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AUS Student Housing

Welcome to your home away from home!

Campus housing is normally the most convenient place for students to reside in while studying at any university. At AUS this is no exception; nearly 2000 students are living on campus and enjoy the proximity to their School buildings, library, food court and sports complex. The living environment is very rich in multi-cultural experiences and a good mix of social and academic activities. The Residential Halls provide opportunities for residents to improve their leadership, communication and social skills, which reflect and carry over to their academic development. AUS Residential Halls Office encourages resident students to nurture community spirit and participate actively in all the activities held in the residential halls. Resident students are taught to value their rights and respect the rights of others too.

The AUS residential halls provide a range of high quality facilities in it's twelve dormitory buildings (eight for male and four for female students).

Our Mission:

The main objective of AUS Residential Halls is to support and complement the mission of the university and its academic programs by creating a comfortable and safe environment that contributes to the success of resident students' educational progress and personal growth.

News and events

Resident Assistants (RAs) Training Session

Residential Halls , in collaboration with Learning and Counseling Services (LCS) and Judicial Affairs Department ,conducted a very effective training session for the students who were selected as RAs for Spring 2008. The training took place on 8th March 2008 in the Women's Welcome Center building.

The session included a presentation by LCS on ' Thinking Differently" , an introduction to the Mediation Services offered by Judicial Affairs and a role-play by the staff who placed student queries to the RAs to observe their responses .This dialogue session was a great help to create a rapport between the staff and the student RAs as well as a medium to provide practical training.

MN Men wins Inter-dormitory Beach Soccer tournament

On 12th December 2007, a hard fought Beach Soccer final had to be decided on penalties. Both the finalists, MN Men( team B) and GH Men ( team E) put up an exciting show for their supporters who were watching this sport for the very first time at AUS. At full time the scores were leveled 1/1 but the MN team kept their cool during the penalty shoot outs and won 2/1.

The third place position went to CD Men ( team A) who beat EF Men ( team A) 1/0.The above teams were announced winners from the competing 22 teams who participated in this six-a-side tournament. The sandy area behind GH Men dormitory was the venue for the complete tournament that had started in November 2007.

Mini-marathon for Dormitory Residents

A mini-marathon was organized for the resident students on 28th November 2007 and was well participated. The winners were awarded medals and the first place position for the male ( student Nawaf Al Daen of KL Men) and the female (student Sarah Carol Kassas of G Women) were also given winner's cup.

Apart from Residential Halls Department staff , campus security and AUS health clinic staff were present to monitor the race to ensure safety of the participants.This event is part of the inter-dormitory sports activities conducted each semester.

Farewell Party for Graduating Students ( Fall 2007)

Continuing with the tradition of organizing farewell parties for graduating students who reside in the dorms, the Residential Halls Department organized one party for male and one for female students.

In the Female dormitories

This social and multi-cultural event was held on 20th November , in the premises of G Women dorm and was attended by over 150, including graduating students,dorm residents and staff .

Activities organized included, cultural dances,fashion show, musical instrument players and singing. Balloons were released and a cake was cut to convey farewell greetings to the Graduating students.

In the Male dormitories

The Graduating Students from the Male Dormitories shared a pleasant evening with their friends in a party organized by Residential Halls Department. The event was held on Tuesday, 27th November to provide fond memories to the graduating students as they leave the dorms after their long stay.

250 Students and staff, including 70 graduating students enjoyed a good meal , traditional Dubkaa dance , Tug-of war and musical performances from dorm residents. The occasion was also used to announce the inter-dormitory tournament winners for Table Tennis, Billiards and Chess.

Beach Soccer Tournament

A nice addition to the activities for Resident Male Students is the Beach Soccer tournament that started on the 20th November,2007. This offers a convenient facility and healthy entertainment to the participants. The area behind GH Men Dorm has been prepared for this tournament. Twenty two teams are participating in this six-a-side competition from the eight male dorms. In future Volleyball tournaments are also going to be organized on the same location.

Farewell Party for Graduating Students ( Spring 2007)

As part of the Residential Halls roles of providing activities as well as to show appreciation to students who spent a period of their lives in AUS dormitories, Residential Halls Department and the dorms students organize farewell party for all the graduating students. Two parties were held in Spring 2007, one in the male dorms and the other in female dorms.

In the Male dormitories

A well participated farewell party took place outside CD Men dorm. Individual and group performances by the resident students included stand-up comedy, Dubkaa dance, speeches, Tug-of-war and musical instrument players. The outdoor venue and the performances were enjoyed by all. Gifts distribution ceremony was held for all the graduating students.

In the Female dormitories

A truly enjoyable evening for the girls in the dorms included group and individual dances and singing. A sumptuous meal was served to all and the event was witnessed by none other than the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr. Moza Al Shehhi along with a number of Residential Halls female staff.

Sports Open Day 2007

Encouraging the competitive spirit, a sports day took place that was open to all AUS students, faculty and staff. The event was a joint collaboration between the Sports Complex and the Residential Halls and culminated in an award ceremony for all the successful players. Prize distribution was done in the presence of Chancellor Dr. Winfred Thompson and VCSA, Dr. Moza Al Shehhi.