ADMISSIONS APPLICATION 2014-2015
ADMISSIONS APPLICATION FORM 2014-15 Introduction Dear Applicant, Thank you for showing your interest in Habib University. Habib University is currently accepting applications for the academic year 2015-16 only. You are requested to submit your application well in time before the application submission deadline. This application has seven sections. You need to provide accurate information to the best of your knowledge. Please make sure that all information is verified before final
submission of the application. Once the application is filled in completely, you are requested to come in person to Habib University’s city campus and submit it along with all supporting documents. List of supporting documents is provided on the last page of this application. You need to come to the campus personally in order to open your online admission application account to generate your applicant ID. Our Office of Admissions will help you to open your account and get your application ID. Please remember that applicant ID will be used for all future correspondence during the admissions process.
Please n ote th a t y o u r ad m is s io n s ap p licat io n w ill not be cons idered if y ou do not receiv e y our applic a nt ID.
Following are the important dates related to our admissions: Round 1 of Admissions
Dates
Last date for submission of admissions application
13th February 2015
Last date for submission of scholarship and financial assistance application
16th February 2015
Habib University’s Entrance Examination
21st and 22nd February 2015
Admission Interviews (shortlisted applicants only)
February and March 2015
Admissions Decisions
March and April 2015
Round 2 of Admissions
Dates
Last date for submission of admissions application
15th June 2015
Last date for submission of scholarship and financial assistance application
17th June 2015
Habib University’s Entrance Examination
20th and 21st June 2015
Admission Interviews (shortlisted applicants only)
June and July 2015
Admissions Decisions
July 2015
If you require any assistance, please contact us through any of the following means: Visit the Office of Admissions: Habib University, Plot # 295, Block 18, Jauhar Chowrangi Road Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, Pakistan Call Us: +92 21 38797082, +92 21 38797078 and +92 21 34638985 Ext: 4514, 4512 and 4531 Talk to the Counselors: +92 322 2850249 and +92 322 2850247, Email: admissions@habib.edu.pk Fax: +92 21 34301056, Web: www.habib.edu.pk/admission
We wish you best of luck!
ADMISSIONS APPLICATION FORM 2014-15
Paste your most recent passport size photo
Personal Information Section Fields marked with asterisks (*) are mandatory * Full Name Husband’s Name: (If applicable)
* Father’s Name * Gender
Male
Female
* Date of Birth * City of Birth
* Country of Birth * Nationality
ID DETAILS
ID Type
Number
Issuance Date
Expiry Date
Country of Issuance
Your CNIC (Pakistani nationals) /B form Father’s/Husband’s CNIC NICOP (Overseas Pakistanis) Passport (Foreign nationals)
Current Postal Address * Mailing Address * Country
* City / Town
* State/Province:
Postal Code
Permanent Address (if permanent address is different from the current postal address) * Permanent Address * Country
* City / Town
* State/Province:
Postal Code
Contact Information * Email Address
(Example: +92-300-3333333)
* Mobile No.
Alternate Numbers
(Example: +92-300-3333333)
Alternate Mobile Number (if any)
*Home/landline Number
Emergency Contact Information
(Example: Father, Mother, Guardian, etc.)
* Name
* Contact Number
* Relationship
Educational Background Section Higher Secondary School Information (Examples: Intermediate, A level etc.) *Are you a private candidate?
Yes
No
*Current Board of Education: (Tick one)
Board of Intermediate Education
Cambridge International Examination
International Baccalaureate
American High School Diploma
Aga Khan University Examination Board Other
* School Name
____________________________________________________ (Please Specify) Branch (if any)
* School Address * Country
* City
* When did you start your HSSC/A-Level/IB/HSD? (Example: May 2012) * Have you completed your HSSC/A-Level/IB/HSD?
Yes
* Year/expected year of completion (Example: May 2014)
No
Academic Details Instructions:
• Please provide marks/grades obtained for individual subjects followed by the overall percentage/cumulative GPA. • If you have completed HSSC II / Inter, please enter the composite marks of both first year and second year. • If you are a science student, enter the total of your theory and practical marks for each science subject. • If you have completed A level, please enter the final A2 grades. Subject Name
Marks/Grades/Score
Compulsory Subjects (If any)
Optional Subjects
Overall Grade If any time has lapsed since your last school enrolment, please explain and give us a brief detail of what you have been doing during that period. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Secondary School Information (SSC/Matric/O level etc.) * Were you a private candidate?
