University of Idaho International Brochure 2014-2015

www.uidaho.edu/internationalstudents

Did you know?The University of Idaho is

1 of 72 national public land-grant universities in

the United States.

Experience the world.

With 750 international students

from over 80 countries, our campus

is full of culture and diversity.

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Make the choice that other top students and aspiring leaders from around the globe are making. You’ll get an inspiring experience with extraordinary opportunities to make important things happen in the world. Now and into your future.

Prepare for your career.

You can help solve real-world problems through internship opportunities with global companies such as Boeing, Microsoft, and Hewlett-Packard.

We also have over 100 students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) every year.

A friendly community.

Diverse opportunities to get involved, a friendly and safe campus community, and personal attention to support your independence and help you thrive.

Nationally recognized programs.

Among the nation’s top programs in natural resources, business, agriculture, engineering and many other fields.

A Popular Choice

Research that matters.

Contribute as early as your

freshman year to research on

complex global issues like food

production, climate change and

clean energy.

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Letters, Arts and Social Sciences

Get inspired in our nationally recognized programs in the creative and performing arts. Develop critical analysis and leadership skills in our national and international public policy, human technology interaction and social justice programs.

Academic Highlights

Agricultural and Life Sciences

Shape the way families eat, dress, live and work in today’s complex world. Well-known global companies hire our graduates every year.

Honors Program

Are you driven to achieve? Then, consider the Honors Program. You’ll take part in small, challenging, discussion-oriented classes across many disciplines. You can take a wide variety of interesting, enriching coursework and live in a distinctive living-learning community.

Here are a few unique highlights of our

outstanding academic programs. Serve Communities

Our students volunteer 62,000 hours annually in communities across the world. They help build orphanages in Peru, revitalize rural towns, develop online learning tools for children in Taiwan, and much more. These efforts repeatedly earn the University of Idaho a spot on the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition for community service and engagement.

Art and Architecture

Generate new solutions using your design skills and creative mind to shape the built environments in which we live.

Science

Conduct original undergraduate and graduate research, publish and present your findings, and prepare for a career of scientific discovery.

Business and Economics

Prepare for success through our award-winning integrated business program and hands-on learning opportunities.

Education

Learn to develop curriculum and engage in outstanding fieldwork and internships – important skills as you map your career path.

Study Abroad

Enhance your experience through University of Idaho Study Abroad programs. Expand your global perspective and enrich your learning through international travel.

Engineering and Computer Science

Innovate in one of the leading engineering programs in the Northwest.

Natural Resource Sciences

Study and explore in one of the top three natural resources programs in the West.

Immerse yourself in the

educational opportunities

at the Taylor Wilderness

Research Station.

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Did you know?The University of Idaho

campus was designed by the same company that crafted Central Park in

New York City.

Student and Family Apartments

University Housing offers three apartment options located on the University of Idaho campus within walking distance of university departments and downtown Moscow. Apartment and Family Housing provides a safe and friendly living environment for families, single parents, undergraduate and graduate students. These one, two, three, and four bedroom apartments offer access to a diverse and vibrant community of students and families.

Residence Hall Life

Choose from 28 residence halls. Options include Wallace Residence Center, Theophilus Tower, and eight themed Living Learning Communities (LLCs). Each residence hall offers many options for meeting new friends and connecting with university resources. Living in the Residence Halls often includes a meal plan with varying options in a main dining hall and in on-campus restaurants. For more information visit the University Housing website at www.uidaho.edu/housing

Get Involved

The Department of Student Involvement provides many opportunities for leadership, participation in student government (ASUI), volunteerism and social action. Choose from more than 200 clubs that connect you with others who share your interests. From anime and ballroom dancing, to quidditch, juggling and photography, there is an option for everyone.

Intramural Sports

Compete or play recreational team sports with others across campus. From flag football, lacrosse, water polo and speed climbing, to snowboarding, roller hockey and volleyball, there is a sport for all level of athlete.

Campus LifeResidential Campus = Student Success

When you live on campus, you are at the center of student life. You will

meet new friends and develop as an individual. You can walk to your

classes and enjoy nationally recognized recreational opportunities,

Division I Athletics, and world-renowned performances and lectures.

On-campus living is cost effective and the experience of a lifetime!

International Student Clubs

» African Student Association » Chinese Students and Scholars Friendship Association » Indian Students Association » International Affairs Club » Iranian Students Club » Japanese Student Association » Nepali Students Association » Sabor De La Raza » Saudi Student Club » South Korean Students Association

Sports Clubs

Participate in competition against other clubs in the region.

» Baseball» Climbing» Cycling» Fast Pitch Softball» Men’s Ice Hockey» Women’s Ice Hockey» Horse Polo» Men’s Lacrosse» Women’s Lacrosse» Rodeo» Men’s Rugby

» Women’s Rugby» Ski Club» Snowboard and Freestyle Ski Club» Men’s Soccer» Women’s Soccer» Trap Club» Ultimate Frisbee» Men’s Volleyball» Women’s Volleyball» Water Polo

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Did you know?US News and World

Reports ranks UI as a top 100 public university.

The world-renowned

Lionel Hampton Jazz

Festival takes place for four

days in February.

Men’s Journal named this

“hip little city” as one of the

nation’s five best college

towns in which to live.

Best College Reviews

named the University of

Idaho no. 16 on its list of

the 25 Most Amazing

Campus Student Recreation Centers.

Go Outdoors!

The award-winning Outdoor

Program provides education and

resources for wilderness-based

outdoor and adventure activities.

