INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION GUIDE

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA | PBA.EDU/INTERNATIONAL

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Full of Opportunities,

FULL OF SPIRITLocated on Florida’s east coast, our campus is in the heart of West Palm

Beach, a cosmopolitan city that provides an array of cultural, sporting,

and entertainment pursuits. But our reach extends far beyond

that. Each year, we bring in national leaders, such as U.S.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, to speak and visit

with students and expose them to global opportunities.

We invite you to be a part of a community of learners that

embraces students from all nations, cultures, and backgrounds.

PBA is also a Christian

university that produces

graduates who are

intellectually prepared,

possess high moral

character, demonstrate

outstanding citizenship, and

are servant leaders in their

communities, the nation,

and the world.

WHY PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY?

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found a warm and welcoming atmosphere here, where they

get an education of excellence and personalized attention from world-renowned scholars and experts.

Residents of Johnson Hall can enjoy a view of the Intracoastal Waterway from the balconies of their suite-style rooms.

“PBA is the perfect blend of academics and religion. As a marine biology major, I also appreciate the accessibility to both the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean.”

Noah Benedictus b Marine Biology Home Country: Canada

of our international students are from the Caribbean, and

are from Latin and South America. We also have

students from Canada, Germany, India, Korea, the Philippines, Mozambique, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and more.

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A campus that comes alive every day with energy, faith and inspiration.

Photo: D Ramey Logan

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OUR SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI go on to work for companies such as: • Ernst & Young

• Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research

• New York Yankees

• International Mission Board

OUR GRADUATES PURSUE GRADUATE education at schools such as:

• University of Pennsylvania

• University of Florida College of Medicine

• University of Chicago

• Syracuse University College of Law

ACADEMIC PROGRAMSArtAthletic TrainingBiblical and Theological

StudiesBiology

- Botany, Environmental Science Concentration

- Graduate School Preparation Concentration

- Marine Biology Concentration

- Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Concentration

- Pre-Health Professional Preparation Concentration

- Zoology ConcentrationBusiness

- Accounting - Finance - International Business - Management - Marketing

Chemistry - Medicinal and Biological Chemistry

Cinema-TelevisionCommunicationComputer ScienceCross-Cultural StudiesDanceEducationEnglishForensic ScienceGraphic Arts—Graphic

DesignHistoryHealth and Human

Performance - Exercise Science - Human Performance and Sports

Interdisciplinary StudiesJournalismMathematics

- Mathematics & Computer Science

Ministry - Christian Social Ministries

- Pastoral Ministries - Student Ministries - Worship Ministries

Music (B.A.) - Composition (B.Mus.) - Instrument Performance (B.Mus.)

- Keyboard Performance (B.Mus.)

- Popular Music - Voice Performance (B.Mus.)

NursingPhilosophyPolitical SciencePre-EngineeringPre-LawPre-PharmacyPsychologyPublic Relations

Theatre - Acting Track - Musical Theatre Track - Theatre Technology and Design Track

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONALMaster’s degrees in

- Business (MBA) - Counseling - Divinity (M.Div.) - Divinity/Business (M.Div./MBA)

- Leadership - Nursing

Professional degrees in - Doctor of Nursing Practice

- Pharm.D. - Pharm.D./MBA

WORKSHIP“Work” + “Worship”Our innovative community service program where you put your faith to work helping to improve communities, schools, and the lives of families throughout West Palm Beach and around the world.

After graduation, international students can apply for a one-year work permit to remain in the United States for employment.

SCHOLARSHIPSInternational students are eligible for institutional scholarships, which are automatically awarded upon admission based on grades and test scores. PBA also offers talent-based scholarships for athletic, dance, music, and theatre achievements. Visit pba.edu/pba-scholarships for the most up-to-date information.

