SIUE is a fully accredited, mid-size institution located just 32 kilometers from metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri, and Lambert International Airport. The campus is located on 2,660 acres of rolling hills, woodlands and lakes that offer a safe, beautiful setting. The nationally recognized online news magazine, The Daily Beast, ranks SIUE 21st in the nation among its Top 50 Safest Colleges. SIUE police officers are academy trained and engaged in a Community Policing program. Under the SIUE Campus Violence Prevention Plan, there are more than 80 emergency phones on campus.
international
For the fourth-consecutive year, Washington Monthly ranks SIUE among the Top 60 out of the 684 master’s universities in the nation. SIUE is 23rd among public institutions on that list. Unlike conventional college rankings, Washington Monthly evaluates an institution’s “contribution to the public good” in three broad categories: Social Mobility, Research and Service.
Recognizing SIUE’s commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement, the Corporation for National and Community Service named SIUE to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fourth consecutive year.
Office of Educational Outreach Cathy McNeese Campus Box 1084 Edwardsville, IL 62026-1084 Phone: (618) 650-3208 cmcnees@siue.edu
SIUE is proud to support responsible use of forest resources.
Printed by authority of the State of Illinois, 12/13, 50 m, 14120506
U.S.News & World Report Best Colleges of 2014 lists SIUE among the top 10 public universities in the best Regional Universities Midwest (master’s granting) category for the tenth consecutive year. The overall scores are based on the academic preparedness of students, graduation rates, faculty characteristics and the reputation of SIUE in higher education.
student summer institute
REQUIREMENTS
Providing an atmosphere of learning designed to help students excel in their college career
Applicants must submit the following:
The International Students Summer Institute (ISSI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is an academically focused one-month program designed for intellectually motivated international high school students. This program provides an educational environment that allows international students to enhance their English communication skills and experience the academic and social atmosphere of a nationally recognized American university while earning transferable college credit.
n
Completed online application n One letter of recommendation n 1,000 word essay n A copy of biographical page of passport n Official scores for English Proficiency Requirement Applicants must have a minimum TOEFL score of 79.
Students will:
All students in this program must enter the United States on a F-1 student visa and enroll as fulltime summer institute students (6 credit hours). Upon acceptance to the program, you will receive information on how to apply for your visa.
n
Become more familiar with American university teaching styles English language speaking and writing skills n Enhance public speaking skills n Participate in team-building activities and group discussions n Meet with academic advisers, faculty, and deans n Experience on-campus residence hall living n Experience an American social atmosphere through weekend excursions to Illinois’ state capitol, President Abraham Lincoln’s home, St. Louis Zoo and Art Museum, and more n Improve
TUITION AND FEES $9,000 USD includes tuition and university fees as well as fees for all meals, accommodations, activities and local transportation.
ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
Not included: fees for international transportation, international insurance or visa application.
ISSI is specifically tailored to international high school students. Students will take two courses and earn six (6) college credit hours after successful completion of both courses.
Important Dates Application due March 15, 2014 Students notified of acceptance April 1, 2014 10% deposit due April 15, 2014 Remaining payment due May 1, 2014 SIUE International Students June 1-July 5, 2014 Summer Institute
Introduction to English Literature: Representative works in world drama, fiction, and poetry. Development of appreciation of literature by understanding themes, purposes, techniques and history. Interpersonal Communication Skills: Principles and practices of oral communication emphasizing message formation and delivery, listening, perception, awareness of verbal and nonverbal codes, relationships and managing conflict.
About SIUE
ACADEMIC UNITS (siue.edu/academics) of Arts and Sciences n School of Business n School of Dental Medicine n School of Education n School of Engineering n School of Nursing n School of Pharmacy n College
DIVERSITY OF STUDENTS Students from Illinois and 36 other U.S. states n 330 international students from 40 nations around the world n
TOP FIVE COUNTRIES REPRESENTED India n Turkey n China n Nepal n Iran n
CLASS SIZE/ INSTRUCTION Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1 n Average Class Size: 24 students n
Learn more about SIUE siue.edu
Apply today! siue.edu/issi
ENROLLMENT Total Enrollment: Nearly 14,000 n Undergraduate: 11,229 n Graduate: 2,621 n