Frequently Asked Questions: Undergraduate Programs
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Undergraduate Programs FAQs
Q: When is the Admissions Deadline?
Q: Where and how can someone obtain information on AUS?
Q: Is there any office or agency that officially represents AUS overseas?
Q: Does AUS offers afternoon classes, part-time or correspondence programs?
Q: Does AUS provide residency visas for its students?
Q: How long does it take AUS to issue student visas?
Q: What are the majors offered at AUS?
Q: Is AUS affiliated with any other American university?
Q: How do I apply for the Master’s program?
Q: What is the minimum high school average for admission?
Q: What are the secondary education certificates accepted by AUS?
1- GC: National General Secondary School Certificates (Arts or Science): Minimum required average is the equivalent of 80 percent or more in the final year national exam, or 80 percent or more in best two years.
2- HS: American-style High School Diploma: Minimum 3.0 CGPA (or equivalent) on a 4.0 scale (only subjects classified as academic are considered in the calculation of the CGPA). SAT scores are also required.
3- IB: International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Must complete any six subjects, with at least three at the higher level.
4- LB: Lebanese Baccalaureate: Obtaining the baccalaureate.
5- FB: French Baccalaureate or equivalent: Obtaining the baccalaureate.
6- PK: Pakistani Board(s) Certificates: Higher Secondary School Certificate (Part II) required.
7- IN: Indian Board(s) Certificates: Senior Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard) required.
8- GR: German Abitur: Minimum average of three required.
9- IR: Iranian Certificate: Completion of pre-university year required.
10- BR: IGCSE, GCSE, GCE: For an application to be accepted for admission consideration, applicants must submit a minimum of eight different IGCSE/ GCSE and/or GCE subjects with four C grades and four B grades, or higher. However, priority in admission consideration and the selection of majors will be given to applicants who meet the following requirements:
- Complete at least 12 years of schooling; School Leaving Certificate must be provided showing last grade (year) completed.
- Complete GCE advanced supplementary level (AS-level) and/or advanced level (A-level) subjects.
- Applicants with the highest grades.
- Subjects must be from at least four different subject groups. Also, only subjects classified as academic by AUS (including arts and creativity subject group) will be accepted for admission consideration.
Q: Does AUS ask for SAT I and TOEFL?
Q: Does AUS conduct entrance exams?
Q: Does AUS conduct TOEFL exams?
Q: Does AUS accept transfer students?
Q: How many courses does a transfer student have to complete before transferring to AUS?
Q: What is the minimum GPA required from a transfer applicant to be considered for admission?
Q: How long does it take to inform a transfer applicant about the number of credits to be awarded?
Q: What is the maximum number of credit hours that may be transferred to AUS?
Q: Tuition Fees for Academic Year 2012 – 2013
Q: Housing Fees for Academic Year 2012–2013
Q: Payments
Q: Does AUS offer scholarships or financial grants to students?
Q: Are transfer students included in the Scholarships policy?
Q: Does AUS guarantee that accommodation will be provided to me if I apply?