BEAUTIFUL, EXCITING LOCATIONAt PBA, you will live and learn in one of America’s most opportunity-rich destinations. As a thriving urban center in Florida’s third largest county, West Palm Beach affords students learning and internship opportunities at some of the nation’s top companies, media outlets, medical centers, law firms, schools, and digital and design agencies. Our campus also is just minutes from the beach, two hours from Miami, three hours from Disney World, and close to many cultural and entertainment offerings, some of which include:• Norton Museum of Art• Kravis Center for the Performing Arts• Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park• CityPlace Shopping and

Dining Center• Professional Sports:

Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins, Miami Heat, and Florida Panthers

For more South Florida attractions, visit palmbeaches.org.

50 milesof beach

Tom GavinPhysical EducationHome Country: England

Rita Rivera

JOIN A THRIVING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITYInternational students are encouraged to submit all required documents four to six months prior to your desired date of entrance. These documents include:

A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION (pba.edu/apply-online) with a $50 (U.S. currency) application fee

ESSAY OF 300–500 WORDS describing the intersection between your personal faith journey and your academic collegiate goals

OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL OR PREVIOUS UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPTS evaluated and translated by a professional evaluation company that must be a member of NACES (naces.org)

OFFICIAL SAT OR ACT SCORES (required for freshman applicants only). Visit collegeboard.org (SAT) or actstudent.org (ACT) to register for a test

OFFICIAL TOEFL (minimum 79) OR IELTS (minimum 6.5) scores to show English language proficiency. Visit ets.org/toefl or ielts.org to register for a test

International students who are not citizens or residents of the United States are required to APPLY FOR AN F-1 STUDENT VISA to study at PBA

“Palm Beach Atlantic University offers its students an environment that is close to God, excellent academics, and a gorgeous campus. Even though I am away from my country, PBA’s warm community makes me feel like I am in my second home.”

Rita Rivera English & Psychology Home Country: Honduras

Kravis Center

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MiamiNaples

Sarasota

Tampa

West Palm BeachLake Okeechobe

OrlandoKissimmee

Daytona Beach

JacksonvilleTallahassee

St. Petersburg

Fort Lauderdale 046 MilesMiami 070 MilesOrlando 168 MilesDaytona Beach 200 Miles

Fort Lauderdale

WEST PALM BEACH AVERAGE HIGH TEMP:

24Celsius

75Fahrenheit

28Celsius

82Fahrenheit

28Celsius

82Fahrenheit

31Celsius

88Fahrenheit

WINTER SPRING FALLSUMMER

PBA at a Glance

MAIN CAMPUS LOCATION: West Palm Beach, Florida

MINUTES FROM THE AIRPORT: Palm Beach International: 10 Ft. Lauderdale International: 60 Miami International: 80

FOUNDED: 1968

SIZE OF STUDENT BODY: Total: 3,8652,170 traditional day844 graduate and professional

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 18

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 13:1

SCHOOL MASCOT: Sailfish

SCHOOL COLORS: Sailfish blue & white

ALUMNI: 14,000+

ATHLETICS: NCAA Division II, NCCAA conference varsity sports in baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, and tennis for men and basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball for women.

DENOMINATIONAL BACKGROUND: Palm Beach Atlantic University accepts applicants from all faiths. The majority of our students declare themselves nondenominational, followed closely by Baptist, Catholic, Presbyterian, and Methodist.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONSPalm Beach Atlantic University b 901 South Flagler Drive

P.O. Box 24708 b West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4708

+1 888 GO TO PBA (468-6722) or +1 561-803-2000 b international_admissions@pba.edu

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ACCREDITATIONPalm Beach Atlantic University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and the professional doctorate degrees: doctor of pharmacy and doctor of nursing practice.

U.S. News ranks PBA among the top 50 Colleges and Universities in the South.

“ I love the focus on Christ that I have encountered in each and every class. I also enjoy that campus is close to airports, making a visit home just a plane ride away!”

Alexzandra Phillpot b Elementary Education b Home Country: The Bahamas

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