Apply to CASA

Apply to CASA

“When anyone asks me for advice on learning Arabic, my answer ultimately comes down to two words: Do CASA. For Arabic language learning, there is no better program, no more capable instructors, no more distinguished cadre of alumni anywhere in the world. Period.” 

-Stephen Kalin, Journalist and CASA Alumnus

Eligibility for CASA I, II, III

All CASA applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents.  Non-U.S. citizens may apply as a Pay-Your-Own-Way participant.

CASA I Requirements:

This program is designed for learners who are planning careers that require advanced Arabic proficiency in fields such as academia, government, the professions, or international development.  In addition to the citizenship requirement above, applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of formal instruction in Arabic prior to joining CASA and fall into one of the following categories:

  • current graduate students (e.g., PhD, MA, JD, etc.)
  • current undergraduate students in their junior or senior year
  • holders of either a bachelor's or master's degree

CASA II Requirements:

In addition to the citizenship requirement above, the applicant must be a graduate student (priority to PhDs) in an institution of higher education, who is a prospective teacher in the areas of Middle East and North African (social sciences, humanities and foreign languages).

CASA III Requirements:

In addition to the citizenship requirement above, the applicant must be a faculty member or postdoctoral fellow currently employed full-time in a U.S. institution of higher education, teaching or doing research on the Middle East and North Africa region.

Application Steps

The CASA I, II and III application process includes the following components and deadlines.  Please review the links below for full details:

  1. APPLICATION (click here for instructions and links to application)
    Applications for the 25-26 cycle ARE CLOSED:
     

    1. CASA I DEADLINE: Friday, February 7th AT 11:59 PM MT (includes exams and references) 

    2. CASA II/III Deadline:  Friday, January 31st at  11:59 PM MT (includes exams and references) 
       

  2. SELECTION EXAM - Reading and the oral proficiency exams are required.  Review the Exam page carefully to learn how to register for all sections of this exam.
    EXAMS DeadlineS:  Listed Above