April 8, 2020

Dear AUS Parents and Families,

The UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) has confirmed that the suspension of on-campus classes will continue and therefore we will be completing the Spring 2020 semester online. Although we did not expect the sudden change that has impacted course delivery and campus life, AUS is committed to ensuring that students are provided with the opportunity to earn credits to advance in their degree program or complete final graduation requirements this semester.

The UAE MOE has also issued a directive requiring all but essential campus operations to be conducted from home until further notice. All university functions will continue remotely and students can contact academic and administrative units using email and telephone.

Given the extraordinary circumstances, the university has approved temporary changes to some academic policies and deadlines. Complete information is provided under the AUS Academic Updates tab on the following webpage: aus.edu/updates#academics.

March 17, 2020

Dear AUS Parents and Families,

The university is now entering the second week of online classes. The investment of time and effort of faculty and staff has been extraordinary. We are also immensely proud of the students who have taken personal responsibility and demonstrated a commitment to their education.

As indicated earlier, the UAE Ministry of Education announced a suspension of on-campus classes beginning Sunday, March 8, 2020 and continuing until on-campus classes resume on April 5, 2020. There will be no classes during the week of spring break (March 29–April 2, 2020).

March 6, 2020

Dear AUS Parents and Families,

The university continues to monitor the global health concerns posed by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and to take steps to ensure the safety and security of students.

The UAE Ministry of Education has announced a suspension of on-campus classes beginning Sunday, March 8, 2020 and continuing until on-campus classes resume on April 5, 2020. The Spring Break previously announced will remain in effect (March 29-April 2, 2020).

Although on-campus classes are suspended, students will proceed with coursework and continue to follow classes as per information provided to them by instructors.

All messages that are sent to the students, faculty and staff are provided on a dedicated webpage that is continually updated: aus.edu/updates.