ADMISSIONSAPPLICATION

2014-2015

ADMISSIONS APPLICATION FORM 2014-15

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.

Introduction

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 4531Talk to the Counselors: +92 322 2850249 and +92 322 2850247, Email: admissions@habib.edu.pkFax: +92 21 34301056, Web: www.habib.edu.pk/admission

We wish you best of luck!

Round 1 of Admissions

Last date for submission of admissions application

Last date for submission of scholarship and financial assistance application

Habib University’s Entrance Examination

Admission Interviews (shortlisted applicants only)

Admissions Decisions

Round 2 of Admissions

Last date for submission of admissions application

Last date for submission of scholarship and financial assistance application

Habib University’s Entrance Examination

Admission Interviews (shortlisted applicants only)

Admissions Decisions

Dates

13th February 2015

16th February 2015

21st and 22nd February 2015

February and March 2015

March and April 2015

Dates

15th June 2015

17th June 2015

20th and 21st June 2015

June and July 2015

July 2015

Following are the important dates related to our admissions:

Please note that your admiss ions appl icat ion wi l l not be considered i f you do not receive your appl icant ID.

Personal Information Section

Current Postal Address

* Mailing Address

* Country

* State/Province:

* City / Town

Postal Code

Permanent Address (if permanent address is different from the current postal address)

* Permanent Address

* Country

* State/Province:

* City / Town

Postal Code

Contact Information

* Email Address * Mobile No.

ADMISSIONS APPLICATION FORM 2014-15

* Full Name

* Father’s Name

* Gender Male Female

* Date of Birth

* Nationality

* Country of Birth

Husband’s Name:(If applicable)

* City of Birth

Fields marked with asterisks (*) are mandatory

ID Type

Your CNIC (Pakistani nationals) /B form

Father’s/Husband’s CNIC

NICOP (Overseas Pakistanis)

Passport (Foreign nationals)

Number Issuance Date Expiry Date Country of Issuance

ID DETAILS

(Example: +92-300-3333333)

Paste your most recent passport

size photo

* School Name

* School Address

* Country * City

Branch (if any)

* When did you start your HSSC/A-Level/IB/HSD?

Higher Secondary School Information (Examples: Intermediate, A level etc.)

*Are you a private candidate? Yes No

*Current Board of Education: Board of Intermediate Education Cambridge International Examination (Tick one) International Baccalaureate American High School Diploma

Aga Khan University Examination Board

Other ____________________________________________________

* Have you completed your HSSC/A-Level/IB/HSD? Yes No

Emergency Contact Information

* Name

* Contact Number

Email

* Relationship

Alternate Numbers

*Home/landline Number Alternate Mobile Number(if any)

(Example: +92-300-3333333)

(Example: Father, Mother, Guardian, etc.)

(Please Specify)

(Example: May 2012)

* Year/expected year of completion

(Example: May 2014)

Educational Background Section

Subject Name

Compulsory Subjects (If any)

Optional Subjects

Marks/Grades/Score

Overall Grade

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.

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.

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* School Name

* School Address

* Country * City

Branch (if any)

* When did you start your SSC/O Level?

Secondary School Information (SSC/Matric/O level etc.)

* Were you a private candidate? Yes No

* Board of Education: Board of Intermediate Education Cambridge International Examination (Tick one) International Baccalaureate American High School Diploma

Aga Khan University Examination Board

Other ____________________________________________________

*When did you complete your SSC/ O level?

(Please Specify)

(Example: May 2012)

Overall Grade

Subject Name

Compulsory Subjects (If any)

Optional/Elective Subjects

Marks/Grades/Score

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.

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 SectionYou 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.

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.

Intended Program at HU

Please tick the Habib School and academic program you intend to apply to.

Portfolio URL

Portfolio URL

Portfolio URL

Personal StatementThis 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?

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.

Declaration

Documents to be submittedPlease 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.

Student Signature Date

Personal Information Section

SIGN-UP INFORMATION

* Full Name

* Father’s Name

* Gender Male Female

* Date of Birth

* State/Province

* Country of Birth

Husband’s Name:(If applicable)

* City of Birth

* Mobile Number

* Alternate Mobile Number (if any)

* Landline Number

* Email

* Current Postal or Mailing Address

* Permanent Address

Please provide the information below for generating the applicant ID. This sign-up information is mandatory tobe submitted to the Office of Admissions along with the application. Fields marked with asterisks (*) are mandatory.

(Example: +92-300-3333333)

(Example: +92-300-3333333)

(Example: +92-21-34848484)

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

*Please tick on the intended school and program at Habib University

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 Qualification

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) __________________________________

* Current Board of Education

* Mode of Study Private Regular

* Your Current College / High School

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 Others (please mention) ____________________________________(example: recreation, library, IT, etc.)

* Your Interests – Please tick on the ones you would like further information on related to 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) ____________________________________

* How did you first hear about Habib University?

Please ensure and verify the information provided above as this will be used to generate your application IDand 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.

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.

* Applicant Name * Applicant ID

Activity Description Organization Year / Grade Achievement / Honor

2. Provide details of your participation in community engagement or other volunteer activities.

3. Provide details of internship and/or employment experience. Please include both voluntary and paid experience.

Name of the Institution Position(s) Held Major Responsibilities Duration (from – to)

Name and Addressof the Employer

Designation /Position

Major Responsibilities Duration (from – to)

CONTACT OFFICE OF ADMISSIONSBlock 18, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, University Avenue, Off Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi.

www.habib.edu.pk/admissions/

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+9221 38797082, (Ext: 4514 or 4512), +92 322 2850249, +92 322 2850247

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