The American University of Paris | Admissions

Updated: Sunday, 04 May 2008

Whether it is to explore personal interests, pursue a second Bachelor’s degree, or resume an interrupted course of study, The American University of Paris offers the possibility of attending classes in over 100 undergraduate courses on a space-available basis.

Students may register for up to 11 credit hours per semester (maximum three courses). Students taking courses for credit are expected to attend class regularly, complete all assigned reading and written work, and take examinations. Grades will be reflected on University issued transcripts.

Tuition: € 770,00 per credit-hour.

Auditors may register for up to three courses per semester. Auditors may complete course assignments and take exams, but correcting their work is left to the discretion of the individual professor.

Tuition: € 385,00 per credit-hour.

Please note that the following courses are not available to auditors:

- All language classes

- Computer science

- Lab Science or BA 350

- Private Piano Lessons (MU 100)

- Studio art classes

- Seminars

- All graduate level courses

- Video Production (CM 329), Advanced Video Production (CM 428) or any other production based FM or IC courses such as Directing Fiction or Planned Editing.

All students applying for part-time studies must have successfully completed secondary education and have fulfilled any pre-requisites for the courses they choose at AUP.

Students must provide an official transcript from the academic institution most recently attended.

Non-native English speakers who wish to take courses for credit must submit either a TOEFL score of at least 101 on the iBT, or the equivalent.

Mail Registration »

In order to obtain a list of courses available to part-time students, please contact the Paris admissions office.

Complete both the registration form and course request form, and mail both forms to the Paris Admissions Office along with your official transcript and official TOEFL scores (as appropriate).

Please inform the Admissions Office if the transcript will be sent directly from your school.

Payment: Payment by euro check or credit card will be processed before enrollment is confirmed.

Download the application form

Mail registration deadlines

Fall 2008»

August 12, 2008

Walk-in Registration »

Students may enroll on a first-come, first-served basis and upon presentation of photo-identification (ID card, passport). Students will choose from a list of available courses established by the Registrar that day at 15:30. Should prerequisites be required to take a certain course, the student must have their official transcripts available for review.

Location:

The American University of Paris

31 Avenue Bosquet - Room B31

75007 Paris, France

Payment: Payment must be made in full that day by check or credit card.

Walk-in registration date

Fall 2008»

Friday, September 5, 2008

Time: 15:30-17:00

All cancellations, withdrawals or changes of status must be received in writing to:

The American University of Paris

Office of the Registrar

31 Avenue Bosquet

75007 Paris, France

Cancellation deadlines

Fall 2008 semester »

Cancellation on or prior to September 5, 2008:

Full refund minus a €100 cancellation fee

Cancellation on or prior to September 12, 2008:

50% refund

Cancellation after September 12, 2008:

No refund

The American University of Paris is an American institution of higher education, accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, therefore credit hours may be transferred to other institutions in the US system.

The university offers students a wide range of credit-bearing courses leading to a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. Please contact admissions@aup.edu for a list of courses available for part-time.

Academic Advising

Students will have the opportunity to meet with an academic advisor during their semester of attendance.

University Library

Students taking courses for credit may use their ID cards for access and borrowing privileges at The American University Library at 7 & 9 rue Montessuy, 75007, Paris. Auditors have a special ID card that permits library access on a non-borrowing basis.

Textbooks

Required textbooks may be purchased, with proof of registration from the University Bookstore at 10 bis rue Amélie, 75007 Paris. Textbooks may be purchased with Euros or with a Euro check. You may also pay with Visa or American Express credit cards.

Building access

A university ID card will be issued to part-time students at Registration or may be picked up in the Registrar’s Office after registration upon presentation of a passport size photo. This student card is needed for entrance into the university buildings.

Medical Insurance

Part-time students can get medical insurance through AUP.

Please note:

Part-time students are not eligible for a student visa or French Carte de Séjour (check with your local embassy) nor are they eligible for Financial Aid from the University.