Yes
* Board of Education: (Tick one)
No
Board of Intermediate Education
Cambridge International Examination
International Baccalaureate
American High School Diploma
Aga Khan University Examination Board Other
____________________________________________________ (Please Specify) Branch (if any)
* School Name * School Address
* City
* Country * When did you start your SSC/O Level?
(Example: May 2012) *When did you complete your SSC/ O level?
Academic Details Instructions:
• Please provide marks/grades obtained for individual subjects followed by the overall percentage/cumulative GPA. • If you are a SSC student, please enter the composite marks of both IX and X. • If you are a science student, enter the total of your theory and practical marks for each science subject. Subject Name Compulsory Subjects (If any)
Optional/Elective Subjects
Overall Grade
Marks/Grades/Score
Intended Program at HU Please tick the Habib School and academic program you intend to apply to. School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Science and Engineering
BA (Honours) Communication Studies and Design
BS Electrical Engineering
BSc (Honours) Social Development and Policy
BS Computer Studies
Undecided
Undecided
Optional Portfolio Section
You may submit up to 15 samples of creative and/or intellectual work that you have produced. Examples include, but are certainly not limited to, an article published in newspaper, a research paper, photo or video of a science project, a poem or song that you have written and/or performed, samples of code that you have had significant influence in writing and have permission to share, original works of art or photography, a computer program or game you have developed, a film/video that has significant input from you or starred in. You may submit your portfolio as an e-mail attachment, saved as a single file in PDF format, titled with your full name or applicant ID number. You may submit the hard copies of your work with applicant ID number. Your portfolio can include up to 15 samples, each with a brief description that provides context for the sample e.g. how and when it was produced. You can also provide a link to you online portfolio hosted elsewhere on the internet. There are several online portfolio hosting sites and Habib University does not have a preference or endorse any one in particular. However, a few are Carbonmade, Behance and Portfolio Box. Portfolio URL Portfolio URL Portfolio URL
Co-curricular Involvement (Activity Resume)
Habib University values your personal pursuits, passions and co-curricular involvement. The Activity Resume help us get to know you beyond your academics. It will give us some insights regarding your interests and talents. This section plays an important role during the holistic review of your application. Activity Resume Template is attached with this application. Fill it completely and bring it along with your application. You need to provide information about your participation in different co-curricular activities such as dramas, debates, singing competitions, sports etc. Also mention any community service work, internships or job experience. Please mention all actives in which you participated in the last five years irrespective of whether you received a certificate of participation for them. You can add additional pages as per need. (Fill the attached Activity Resume)
Additional Information (Optional) Here, please discuss or share any relevant information, personal conditions and/or circumstances that have not been reflected in the application and will assist the Office of Admissions in understanding your potential and application better. A maximum of 150 words can be used.
Personal Statement This section is a vital part of your application. It gives you the opportunity to tell Habib University who you are, and what your outstanding qualities, experiences, aspirations and challenges are. In this section, you need to answer the following questions one by one in the space given below. If you need, you can add separate sheets of paper. Each response should be 200 to 250 words (1500 char). Question 1: Each one of us have personal qualities that continue to impact our outlook on life. Tell us more about yourself, your two personal qualities that you value the most, and how your life has been shaped by them? Question 2: What has inspired you to apply to Habib University and pursue your selected course of study/degree program? How will this learning experience prepare you for the future? Question 3: We all have had moments in life which we are not proud of. Share your story of a moment that you are not proud of and how would you approach it differently. Has the experience changed your personality, your views and actions? OR Identify a societal issue which you feel strongly about. How is it affecting our society and what role you can play to address it?
Declaration By my signature below and submission of this application form, I state that I have accurately completed my application form. I understand that failure to complete all aspects of the application before the application deadline and/or providing inaccurate or fraudulent information can lead to disqualification from being considered for admissions at Habib University. I agree that submission of a complete application form and require documents does not guarantee my acceptance to Habib University. I understand that my signature will confirm my willingness to do business and communicate with the institution electronically and physically.
