UMassD International Student Brochure 2018

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Welcome!

I am very pleased to welcome international students to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth community. This is a rich learning and living environment where you will be encouraged and challenged by faculty and staff who are committed to your success.

UMass Dartmouth is one of the five campuses comprising the world-renowned University of Massachusetts. We offer the academic resources of a premier research university, with a level of personalized teaching that is extraordinary. In addition to our intellectual capital, the University serves as a cultural, social, and economic catalyst in this region.

U.S. News & World Report has ranked UMass Dartmouth as a Tier 1 National Research University. Our faculty are recognized nationally and internationally for their scholarly and

creative works. These same faculty engage our undergraduate and graduate students in research activities and projects that develop both knowledge and critical leadership skills.

We are committed to facilitating your learning experience and your professional success.

I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

Mohammad Karim, Ph.D. Provost, UMass Dartmouth

Academics Academic excellence and a personalized educational experience are at the heart of UMass Dartmouth (UMassD). In the classrooms, in the laboratories, and in practice, our students are gaining the knowledge and skills to enter the workforce and contribute throughout their careers.

Team projects and cutting-edge undergraduate research projects with faculty prepare our graduates for a global economy. We help students develop the critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills that are essential in any job.

Students benefit from interacting with people from an array of disciplines.

www.umassd.edu/international

University of Massachusetts is ranked in the top 20% of the world’s universities –Times Higher Education

Prepared for the Future At UMass Dartmouth we prepare you for the real world by combining a cutting-edge education with hands-on experiences. Research opportunities, internships, capstone projects, and community-service learning give you the chance to put your classroom learning to work and gain practical skills. Our graduates find success and continue to grow through their careers.

Career Placement Sites Accenture Apple Brigham & Women’s Hospital (Boston) EMC Corporation Fidelity Investments Genzyme Google

Hasbro Intel Johnson & Johnson Morgan Stanley Oracle PricewaterhouseCoopers St. Jude Medical State Street Bank

Out of more than 3,000 colleges and universities in the USA, UMassD is ranked #207.

– U.S. News & World Report

2017-18 Academic Year Costs

Undergraduate

Tuition and fees $28,805 Room & board $12,936 TOTAL $41,741

Additional Fees Orientation Fee College Fees Health Insurance

Includes double room for a full year and Platinum Meal Plan (unlimited meal swipes)

Scholarships International applicants are automatically considered for international merit-based awards following acceptance to UMassD. Scholarship decisions are based on applicant’s secondary school/college academic record and test scores.

$260 (one-time fee) Range from $414 – $1200 $2,168 (annually)

www.umassd.edu/international-apply

How to Apply STEP 1: Complete and submit your application.

(See link above.)

STEP 2: Submit secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcripts. Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by literal English translations.

For all post-secondary education taken outside of the United States, an official course-by-course evaluation is required.

• Official TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT or 550 pBT • Official IELTS composite score of at least 6.5 Undergraduate applicants who do not have the minimum TOEFL/IELTS score should contact the UMassD American Language & Cultures Institute at ALCI@umassd.edu. (Information about ALCI appears in this brochure.)

STEP 5: Send an essay or personal statement of up to 500 words on a topic of your choice.

STEP 3: Submit an official SAT or ACT report.

STEP 4: Submit an official TOEFL or IELTS report unless you have attended, for at least 1 year, a school in which the language of instruction is English, or English is the national language of your home country.

APPLICATION DEADLINES December 1 FALL: July 1

SPRING:

SCHOOL CODES 3786 ACT: 001906

SAT:

TOEFL:

3786

UMassD alumni are ranked in the top 17% of colleges and universities for average salary - PayScale

Academic Program Areas

umassd.edu/programs

Arts & Sciences

Business

Visual & Performing Arts

Anthropology Applied & Computational Mathematics Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Clinical Laboratory Science Crime & Justice Studies Economics English French History International Politics Liberal Arts Literature & Criticism Marine Biology Mathematics Medical Laboratory Science Philosophy Political Science Portuguese Pre-law Psychology Sociology Spanish Women’s & Gender Studies Writing, Rhetoric & Communication

Accounting E-commerce/ Digital Business Finance General Business (transfers only) Leadership Management Management Information Systems Marketing Operations Management Service Operation Management Small Business/Entrepreneurship Supply Chain Management Technology & Management

