Application Procedure and Timeline
Students must apply one year prior to the semester abroad they are attending. To apply for the exchange/study-abroad program, students are required to submit both AUC's internal application and the host university’s application, following the timeline below:
Exchange/Study-Abroad Stages | Fall Timeline |
Incomplete applications will not be processed |
September - October |
AUC internal application deadline |
October |
The committee reviews and screens the applications The selection panels interview applicants |
October - November |
Selected students who have applied for exchange and study abroad will be informed of their host universities |
November- December |
Post-nomination orientation session (PNO) Sign the exchange/study-abroad contract |
December |
Submit the host university application and required documents |
February |
Course approval in coordination with the registrar |
March - April |
Pre-departure orientation session (PDO) |
May |
Receive acceptance letters from host universities Obtain a visa (it is the student's responsibility to issue their visa) Pay tuition fees |
June - August |
Important Notes:
** Fall cycle will open in September/October
** Spring cycle will open in February/March
** AUC students must spend their last semester at AUC