Student Signature
Date
Documents to be submitted Please submit the following supporting documents along with your application.
Compulsory Documents 1. Attested copies of Secondary and Higher Secondary School Certificates as per your education board. 2. Attested copies of Secondary and Higher Secondary School Transcripts/Mark Sheets as per your education board. 3. For Pakistani Nationals: Attested copy of your CNIC. If you do not have a CNIC, you can submit a copy of your B Form, along with your parents’ CNIC. 4. For Foreign Nationals: A copy of your NICOP or Passport (whichever is applicable). 5. Completely filled Activity Resume. 6. Optional Portfolio
Optional Documents 1. SAT I or/and II score card, including Physics, Chemistry, and Math II subject tests (if applicable). 2. Any other relevant document.
SIGN-UP INFORMATION Personal Information Section Please provide the information below for generating the applicant ID. This sign-up information is mandatory to be submitted to the Office of Admissions along with the application. Fields marked with asterisks (*) are mandatory. * Full Name Husband’s Name: (If applicable)
* Father’s Name * Gender
Male
Female
* Date of Birth * Country of Birth
* City of Birth
* State/Province
* Current Postal or Mailing Address
* Mobile Number
* Permanent Address
(Example: +92-300-3333333)
* Alternate Mobile Number (if any)
(Example: +92-300-3333333)
* Landline Number (Example: +92-21-34848484)
*Please tick on the intended school and program at Habib University
School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Science and Engineering
BA (Honours) Communication Studies and Design
BS Electrical Engineering
BSc (Honours) Social Development and Policy
BS Computer Studies
Undecided
Undecided
* Current Qualification
HSSC II / Inter in progress
IB Diploma Year 2 in progress
HSSC II / Inter Completed
IB Diploma Complete
A2 in progress
High School Diploma in progress
A Levels Completed
High School Diploma Completed
Other (please specify) ____________________________________ * Current Board of Education
Board of Intermediate Education (BIE)
Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKUEB)
Cambridge International Examination Board (CIEB)
IB Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD)
American High School Diploma (HSD)
Other (please specify) __________________________________
* Mode of Study
Private
* Your Current College / High School
Regular
* Your Interests – Please tick on the ones you would like further information on related to Habib University:
Academic Programs and Faculty
Careers
Accommodation
Clubs and Societies
Disability Services
Tuition and Other Fees
Application Procedure
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Campus facilities and Support Services (example: recreation, library, IT, etc.)
Others (please mention) ____________________________________
* How did you first hear about Habib University?
College/School visit by Habib University
Habib University Website
Habib University Facebook Page
Through School Counselor
Newspaper
Television/Radio
School Expo/Career Fair
Dawn/Jung/Express Expo
Habib University Open House
Habib University Summer Program
Through Habib University Student
Through peers/friends/colleagues
Others (please mention) ____________________________________
Please ensure and verify the information provided above as this will be used to generate your application ID and to keep in touch with you during the admissions process. By submitting this information, you agree to receive our correspondence through SMS, email and courier.
ACTIVITY RESUME Directions: Use this format to enter all academic and non-academic achievements, participation in extra-curricular/co-curricular activities, community service, leadership roles, internship or work experience, talents and pursuits in chronological order. Use multiple sheets, if required.
* Applicant Name
* Applicant ID
1. Provide details of your participation and achievement in co-curricular activities; such as drama, debate, sports, etc. You can even mention the activties for which you do not have any certificates.
Activity Description
Organization
Year / Grade
Achievement / Honor
2. Provide details of your participation in community engagement or other volunteer activities.
Name of the Institution
Position(s) Held
Major Responsibilities
Duration (from – to)
3. Provide details of internship and/or employment experience. Please include both voluntary and paid experience.
Name and Address of the Employer
Designation / Position
Major Responsibilities
Duration (from – to)
CONTACT OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
Block 18, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, University Avenue, Off Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. www.habib.edu.pk/admissions/
admissions@habib.edu.pk
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+9221 38797082, (Ext: 4514 or 4512), +92 322 2850249, +92 322 2850247