The American University of Kurdistan

AUK has a vibrant, warm and welcoming campus community. Students have the opportunity
to participate in various student activities and events, and engage in community service and individual
projects.

The University is a site for learning. It can take place in the classroom, lab, library, and all other spaces on
the campus. Besides the classroom/lab model of teaching and learning where knowledge acquisition and skill
attainment is linked to the students’ major program of study, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are
those beyond credit-bearing coursework and refer to any and all activities, programs, and learning experiences
performed by students that complement or enhance their academic development. Such activities do not award
academic credit, yet are assessed to ensure they effectively broaden the students’ experiences and advance their
skill attainment.

Co-curricular activities can be performed individually or in groups, inside or outside the classroom, or on- or
off-campus, yet they are an extension of the formal learning experiences in a course or major program of study.
Such activities may include: working at a radio station/video production lab, writing articles for publication
on the University’s website, debate competitions, hackathons, and innovation/entrepreneurship programs.

Extra-curricular activities are not explicitly connected to academic learning, but aim to provide students with
experiences that will enhance their skills and holistic development, such as communication, leadership, and
problem solving. Such activities may include: participation in university sport, student government, peer
tutoring, leadership programs, and campus and community volunteerism.

Arrival at AUK

The AUK provides students with academic advisors who provide support and guidance throughout the course of their studies.

Upon arrival to AUK, students are provided with in-depth information and support regarding the
orientation process, course selection, enrollment, and registration.

All members of AUK’s faculty are also available and eager to assist students with academic queries.

Once enrolled, students are strongly advised to participate in the planned orientation programs, as these
sessions are specifically designed to familiarize students with the University’s facilities, services,
rules, and regulations.

Student Activities

Through a specially designed leadership program, AUK provides students with the
opportunity to develop a unique voice of their own.

This student body represents all AUK students under the umbrella of the ‘’Student Government.”

The Student Government, provides students with the platform to voice and address their concerns to the
University.

Furthermore, the establishment of the Student Government ensures the promotion of student participation
and involvement in social clubs and other organizations, by providing students with the means to
organize social, cultural and academic activities/programs under the leadership of the Office of Student
Affairs (OSA).

Events

The OSA plays a fundamental role in the organization of events at the University.
Organized events span from educational activities such as workshops, seminars, competitions and
conferences to a variety of social and community-building activities, such as trips, charitable and
community outreach initiatives and events celebrating ethnic and cultural occasions.

Student Clubs

Student clubs are interest-based clubs organized and created by students under the
supervision of the OSA. The AUK encourages students to create and participate in student clubs as it
enables students to channel their energy positively into projects they feel passionate about, and which
in turn creates a dynamic campus filled with the lively energy of our students. Moreover, AUK emphasizes
the importance of participation in student activities, as it improves students’ soft skills such as
leadership, communication, sportsmanship, confidence, and team work among others, all necessary and
transferable after graduation.

Campus Life

Co-Curricular Activities

Arrival at AUK

Student Activities

Events

Student Clubs