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Dear Students,

Congratulations on being admitted to Eastern Mediterranean University and for accepting the offer to join our multi-cultural academic community.

With this right decision; you will shape your future where you will be offered distinguished education bringing success in your chosen careers.

With its modern campus, well-developed infrastructure, prominent teaching staff, 19,000 students from 98 and 1,100 academic staff members from 35 different countries, programs in English, the opportunity of learning a second foreign language, student exchange programs, an array of sports, social and cultural activities, one-to-one student-instructor communication, international accreditations, international and multicultural teaching environment and a diploma recognised throughout the world, Eastern Mediterranean University prepares its students for their international careers and graduates becomes creative and competitive individuals equipped with entrepreneurial skills.

Our academic and administrative units are happy to welcome you all. Welcome to the distinguished life of higher education delivered in Eastern Mediterranean University’s peaceful, secure and independent environment.

Prof. Dr. Necdet OSAMRektör (v)

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Beautiful EnvironmentNorth Cyprus offers the perfect escape from thestresses of everyday life. Enjoying more than halfof the island’s 480 miles of spectacular coastline,North Cyprus boasts a myriad of picturesquecoves and beautiful broad bays backed by historicalharbors and citrus groves. Whether it ’sswimming on secluded stretches of sandy beachesin the Karpaz, enjoying the excellent facilities andactivities of private hotel beaches or scuba-divingin one of the region’s spectacular dive sites, there’sa great choice for beach-lovers. Indeed, it ’s nosurprise that according to legend, Julius Caesargave the island to Cleopatra as a token of his love.

World-famous Golden BeachFurther along the East coast, at the foot of theKarpaz peninsula in the Yeni Iskele district isBoğaz, a sleepy fishing village in an utterly tranquillocation. Here, you are within easy reach ofthe Karpaz itself which boasts some of the island’smost deserted sandy beaches. The highlight of thisarea is the Golden Beach, one of the world’s finestand longest beaches, with magnificent sands thatstretch for more than 3 kilometres. The beachis fringed with magnificent sand dunes and it ishere that turtles roam and make their nurseries.

Art and CultureYou are embarking on a major undertaking in cross-cultural living. With this in mind, you should try to learn as much as you can about your own culture as well as about Turkish Cypriot culture before you land in North Cyprus . While Turkish Cypriots are descendants of mainland

Turks, they have their own distinct culture. Theadaptation process will not be easy; it will proceedin several stages over a period of months, and itmay continue in the form of reverse culture shockwhen you return home. If it is at all successful,you will learn as much about yourself and yourculture as you will about Cypriots and their culture.

There are three basic reactions a visitor to a newculture may feel; withdrawal and retreat to the oldand familiar way of his/her own culture coupledwith denial of the value of the new; modification ofthought and behavior through integration of a fewadmired elements in the new culture with the old;

or rejection of the old and complete replacement by the new (being “more Roman than the Romans”). It is common for new arrivals to go through a period of culture shock. Culture shock is the sometimes angu-ishing period of reaction and adjustment to a new, unfamiliar environment, though normally the bad parts don’t last too long. In any case its important to know that you don’t have to like everything, and you don’t have to do everything the way the host nationals do it. When you find the happy medium between acting just like you did at home and acting just like an Cypriot, Cypriots will be very tole-rant because you will be showing more respect for their culture than they are used to from foreigners.

Remember, the International Center is here to help you adjust to your new surroundings. Just drop by or give us a call.

NORTHERN CYPRUS

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WildlifeNorth Cyprus is still relatively undiscovered so wild-life flourishes, with some 250 species of birds touching down on the island every year on the passage from East to West. There is also an abundance of lizards, wild donkeys and butterflies, including species which are unique to the region, such as the strangely-shaped festoon and Cleopatra butterflies adorned with the colors of sunshine. They are all part of a rich natural heritage on an island of contrasts that spans from the top of Mount Selvili’s 3000 feet to the gentle slopes of the coastal waters, where the famous loggerhead turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. The warm climate in North Cyprus also means visitors can enjoy beautiful flowers all year-round, making it a veritable botanic haven. In the autumn and winter golden-yellow oleanders swathe the hills, whilst multi-colored anemones and crocuses appear before Christmas. But it is in late winter and spring that the island blooms into a rhapsody of color with the orchid family and cherry-red poppies taking centre stage.

