On Campus & in the Community McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles
P One of the fastest growing areas in Louisiana P Home to more than 73,000 people Southwest Louisiana offers: P Cajun culture and delicious food P Live music at area nightspots P A variety of outdoor activities P Numerous entertainment opportunities both on and off campus P Mardi Gras and the Contraband Days Pirate Festival McNeese’s campus includes: P 121-acre main campus P 503-acre McNeese Farm P 65-acre athletic complex P Center for Advancement of Meat Production and Processing P Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Center P Over 1,400 acres of donated farm property used for research and farming P Cultural activities that include lectures, exhibits and performances hosted by Banners at McNeese
A-Level/IB Transfer Credit Opportunities: In recognition of the academic rigor that A-Level and IB credits represent, McNeese is proud to offer transfer credit opportunities to students who earn A-Levels or IB Diplomas. We are always adding new transfer credits to our list, so be sure to ask if you want us to consider your A-Level or IB credit. A current list of already approved credits can be found at: www.mcneese.edu/ international/advanced_level_credit
First-Time Freshman International Admission Requirements Apply now by completing an online application for admission and academic scholarships at mcneese.edu/international
UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION PROCESS P International Student Application for Admission. P A non-refundable application fee of $30. P Affidavit of Support and accompanying bank letter. P Official TOEFL or IELTS scores. P Complete official high school transcripts translated into English. All documents must be attested by a school official (Registrar or Attestation Officer or Controller of Examinations). P Scholarship Application (optional). All forms and more information are available at mcneese.edu/international
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College of Liberal Arts
Bachelor Degree Programs College of Business
Accounting* Finance* General Business Administration* ¤ Management* Marketing
Burton College of Education
Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3 Elementary Education-Grades 1-5 Health and Physical EducationGrades K-12 Health and Human Performance* Psychology
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Engineering* Chemical Engineering Concentration Civil Engineering Concentration Electrical Engineering Concentration Mechanical Engineering Concentration Computer Science*
Art* ¤ Criminal Justice* English* ¤ History* ¤ Liberal Studies* Mass Communication* Music* ¤ Political Science* Sociology*
College of Nursing & Health Professions
Nursing Health Systems Management
College of Science
Agricultural Sciences* ¤ Biological Science* ¤ Chemistry* ¤ Mathematical Sciences* ¤ Medical Laboratory Science Natural Resource Conservation Management ¤ Radiologic Sciences
General & Basic Studies General Studies*
*Concentrations are available. ¤ Concentration is available in secondary education. McNeese also offers graduate programs through the Doré School of Graduate Studies. To explore more areas of study, visit mcneese.edu/catalog.
Honors College
The Honors College is designed for outstanding students with strong academic backgrounds who desire an alternative course of instruction at the college level. Students who participate in Honors College may be awarded financial assistance toward tuition and fees, residence hall and meal plan fees, and book expenditures. Students will also receive a special designation on their University transcript and diploma.
English Language Program (ELS): If you don’t have a TOEFL or IELTS score or simply need to perfect your English before beginning an academic program, intensive English language study is available at McNeese though ELS. Students who successfully complete level 112 of the ELS program do not need an IELTS or TOEFL score. To learn more about ELS, visit: universityguideonline.org/mcneese
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate students at McNeese work with faculty members to conduct innovative field research. Current research by McNeese faculty and students may lead to discoveries of new antibiotics, healthier beef and pork products, mosquito control strategies, coastal restoration and innovative ways to use native plants for their natural antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties.
Honors College Criteria: ACT composite of 27 or SAT combined math and critical reading of 1210 and an overall high school GPA of 3.4 on 4.0 scale. Admission is limited and awarded on a competitive basis. Additional information, as well as the application, can be found at mcneese.edu/honors.
