ADMISSION APPLICATION UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE, AUDITOR AND NONDEGREE 2011-2012 The application form must be typed or printed clearly and returned to the Student Service Center. I. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION (Please write your name as it appears on your birth certificate or passport). Name First Middle Last Citizenship Second citizenship (if dual national) Gender: Male Female (Include proof of second citizenship or Green Card number, if any) Marital status: Single Married Divorced Widowed Birth date / / Place of birth Month/Day/Year Country City Area/State/Province II. ADDRESS INFORMATION* Current Address (valid until ) Permanent Address (leave blank if same as current) Street Street District Apt District Apt City/State City/State Postal/Zip Code Country Postal/Zip Code Country Telephone ( ) Telephone ( ) Mobile Mobile Please make sure to inform AUC if your mobile number changes. Fax ( ) Fax ( ) E-mail E-mail Please write your contact address for reference during the admission process and in case of emergency. Street District Apt City Country Telephone ( ) Mobile Fax ( ) *Non-Egyptian students are required to provide and update a local mailing address. If no local address is available at the time of application, it is the responsibility of the student to inform the Office of the Registrar of his or her address upon registration. III. PARENT OR GUARDIAN INFORMATION Location of parent or guardian s business (city/country) Is parent: AUC graduate: Yes No AUC faculty or staff member: Yes No Name Name Graduation date Office/Department IV. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 1.Who is responsible for paying your educational expenses? If not self, parent or guardian named above, provide person s address, telephone number and e-mail. 2. For U.S. income tax payers only (for issuance of IRS 1098-T form by AUC) SSN - - Taxpayer ID - - Do you claim yourself as a dependent? Yes No If not, who claims you? If not parent or guardian named above, provide person s address, telephone number and e-mail. V. A DMISSION INFORMATION For which semester are you applying? Fall Spring Summer Winter For what type of program are you applying? Degree seeking Auditor Nondegree 1
Degree-seeking applicants: Please read the major declaration form on page four and the list of majors offered at AUC on the opposite page before filling out this section. Please note that you can choose the undecided status by placing a check mark next to the undeclared option, or fill in either one or both choices for your intended major(s). If your intended major is sciences or engineering, it is mandatory to complete this section. Intended major: First choice: Second choice: Undeclared Intended engineering students must indicate their priority in order of preference, from 1 to 4, for the following engineering majors: Architectural Computer engineering Construction Electronics Mechanical Petroleum Nondegree applicants only: Please access our online course catalog at student.aucegypt.edu for available courses. Applicants can register up to five courses for fall and spring, up to two courses for the summer and one course for the winter 1 2 3 4 5 I am aware that other requirements may be necessary to support my application, such as a personal interview or additional written work, as determined by the university. Prior AUC Experience Have you previously applied for admission to AUC? Yes No If yes, which program did you apply for: Undergraduate Nondegree or study abroad Arabic Language Insitute Cener for Arabic Study Abroad Auditor Previous AUC student identification number VI. SECONDARY SCHOOL INFORMATION Name of school Language of instruction City, state Country Type of certificate Graduation date Thanawiya amma division: Arts Science School type International Language Experimental (Tagrebia) VII. COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL INFORMATION University or College Faculty Major City, State, Country Years Language of Instruction Have you ever been on probation or suspended from any school or university? Yes No If yes, enclose an explanation on a separate sheet. If the reason was non-academic, the institution s chief student affairs officer must also submit a letter of explanation.your application is considered incomplete without this information. VIII. EMPLOYMENT Company City State, Country Position Start and End Date IX. HEALTH INFORMATION Have you ever had a serious physical or emotional illness? Yes No If yes, specify Are you an applicant with special needs? Yes No If yes, specify X. ATTESTATION The university reserves the right to withdraw without notice any application that is not complete by the deadline.all materials submitted become the property of the university. Please note that AUC does not accept cash sent by mail. Egyptian students with dual nationality who choose to join the university as non-egyptian students because of the cut-off score will pay in U.S. dollars according to the non-egyptian tuition fees and will not be permitted under any condition to pay in Egyptian pounds according to the Egyptian tuition fees throughout their course of study at AUC.The student and parent or legal guardian