Religion The majority of the Turkish Cypriots are Muslim and although very few regularly attend mosque services or wear religious attire, most celebrate religious festivals.

Family Life For Turkish Cypriots, family life is of ultimate importance and therefore a great amount of their free time is spent at family gatherings, barbeques and weddings. All towns and even some villages hold festivals many of which are in the early summer.

Cuisine The culture of a place is always reflected in its kitchen, and Northern Cyprus is no exception. North Cyprus cuisine embodies influences from north (South-Eastern Europe), east (Western Asia), south (northern Africa), and west (Mediterranean) resulting in excellent choices from pasta dishes made of dough, raw and cooked vegetables, diffe-rent types of seafood and meat kebabs, and finally mouth-watering deserts. Eating out is popular amongst locals and the choice of cuisine reflects this. In larger towns, a range of international resta-urants also offer dishes from around the world.

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AccommodationThere are dormitories for the international students who wish to live on the campus. In addition, apartmentsand studio flats are offered in Famagusta for the students who wish to stay outside of the campus.

Fees and Living Expenses Estimated average living expenses for international students are 450-600 US dollars per month.

Banking and Exchange Currency is the Turkish Lira. Sterling, Dollars, Euros and other major currencies may be used or exchangedthroughout North Cyprus.

TRAFFICDriving is on the left. Traffic and road signs are international. Maximum speed is 100 km/hr. Vehicles entering North Cyprus must be insured upon arrival.

Driving in TRNC Before you visit the TRNC Driving Licence Department, you MUST do the following:• 2Photos• Driver’slicencetranslatedintoEnglish(orintoTurkish)• Copyoforiginaldrivinglicence• VisadocumentTaxi may cost 5-15 Turkish Lira within the city of Famagusta.

RESIDENCE PERMITRequired documents for immigration office:1. APhotograph(newstudentsonly)2. Paymentslip-101foreachyear (in order to do the payment students living in dormitories must bring a document that shows that they are living in the dormitories; off campus residing students must fill out “Rent declaration of immovable property”)3. Resident permit application form (can be obtained from the Student Services Office)4. Student certificate (can be obtained from the Regisrar’s officee)5. Health report (new students only – 135 TL)6. Passportcopy(Pagesthathaveyourphoto,expirydate,andlastentrancestampinT.R.N.C.7. Stamp – 10.5

AttentionThe only acceptable currency is Turkish Lira / The amounts may vary according to the state regulations.

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Find, Manage or Form Your Own ClubThe importance of social and cultural activities inpreparing students for real life and strengtheningtheir personal skills cannot be questioned. Social/cultural activities not only help students to identifythemselves with the university, but also assiststudents to develop themselves in a desired field andalso improve skills such as organizational, presentation,leadership and interpersonal communication.Student life within the University is rich and awide range of activities cater to all talents andinterests. As social and cultural activities areof paramount importance, the University encouragesall extra-curricular activities that areboth in line with the educational objectives of theinstitution and meet the needs of the students.Moreover, their involvement will in turn furthertheir skills and talents within the areas of their interest.Club members also benefit from the facilities

provided to them on behalf of the Social and CulturalActivities Directorate, i.e. music studio, conferencehall, practice/training venues, meeting rooms, etc.Students who would like to be a member of a club candownload and fill the club membership form fromthe link provided below. Upon completing the formstudents are kindly asked to submit their forms tothe Student Clubs Unit. In order to have active rolesin clubs’ activities, students are recommended tobecome members of a maximum of two clubs. Afterone year of active membership in any club, studentscan apply for being a candidate in the executiveboard of the relevant club. Students with new ideascan also form their own clubs. Those interested informing a new club should arrange a meeting to sharetheir thoughts and ideas with the Students ClubUnit, who will direct them in preparing the necessaryrequirements for the formation of the new club.

