AUK holds an Open House for Students

The American University of Kuwait held an open house on Thursday, April 27th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event featured a variety of activities such as information sessions on choosing a major, informal discussions around information booths for various AUK departments and organizations, campus tours and various fun activities. The event was very successful, with AUK receiving 185 prospective students and total visitor headcount exceeding 250 people. AUK has received a high number of prospect cards which the Office of Admissions will follow up on throughout the recruitment cycle. Interested parents and students had the opportunity to pick up information pamphlets from representatives numerous AUK departments as well as several companies who supported the event.

Sean Dollman, the dean of Admission at AUK said, "There are about 300 prospective students who came from different international schools in Kuwait, and they all want information about our university. As you can see, all the faculties' respective departments were here to explain everything for students. That is the very purpose of why we organized this event, for us to address and facilitate the needs and questions of students." He also thanked the visitors and prospective students who attended the open house. He added, "We are expecting about 500 new students for the coming school year. The numbers of students are increasing every year."
 

Sean Dollman, the dean of Admission, speaks to one of the parents who attended the open house.

Various AUK departments were there to offer students all the needed information.