Study Abroad Philosophy 4 Introduction 4 Goals and Program Definitions 4 Undergraduate

Pre-departure orientation sessions

b) Finance, budget, and visa

c) Travel Tips d) Expectations, hopes, and culture shock

Cultural Program sessions

a) Cultural Session 1

b) Cultural Session 2

c) Cultural Session 3

I. Evaluation of courses taken at host university and credit transfer to AUC should be determined by the Office of the University Registrar. It is the student’s responsibility to finalize the issue of credit transfer with AUC Registrar.

II. A student who declines the Exchange/Study Abroad opportunity after completing the host university application cannot apply to any exchange/study abroad program administered by ISSA during the next academic year. A student may request exemption from this rule if s/he declined due to force majeure. While students must provide proof of the emergency situation that hindered their travel abroad, the decision to apply exemption from this rule is at the discretion of ISSA

Upon Arrival at Host University

1. 
   Students must attend the orientation session held by the host university at the beginning of the semester. 2
   
2. 
   Students must participate in international events held by the host university either by holding a presentation about AUC and Egypt, giving out souvenirs in such events (to be provided by ISSA), or being part of the international day (Pictures are required for participation in at least one university event).
   
3. 
   During your study abroad, you are expected to abide by the laws and regulations of the host university/country. Failure to do so may result in canceling the remaining part of your program.
   

Before leaving the host university, students must:

a. Make sure to clear their online accounts of any holds.

b. Order the official transcript to be sent to ISSA.

c. Contact their international adviser at the host university, to make sure there are no pending issues.

d. Gather all course assignments and all related materials for Science, Computer, Engineering, Economics, and Political Science courses and submit them to the Office of the Registrar upon return to AUC for final course approval.

Re-Entry:

1. 
   Students must complete the re-entry survey/questionnaire provided by ISSA.
   
2. 
   Students must participate in ISSA events or sessions to help the next outgoing exchange/study abroad students with useful information about the host university, country and experience at large.
   
3. 
   Students must share their experience abroad by sending ISSA any related pictures, videos or blogs.
   
4. 
   Students that received the Abdallah Jum’ah study abroad scholarship must write at least a 500 word paragraph explaining how this scholarship benefitted them, and share pictures about their experience in the host university. Please note the written statement and pictures will be shared with the donor and posted on ISSA page.*
   

1) If you have a conduct case, ISSA has the right to review your nomination.

2) Obtaining a visa to the host country is the responsibility of the students. Failure to issue a visa will result in automatic cancellation of exchange/ study abroad opportunity.

3) Following the conclusion of the exchange experience, a student can’t transfer to other institutions before spending at least one semester (fall/spring) at AUC.*

I, the undersigned ____________________________________, ID _________________________, certify that I have read the contract terms and agree to abide by them.

* Only for recipients of Abdallah Jum’ah study abroad scholarship

*Exchange students only

GRADUATE

Graduate students interested in applying for the exchange semester must fulfill all the requirements below:

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  GPA of 3.2 or higher
  

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  Complete all English courses, if applicable
  

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  Prior to travel: Graduate students traveling on exchange basis must be enrolled in three courses (9 credit hours), excluding thesis and capstone courses, during the semester abroad at the host university. They have to maintain being full time students according to AUC catalog.
  

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  Graduate students applying to an exchange program must be on a good academic standing, i.e. not on an academic probation, from the time they start AUC interest form until the departure date.
  

Graduate students who are interested to study abroad for a semester but not on an AUC exchange program must check the study-abroad academic credits – course advising, evaluation and transfer requirements.

Application Procedures and Timeline:

Graduate exchange options are handled on a case-by-case basis due to the increased level of details in graduate programs abroad. Students who wish to spend a semester abroad on exchange during their master’s program at AUC will need to map their master’s degree completion timeline and review their AUC degree audit.