The Impact of Coronavirus on Admissions to AUA

The University, including the Office of Admissions, is closed starting March 16. We will reopen our doors when the Government of Armenia advises accordingly. Current students have had classes transitioned to an e-learning, online format. Please see the University’s Coronavirus Health Alert for more information.

Unfortunately, no. Effective March 16, the Office of Admissions has temporarily suspended all recruitment events, information sessions, open classes, campus visits and in-person admissions counseling sessions. While we regret that we cannot welcome prospective students and their families to campus, we feel this closure is necessary to ensure the health and safety of our community. 

In the meantime, we recommend you view our 360 degree tour. If you are an applicant with questions about the application process, we can set up individual consultations online or you can email your inquiries to the contacts above. 

The Coronavirus outbreak will not affect anyone who applied by the early admissions deadline. For applicants who plan to apply by the regular and rolling deadlines (including those deferred to these cycles), the following updates have been made to deadlines: 

Undergraduate Application Deadlines: Application deadlines will remain as posted on our website: March 31, 2020 for Regular Admissions, June 15, 2020 for Rolling Admissions (pending space availability). Rolling applicants who submit complete applications will have their applications reviewed by the Undergraduate Admissions Committee in the order that they are received.  

Graduate Application Deadlines: Application deadlines have been moved to April 30, 2020 for Regular Admissions and July 1, 2020 for Rolling Admissions (pending space availability and not available to MSM applicants).

Certificate Application Deadlines: Application deadlines have been moved to May 1, 2020 for Early Enrollment and July 1, 2020 for Regular Enrollment.

Yes. Given the suspension of required entrance exams, AUA is offering alternatives to Fall 2020 applicants who were unable to take the required entrance exams. A quick note that the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT exams are offering special tests applicants can take from the convenience of their homes. If you prefer to take these exams, read question 5 below for more information. If not, AUA will provide the following alternatives (for Fall 2020 applicants only).

Undergraduate Exam Alternatives:

AUA Internal English Assessment: This internal assessment, for applicants unable to take the TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic, will test reading and writing skills, as well as ability to construct a well-reasoned argument, supported by evidence. The exam will be divided into three parts; the first a timed essay, the second an extended 15 minute admissions interview, and the third an on-the-spot 15 minute essay. You may be invited to Part 2 and 3 if your application passes the Undergraduate Admissions Committee’s initial review. The Office of Admissions will contact applicants directly to schedule this exam. 

Math Proficiency - As part of AUA’s holistic admissions process, the Undergraduate Admissions Committee will review all available parts of your application. Applicants who ultimately were unable to take the SAT or ACT exams for Fall 2020 admissions may be invited to an extended admissions interview which will include a short assessment on their quantitative and mathematical aptitude.

Graduate and Certificate Exam Alternatives:

AUA Internal English Assessment: This internal assessment will be offered during an extended admissions interview during which applicants will be assessed on their speaking, listening, and written English language skills. 

Graduate Standardized Exams: Given the current suspension of required entrance exams, AUA is waiving the GRE/GMAT and LSAT for all Fall 2020 applicants. However, please take note of the following. 

• Applicants* unable to take the GRE/GMAT exams should download and complete this form* detailing math and statistical concepts (for example measures of central tendencies, correlations, derivatives, etc.) covered in their previous education and attach it to their application. Note that you will be questioned about these concepts during your interview. Title this document “Math and Statistical Concepts”. 
• Applicants unable to take the LSAT should be ready to answer logical questions during your admissions interview.

* Only required from applicants to the Management, Business Administration, and Economics programs and Certificate in Finance and Data Analytics programs. This is NOT required from applicants to all remaining programs: Public Health, Computer and Information Science, Industrial Engineering and Systems Management, and Political Science and International Affairs. 

Yes. Many standardized exams necessary for admission to AUA are now available to take from the comfort and safety of your home. Check below for more information about each exam:

• TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test - you must meet the technical/equipment requirements, install the ETS test browser and ProctorU Systems checks, and have a room that meets their requirements. Visit www.ets.org/s/cv/toefl/at-home  for more information about the exam, to ensure you meet all requirements, and to register.
• IELTS Indicator - you must meet their technical/equipment requirements, install their Safe Exam Browser and the Zoom application, and have a quiet and comfortable space to take the exam. Visit www.ieltsindicator.com for more information. 

AUA will accept these exams taken through May 16, 2020 for regular admissions for all applicants, except for MSM who must take the exam by April 30. 

• Special GRE General At Home Test - you must meet all technical/equipment requirements, install the ETS test browser and ProctorU Systems checks, and have a room that meets their requirements. Visit www.ets.org/s/cv/gre/at-home for more information about the exam, to ensure you meet all requirements, and to register. AUA will accept all exams taken through May 7, 2020 for regular admissions and July 1, 2020 for rolling admissions. Make sure to send us a screenshot of your score to [email protected] immediately upon completion of your exam.
• GMAT Exam at Home - make sure you meet the technical/equipment requirements. Visit e-gmat.com/blogs/online-interim-gmat-exam-at-home for more information about the exam and to register. AUA will accept all exams taken through May 7, 2020 for regular admissions and July 1, 2020 for rolling admissions.
• LSAT - FLEX - this remotely proctored version of the LSAT, called the LSAT-FLEX, will be offered during the week of May 18 for test takers originally registered for the April 2020 test. If you prefer to take the LSAT, make sure  you meet the technical/equipment requirements. Visit www.lsac.org/update-coronavirus-and-lsat/lsat-flex for more information about the exam. AUA will accept this exam taken through May 20, 2020 for regular admissions and through July 1, 2020 for rolling admissions.

Make sure to regularly visit the web site of the home exam(s) you are interested in taking for an updates or changes in requirements and locations. If you ultimately register to take any of these exams and have not mentioned it in your application, send us an email at the contacts above so we can make this addition to your file. 

The online application at im.aua.am is fully functional. We still expect that applicants submit their applications per the deadlines posted on our website. However, we understand that fulfilling all parts of the application process (required entrance exams, transcripts, diplomas) may be difficult at this time, so the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions Committees will remain flexible and review delayed application materials on a case by case basis. For questions related to required admissions exams, please read the Q&A directly above. 

Unfortunately, we do not have an answer to this question at this time. We are following the advice of Armenia’s Ministry of Health to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Once the Government establishes that it is safe for universities to operate, we will re-open our doors. Stay tuned to our Facebook page where we will post this and other important announcements.  

Please submit your completed tuition assistance application via email to [email protected] per the established deadlines. Make sure that your application includes all required documents as listed in the tuition assistance application or checklist. However, if you are not able to obtain documents due to the Coronavirus pandemic (for example income statements, ACRA reports, etc.), not to worry, the Office of Financial Aid is flexible. They will accept those at a later date. For any additional questions, please email [email protected].