Civil Engineering Concentration
Graduate Degree Programs
Electrical Engineering Concentration Engineering Management Concentration
College of Business
Mechanical Engineering Concentration
Business Administration
College of Liberal Arts
Burton College of Education
Creative Writing
Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership Educational Technology Leadership Elementary Education-Grades 1-5 Health and Human Performance Instructional Technology Psychology School Counseling Secondary Education-Grades 6-12
College of Engineering and Computer Science Chemical Engineering Concentration
Criminal Justice English
College of Science Environmental and Chemical Sciences Instructional Technology Mathematical SciencesComputer Science Concentration Mathematical SciencesMathematics Concentration Mathematical SciencesStatistics Concentration
Undergraduate/Graduate Estimated Costs per Semester: Read about our scholarships and awards to make your education even more affordable! Most award offers are valued at $10,000 per year towards the cost of tuition for students who qualify! *Tuition and fees are subject to change. Cost is based on full-time enrollment. **Costs based on basic on-campus accommodations and are subject to availability
Tuition and Fees ………$19,000* Living expenses…………$8,000** $27,000 Total estimated cost per year
Flywire: McNeese State University has partnered with Flywire (formerly PeerTransfer) to provide a streamlined way for you to make wire payments to your student account. It’s fast, simple and secure, and you can track your payments from start to finish. Current or newly admitted students may transfer funds to cover tuition and fees via Flywire. McNeese cannot accept funds transferred or wired by any other means. Learn more at: mcneese.peertransfer.com
Graduate International Admission Requirements Apply now by completing an online application for admission and academic scholarships at mcneese.edu/international
GRADUATE APPLICATION PROCESS P Apply online at McNeese.edu, click on Apply Now. P International Student Application for Admission. P A non-refundable application fee of $30. P Affidavit of Support and accompanying bank letter. P Official TOEFL or IELTS scores. P Official GRE/GMAT scores. P Complete official undergraduate transcripts translated into English. All documents must be sent directly to McNeese and must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation. A list of approved credential evaluators is available on our website. P Scholarship Application (optional).
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Student Organizations At McNeese, you’ll find more than 120 organizations that promote leadership,academics, community service and fun! We also have country-specific clubs that allow international students to celebrate their cultures! For a complete list, visit mcneese.edu/ studentlife/student_organizations.
Athletics
Here’s your chance to cheer for 16 NCAA sports teams. The McNeese Cowboys and Cowgirls have claimed more than 30 conference championships in the Southland Conference. For more information, visit mcneesesports.com.
Career Exploration: P Our geographic proximity to coastal wetlands as well as major oil and gas investments provides McNeese students with unique hands-on learning and research opportunities. At McNeese, you live and learn at the heart of innovation. P Most McNeese academic programs offer internship opportunities throughout the world, which allow students practical experience and global opportunities in a variety of professional environments. P F-1 students who successfully complete a degree at a U.S. university are eligible to apply for up to one year of work permission in the United States.
Residence Life Living in a residence hall puts you right in the heart of the McNeese campus. Residence halls offer affordable, yearround housing and dining within walking distance of classes, library, bookstore, post office, computer labs and your friends! Visit mcneesereslife.com or call 337-4755606 for more information.
Dining McNeese has partnered with Chartwells, a food service management company, to provide residential and retail dining services on the campus. Visit dineoncampus.com/ mcneese for more information on current dining offerings and meal plans.
Lake Charles
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Live and Learn in the USA
With a warm, sunny climate, Louisiana is an ideal place to live and learn all year round. The Lake Charles area is known for its festivals, natural beauty and scenic lake area that offer a variety of opportunities to explore and experience American life. www.visitlakecharles.org
Just the Facts:
P McNeese has a total student population of 8,100, which includes over 500 international students from 45 different countries. P McNeese student: faculty ratio is 20 to 1
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P Population of Lake Charles is almost 75,000.
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P Average year round temperature is 69 degrees.
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P Average undergraduate class size is 22.9
Points of Excellence
Engineers. Seventeen entries from universities in 10 countries competed for the three awards in the annual international competition for college students.
P U.S. News & World Report named McNeese one of the best regional universities in the South for the fifth consecutive year.
College of Liberal Arts P The criminal justice program has implemented a course that allows qualified students to become certified police officers before their graduation date as part of their curriculum – making this program the first of its kind in the state. This increases their chances in obtaining employment upon graduation.
College of Business P The College of Business is among just 5% of the world’s business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. Burton College of Education P McNeese’s graduate training program in Applied Behavior Analysis has been ranked nationally in the top 10 ABA programs.
College of Nursing and Health Professions P The renamed college includes a new Bachelor of Science degree in health systems management. This non-nursing degree prepares graduates for mid-level jobs managing the business of health care.
College of Engineering and Computer Science P McNeese’s College of Engineering and Computer Science was recently ranked third in the nation among engineering programs in terms of career return on investment for its graduatestopping all engineering programs in the state of Louisiana – by PayScale Inc. P A team of mechanical engineering students won second place in the in “Robots for Relief” student design competition sponsored by the at the American Society of Mechanical
McNeese is a member of the University of Louisiana System. Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.
College of Science P McNeese has three working farms and a state-of-the-art meat processing and production facility that provide hands-on experience for careers in the agricultural and food science industry students need to succeed in agriculture today.