First-Year Program (FYP)
The First-Year Program is a year-long orientation program for new undergraduate students designed to:
- Facilitate the transition from high school to college life
- Prepare students for AUC's educational opportunities and student responsibilities
- Integrate new students into the intellectual, cultural, and social life on campus
The FYP orientation is mandatory for all first-year and transfer students. For those students who are unable to attend, AUC makes alternative arrangements that need to be fulfilled within the first six weeks of the semester.
FYP Pillars
FYP in Action
FYP 2021 #AUCBackToCampus
September 6, After a year and a half of online learning, we kicked off the new year with the FYP week, welcoming freshmen from all around the globe to AUC! With this year’s theme being Back to Life, here’s a recap of how new and returning students welcomed back life at AUC and their thoughts on #AUCBackToCampus!
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Goal 1: Students will understand and engage AUC's liberal arts education system
Outcomes
- Students will learn the benefits of the liberal arts tradition and understand the requirements and academic expectations of AUC’s core curriculum.
- Students will learn the academic and personal benefits of studying abroad and where to learn more about integrating an international experience into their educational plan.
- Students will choose and participate in co-curricular activities to build a holistic educational experience.
Goal 2: Students will participage in a culture of community
Outcomes
- Students will engage in and reflect on a common, University-wide experience.
- Students will establish connections with faculty, peer advisors, and student life professionals.
- Students will explore opportunities to be involved in campus programs and activities and develop a sense of belongingness to and responsibility for the AUC community.
- Students will learn where to find, read and understand AUC policies.
- Students will learn about the concept of diversity and practice skills needed to be able to listen to and discuss other perspectives.
Goal 3: Students will learn skills that promote academic and professional growth
Outcomes
- Students will practice skills needed to develop critical thinking, research and study skills.
- Students will explore academic interests and career pathways.
- Students will learn about academic integrity and how to engage campus resources that provide assistance with academic questions and challenges.
- Students will learn how to engage campus resources that promote fitness and well-being.
- Students will articulate verbally and in writing their overall academic development and professional growth they gained from their first year program.
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Name
Title
Email
Ahmed Berri FYP Vice President berri@aucegypt.edu Ahmed Halawa FYP Chief Student Leader halawaa@aucegypt.edu Ahmed Hesham FYP Fundraising Director ahmedheshamdardir@aucegypt.edu Ahmed Saad Logistics and Marketing Associate Director ahmed-saad@aucegypt.edu Ahmed Sherif Edris FYP Treasurer ahmed_sherif@aucegypt.edu Ahmed Wael Academics Director ahmedwaelbakr@aucegypt.edu Amina Elghazali FYP Sessions and Workshops General Manager aminaelghazali@aucegypt.edu Asmaa Samir FYP Engagement Director asmasamir@aucegypt.edu Aya Harharah FYP Branding Director ayaharharah@aucegypt.edu Ayten Emam FYP Experience General Manager aytenemam23@aucegypt.edu Bassel Halabi FYP Human Resources General Manager basselhalabi17@aucegypt.edu Carol Zaki Social and Cultural Director carolzaki@aucegypt.edu Dina Wahdan FYP President dinawahdan@aucegypt.edu Engy Ghoneim Fundraising Director engyghoneim@aucegypt.edu Farah Diaa Fundraising Director farahdiaayoussef@aucegypt.edu Fareedah Amro Radi FYP Community Service Responsibility General Manager fareedahradi@aucegypt.edu Farid Hani Academic Director faridhani300@aucegypt.edu Habiba Rizk FYP Exclusive Show General Manager habibarizk@aucegypt.edu Hanin Sedky Logistics and Marketing Director haninsedky@aucegypt.edu Haya Ghanem FYP Human Resources General Manager hayaghanem@aucegypt.edu Jana Makled Social and Cultural Director jana_makled@aucegypt.edu Jessica Botros Skills and Services Advisor jessicabotros@aucegypt.edu Malak Amer FYP Marketing General Manager malakamer@aucegypt.edu Marwa Allam marwa.allam@aucegypt.edu Menna Shebly FYP Events and Services General Manager mennashebly@aucegypt.edu Mohammed Al-jebzi FYP Events and Services General Manager jebzi@aucegypt.edu Mohamed Amer FYP Production Director maamer01@aucegypt.edu Mohamed Essam FYP Production Director mohamedessam99@aucegypt.edu Nada Morsy HR Director nadamorsy@aucegypt.edu Nadine Shalaby FYP Branding Director nadineshalaby@aucegypt.edu Nour Nada HR Director nournada@aucegypt.edu Nouran Hassan nouran_hassan@aucegypt.edu Omar Abdelfattah FYP Encounter General Manager omarta7@aucegypt.edu Omar Elsalawi FYP Fundraising Director osalawi@aucegypt.edu Sabrina Eshra FYP Events and Services General Manager sabrinaeshra@aucegypt.edu Sarah Usama Elgindy FYP Academics and Development Director sarahossama@aucegypt.edu Sherif Elsamra FYP Engagement Director sherifelsamra@aucegypt.edu Yassen Mohamed FYP Encounter General Manager yassenmohamed@aucegypt.edu Youssef Diebbes FYP Marketing General Manager youssefdiebbes@aucegypt.edu Ziad Osama FYP Designer General Manager ziadosamaomar@aucegypt.edu -
Who are Peer Leaders?
Peer leaders are a group of trained students who play an integral role in the first-year experience at AUC. They are a dynamic team that works under the supervision of the Office of the Vice President for Student Life. Their primary role is guiding, advising, and supporting you to successfully transition from high school into collegial life. Peer leaders will not only be present during times of orientation but also throughout the rest of the year.
What is expected from me during the orientation?To attend all the sessions and answer the survey and the quiz questions.
Do I have to attend the FYP Orientation if I am an international student?Yes, and if needed, you may be assigned a unique schedule that combines both schedules.
Is the FYP Fall 21 Orientation online or on-ground?It's a hybrid. However, check your email regularly in case of any updates.
Should we use the same zoom link throughout the entire orientation?Generally, yes, except for some sessions where you will be provided with a different zoom link.
If I missed the orientation, could I attend it later (e.g., another semester)?No, you are only allowed to attend the orientation during the semester of your admission.
What happens if I miss one of the FYP sessions?If you miss a session or more, a quiz will be administered through your blackboard account that you should pass with a score of 70% or more.
What if I missed sessions but had a valid excuse?Make-up sessions will be offered to you provided that you submit proof justifying your absence.
What happens if I miss my orientation because I'm a late acceptance?Make-up sessions will be provided to you.
What happens if I do not pass the quiz?If you don't pass the quiz, you will be charged EGP 1500 on your student account, which may result in a financial hold.
Why am I receiving a financial hold?You probably have not settled the EGP 1500 outstanding balance
If I'm a full scholarship student, will that cover the FYP hold?No, scholarships don't cover the charges resulting from failing the FYP quiz.
How can I apply to be part of the FYP Crew?Follow FYP social media accounts for any recruitment announcements.
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The FYP recruits the FYP crew through the AUC portal in mid-June. The FYP recruits FYP peer leaders via the FYP Facebook and Instagram pages in mid-July.
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