By Menatalla Shawky<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNIVERSITY CITY, SHARJAH \u2013 American University of Sharjah\u2019s Fall 2020 enrollment figures are slightly better than last year’s despite the current COVID-19 situation and moving to online teaching, an admissions official said Sept. 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Executive Director of Enrollment Management Ali Shuhaimy, the total number of students enrolled in Fall 2020 was 5,198, compared to Fall 2019, where the total was 5,148.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Replying to questions via email, Shuhaimy broke down these figures into three categories: Undergraduates, graduates, and Achievement Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Fall 2019, the numbers were: undergraduate, 4,599; graduate, 435; Achievement Academy, 114. The numbers for Fall 2020 were: undergraduate, 4,591; graduate, 521; Achievement Academy, 86.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When asked whether online vs. in-class teaching is an issue for new applicants and returning students, Shuhaimy noted that \u201cIt was for some with minor complaints.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that \u201cdue to the current pandemic, we had to revamp all of our processes to provide services digitally; including a virtual orientation week.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuhaimy said that although it was challenging, \u201cwe were able to meet all applicants’ needs making their transition into university life a smooth one.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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