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

Student Handbook

Exchange and Study Abroad Program
2016 - 2017

Contents

Goals and Program Definitions 4

Study Abroad Forms 6

Application Procedures, Requirements and Timeline 6

Requirements 7

Application 8

Fall/Spring Timeline 9

Summer Session 10

Pre-departure Orientation 11

Academic Credits: Course Advising, Evaluation and Transfer 11

Advising 11

Evaluation 11

Transfer Credit Evaluation 11

Financial Matters 15

Tuition Fees 15

Financial Aid 15

Scholarships 15

Visa Requirements and Passports 15

Passports 15

Visas 15

Graduate 18

Study Abroad Forms 18

Application Procedures and Timeline 18

Pre-departure Orientation 20

Academic Credits: Course Advising, Evaluation and Transfer 20

Advising 20

Evaluation 20

Transfer Credit Evaluation 20

Financial Matters 21

Tuition Fees 21

Financial Aid 21

Scholarships 21

Visa Requirements and Passports 21

Passports 21

Visas 21

Annex 1: FAQs for AUC Students 22

Application and Selection Questions 23

Educational Component Questions 25

General Questions 25

Financial Questions 26

Annex 2: Exchange and Study Abroad Menu 30

Study Abroad: Observe the World as you Earn your Degree

The rapid trend toward globalization poses new challenges while offering exceptional opportunities. In a world of greater economic integration, political and social interdependence, study abroad expands the walls of the institution and offers an opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the larger global community. The American University in Cairo (AUC) is proud to take part of a longstanding and deep commitment to international education to help students become active leaders and conscientious members of an increasingly global society.

Students engaged in international study discover insights into other cultures, develop new perspectives, and learn to reflect on how their own culture has shaped their understanding of the world. Immersion in a foreign culture is only one of many educational benefits of the study-abroad experience. Other students may take it as an opportunity to sharpen their foreign language skills, network and build friendships around the world, and discover new passions.

Students should use the world as their classroom and grab the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities abroad, from pre-professional internships to humanitarian relief efforts.

Therefore, AUC considers it a responsibility to extend this incredibly rewarding experience — academically, personally and culturally — to the largest number of students possible, rather than limiting it to a small number.

Introduction

Goals and Program Definitions

AUC offers students a wide variety of study-abroad opportunities for a summer, fall or spring semester, or one academic year. This handbook is a complete guide for AUC students who would like to study abroad during their time at AUC.

The following expressions are used in the handbook

Study Abroad Categories

There are several forms and durations available for AUC students to study abroad. The main forms available include:

1. 
   Exchange Program: An AUC student can choose a specific university from the list of AUC exchange universities to spend the duration of a semester or a year, under the terms and conditions of each exchange partner university. Under the exchange program category, AUC students pay AUC tuition in return for students at the partner universities paying their tuition and coming to AUC. Office of International Students and Study Abroad (ISSA) will not support any applications to non- affiliate universities. Furthermore, ISSA will not support applications to affiliate universities that do not go through ISSA selection process.
   

2. 
   Study Abroad (direct enrollment): An AUC student can spend the duration of a semester, summer or a year studying at another university. Students can choose a university from the list of partner schools.
   

General Duration for an Exchange/Study Abroad option:

Students at AUC can choose the length of time they wish to study abroad from the list of durations below. The durations available for study abroad and/or exchange include:

• 
  Fall semester
  

• 
  Spring semester
  

• 
  Fall and spring semesters (also known as academic year)
  

• 
  Summer session (study abroad only)
  

The selection of how long a student chooses to stay abroad depends on many factors. AUC students are advised to start researching their study-abroad options as soon as they complete their freshman year and declare a major.

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