STUDENT CLUBS

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18th ORIENTATION DAYS(21 September – 11 October 2015)

Dear student, welcome to Eastern Mediterranean University!

The 18th EMU Orientation Days program, which will run between 21 September - 11 October 2015, aims to help you with your adaptation to your new home, EMU. The schedule for the Orientation and Welcoming Days is provided in the following program.

PleasefeelfreetocontacttheHelpDesksonthecampusshouldyouneedanyfurtherinformationaboutour University and/or Famagusta or even North Cyprus. We wish you a very happy orientation period!

Social and Cultural Activities Directorate

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PROGRAM

21 September - 11 October 2015 Welcoming and Accommodation

28 September – 02 October 2015 Movie Days Time: 20:00 Venue: In front of EMU 2 Dormitory

02 October 2015 Placement and Proficiency Exam English Preparatory School TransportationforstudentswhoaregoingtositforthePlacementand theProficiencyExamattheEnglishPreparatorySchoolwilldepartfrom EMU 2 Dormitory.

02 October 2015 Famagusta Tour Time: 14:00-17:30

The tour buses will leave from the Social and Cultural Activities Directorate and will end at the same place. Cocktail Party Time: 19:30-22:00 Venue: EMU Beach Club

Bus services will depart from EMU 2 Dormitory. Family members are also welcomed.

03 October 2015 Nicosia / Kyrenia Tour Time: 08:30-17:00

The tour buses will leave from the Social and Cultural Activities Directorate and will end at the same place.

04 October 2015 Karpas Tour Time: 08:30-17:00

The tour buses will leave from the Social and Cultural Activities Directorate and will end at the same place.

05 October 2015 Classes Commence

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08 October 2015 Seminar: ‘Richness in a Multicultural Environment’byPsychologicalCounselling,GuidanceandResearchCenter(PDRAM) Time: 10:30 Venue: Activity Hall ‘Living in North Cyprus’ bythePoliceDepartment Time: 10:30 Venue: Activity Hall 09 October 2015 Grand Welcoming Festival Time: 20:00-00:00 Venue: EMU Stadium•StandsofFaculties/Schools•StandsofStudentClubs•Concerts•StagePerformances•VariousSportsCompetitions•RecreationalActivities

For further information:Tel: +90 392 630 1612 - 2489Fax: +90 392 630 1249E-mail: [email protected]

Important Telephone Numbers:•EasternMediterraneanUniversity•(Operator)..................................................................+903926301111•SecurityOffice............................................................+903926301444•Dormitories................................................................+903926301328•Registrar’sOffice......................................................+903926301217•HealthCenter............................................................+903926302200

You can find Help Desks located at the following places:•EMU-2Dormitory•Registrar`sOffice•SocialandCulturalActivitiesDirectorate•EnglishPreparatorySchool

PS: You can use the facilities at EMU Beach Club in your spare time. For transportation to the Beach Club, you can use the taxi services which will be cheaper than usual according to the agreement between the University administration and the taxi service (Taxi tel: 0 533 863 36 32).

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2015 – 2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

August 11 2015 On Line Course Registration Commences (Registered Students)

September 21 - 30 2015 Orientation Days For New Students

September 22 2015 Kurban Bairam Eve

September 23 - 26 2015 Kurban Bairam Eve

September 28 2015Last Day For Changing ‘Incomplete’ Grades

Placement Test

September 30 2015Last Day For Online Registration

English Proficiency Test (Listening, Reading, Writing)

October 01 2015 English Proficiency Test (Speaking)

October 01 - 02 2015 Course Registration Period (With Advisor)

October 01 - 02 2015 Orientation Days For New Students

October 05 2015Classes Commence

First Day Of Registration With Penalty

October 12 2015Last Day For Late Registration

Last Day For Submission Of Grade Change To The Registrar

October 12 2015 Last Day For Submission Of Graduation Make – Up Exam Grades To The Registrar

October 13 2015 Academic Year Opening Ceremony

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October 19 2015 Last Day for Add / Drop

