’s application, either online or in hard copy, as requested by the host university.

Fall and Academic Year: Exchange/Study Abroad

Spring Semester: Exchange/Study Abroad

Applying for exchange/study abroad usually needs a lot of time and preparation. Students planning to go abroad during the fall and spring semesters should watch the following timeline:

Exchange/Study-Abroad Steps	Spring Timeline	Fall Timeline
Complete AUC internal application Submit the following documents to the ISSA office:  - Personal photo  - Copy of a valid passport  - Unofficial transcript (printed from web for students)  - Resume    - Two recommendation letters from AUC professors (attached in AUC application) Personal Statement (One to two pages long) explaining your university choices and how these universities are related to your major, as well as why you want to have an academic experience abroad and how this will affect your career *Incomplete applications will not be processed	February/March	September/October
AUC internal application deadline	March	October
The committee reviews and screens the applications The selection panels interview applicants	March-April	October- November
Selected students who have applied for exchange and study abroad will be informed of their host universities	April	November
PNO Session  Sign the exchange/study abroad contract	April	December
Submit the host university application and required documents	September	February
Course approval in coordination with the Office of the Registrar (details available on page….)	October-November	March-April
Pre-departure orientation session	November	May
Receive acceptance letters from host universities  Obtain a visa Pay tuition fees	December	June - August

Summer Study Abroad Program:
AUC has 11 agreements with the United States (US) and European universities that offer study abroad opportunities for AUC students on different time periods during the summer session.
Application Procedures, Requirements and Timeline:

ISSA offers a minimum of four information sessions to all AUC students during November. Interested students are encouraged to attend these sessions to gain knowledge about the program.
The process to apply for the Summer Study Abroad Program is a simple set of tasks. Before laying out these tasks and requirements, students need to prepare themselves for this process and the purpose of such requirements by the beginning of November each year.
Eligibility Criteria:

The student must be in a good academic standing; students placed on probation of any form will not be eligible. Good academic standing is identified as follows:

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  A minimum of 2.75 GPA for all universities, except for Pembroke College and University of Cambridge a minimum of 3.2 GPA is a must.
  

Application:

AUC Online Application:

Fill out AUC internal online application for the Summer Program. A complete application must include a variety of documents, which can be submitted either in soft copy with the application or in hard copy separately to ISSA. Once the application file is complete, eligible students will receive an email stating the next steps including submitting the host university’s application, issuing the visa and getting ready to travel.
Host University Application:

Eligible students must fill out the host university’s application, either online or in hard copy, as requested by the host university. ISSA provides assistance to this effect.


Timeline:

Timeline	Steps
November - February	●    Complete and submit AUC internal application with the following documents: For US Universities’ applicants: - Copy of a valid passport - Clear copy of your AUC student ID card - Bank Statement (a sample is shared in the application) - Guardian Letter (a sample is shared in the application) For European Universities’ applicants: - Copy of a valid passport - Clear copy of your AUC student ID card - Copy of an unofficial AUC transcript (Print or ‘save as’ from web for students) - For AUP applicants only, a personal statement is required. - For PKP/Cambridge applicants only, a recommendation letter is required. *Incomplete applications will not be processed
February 19	AUC internal application deadline
March - April	Submit the host university application and required documents, according to host university deadline
February-May	Course approval in coordination with the Office of the Registrar (details available on page **)
May	Pre-departure orientation sessions
March - May	●   - Receive acceptance letters from host universities ●    - Obtain visas

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