Passport to UIW: An International Student's Guide to Incarnate Word

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UIW

University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) was founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity and is located on an 154-acre campus just minutes from downtown San Antonio. It is known for its academic excellence, its diversity and personal attention to more than 7,700 students from over 60 countries who call UIW home. As an institution, UIW welcomes international students from Mexico, Taiwan, China, Turkey, India, Korea and France – to name a few. Incarnate Word has a long standing tradition of excellence in education taught by world class professors who bring theoretical and practical applications to the classroom experience. With an average class size of 25 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, students are able to fully engage in their education. Students are given the opportunity to build relationships that extend beyond the classroom and provide a solid foundation for their future.

UIW is a liberal arts university offering nearly 80 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs of study in virtually every field, including professional programs in Optometry and Pharmacy. It is the largest Catholic university in the Southwest and the fourth largest private university in Texas.

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Ten student dormitories of single, double or triple living accommodations with free wireless internet, basic cable and local telephone service.

Graduate hall advisors and resident assistants are available 24 hours a day to provide students with the most enjoyable and comfortable living experience with campus police available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The various dining halls offer something for most diets, preferences or appetites including Finnegan’s Café with Starbuck’s Coffee products, Hortencia’s Café with Chick-fil-A products and the International Cafe.

Participate in academic, social and professional organizations such as: Student Government Association, International Student Association, Campus Ministry, KUIW Campus Radio and Logos Student Newspaper.

Students have access to the library, learning assistance center, media center, career services, student center, Natatorium with Olympic size swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts and football/soccer fields.

A Campus Health Center to provide medical assistance.

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Around Town

The City of San Antonio is the

7th largest city in the U.S. The

surrounding area is filled with

a variety of tourist attractions

including museums, parks,

gardens, golf courses and a

zoo that offer scenic trails and

areas to walk, run or enjoy an

afternoon picnic. UIW’s

picturesque campus with its

trees, flowering plants and

classic architecture, provides a

comfortable environment to

study, think and interact with

friends. The campus is within

walking distance of various

boutiques, grocery stores,

restaurants and entertainment

venues.

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Admissions Qualified applicants are admitted on a continual or rolling basis throughout the year for

fall, spring and summer sessions. Please contact the International Admissions Office, intladmis@uiwtx.edu, before applying, to assure there is enough time to process

certificates of eligibility (Form I20/DS2019) and apply for a student visa.

Students interested in transferring to UIW or applying to one of the graduate or

doctoral programs must have completed course work from an accredited institution.

English Proficiency

Proof of English proficiency is required before registering and enrolling for classes.

Students that do not submit an acceptable score with the application will be given an

in-house English exam at International Orientation.

Students may be required to take English as a Second Language at their own expense

before enrolling in full-time university classes.

550 TOEFL for Undergraduates; 560 for Graduates and Doctoral

For information on testing centers and dates, please visit www.ets.org or www.ielts.org.

Funding Education All undergraduate international students receive a $1,000 scholarship for their

first year.

Freshman Merit Scholarships are awarded based on high school GPA and SAT/ACT

scores.

Transfer Merit Scholarships are awarded based on cumulative GPA.

Academic scholarships are renewable for 4 years if a 3.0 GPA is maintained.

For information on the SAT or ACT exam, please visit Collegeboard.com or ACT.org. Testing centers are avail-

able throughout the world.

Note: UIW does NOT have in-state, out-of-state or International tuition. All students are charged the same tui-

tion rates.

TOEFL pbt TOEFL cbt TOEFL ibt IELTS TOEIC

550 - 587 213 - 240 79 - 95 6.5 - 7.0 650 - 780

Admissions Qualified applicants are admitted on a continual or rolling basis throughout the year for

fall, spring and summer sessions. Please contact the International Admissions Office, intladmis@uiwtx.edu, before applying, to assure there is enough time to process

certificates of eligibility (Form I20/DS2019) and apply for a student visa.

Students interested in transferring to UIW or applying to one of the graduate or

doctoral programs must have completed course work from an accredited institution.

English Proficiency

Proof of English proficiency is required before registering and enrolling for classes.

Students that do not submit an acceptable score with the application will be given an

in-house English exam at International Orientation.

Students may be required to take English as a Second Language at their own expense

before enrolling in full-time university classes.

550 TOEFL for Undergraduates; 560 for Graduates and Doctoral

For information on testing centers and dates, please visit www.ets.org or www.ielts.org.

Funding Education All undergraduate international students receive a $1,000 scholarship for their

first year.

Freshman Merit Scholarships are awarded based on high school GPA and SAT/ACT

scores.

Transfer Merit Scholarships are awarded based on cumulative GPA.

Academic scholarships are renewable for 4 years if a 3.0 GPA is maintained.

For information on the SAT or ACT exam, please visit Collegeboard.com or ACT.org. Testing centers are avail-

able throughout the world.

Note: UIW does NOT have in-state, out-of-state or International tuition. All students are charged the same tui-

tion rates.

TOEFL pbt TOEFL cbt TOEFL ibt IELTS TOEIC

550 - 587 213 - 240 79 - 95 6.5 - 7.0 650 - 780

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Academic Programs Undergraduate

Accounting

Art

Athletic Training Education

Banking and Finance

Biochemistry

Biology

Broadcast Meteorology

Business

Chemistry

Communication Arts

Computer Graphic Arts

Computer Information

Systems

Convergent Media

Criminal Justice

Cultural Studies

Economics

Economics and Finance

Elementary Certification w/ Interdisciplinary Studies

Engineering Management

English

Environmental Science

Fashion Management

Hispanic Marketing

History

Information Systems

Interior Environmental

Design

International Business

International Studies

Kinesiology

Management

Marketing

Mathematics (BA)

Mathematics (BS)

Merchandising Management

Meteorology

Modern Languages

Music

Music Education

Music Industry Studies

Music Therapy

Nuclear Medicine Science

Nursing

Nutrition

Philosophy

Political Economy

Political Science

Pre-Dentistry

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Optometry

Psychology

Religious Studies

Sociology

Spanish

Sports Management

Teacher Education

Theatre Arts

Undeclared Major

Vision Science

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Accounting - MS

Administration - MAA

with concentrations in:

Adult Education

Communication Arts

Healthcare Administration

Nutrition

Organizational Development

Sports Management

Biology - MA & MS

Business Administration - MBA

with concentrations in:

General Business

International Business

Sports Management

Communication Arts - MA

Education (General

Education) - MA & MEd

Education - MA or MEd

with concentrations in:

Adult Education

Cross-Cultural Education

Early Childhood Education

Kinesiology

Literacy

Organizational Leadership

Teacher Leadership

Health Administration - MHA

Kinesiology - MS

Sport Management - MS

Mathematics Teaching MA

Multidisciplinary Studies - MA

Multidisciplinary Sciences -

MA

Nursing - MSN

Nursing/MBA - MSN/MBA

Nutrition - MS

with concentrations in:

General Nutrition

Administration

Nutrition Education and Health Promotion

Religious Studies/Pastoral

Institute - MA

Research Statistics -MS

Teaching - MAT

Teaching

with concentrations in:

All-level

Elementary

Secondary

Graduate Doctoral

Education - PhD

with concentrations in:

Higher Education

International Education and Entrepreneurship

Organizational Leadership

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