STUDENT AGREEMENT FOR STUDY AT

YEMEN COLLEGE OF MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES

I hereby state that I have come to Yemen for the exclusive purpose of learning Arabic, studying the contemporary Middle East, and experiencing Arab culture. During my stay in Yemen, I will not break any of the clauses listed below.

This includes the following:

• I will not work or seek employment as a condition of my study in the country.

• I will not become involved in political, religious, or military affairs while in Yemen.

• I agree not to have intimate relations with a Yemeni.

• I understand that smoking in any part of the YCMES facilities (including dorm rooms) other than the roof mafraj and kitchen is prohibited.

• I understand that returning to the YCMES in a visibly intoxicated state is prohibited and that alcohol is not allowed into YCMES facilities.  Public intoxication is also illegal by Yemeni law.

• I understand that bringing or allowing non-YCMES students into any student housing area is prohibited.

• I understand that dressing or acting in a culturally unacceptable fashion outside of student housing areas is prohibited.

• I understand that class attendance is mandatory, and absences are only excused if I am sick.

• I will not harass or disrespect any fellow student, teacher, or staff at the YCMES.

• I understand that I am liable to follow Yemeni law and judicial procedure. 

I am aware in the event of inappropriate behavior and/or infractions of the YCMES Student Agreement and/or Yemeni culturally acceptable practices, I forfeit my housing deposit and/or may be expelled from all YCMES programs without a refund of any monies paid to the institution. I am also aware upon my expulsion from the program at the YCMES I will have to depart from the Republic of Yemen. If I chose to terminate my studies at the YCMES, I agree to depart Yemen and return to my country of origin.