hereby declare that the student will comply with all university policies including the university s principles of academic and personal integrity. By my/our signature(s), I/we certify that the information I/we have provided about the academic and personal history of the applicant is accurate and complete. I/we understand that it is my/our responsibility to submit a completed application with the required and necessary documents before the deadline. I/we grant AUC permission to review, as needed, all academic and disciplinary records and to contact all individuals who provide references in support of this application form. I am aware that it is my responsibility to confirm and update my local address every semester before registration. Admission to AUC is very competitive and each application is carefully considered.to increase your chances of being accepted, please apply early, since acceptance is granted on an ongoing basis to highly qualified applicants based on the availability of places. I confirm that I have read the whole application and fully understand all instructions. Signature of applicant Date Signature of parent or legal guardian Date 2
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Bachelor of Accounting Accounting Bachelor of Arts Anthropology Arabic Studies Art Communication and Media Arts Economics Egyptology English and Comparative Literature History Integrated Marketing Communication Journalism Middle East Studies Music Technology Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology Theatre Bachelor of Business Administration Business Administration Management of Information and Communication Technology Bachelor of Science Actuarial Science Architectural Engineering Biology Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Engineering Electronics Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Petroleum Engineering Physics Undergraduate Minors Accounting African Studies American Studies Anthropology Applied Probability and Statistics Arab and Islamic Civilizations Arabic Literature Archaeological Chemistry Architectural Design Art Biology Business Administration Chemistry Classical/Medieval Islamic History Comparative Religion Computer Science Coptic Studies Development Studies Digital Arts and Design Economics Egyptology Electronics English and Comparative Literature Environmental Science Film History Information Systems International Relations Islamic Art and Architecture Islamic Studies Linguistics Mathematics Middle East Politics Music Philosophy Physics Political Economy Political Science Psychology Rhetoric and Writing Sociology Theatre Traditional Egyptian Arts 3
MAJOR DECLARATION INSTRUCTIONS Most students who are admitted to AUC will enter the university as undeclared freshmen.this means that regardless of the major they hope to pursue while at AUC, they will not be permitted to apply for their preferred major until the second semester of their freshman year at the earliest. Moreover, most students will not be formally accepted into their preferred major until the end of their freshman year at the earliest.this is true for students intending to major in non-science majors. Only AUC s engineering and science programs will accept students into their majors before classes begin. Please see the information below to complete the relevant section on the application form: If you are interested in majoring in engineering or the sciences, you must complete the questions on page two of the application form. If you are interested in non-science majors, you should complete the questions on page two of the application form. If you are not sure what major you prefer, you should simply write undeclared in the space provided. It is important to note that not all students will be accepted into their preferred majors.a student who may want to major in a particular discipline is not guaranteed that she or he will be accepted into this major. There are several reasons for this, including that many of AUC s majors have strict qualifications that not all students can meet. In addition, other majors have a limited number of places available for each new class entering the university, and sometimes the number of students seeking places in these majors exceeds the number of places available. In such cases, all incoming students will have exactly the same opportunity to earn one of those limited spaces. Each major has specific criteria of acceptance that interested students must meet, and most of these criteria are related to the courses that incoming students take during their freshmen year.the better the students perform in these courses, the better their chances of being accepted into their preferred majors. AUC believes that all of its majors are equally outstanding and will prepare you well for careers after graduation.what will matter most when you graduate and begin looking for jobs or opportunities for graduate study is not that you have a degree in management, journalism, engineering or biology. We believe what will matter most is that you have a degree from AUC a name that is respected worldwide. 4
