Dates and Information
Admission & Program Dates
| March 9 | Priority application deadline |
| March 30 | Notification of priority admission |
| April 6 | Signed acceptance letter and enrollment deposit due for priority applicants |
| April 13 | Final application deadline |
| April 27 | Notifications of final admissions |
| May 4 | Signed acceptance letter and enrollment deposit due for final applicants |
| May 7 | Tuition payments due for all applicants |
| May 26-27 | Mandatory reading and listening tests, orientation activities |
| May 27 | Last day to withdraw for a full refund (less deposit) |
| May 28 | First-session classes begin |
| June 4 | Last day to withdraw for a partial refund (50% refund, less deposit) |
| July 4 | University Holiday |
| July 2 | Final exams for |
| July 3-5 | Intersession break |
| July 6 | Second-session classes begin |
| August 7 | Final exams for second session/end of program |
| August 31 | Transcripts available from Registrar's Office |
Credits
- Beginning students will receive 12 hours of credit, specifically ARA 601C and 611C, upon successful completion of the program.
- Intermediate students will receive 12 hours of credit, specifically ARA 621K and 621L, upon successful completion of the program.
- Advanced students will receive 10 hours of credit, specifically ARA 531K and 531L, upon successful completion of the program.
Transcripts will be available upon request from the Registrar’s office by August 31, 2
Textbook requirements
Each course requires a set of textbooks outlined in the course descriptions. If you already own the books in the correct edition, please bring them. If you have previously worked on the chapters you will be studying this summer, we encourage you to consider purchasing a new copy of the textbook(s) to start fresh. Please bring your books to class on the first class day. Textbooks can be purchased in advance or upon arrival in Austin.
Language pledge
We strive to create an Arabic-rich environment for ASI students, and this requires that all participants and faculty use Arabic as much as possible in ASI-related activities. Intermediate and Advanced students are expected to use Arabic while engaged in ASI activities. This means using Arabic with your professors, TAs, and fellow ASI students at all times while on campus, studying, or attending ASI events. Beginning students are encouraged to use Arabic as much as possible during the first 5 weeks of the summer. Beginners will be expected to use Arabic in ASI activities in the second 5 weeks of the program. In discussions of grades, personal matters, etc, you are welcome to use English.
Arrival and
All students must arrive in Austin by June 4, 2019. A mandatory orientation dinner for all students will be held that evening at which students will receive a range of general materials about the ASI and specific information about their classes. The next day will include campus orientation activities
Classes run Monday through Friday. The ASI does not hold courses on the weekends, although students should expect 8-10 hours of homework over the weekend. The summer is divided into two sessions, with a break between sessions July 13 – 14, 2019. There will be no assigned homework during this break.
Computers
ASI students will have access to the UT computer labs throughout the course of the summer. For computer lab schedules across UT campus, please visit this page. All students are advised to bring their own computers.
Students in the ASI
We are excited to have a diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students from across the country joining our program this summer, representing a variety of programs, majors, and academic and professional interests. Ahlan
What if I have other questions?
Contact us!
Norah Elamir
512-471-3283