Art Education Art History Ceramics Digital Media Drawing Graphic Design Illustration Jewelry/Metals Music Music Education Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture Textile Design/Fiber Arts

Minors only Aging & Health Black Studies Communication Creative Writing Indic Studies Leadership & Civic Engagement Religious Studies Sustainability Urban Studies

Minors only Business Administration International Business

Minor only Film & Media Studies Fine Arts

Engineering Astronomy/ Astrophysics Bioengineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Physics Software Engineering Minors only Computer Game Design Mobile Applications Development Nursing Nursing

Interdisciplinary Data Science Pre-professional advising Pre-law Pre-med & pre-health (including pre-dental, pre-PT, pre-vet)

Still can’t decide?

You can apply to UMassD without declaring a major.

Arts & Sciences Undeclared Business Undeclared Engineering Undeclared Studio Arts Undeclared

NOTE: Undergraduate Nursing is not available to International students

UMASS DARTMOUTH Office of Admissions 285 Old Westport Road Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300 USA

PHONE: 001.508.910.6972

or 001.508.999.8605 FAX: 001.508.999.8755 EMAIL: international@umassd.edu

www.umassd.edu

Location Matters UMass Dartmouth is located in a vibrant, coastal community and the campus is 21 kilometers from the beach, 48 kilometers from Providence, RI, and 97 kilometers from Boston. There is daily bus transportation to Boston and New York City directly from campus. Boston’s international airport is available by public transportation.

Dining There are 12 places to eat on campus, and some locations are open early and late for student convenience. There are a number of meal plans that can be selected. Just outside of campus are a number of restaurant options from fast food to sushi.

Living on Campus UMassD has 75 percent of first-year students living on campus. Campus housing is plentiful and is available for the duration of your UMassD studies. We have traditional residence halls, suites, townhouses, and apartments.

The entire campus is wireless, and residence halls have free cable TV access and free onsite laundry facilities. Landlines are available for students who wish to have that service. And there’s plenty of parking.

Activities on Campus There are activities on campus virtually every day and night of the academic year. From intercollegiate athletic games and intramural sports, to visiting speakers and cultural celebrations, UMassD offers intellectual, social, cultural, and community service pursuits.

There is one entry/exit for the campus and a permanent, full-time Department of Public Safety that supports students, faculty, and staff 24/7.

UMass Dartmouth is ranked as a Tier 1 National Research University.

–U.S. News & World Report

International Student Scholar Center The International Student Scholar Center is a valuable resource for international students.

• F-1 and J-1 visa status advising • Workshops on U.S. employment processes • Student advising • International Student Orientation • Promotes cultural events www.umassd.edu/international_students

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Maine Ve r m o n t

Portland

New Hampshire

Concord

Portsmouth

Massachusetts

Boston

Springfield New Yo r k

Providence Connecticut

New Haven Rhode Island

NYC

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Ranked #26 as a best value Massachusetts college for out-of-state students - Payscale

Intensive English Program UMass Dartmouth’s American Language and Cultures Institute (ALCI) intensive English program offers courses at all levels of English, with a curriculum designed to prepare you to communicate in English-speaking academic, social, and professional settings.

Your preparation for classroom success includes intensive English/ESL study. Your ALCI peers come from across the United States and the world, and together you will have the opportunity to participate in University of Massachusetts Dartmouth clubs, organizations, and student life. Students may be required to complete English proficiency requirements before acceptance to UMass Dartmouth.

Benefits of ALCI enrollment • Communicate comfortably in social and academic settings.

• Master oral presentations.

• Enhance English for academic writing.

• Develop leadership skills.

• Increase confidence in navigating student life.

• Participate in social and cultural activities. www.umassd.edu/ALCI • ALCI@umassd.edu American Language & Cultures Institute UMass Dartmouth, CVPA Room 255 285 Old Westport Road Dartmouth MA 02747-2300

B Y TH E N U MB E R S

100

COUNTRIES WHERE STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF COME FROM

392

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:

80+

UNDERGRADUATE

52

GRADUATE

+ 160

FULL-TIME FACULTY

STUDENT CLUBS

3,800 STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS

7,000 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

1,650 GRADUATE STUDENTS

23 NCAA D-3 ATHLETIC TEAMS FOR MEN AND WOMEN

www.umassd.edu/international