PARENT OR GUARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION Undergraduate Applicants Only Student ID / / Student name Father s name First Middle Last Occupation Name of company Business address Street Area or district City Country Telephone Fax E-mail Mobile Are you an AUC graduate? Yes No Mother s name First Middle Last Occupation Name of company Business address Street Area or district City Country Telephone Fax E-mail Mobile Are you an AUC graduate? Yes No Do you have any sons or daughters enrolled at AUC? Yes No Information provided on this form will be treated as confidential and not for public use. 5
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Full name SID How did you first learn of AUC? (Please check all that apply) Internet search engine or AUC Web site Reputation School visits Relatives graduated from AUC Non-AUC publications, please identify Conference Friends Advertisement or AUC publication Attended AUC in the past: Undergraduate Graduate Nondegree or study abroad Intensive Arabic Language Institute Continuing education Member of the AUC community: Alumni Faculty member Staff member Student Other What majors do you find most appealing at AUC? 1 2 If you are applying to other universities, please list them below: 1 3 2 4 Why are you considering the universities mentioned above? (Choose the option that influenced you the most): Fees Facilities Majors (specify ) Reputation Academic standard Admission minimum score Location Other This information will only be used for statistical purposes and will have no bearing on the admission decision. 6
APPLICATION CHECKLIST* You must enclose with your completed application:* Non-refundable admission evaluation fee of $50, or its equivalent, LE 270 (Not required for summer or winter applicants). All payments received by mail should be made by a certified check, payable to the American University in Cairo. Please do not mail or express cash to AUC. The university will not accept cash payments sent by mail and will take no responsibility for their loss. Essay: How can you benefit from the education at AUC? (300-500 words) (undergraduate applicants only) Official secondary transcripts or mark sheets IGCSE (copies of slips stamped from school or British council). For transfer purposes, a stamped copy of the statement of results of A-level subjects completed with a minimum grade of B Thanwiya amma (Mustakhrag Rasmi) American diploma/canadian diploma (sealed official transcript) Abitur (stamped copy) French Baccalauréat (stamped copy) International Baccalaureate (online) American high-school diploma holders should submit official SAT1 or ACT-E results and official SAT II, if applicable, and official transcripts from each school attended from grades nine to 12 Proof that you have either completed three years after idadiya (for non-thanawiya amma students) or 12 years of schooling Official TOEFL or IELTS test results (See contact details on page eight) Three recent color passport photos Instructor references (recommended but not required); obligatory for nondegree students Nondegree applicants who plan to transfer credits to their home universities should submit an approval letter from their home university Medical certificate Copy of birth certificate (female Egyptian applicants only) Applications without a complete parent or guardian contact information form will not be accepted. Applications without a parent or guardian signature will not be accepted. Transfer students only For each post-secondary institution(s) attended, students have to submit the following: Official transcript (mailed from the transfer institution to AUC) Published catalog(s) for the academic year of enrollment. If the institution(s) operates outside the United States, official proof of accreditation, the curriculum, grading system and calendar are required. Official list of experiments conducted in science laboratory courses Documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation For Egyptian transfer males only, Arabic enrollment certificate from the current university, covering the period from the date of completing high school until the date of the semester applying to AUC Note: Official documents must have each page stamped or placed in a sealed envelope from the institution Egyptian males only In addition to the above, Egyptian male applicants are required to submit the following: Photocopy of Egyptian identification card Original computerized birth certificate Namouzag 2/3 gond Applicants born on or before 1992 are required to submit an original military service card (bitaka askaria) or evidence of military status 7
