HU's Talent Outreach, Promotion and Support Program Guide 2015/2016

HABIB UNIVERSITY

TOPS TALENT OUTREACH, PROMOTION AND SUPPORT PROGRAM

Habib University is the first of its kind liberal arts and sciences university in Pakistan. It offers a truly engaging, exciting and transformative learning experience. The aim at HU is to help students become well-rounded individuals who can think critically and creatively to solve problems, communicate effectively, respect diversity and become leaders with a commitment to serve the community around them.

Through its mandatory Habib Liberal Core Program and following four innovative degree programs, Habib University engages students in a rigorous learning process.

BS Computer Science BS Electrical Engineering BSc (Honours) Social Development and Policy BA (Honours) Communication Studies and Design You can read more about our academic programs at http://habib.edu.pk/academics/

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WHAT IS HU

TOPS? The Habib University’s Talent Outreach, Promotion and Support Program (HU TOPS) has been launched to extend the benefits of world-class

education to talented students all over Pakistan, regardless of their social or financial standing. Habib University believes in providing quality education with equal opportunity, nurturing young minds, irrespective of their educational, socio-economic and ethnic background. This exclusive scholarship program focuses on identifying brilliant students from the Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) and Federal Board (FB) who have good academic standing and a passion for learning. HU TOPS scholars are inducted into a fully funded, four-year undergraduate experience at Habib University. The term fully funded refers to the complete tuition fee waiver.

Habib University ensures that its brilliant HU TOPS scholars are mentored to shape a thoughtful career and life path for themselves. They will become life-long learners, creative problem solvers and dynamic leaders with a passion to serve the community around them.

The Habib University TOPS process includes:

• Working with schools, colleges, Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education and educational NGOs to identify talented students from various parts of the country • Providing full financial assistance covering tuition, registration, and enrollment fee to candidates who qualify for admissions through TOPS.

HABIB UNIVERSITY BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF OPPORTUNITY. HU TOPS IS AN ENDEAVOR THAT ALLOWS THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST TO LEARN, AND TO SUCCEED.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR ADMISSION THROUGH THE HU TOPS?

All those students who fulfill the following conditions, can apply for the HU TOPS Program.

• Graduated from/Enrolled in any Board of Intermediate Education or Federal Board of Pakistan • Have completed or will complete HSSC II by August 2016.

• Have scored 80% or above in SSC (Matric) and 75% or above in HSSC (Intermediate).

• Planning to pursue a four-year undergraduate program at Habib University

WHAT IS THE

HU TOPS SELECTION PROCESS?

HU TOPS HAS A SIX-STEP SELECTION PROCESS

STEP 1

Register for HU TOPS (If you meet the pre-requisite criteria)

STEP 4

Participate in Admission Prep-program

STEP 2

(Optional)

Participate in a Qualifying Round

STEP 5 STEP 3

Apply for HU Admission through TOPS

(Only shortlisted candidates from qualifying round)

Take HU Entrance Examination or Submit SAT Scores

STEP 6

Admission Offers will be made to Successful Applicants

You can read more about our academic programs at http://habib.edu.pk/academics/

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO TO GET ADMISSION THROUGH THE HU TOPS?

If you fulfill the eligibility requirements for the HU TOPS Program, follow the process outlined below:

REGISTER

There are no registration charges. Register yourself for HU-TOPS through any of the following ways • Access HU TOPS registration form at www.habib.edu.pk/hutops, fill it and submit it on-line. Scan the required documents and upload them OR • Download HU –TOPS Registration form from www.habib.edu.pk/hutops/apply.

Fill it completely and print it. Courier it along with the required documents to Habib University.

You can fill in the registration form attached with this brochure as well. You can also submit the form in person at the Office of Admissions.

Mailing Address Assistant Manager HU TOPS Habib University Block 18 | University Avenue | Gulistan-e-Jauhar Karachi -75300, Pakistan T: +92 21 11 10 42242 (HABIB)

QUALIFY

Participate in the HU TOPS Qualifying Round • Take TOPS Core Skills Test • Participate in a three-day long ‘Experience HU’ Program (Only applicants shortlisted from TOPS Core Skills Test will be invited for the program)

APPLY

Successful applicants from the Qualifying Round will apply for Habib University Admission through HU TOPS. They will not be charged any admission application fee.

PREPARE

The HU TOPS Applicants will be invited to participate in a Free-of-cost Prep-Program to get ready for HU Admission Test. The Program will be organized in June 2016. Participation is not mandatory.

TAKE TEST

HU TOPS Applicants will take the HU Entrance Examination in July 2016. They can submit SAT scores if they have taken the SAT I and scored an 1800.

