A Statement From The American University in Cairo
While the security of roads in Cairo, and in Egypt generally, remains somewhat uncertain, the safety of the AUC community continues to be our paramount concern. For the foreseeable future, and as a response to recent shooting incidents in New Cairo and 6th of October City, the University deploys AUC security officers on all buses transporting students, faculty and staff, to and from the New Cairo campus.
In addition, until the situation elsewhere in the country stabilizes, all field trips outside Cairo are canceled, with the exception of those that utilize authorized air transportation and are considered essential for coursework or required programs. Any proposed field trip planned by University departments or offices must be authorized by Brian MacDougall, vice president for planning and administration at least one week before it is intended to take place.
The University advises members of the AUC community to travel to and from campus on AUC buses; if private transportation is used, we recommend that you avoid subsidiary roads and, when possible, travel in groups before sunset.
