**ATLANTA —** A December report by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), highlighted by The Emory Wheel, rates Emory University as a “hostile campus” for Muslim students. University climate reports and civil-rights assessments such as this one are increasingly used by applicants and families to evaluate safety, inclusion and the practical experience of daily life on campus — factors that weigh heavily alongside academics and cost for international students from Jordan and the Middle East.
For students considering U.S. study, the report is a reminder to look beyond rankings. Before committing to an offer or paying deposits, applicants should request clear information from admissions and international-student offices about harassment reporting procedures, available counseling and religious accommodations (prayer spaces, halal food options, student religious groups). International applicants should also ask whether the university provides emergency support for visiting families and how disciplinary actions for bias incidents are handled.
Practical steps: contact the university’s Office of International Students and Scholars and the campus Title IX / Civil Rights office; read recent campus climate surveys and local student media; and speak to current students where possible. Students applying for fall intakes should build time into their schedules now to make these inquiries — admissions decisions and deposit deadlines often arrive months before orientation, so verify deadlines with each school and follow up in writing. If you plan to apply for scholarships or external funding, verify whether any campus climate concerns affect eligibility or housing arrangements.
Jordanian and regional students who want alternatives to U.S. campuses or backups should consider other reputable destinations supported by Shatnawi for College Admissions & Academic Consultations. For medical and dental tracks, Georgia (Batumi & Tbilisi) remains a cost-competitive option with WHO/EU-recognized degrees and English programs; Shatnawi advises many students there. Students who prefer to stay closer to home can use Shatnawi’s partner offers in Jordan: Applied Science Private University (10% registration discount for Shatnawi students), University of Jordan (20% discount) and Jordan University of Science & Technology (25% discount).
Shatnawi for College Admissions & Academic Consultations in Amman can help applicants draft questions for admissions offices, arrange contact with current international students, and match candidates to scholarship opportunities. We also support document equivalency (70 JOD fee), exam preparation (IELTS, SAT, IB, AP) and career assessment to align destinations with long-term goals. For immediate guidance, contact Shatnawi on WhatsApp at +962791888699 or visit shatnawiedu.com.