October 29 2015 Tr Republic Day (National Holiday)

November 10 2015 Commemoration Of Atatürk

November 15 2015 TRNC Republic Day (National Holiday)

November 20 - 30 2015 Mid-Term Exams

December 01 2015 Mid-Term Exams

December 11 2015 Last Day For Entering Courses To Be Offered In Spring

December 14 2015 On Line Course Registration Commences

December 18 2015Last Day For Course Withdrawal

Last Day For Applying To Get Leave Of Absence

December 23 2015 Religious Holiday (Kandil)

December 25 2015 Christmas Day *

January 01 2016 New Year’s Day

January 08 2016 Last Day Of Classes

January 12 – 27 2016 Final Exams

February 02 2016 Last Day For The Submission Of Grades To The Registrar

February 03 2016 First Day For Application To Re-Sit Exam

February 04 2016 Last Day For Submission Of The Graduation Decisions To The Registrar

February 05 2016 Last Day For Application To Re-Sit Exam

February 09 2016 Graduation Ceremony For Fall Graduates

February 10 – 17 2016 Re-Sit Exams

February 19 2016 Last Day For The Submission Of Re-Sit Exam Grades

February 22 2016Last Day For Changing ‘Incomplete’ Grades

English Proficiency Test; 1st Stage

February 24 2016English Proficiency Test; 2nd Stage

Last Day For Online Registration

February 25 - 26 2016 Course Registration Period (With Advisor )

February 29 2016 Classes commence

February 29 2016 1st Day Of Registration With Penalty

March 07 2016Last Day For Late Registration

Last Day For Submission Of Grade Change To The Registrar

March 07 2016 Last Day For Submission Of Graduation Make – Up Exam Grades To The Registrar

April 15 - 22 2016 Mid-Term Exams

April 23 2016 National Sovereignty & Children’s Day

* On 25 December 2015, attendance will not be taken in classes and no quizzes or any other exams will be administered.

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July 01 2016 Last Day For Application To Re-Sit Exam

July 04 2016 Graduation Ceremony For Spring Graduates

July 05 2016 Ramadan Bairam Eve

July 06 - 08 2016 Ramadan Bairam Eve

July 11 - 18 2016 Re-Sit Exams

July 19 2016Last Day For The Submission Of Re-Sit Exam Grades

Last Day For Changing ‘Incomplete’ Grades (After Resit Exams)

July 20 2016Peace And Freedom Day

Last Day For Online Registration

July 21 - 22 2016 Course Registration Period (With Advisor )

July 25 2016 Classes Commence

August 01 2016 National Holiday

August 02 2016 Last Day For Late Registration

August 05 2016 Last Day For Entering Courses To Be Offered In Fall 2016 - 2017

August 08 2016 Last Day For Add / Drop

August 09 2016 Online Course Registration (Fall Semester 2016 - 2017)

August 26 2016 Last Day For Course Withdrawal

August 30 2016 Victory Day

September 12 - 15 2016 Kurban Bairam Eve

September 19 - 21 2016 Final Exams

September 26 2016 Last Day For The Submission Of Grades To The Registrar

September 27 2016 Last Day For Submission Of The Graduation Decisions To The Registrar

September 28 2016 Diploma Awarding To Summer School Graduates

April 25 - 27 2016 Mid-Term Exams

May 01 2016 Workers’ And Spring Day

May 06 2016 Last Day For Entering Courses To Be Offered In Summer

May 09 2016 On Line Course Registration For Summer School Commences

May 13 2016Last Day For Course Withdrawal,

Last Day For Applying To Get Leave Of Absence

May 18 – 21 2016 Spring Fest

May 19 2016 Atatürk Commemoration, Youth And Sports Day

June 03 2016 Last Day Of Classes

June 07 - 22 2016 Final Exams

June 28 2016 Last Day For The Submission Of Grades To The Registrar

June 29 2016 First Day For Application To Re-Sit Exam

June 30 2016 Last Day For Submission Of The Graduation Decisions To The Registrar

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