Exchange Programs
Exchange programs allow AUC students to study abroad for a semester or an entire academic year by "swapping" places with a student from one of our exchange partners.
Application procedures
- Submit a completed AUC Exchange Application to IPO along with required documents before the deadline mentioned below. Be sure that you read all the instructions and check the information available before filling out the application form. Please fill out the appropriate form carefully; using the checklist to make sure you have completed all the steps. Please type or neatly print on the forms. The information provided will be used to assess your application and to form the basis of your records abroad. Kindly note that only completed applications will be reviewed and assessed.
- An interview will be conducted shortly after the application deadline which you will be informed by email or phone call.
- After the results are announced you will be handed in your exchange contract. Your parents will be kindly asked to sign the contract and return to IPO.
- You will be then asked to fill in the application form of the host institution and provide the required documents.
- You will receive your acceptance letter from host institution to proceed with the travel and visa preparations.
- A mandatory exchange pre-departure orientation for students and parents will be held which you are required to attend.
Forms and required documents
- Kindly download the AUC exchange application form by clicking on the following link AUC Exchange Application .
- You are required to submit the following documents along with the application form:
- Resume
- Unofficial transcript
- Two photos
- Two recommendation letters
- Copy of a valid passport
- Application fees- please find details in application form
Requirements
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Have declared a major
- Have sophomore, junior or senior standing
- A student must not be in an academic or social probation of any kind from the point of applying till the departure date
- Note that your chance of joining the study abroad program increases the earlier you apply during your years of study at AUC.
Application deadline and important dates
- Study Abroad Presentation: October 13th & 20th, 2008 from 10 am to 11 am. Room to be announced.
- You can start submitting the application form and required documents to apply for the Fall 2009 and/or Spring 2010 semester starting September 21 until October 30.
- The deadline of applications for the Spring 2010 semester is February 4th 2009. (Students will be contacted upon availability of space).
- Summer 2009: To be announced
- Selected students will be called for interviews during November & December 2008.
You can choose to study abroad in one of the universities listed below:
United States
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Bard College, New York
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James Madison University, Virginia
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Penn State University, Pennsylvania
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Portland State University, Oregon
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University of California
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University of Colorado, Boulder
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University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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University of North Florida
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University of St Thomas, Minnesota
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University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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University of Washington, Seattle
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Washington College, Maryland
Canada
Europe
Asia
Middle East
How to Make Your Selection
In order to make a just choice to where you will be spending your semester or year abroad, please follow the steps below. These steps are guidelines that will assist you in making a decision on where to study and for how long to stay.
Check the attached file for the availability of your major in the university of your choice. 
Universities Listed by Major.
- List three universities that you would wish to spend your study abroad period.
- Tentatively check the course offerings at the university of your choice.
- Book an appointment to sit with a member of the Study Abroad team at the International Programs Office for further information and input.
Course Transfer Most of the credits earned at the host university are transferred back to AUC. Careful planning of the courses enables you to transfer the earned credits taken at the host institution. This step starts as early as when choosing your preferred destination.
Upon completion of your study abroad period in the host university make sure that you request an official transcript to be sent to the International Programs Office.
All courses that you took during your study abroad period will show on your AUC transcript. Only grade “C” or above will be counted as an earned credit without affecting your GPA at AUC.
Courses that you score a grade “C – ”, or below, will show on your AUC transcript but will not be transferred back to AUC.
Upon acceptance in the program and signing the contract, you will need to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Fahima in the registrar to discuss credit transfer of the desired courses to be taken at host university. On her end, she will be getting the official approvals from the professors in each department which will enable you to know prior to your travel which courses to take overseas.
Click here to review the procedures of selecting courses and advising.
Majors available in each destination
Finding the right to continue your education can be a challenge especially with so many choices available today, below are the offered opportunities. See which universities offer your majors, duration of study and room and board arrangements by downloading this pdf file.
Financial Information
Most of the students believe that the cost of the study abroad semester is high, misunderstanding that they have to pay the tuition fees of the partner institution. Under the exchange program the students pay the tuition fees of AUC and are exempted from paying the tuition fees of the partner institution.
In some arrangements the student pays the accommodation fees and/or board directly to AUC. To find out which arrangement is valid for each university read the list below:
Universities which have exchange of board and room fees:
- St. Andrews University
- Penn State University
- University of Colorado, Boulder
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- University of Washington, Seattle
- Washington College, Maryland
Universities which have exchange of room fees only:
- Simon Fraser University
- Kansai Gaidai University
- The board and room fees are the announced AUC fees.
Financial Aid:
All students receiving financial aid, and scholarships will continue to receive them during the study abroad semester in most cases. Some of the partner universities provide scholarships to AUC students which cover tuition, accommodation, dorms, books, etc. Those scholarships will be announced through the International Programs Office.
AUC also offers scholarships to its students on different occasions. Those will be announced through the AUC caravan, on the website and during presentations held for the students each semester.
Travel
The International Programs Office recommends that the students book his/her ticket in advance and to travel in groups along with his colleagues to the selected destination. This will help you in finding your way once you arrive and settle in, and will ease the frustrations resulting from flight, jet lag and any other problems which may arise.
AUC travel office provides excellent services for the AUC community and we recommend that you use their services.
Visa
The visa issuance is the responsibility of the student. However, the International Programs Office provides documents which might be needed from AUC to facilitate the visa procedures for its students. We also give guidance to students in terms of planning for visa issuance, tips for interview, etc.
Note that the visas of some countries take as long as two months to be issued. So be prepared for lengthy procedures to issue your visa.