Local GAs and Lecturers

• Q1: What are the benefits of visiting a top school?
  



• A1: This program is offered to help GAs and Lecturers to secure admission in top US schools.


• Q2: What is the process to apply for the visitation program?


• A2: Please coordinate with the chairman for the visit plan and approval processing.


• Q3: Is there a workshop for admission and application?


• A3: Yes, the office regularly organizes workshops on admission and application – tips and advises – best practices every semester.


• Q4: Is there a service to review admission application files?


• A4: Yes, the office provides the service of reviewing admission application files, please submit your files to GAs and Lecturers Office, room 219, Building 68, level 2.


• Q5: Is there a service to review the statement of purpose?


• A5: Yes, the office provides the service of reviewing the statement of purpose, please submit your files to GAs and Lecturers Office, room 219, Building 68, level 2.


• Q6: Does the office have a service of translation of official certificates?


• A6: No.


• Q7: Does the University refund online application, GRE/GMAT exam, and TOEFL/IELTS exam?


• A7: So far no, but this issue is under study.


• Q8: Some universities ask for a Financial Support letter; from where can I get this letter?


• A8: If such a letter is needed, communicate with faculty affairs.


• Q9: Are there workshops on TOEFL/IELTS and GRE/GMAT?


• A9: The office in coordination with Deanship of Academic Development (DAD) usually organizes GRE workshops. One-on-one GMAT training is possible, for further information; please communicate with the GAs and Lecturers Office via saudi-ga-lect@kfupm.edu.sa, or visit room 219, Building 68, level 2.


• Q10: When are usual application deadlines in top schools in the USA?


• A10: Application in top USA schools usually open in September. You need to have all the needed exams (i.e., GRE/GMAT and TOFEL/IELTS) and documents (i.e., application file) ready before this date.


• Q11: What is the average time required to approve my scholarship?


• A11: Between 30 to 45 days.


• Q12: I have complete my MS, what is the process to be promoted to the lecturer rank?


• A12: Between 30 to 45 days.


• Q13: I am a GA and I have a conference paper accepted, what is the rule of the Conference Attendance.


• A13: Rules and regulations applied to all KFUPM faculty including GAs and lecturers, please visit this link http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/deanships/dsr/en/Pages/Grants.aspx?&pos=4