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Main telephone: + 33 1 40 62 07 20 American University of Paris, MainFAX:+33147053432 Website: http://www.aup.edu The President: Celeste Schenck, Ph.D. Director of Enrollment Management: Tim Rogers The American University of Paris Admissions telephone: + 33 1 40 62 07 20 AdmissionsFAX:+33147053432 5 Boulevard de la Tour Maubourg Admissions e-mail: [email protected] Paris, France 75007 Deputy Director of Admissions and Financial Aid: Randy Vener Private university established in 1962 as a coed institution. Financial aid telephone: + 33 1 40 62 07 27 Full-time undergraduates: 236 Men, 607 Women. FinancialaidFAX:+33147053432 Part-time undergraduates: 29 Men, 45 Women. Financial aid e-mail: [email protected] Graduate enrollment: 25 Men, 132 Women. International Student Contact: International Admissions Office Total campus enrollment: 1,074. International student contact e-mail: [email protected] FICE #FR0001, FAFSA #FR0001, SAT #0866, PROFILE #866, Athletics Coordinator: Ashkan Shalbaf ACT #5295, OPEID #788100.

ADMISSIONS Lebanese Baccalaureate, Norwegian Vitnemal-viteregaende opplaerin, Romanian Diploma de bacalaureat, Swedish Fullstandigt Slutbetyg fran Requirements Gymnasieskolan, and Swiss Matura. Graduation from secondary school required; GED accepted. General college-preparatory program required. 4 units of English, 3 units ofmathem- Freshman Class Profile atics, 2 units of science (including 1 unit of lab), 3 units of foreign lan- For fall 2016, 73% of 1,343 applicants were offered admission. 18% of guage, 3 units of social studies, and 2 units of history recommended. those accepted matriculated. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS required for Majority of accepted applicants submitted SAT Reasoning. non-English speakers. SAT Reasoning or ACT considered if submitted. Student Body Characteristics SAT Subject considered if submitted. The SAT or ACT writing compon- 54% are from the U.S.; 15% are from France; 31% are from other coun- ent used as a validity check on the application essay. TOEFL required of tries. Average age of full-time undergraduates is 20. 80% of undergradu- international applicants; Michigan Test may be substituted. Campus visit ates are degree-seeking. and admissions interview recommended. Off-campus interview may be arranged with an admissions representative. Admission may be deferred up to one year. Application fee $70 (may be waived in cases of financial FINANCIAL need), nonrefundable. Expenses Tuition (2017-18): $32,288 per year. Required fees: $1,443. Books/misc. Basis for Candidate Selection expenses (school’s estimate): $4,468. Academic: Secondary school record, recommendations, and essay very important. Class rank important. Standardized test Financial Aid scores considered. Financial aid is available to U.S. undergraduates. Needs analysis based on Non-academic: Character/personal qualities very important. Extracur- federal and institutional methodology. FAFSA and school’s own aid form: ricular activities important. Interview, particular talent/ Priority filing date is March 15. Notification of awards is sent on a rolling ability, volunteer work, and work experience considered. basis. In 2016, the average aid package of full-time undergraduates with financial need was $10,504; $11,470 for full-time freshmen. 10% of 2016 Admissions Procedure graduates incurred an average debt of $85,094. Of full-time undergraduates Normal sequence: SAT Reasoning or ACT scores must be received by receiving need-based financial aid, an average of 24% of need was met. March 15. Suggest filing application by March 15. Common application form accepted; supplemental forms required. Notification of admission is Scholarships and Grants sent on a rolling basis beginning September 1. Reply is required by May 1 Need-based college/university scholarships/grants. Non-need-based academ- or within two weeks if notified thereafter. $700 tuition deposit, nonre- ic merit scholarships/grants. Individual scholarship/grant packages range fundable. $900 room deposit, refundable. 19% of freshmen enter in terms from $1,000 to $31,303. In 2016, $3,777,419 in need-based scholarships/ other than fall. Admissions process is need-blind. grants and $48,422 in non-need-based scholarships/grants was awarded. Transfers: Transfers from the U.S. are accepted. In fall 2016, 247 transfer Loans applications were received, 165 were accepted. Application deadline is Direct subsidized Stafford, direct unsubsidized Stafford, and direct PLUS June 1 for fall; December 1 for spring. Minimum 12 semester hours re- loans. Institutional payment plan. Individual loan packages range from quired to apply as a transfer. College transcript, essay or personal state- $1,500 to $50,378 (undergraduates); $2,750 to $50,378 (freshmen). In ment, and statement of good standing from prior institutions required; ad- 2016, $865,101 in need-based self-help aid was awarded, including ditional requirements vary. Minimum 3.0 college GPA required. Lowest $695,665 in student loans. course grade accepted is “C.” Maximum number of transferable semester hours is 64. At least 64 semester hours must be completed at the school to Student Employment earn a bachelor’s degree. Undergraduates from the U.S. may not work on or off campus. Off-campus part-time employment opportunities rated “fair.” International Students: 110 countries represented. Minimum 533 TOEFL (73 Internet-based; 75 Michigan Test) score required. Advance deposit required. Application deadline is March 15 for fall; November 15 for spring. ACADEMIC Learning Disabled Students: Diagnostic test and essay required; personal Accreditation interview recommended. Support services available. Program/services Accredited by MSCHE. serve 36 identified students. Instructional Faculty Placement Options: Credit may be granted for British GCE A-levels, Bul- Full-time: 33 men, 30 women; part-time: 25 men, 29 women. garian Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, Danish studentereksamen, Doctorates/Terminal 81% Masters 17% Dutch Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs, Finnish Ylioppilas- Bachelors 2% tutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg, French Baccalaureate, Interna- FTE Student-Faculty ratio: 9 to 1. tional Baccalaureate (and Certificate), German Abitur, Italian Maturita, 50% of full-time faculty serve as academic advisors.