ENROLL AT HABIB UNIVERSITY

The top 55 applicants will be offered admission in their selected degree program and the tuition fee of their four-year study at Habib University will be fully funded through scholarships and grants.

WHAT EXPENSES WILL BE COVERED THROUGH HU TOPS? HU TOPS will cover the following

• HU TOPS Registration Fee • HU TOPS Qualifying Round Fee • Fee of Summer Prep-program • Habib University Admission Application Fee • Habib University Enrolment Fee • Full Tuition Fee to study a four-year undergraduate program at Habib University • Full Laboratory Fee

WHAT EXPENSES WILL NOT BE COVERED THROUGH HU TOPS? HU TOPS will NOT cover the following expenses

• Transport Fee • The expense for books, stationery and other learning resources needed as per programmatic needs.

• Cost of accommodation and living expenses if you are applying from outside Karachi • Security deposit

WHAT ARE THE KEY TIMELINES OF HU TOPS?

STEPS

Timeline/Date

Register for TOPS Participation in Qualifying Round Applying for Admission Participation in the Prep-Program Take HU Admission Test Enroll Yourself at HU Attend HU New Student Orientation Start Attending Regular Classes for Fall 2016

1st December 2015 to 13th February, 2016 Between 20th February to 29th February, 2016 7th March to 30th March, 2016 1st June to 30th June, 2016 14th July, 2016 20th July to 10th August, 2016 15th August, 2016 22nd August, 2016

WHO DO I CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT HU TOPS? Get further details about the HU TOPS Program; Meet Us at

Office of Admissions Habib University, University Avenue, Off Shahrah-e-Faisal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi

Talk to the Admissions Team

If you have any further questions or need assistance on some specific issue, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.

We are also available on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month.

You can call the admissions team at the following numbers T (Office): +92-21-38797082 (Ext: 4519, 4514, 4531) UAN: +9221 1110 HABIB (+9221 111042242) Admissions Counselors: 0322-2850247 and 0322-2850249 Email Us:tops@habib.edu.pk Website: www.habib.edu.pk Facebook: www.facebook.com/HabibUniversity

HU TOPS REGISTRATION FORM

Note: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Section I: Personal Information Full Name*

(as mentioned on your HSSC Marks Sheet)

Father’s Name* Male

Gender*

Female

(tick one)

Current Complete Residential Address* City of Residence* Complete Permanent Address (if different from current address)

Cell Phone Number* Email Address Home Phone Number Parent/Guardian/Sibling Cell Phone* Parent/Guardian/sibling Email Address

Section II: Educational Information Current College/School Name or the last College/School you attended* College/School Address with City Name* Your Group*

Pre-engineering Commerce

Pre-medical Arts/Humanities

Your Current Level of Study*

HSSC II in progress HSSC II Completed Any other, please specify

General Science Home economics

Your Optional Subjects in HSSC*

Overall HSSC Percentage*

(If you have not completed HSSC II, then mention only HSSC I percentage)

Overall SSC Percentage* Which HU School are you planning to apply to at Habib University?*

School of Science and Engineering School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Which Degree Program you are planning to pursue at Habib University?

BS Electrical Engineering BS Computer Science BSc (Honours) Social Development and Policy BA (Honours) Communication Studies and Design Undecided

If you participate in co-curricular activities, describe a maximum of three of the most important activities in which you have participated during your HSSC. It could be Sports, Drama, Arts, Debate, Community service etc.

(Mention the name and duration of each activity. Describe the activity in detail.)

Activity 1

Activity 2

Activity 3

Section III: Documents Required Please attach the following documents as per the instructions provided for each document.

Note, that it is mandatory to submit these documents along with your application.

A recent passport size photograph. Please do not use old photographs.

An attested copy of your original SSC Final Marks Sheet An attested copy of your original HSSC I or final HSSC Marks Sheet.

Declaration All boxes have to be checked before submitting the application. If you need any clarification, please email your query to tops@habib.edu.pk.

The Information provided by me regarding this application is true and complete.

I understand that any inaccurate/false information shall render this application invalid, and if admitted on the basis of such information, I may be asked to leave at any stage of the program.

I understand that the provision of any inaccurate or false information may render me liable to prosecution in a court of law in Pakistan.

Date

Applicant Signature

Mailing Address to Submit Your Registration Form You can send this form along with the documents through any courier service at the following address. You can submit it in person also at the University Assistant Manager HU TOPS Habib University Block 18 | University Avenue | Gulistan-e-Jauhar Karachi -75300, Pakistan T: +92 21 11 10 42242 (HABIB)

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