AUK, Algonquin College – Kuwait sign an ‘articulation agreement’

KUWAIT CITY, April 8: The American University of Kuwait (AUK) entered into an articulation agreement with Algonquin College – Kuwait to guarantee a seamless credit transfer process for students and provide a smooth transition from one related program to another. It supports consolidated future academic and course-related collaborations and grants students the opportunity to readily transfer their credits.

AUK president, Dr. Rawda Awwad elaborated on AUK’s aim for this agreement, “The education of students in Kuwait is and will continue to be a priority for AUK. We value the agreement with Algonquin College- Kuwait as we value providing students a unique opportunity to pursue an American-style liberal arts education for the betterment of our future.”

Dr. Awwad and Algonquin College president, Dr. David McHardy were both present at the signing of this mutual contract. Alongside them were the AUK college deans and vice president for students affairs; and Dr. AmaniHasan, acting academic dean at Algonquin College – Kuwait.

Commenting on the new agreement, Algonquin College – Kuwait president, Dr. Dave McHardy said, “This agreement provides students with specific pathways from AC-Kuwait diplomas to AUK degrees and is an excellent example of private colleges and universities working collaboratively and systematically for the benefit of students in Kuwait. What this agreement means for students is that, if they graduate from high school with a Grade Point Average (GPA) that is too low to gain admission to AUK directly, they can register with AC-Kuwait, complete a diploma, and then transfer their credits to AUK and pursue a degree.”

This agreement commenced in the spring of 2021. To accommodate further collaborations, the contract will be evaluated and reviewed on a biennial basis.