Applications without a computerized birth certificate will not be accepted. Non-Egyptians only Photocopy of passport Proof of financial support (bank statement, sponsorship letter, etc) HIV antibodies test results Completed and signed International Student Data Form Auditors Application form Three photos ID or passport *All materials submitted become the property of the university. Other requirements may be necessary to support your application, such as a personal interview or additional written work, as determined by the university. Admission to AUC is very competitive, and each application is carefully considered. To increase your chances of being accepted, please apply early, since acceptance is granted on an ongoing basis to highly qualified applicants based on the availability of places. The university s most qualified candidates have earned excellent grades in their courses. When determining admission, the university considers a combination of factors including academic program, grades and test scores, as well as diversified background, and participation in extracurricular activities. The vast majority of those applying to AUC are capable of succeeding scholastically at the university. Many more academically qualified students apply for admission than there is room available. The university s task is not simply to select those who are qualified, but to identify those who have distinguished themselves. In addition, AUC considers the personal qualities of applicants how well they have taken advantage of available resources, whether they have faced and withstood unusual adversity, and the extent to which they show promise as a contributing member of the AUC community. The university also, considers applicants personal achievements outside the classroom as demonstrated by sustained participation, commitment, leadership in school and community activities. Applications submitted beyond the deadline dates will be wait-listed and may be considered, pending space availability only. IMPORTANT NOTICE Make sure to follow up with the admissions office on the day the results of all certificates are released in order to meet the deadlines for submitting official certificates and receiving the letter of acceptance to AUC. Make sure to adhere to deadlines when collecting your letter of acceptance and paying your tuition in order to avoid termination of your acceptance. Those who are not admitted for the fall semester, but wish to renew their application for the spring semester must go to the Student Service Center to renew their application form for the spring semester prior to October 15. For deadlines, refer to www.aucegypt.edu To learn more about TOEFL exams, visit www.ets.org/ell For applicants in Cairo, contact: AMIDEAST 23 Mossadak Street, Dokki Egypt@amideast.org Hotline: 19263 (from 9 am to 5 pm) www.amideast.org 8 To learn more about IELTS exams, visit https://ielts.britishcouncil.org For applicants in Cairo, contact: British Council 192 El Nil Street, Agouza information@britishcouncil.org.eg Hotline: 19789 www.britishcouncil.org
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DATA FORM (NON-EGYPTIANS ONLY) Complete and submit this form with your admission application and any required supplemental documents. Enclose a copy of the pages of your passport that include your name, photo, and passport issue and expiration dates, as well as any previous and current Egyptian visas. Student data forms received without passport copies will be placed on hold until the pages are received. Please type or print clearly. I. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Full name as it appears on your passport Gender: Male Female Permanent Address Street District Apartment City State/Region/Province Postal/Zip code Country Nationality (Must match with the nationality stated on the passport you are going to use upon entering Egypt) Second nationality (if dual national) Religion (Include proof of second citizenship or Green Card number, if any) Address in Egypt (if available) E-mail Telephone Fax II. PASSPORT INFORMATION Passport number Date issued Expiration date Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year City and country issued Date of birth Country of birth Month/Day/Year III. AUC PROGRAM INFORMATION Intended program at AUC: Bachelor s degree Study abroad Nondegree Arabic Language Insitute Intended major at AUC Period of study at AUC: Beginning date Ending date Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year IV. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Last educational degree, diploma or certificate awarded School name School location: City State or province Country Have you previously studied in Egypt? Yes No V. C ERTIFICATION Signature of applicant Date The approval of student visas requires four to six weeks after receiving the form. AUC is not responsible if an individual is denied a visa for any reason by the Egyptian government. The nationality declared on all forms and documents provided must be the same as the passport copy attached. Entry at Cairo airport upon arrival must be with the passport mentioned on your data form. Upon arrival in Egypt, please read the student residence visa information accurately so as not to be liable for any late fees or fines. 9
Produced by the Office of Enrollment and Student Service Center August 2010 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SEND YOUR APPLICATION, MAIL TO: Outside of North or South America The American University in Cairo Office of Enrollment and Student Service Center AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74 New Cairo 11835, Egypt tel +20.2.2797.5757 fax 20.2.2794.4728 enrolauc@aucegypt.edu North or South America The American University in Cairo Office of Student Affairs 420 Fifth Avenue,Third Floor New York, NY 10018-2729 tel 212.730.8800 fax 212.730.1600 aucegypt@aucnyo.edu You can apply for admission on AUC s Web site at www.aucegypt.edu 12