The goal of Haigazian University is to provide maximum opportunities for educational, professional, and personal growth; therefore, the student's goals and objectives are considered first in evaluating applicants for admission. Consideration will be given to previous formal and informal educational experience as well as to the student's potential to succeed in a challenging academic program.  Haigazian University seeks students who are creative, motivated, self-disciplined, and committed to learning. In keeping with the above philosophy, the admission decision is based on the academic course of study, a good academic record, character recommendation, entrance examination results, and available spaces.

Following an evaluation of the application and academic profile, students may be granted admission to the university in one of the following two categories: Regular admission or Probational admission.

Students who apply for admission must enroll in courses within two semesters of their acceptance date. Students must abide by the requirements of the semester in which they register; as they appear in this catalog.

TOP

The final dates for submitting applications for admission and re-admission are:
 
April 30 for the Fall semester. 
December 30 for the Spring semester.

   It is advisable to apply before these dates. Applications received after these dates will be considered only if there are places available.

TOP

1- Admission by Official Secondary Certificates: All holders of Official Secondary Certificates recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education, are eligible to apply for admission to the Freshman class.

2. Admission for High School Diploma-holding Students: Diplomas from high schools based on twelve years of schooling and recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education are valid for admission to the Freshman class. All applicants to the Freshman class, Lebanese or Non-Lebanese, who have followed a foreign program and hold a high school diploma, must obtain, from the Equivalence Committee of the Lebanese Ministry of Education, an official statement of permission allowing them to pursue higher education. They should also take the SAT I and SAT II tests. This permission, and SAT I and SAT II tests must be taken prior to enrollment in the Freshman class. The total score of SAT I and SAT II must be at least 2,750 points for Freshman Arts and 2,850 points for Freshman Science. The subjects required for SAT I and SAT II tests are as follows:

For admission to freshman arts:

• Mathematics I or IC
• Any two subjects
  
  For admission to freshman science:
  
• Mathematics IIC
• Two Science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

The Sophomore Class

Students admitted directly to the Sophomore class will be granted 22-30 credits based on their performance on the English Placement Exam which is administered by the university. If a student is granted less than 30 credits, he/she will be required to take English 101/102 if the TOEFL score is less than 550, or English 101/102 or English 102; this depends on his/her performance on the English Placement Exam.

Holders of the following official certificates are eligible to apply for admission to the Sophomore class:

• The Lebanese Baccalaureate

• The Lebanese Technical Baccalaureate

• The French Baccalaureate

• The London G.C.E./The Oxford-Cambridge Higher School Certificate Holders of The London G.C.E./The Oxford-Cambridge Higher School Certificate should have succeeded in at least five subjects at ordinary level, and at least two subjects at advanced level.

TOP

Candidates may have academic preparation which qualifies them to attain advanced standing in a subject. These candidates may petition the Admissions Committee for transfer of credit or exemption from requirements in that subject.

TOP
 

Candidates for admission with advanced standing must present an official transcript of all college work. A candidate's academic record will be evaluated by the Academic Standing Committee; however, this is on one condition: the candidate must meet the requirements for admission to the Freshman class of Haigazian University before his/her admission to the institution from which he/she is transferring. All transfer students must also pass the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), unless they have successfully completed one year of university work.

A student may receive credit for courses which are considered comparable to the courses offered at Haigazian University. The grades for those courses must be at least 70 (or C). No work done at other institutions after the student's admission to Haigazian University will be considered for transfer credit, unless there is approval in advance by the Registrar. Work at the Near East School of Theology, the American University of Beirut, the Lebanese American University, Notre Dame University, and Balamand University can only be given credit at Haigazian University if that work is done in accordance with the regulations for cross-registration at these institutions. Students should ask the Registrar about transfer of credits to their Haigazian University record for work done elsewhere. All arrangements for credit must be completed before taking the course.

TOP

The University has cross-registration articulations with the Near East School of Theology, the American University of Beirut, Balamand University, The Lebanese American University, and Notre Dame University. Courses taken outside Haigazian University under this program must be approved in advance by the Registrar. They will count as Haigazian courses on the student's record, but they cannot be counted toward fulfillment of the Haigazian residency requirements. The following regulations apply:  

1. Only full-time students will be permitted to cross-register.

2. No student may cross-register for a course which is offered at Haigazian University, or which will be offered at a time when the student can conveniently take it.

3. No student may cross-register during his/her first semester at Haigazian University.

4. At least half the credits taken in a semester must be at Haigazian University.

5. No student on academic probation may cross-register for any course.

6. No student will be permitted to take elective courses by cross-registration if there are required courses he/she can take at Haigazian University.

7. Students may cross-register for elective courses only when suitable elective courses are not available at Haigazian University.

8. A student may cross-register for a course only if his/her average for courses previously taken in the field at Haigazian is at least 70.

9. Students may cross-register for certain courses in their major which are not offered at the university upon the recommendation of their advisers.

10. Students may be required to cross-register for certain courses which Haigazian University is unable to offer. In such cases, the restrictions on cross-registration stated above will not apply.

11. A student will be expected to pay the difference in fees if he/she chooses to cross-register; if the student is obliged by the University to cross-register, the university will pay the difference. The authority to make this distinction in individual cases lies with the Registrar.

Auditors are admitted to attend courses upon payment of the special auditor's fee and upon obtaining the permission of the Registrar and the instructor. Auditors must present evidence that they have completed secondary school, but this requirement may be waived by the Admissions Committee if the student has intellectual maturity and has been working for a number of years. Since the university does not recognize auditors as regular students; they should not take examinations. Any change of status (Special to Regular) will be made only after re-application to the Admissions Committee. Credit for courses taken prior to change of status will not normally count toward a degree.

TOP

Official academic transcripts will be issued at a student's request. Copies given to a student will be marked as such. Students are advised to have transcripts sent directly to institutions requiring them. Most institutions will accept only a transcript which is mailed directly by the issuing college or university. The charge for each transcript is 10,000 L.L.

Other certificates and letters of recommendation will be issued at the request of a student in accordance with the university policy pertaining to the document required. All certificates must be requested one week in advance.

All graduates are entitled to a free copy of official transcript of record and a copy of degree certification. Subsequent requests will follow the tuition and fees list.

TOP

 Students who withdraw from the university voluntarily and who wish to return will be readmitted into the same major as pursued at the time of withdrawal unless otherwise specified. The request for re-admission must be submitted to the Registrar's Office at the date assigned for new students to submit applications.

N.B. You can download the re-admission form from the download center.

TOP

Acceptance on Probationary Basis

Students accepted on a probational basis will be admitted for one or two semesters. They will be informed of the conditions required to remove the probationary status. The student will enroll in 4 courses worth a total of 15 credits or less and must obtain a minimum average of 70 grade points.  

                                                                                                                                                                            TOP