23 --The American University of Paris (France) -- Degree Offerings Guidance Facilities/Student Services Baccalaureate: B.A., B.S. Master’s: M.A., M.Sc. Remedial learning services. Health insurance. Career services include internships, on-campus job interviews, resume assistance, alumni network, MajorsLeadingtoBachelor’sDegree and interview training. Career, personal, academic, and psychological Art History, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Creative Writ- counseling. International student support services include English for ing, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, Fine Arts, University Studies. LD student support services include diagnostic test- Gender/Sexuality/Society, Global Communications, History, History/ ing service, tutors, learning center, extended time for tests, early syllabus, Law/Society, International Business Administration, International/Com- take home exam, priority seating, and other testing accommodations. parative Politics, International Economics, International Finance, Journ- 50% of campus is accessible to the physically handicapped. alism, Literary Studies/Creative Arts, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Middle East Pluralities, Philosophy, Philosophy/Politics/Economics, Psychology, Quantitative Environ- EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES mental Science, Self-Designed Major, Urban Studies. Athletics Academic Requirements Intercollegiate basketball, equestrian sports for men. Intercollegiate Core curriculum required. Minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained. Min- equestrian sports, volleyball for women. Men’s club badminton, boxing, imum 2.0 GPA required for graduation. cheerleading, running. Women’s club badminton, boxing, cheerleading, Academic Programs running. Intramural/recreational equestrian sports, modern/classical Minors offered in ancient Greek, anthropology, applied mathematics, ap- dance, yoga. 10% of students participate in intercollegiate sports. 5% of plied statistics, art history, classical civilization, comparative literature, students participate in intramural sports. Member of CRSU (Comité Ré- comparative political communication, computer science, creative writ- gional du Sport Universitaire). ing, critical theory, economics, environmental policy, environmental sci- Student Activities and Organizations ence, European/Mediterranean cultures, European languages/cultures, Student government, newspaper (The Peacock Plume), literary film studies, fine arts, French, gender studies, global communications, magazine, television station. One honor society. Baytna à Vous, debate/ history, information/communication technologies, international business politics club, AUP Cares, Roots & Shoots. AMP, AUP Green, My Art administration, international law, journalism, Latin, linguistics, medieval Goes Bang, Net Impact, Executives & Senators; anthropology, creative studies, Middle Eastern/Islamic cultures, Parisian studies, philosophy, writing, entrepreneurship, finance, gender/sexuality, Le French, com- politics, psychology, Renaissance studies, sociocultural anthropology, puter science, Paris Fashion Council, and theatre clubs. A total of 35 re- theatre/performance, urban studies in European/Mediterranean cities, gistered organizations. No social fraternities or sororities. urban studies in global cities, and visual culture. Self-designed majors. Double majors. Dual degrees. Independent study. Pass/fail grading op- tion. Internships. Graduate programs offered. Study abroad in China, GENERAL Egypt, Hungary, South Africa, and the United States. Special curricular exchange agreements with member schoolsof theAssociation ofAmeric- Housing an International Colleges and Universities. No campus housing. Facilities Regulations and Policies 135 microcomputers available to all students. Internet access. E-mail ser- Alcohol prohibited on campus. Class attendance policies set by individu- vices/accounts. Computer equipment/network access provided in library, al instructors. Honor code. Hazing and smoking prohibited. All students computer center/labs, and student center. Library of 46,000 titles, 960 cur- may have cars on campus. rent serials, 1,000 microforms, 3,335 audiovisuals, 545,000 e-books. School is a member of library consortium. Environment/Transportation Urban campus in Paris (population: 2,229,621), served by air, bus, and Academic Experience train. Public transportation serves campus. 69% of freshmen return for their sophomore year. Average GPA of freshmen after first year is 3.1 on a 4.0 scale. 59% of freshmen graduate within Calendar six years. The most popular majors among recent graduates were interna- Semester system; classes begin in early September and early January. tional business administration, global communications, and internation- Three summer sessions, one of six weeks and two of three weeks each. al/comparative politics. Orientation for new students held in June, September, and January.