Roommate Related Questions
Is it possible to request a specific roommate?
How long can a friend stay over? What are the rules regarding overnight
guests?
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Residence Information and Amenities Related Questions
Are there refrigerators or any type of storage space for food?
What kind of electrical outlets and plugs are used in Egypt?
How much winter clothing should I bring? Are there heating facilities during the winter?
Does the housing fee include room and boarding?
What about the bus fees?
Is there a different bus schedule for on campus residence?
Do you provide student housing for married couples and families? |
Roommate related questions:
Is it possible to request a specific roommate?
Yes. While you are filling out the application form you are asked if you would like to request a specific person as a roommate. However, both roommates are required to send an e-mail to reslife@aucegypt.edu stating their request. Roommates are assigned on a first come, first served basis. AUC cannot guarantee placement of specific roommates. More
How long can a friend stay over? What are the rules regarding overnight guests?
Visitors may be received from 8:00 am to 1:00 am. Male guests are not allowed in the women’s residence area; female guests are not allowed in the men’s residence area. This rule is strictly enforced (visitors are also subject to this regulation).
All overnight visitors must receive advance approval from the student housing office before being allowed to stay overnight. Students will be charged $20 per night (or equivalent in Egyptian pounds) for their guest and are to promptly pay this amount at the CIB bank on campus. Guest fees may not be deducted from any other payment or deposit.
Visitors must present an AUC ID, passport, Egyptian identity card or Egyptian driver’s license at the front security desk and register their names and the name of the resident they are visiting. The resident will be called to meet his/her visitor.
All visitors are subject to residence regulations. Violators will not be allowed to re-enter and disciplinary action may be taken against the resident host. Residents are responsible for the behavior of their visitors..
Residence Information and Amenities Related Questions:
Are there refrigerators or any type of storage space for food?
At the Zamalek residences students can rent a refrigerator. This can be arranged in coordination with the front desk. The on-campus residence's single apartment are provided with refrigerators, along with the refrigerators in each unit lounge for the double rooms.
What kind of electrical outlets and plugs are used in Egypt?
The outlets in the residences require plugs with two round prongs. If you have a problem with any connections, converters are available and can be easily purchased in Cairo.The current is 220 volts.
How much winter clothing should I bring? Are there heating facilities during the winter?
The rooms are provided with a blanket for each student and heating/cooling air conditioning. Winter in Cairo is not very cold. and rain is not common, but you should still bring jackets and sweaters.
Does the housing fee include room and boarding?
The housing fee does not include boarding. A resident needs a minimum of $300 per month for food.
What about the bus fees?
Residents could either purchase bus pass per semester or could pay LE 20 per ride. To know more about the transportation system click the link below:
http://www.aucegypt.edu/services/transport/Pages/default.aspx
Is there a different bus schedule for on campus residence?
On-campus residents have extra buses for late night returns to on campus. There are also buses available for the on campus residents on Fridays and holidays. Each resident will be e-mailed a copy of the schedule upon arrival. For more information contact reslife@aucegypt.edu .
Do you provide student housing for married couples and families?
Unfortunately we do not provide any accommodation for married couples and families. You can contact the off-campus housing through isa@aucegypt.edu for more information regarding off-campus housing options.