Student Success Program (SSP)
Program Overview
University of Prince Edward Island Cairo Campus
The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Cairo Campus offers a range of academic programs and services to support student success.
Academics
The university is divided into several faculties, including:
- McDougall Faculty of Business
- Faculty of Mathematical and Computational Sciences
- Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
- Faculty of Arts The university also offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program and a Student Success Program (SSP).
Student Success Program (SSP)
The SSP is designed to support students in their academic journey, providing immediate help through study strategies, identification of learning styles, and connecting students to other supports and resources on campus.
Eligibility
Any UPEI student who is not receiving the marks they would like may enroll in the SSP. Students are either referred to the SSP as a condition of their academic probation or register voluntarily as a means to improve their study skills.
Academic Support
Students receive academic support through SSP sessions, which are scheduled by the SSP officer to best fit their schedule. For students with good academic standing, academic support is provided as per student request at any point in time.
SSP Sessions
SSP sessions are generally provided in study rooms, but some sessions can be scheduled in classrooms across campus. The location of the sessions remains the same until the end of the semester.
Providers of SSP Sessions
Teaching assistants (TAs) or student mentors provide the SSP sessions for their assigned courses. Students may request a preference for a TA or student mentor, which will be accommodated if possible.
Student Life
The university offers a range of student life services, including:
- Student Engagement
- Career Development Center
- Entrepreneurial Hub
- Athletics
- Student Residences
Admission
The university has various admission requirements, which vary by faculty and program.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements for each faculty are as follows:
- McDougall Faculty of Business
- Faculty of Mathematics & Computational Sciences
- Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
- Faculty of Arts
Tuition and Fees
The university has different tuition and fees for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fees for undergraduate programs are available upon request.
Post Graduate Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fees for postgraduate programs are available upon request.
Scholarships
The university offers various scholarships to students, including:
- Newcomers
- Returning Students
Apply
The university offers various programs for students to apply to, including:
- Undergraduate
- MBA in Global Leadership
About UPEI
The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a university located in Cairo, Egypt. The university has a provost and a president, and offers various events and news.
Student Mentor Information
The university offers a student mentor program, which provides students with the opportunity to develop their technical and soft skills.
Benefits of Being a Student Mentor
Student mentoring is an on-campus job, and student mentors are paid according to the number of hours they provide. Student mentors also develop their technical and soft skills, which better equip them for the job market.
How to Become a Student Mentor
Students can apply to become a student mentor at the start of the semester. The recruitment of student mentors is announced by the Student Development office, and students can apply via student services or by visiting the SSP office.
Obligations of a Student Mentor
The obligations of a student mentor are available upon request.
Obligations of a Student Mentee
The obligations of a student mentee are available upon request.
