Visiting Scholar Information Sheet

Circulation List: Chancellor Winfred Thompson

Vice Chancellor George DeBin

Vice Chancellor Moza Al-Shehi

Coordinator of Research

Banner Number: A Banner number will be assigned by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs in coordination with the Registrar Office or the Human Resources Department. A photocopy of the detail page of the passport will be needed.

Visas: Visa applications are done on-line by the Office of Public Relations; a clear copy of the detail page of the passport and two photos (visit visa) or six photos (residence visa) are needed. Visit visas take approximately one week to process and residences visa approximately four weeks. The passport must be valid for at least six months at the time of the application.

• Air Ticket
• Airport Pick-up
• Campus Housing
• Hotel: Hotel reservations are to be arranged by the host unit. The Dean of the unit must approve the costs of these reservations.
• Local Transportation
• Office Space: Office assignment is to be made by the Dean of the unit.
• AUS ID Card: After a Banner number is assigned an AUS ID card will be issued by the Office of Public Relations. The blood group of the individual must be known.
• Temporary Gate Pass: This pass is issued by the Office of Public Relations. One photo is needed.
• Internet Access 
• Stipend and/or Honorarium: All stipends and honoraria must be approved by the VCAA upon recommendation of the Dean of the unit.