MyPath Opens New Doors to Inclusive Education
MyPath program, which provides a non-degree learning route for students with diverse intellectual abilities, will launch at AUC in the Fall of 2026.
This fall, MyPath program will launch at AUC, providing a non-degree learning route that supports students with diverse intellectual abilities. Participating students will bridge regular undergraduate classes with skills-based courses through tailored advising to complete the two-year program.
“This program will extend our excellent learning standards and supportive environment to students of diverse abilities,” shared Ghada Elshimi, dean of undergraduate studies and the Academy of Liberal Arts and Core Curriculum director. “It is fitting that AUC is helping all students further their education through our inclusive liberal arts approach. This will also enrich our own environment with students of diverse backgrounds.”
MyPath program is housed in the School of Continuing Education (SCE), and supported by the Academy of Liberal Arts and our accessibility services. The program offers students courses from our undergraduate programs and from the SCE offerings, carefully curated with the help of advisors to suit the interests and needs of each student in the cohort. Undergraduate courses are taken on a pass-fail basis, with the provision to adjust the assignments and approaches to ensure students are able to learn to the best of their ability.
“Since the courses are not for credit, they are supplemented with SCE courses on career competence, communication skills, as well as social and emotional intelligence,” Elshimi explained. “Advisers help each student develop a study plan for their needs. Unlike degree-seeking students, participants are not bound by the same academic requirements and will receive a certificate of participation for continuing education.”
“It is fitting that AUC is helping all students further their education through our inclusive liberal arts approach. This will also enrich our own environment with students of diverse backgrounds.”
Students interested in applying for the pilot cohort can apply via the website. Applications are now open for the fall cohort. MyPath students must have completed high school and are proficient at a certain level of English. The program will start with a few students and will eventually grow to 20-30 students per cohort. Students in MyPath will have access to all the services provided to AUC students, such as student advising, career services, clubs and facilities.
“At the end of this program. students should expect to have completed a coordinated learning path that has met their educational needs in terms of interests, skill building, self-awareness and self-efficacy skills,” said Elshimi. “Students will be in a good place to move further beyond post-secondary education, find a career or explore opportunities for further education at another institution.”
MyPath will enable AUC to expand its educational impact and be a beacon of support for a wide range of students. “MyPath is an opportunity for continuing education at a supportive, diverse, reputable and caring institution,” Elshimi concluded. “It demonstrates that AUC is forging the path to provide students with opportunities in this area of education. We hope that we will grow too in learning how to empower different populations of students.”
