Orientation, employment and career services and assistance with finding accommodation are just a few of the services offered to students at all stages of their College life by the Office of Student Affairs. Moreover, the Office of Student Affairs organizes and sponsors many extra curricular programs and activities, which aim at enhancing students’ life at the American College. Student life is an important aspect of college education as it can offer a unique opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills. The Office of Student Affairs tries to cultivate a feeling of shared responsibility whereby students can learn the importance of teamwork and become members of an international community. The aim of the Office of Student Affairs is to help students acquire skills and qualities that will help them cope and excel in life after graduation. 

Orientation

Orientation is an important service administered to all new students upon their arrival at the College. New students are required to attend a series of orientation seminars which, among other objectives, aim at: 

During the orientation seminars, students are exposed to a variety of information relating to their studies and the College in general. They learn about the College structure and its operations and become acquainted with its officers and staff. Moreover, students are exposed to and thoroughly briefed on issues such as their rights and responsibilities and on matters such as academic regulations, assessment and grading. A very important part of the orientation for a student is getting to know the role of a student advisor. Student advisors help students prepare for their academic year, review the courses needed to fulfill graduation requirements and assist them in setting educational and career goals. Orientation concludes with a tour of all College facilities. Particular attention is given to the College library, where students are introduced to the variety of services it has to offer. 

International Student Services 

The Office of Student Affairs maintains and provides to all international students up-to-date information on Immigration regulations and procedures. 

Accommodation Services 

The Office of Student Affairs maintains information on available accommodation and estate agencies. It can, therefore, assist students in finding suitable accommodation. 

Employment and Career Services 

One of the primary concerns of the Office of Student Affairs is to assist students in clarifying career objectives and identifying employment opportunities. The office maintains a list of job vacancies and organizes seminars on writing a CV, identifying vacancies and attending job interviews. The office arranges interviews in order to help the American College students in obtaining a job.  

Academic and Personal Counseling 

The College places importance on student-staff contact outside the classroom. Because of this the College assigns an advisor to each student. A student can contact his/her advisor for assistance on academic and personal matters. Student advisors assist students to identify their career interests and skills. Students who are unsure of their educational goals, or who are in need of general academic advice, can turn to their advisor for constructive help. Every semester/session student advisors help students select appropriate courses and plan their class schedules. 

The College experience creates many opportunities for challenges and growth. At times, students may have some difficulty coping with these changes and feel stressed, lonely, depressed or overwhelmed. Such difficulties may vary, both in nature and degree, but whatever their source it is likely that they will undermine a student’s ability to study or manage life effectively. Student advisors provide sympathetic support and informed advice, helping students to develop independence, discover their own resources and find their way through their difficulties.

Student Mail 

Students can use the College address to receive their mail. Mail can be received from the students’ pigeon holes during College working hours. 

Athletics 

Students with a passion for athletics have a wide range of opportunities to compete and have fun throughout the year. The College teams participate in the following intercollegiate tournaments, organized annually by the Cyprus University Sports Federation, and other unofficial games: 

• Football

• Basketball

• Volleyball

• Cricket

Clubs 

Classes and studying are just a part of life at the American College. Students have the opportunity to use special talents, socialize or pursue particular interests by participating in several extra-curricular clubs and organizations. Involvement in such activities develops leadership, enhances the quality of College life and fosters respect for personal and cultural diversity. 

The American College offers students, talented or not, the opportunity to participate in the following art clubs:  

• Dancing

• Music

• Drama

The clubs are an integral part of most cultural activities organized on and off in the College throughout the year and aim to promote the art of dancing, singing and acting of all of the College’s ethnic groups. 

College Times 

"College Times" is the American College newspaper. The newspaper contains information on recent events that happened in the college, information on future events, new facilities available to students and articles on other issues. The articles are written by students, College administration and faculty staff. 

Students use the College Times as a means of expressing their ideas and opinions on a variety of issues. The newspaper also offers a unique opportunity to students from all nationalities to work together in an atmosphere of fellowship, to obtain experience as news reporters and editors. Copies of the newsletter are distributed through the Office of Student Affairs, the Students’ Union and Library.

International Student Associations 

There are numerous student associations representing the different ethnic groups in the College. Presently we have the Indian Students’ Association, the Pakistani Students’ Association, the Bangladeshi Students’ Association and the Chinese Student Association. Through these Associations, International Students have the opportunity to promote their history, customs and culture through the various activities they organize.

Students’ Union 

The students’ union, which elects its own representatives, exists to promote the social, cultural, academic and other interests of students. The students’ union, through its president, is represented on several College committees such as the College Council, the Academic Committee, the Administration Committee and the Disciplinary Committee. The students’ union is also the link between the College, other higher education institutions and the community at large.

Alumni Association 

All American College graduates automatically become members of the American College Alumni Association (A.C.AL.A.). The aim of the Alumni Association is to maintain contact with the College graduates by inviting them to attend College activities and by communicating to them the College’s news. The association is designed so that it may receive information from graduates concerning their employment and career development.