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Community LifeMoscow

Campus is centrally located in the heart of Moscow, Idaho, a friendly, laid-back college town known for its scenic surroundings, lively local arts and music scene, and rich appreciation for nature. Its historic downtown features several dining, shopping and entertainment options, all within an easy walk from campus. There also are movie theaters, malls and numerous parks. Art galleries, specialty stores, coffee shops and restaurants line the streets.

Surrounding Area

Just minutes away from the forests, rivers and lakes of northern Idaho, the University of Idaho is surrounded by the rolling Palouse hills, an area so beautiful it was featured in National Geographic Magazine.

In 2012 Outside Magazine online recommended UI as one of the 25 universities where students can hit the books and the back country.

For a city experience, Spokane, Washington, and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho—two of the region’s major cities—are just over a one-hour drive from campus.

Just do it!75 percent of UI undergraduates

conduct research activities and projects.

Do you want to pursue a

degree in engineering?

Our College of Engineering is ABET

accredited and the average score of

our students on the Fundamentals of

Engineering exam is 94%.

Qualified pre-health students are

accepted into the nation’s top medical

programs like Harvard, Emory and

University of Washington.

Undergraduate Degrees

Did you know?Students may pursue pre

medical and pre-health studies through a variety of majors. Make sure to take advantage of the outstanding pre-health

advising we offer.

Match your academic interests and passions with the ideal program of study. Choose from nearly 130 majors using our award-winning Degree Finder tool:www.uidaho.edu/degree-finder

Advertising*Agribusiness*Agricultural EconomicsAgricultural EducationAgricultural Science, Communication and

LeadershipAgricultural Systems Management*American Studies*Animal and Veterinary ScienceAnimal and Veterinary Science

- Pre-veterinaryAnthropology*Architecture*Art*Art EducationBiochemistry*Biology*Broadcasting and Digital Media*Business and Economics

Accounting * Business Economics Economics * Finance Information Systems Management and Human Resources Marketing * Operations Management

Career and Technical EducationChemistry*Child, Family and Consumer StudiesClothing, Textiles and DesignComputer Science*Creative Writing (English)Criminology (Sociology)Dance*Dietetics (Food and Nutrition)Early Childhood Development

and EducationEcology and Conservation BiologyElementary EducationEngineering Biological and Agricultural Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering* Mechanical Engineering*English*Environmental ScienceExercise Science and HealthFire Ecology and Management*Fishery Resources*Food and Nutrition

Forensics (Chemistry)Food Science*Forest Resources*French*General StudiesGeographyGeological SciencesHistory*Industrial TechnologyInterior Design*International Studies*Journalism*Landscape Architecture*Latin American StudiesMathematics*Medical TechnologyMicrobiology*Modern Languages Business Molecular Biology and BiotechnologyMusic: Applied MusicMusic: BusinessMusic: CompositionMusic: History and LiteratureMusic: Instrumental PerformanceMusic: TheoryMusic: Vocal PerformanceMusic Education: InstrumentalMusic Education: VocalMusic Education: Vocal - InstrumentalMusical TheatreNatural Resource ConservationOrganizational SciencesPhilosophy*Physical EducationPhysics*Political Science*Psychology*Public Relations*Rangeland Ecology

and Management*RecreationRenewable Materials*Secondary EducationSociology*Spanish*Sustainable Crop

and Landscape SystemsStudio Art and DesignTheatre Arts*Virtual Technology and Design Wildlife Resources*

Pre-medical and Health ProfessionsExercise Science

Pre-dental

Pre-medical lab scientist

Pre-occupational therapy

Pre-optometry

Pre-pharmacy

Pre-physician assistant

pre-physical therapy

CollegesAgricultural and Life Sciences



Education

Engineering


Natural Resources

Science

Majors * also available as a minor

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How Do I Apply?

For First Year Undergraduate Students

How to officially transfer your credits1. Submit an application for admission,

a $70 application fee and official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to the Office of Admissions.

2. If you transfer at least 14 semester credits or 21 quarter credits, high school transcripts and test scores are not required.

3. You must have a cumulative transfer GPA of at least 2.0 to be considered for admission at Idaho. Engineering programs require a 2.8 GPA.

4. A professional credit evaluation will be required for all credit being transferred from a foreign college or university. Our Registrar’s Office will evaluate all coursework from schools located within the United States.

You can transfer from ANY school, but it is especially easy if you are transferring from one of the following schools:

Bellevue College

Beijing Union University

Blue Mountain Community College

College of Southern Idaho

College of Western Idaho

Columbia Basin College

East China University of Science and Technology

Everett Community College

Kyoto International University

Nanjing University of Post and Telecommunication

North Idaho College

Northwest A&F University

Northwest University

Otemae Junior College

Shaanxi Normal University

Shanghai Institute of Technology

South China University of Technology

Spokane Community College

Spokane Falls Community College

Treasure Valley Community College

Vermilion Community College

Walla Walla Community College

How Do I Apply?

For Undergraduate

Transfer Students

www.uidaho.edu/transfer-idaho

Steps to Apply1. Select your major

2. Make sure your academic performance and test scores meet the minimum admission requirements for first-year students

3. Complete the international application for admission and provide all required materials:

4. Receive acceptance and I-20

5. Apply for student visa at US Embassy or Consulate

6. Reserve housing

7. Contact academic advisor and register for classes

8. Complete Pre-Arrival checklist for International Student Orientation

9. Arrive on campus for New International Student Orientation

Application questions? [email protected]

Academic Requirements

A 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale is required from secondary school. Students must meet criteria for admission to university level study in home country.

International StudentLanguage Requirements

Meeting any one of the following scores is acceptable as proof of English competency for students whom English is not their primary language.

Test Score

TOEFL 525 PBT/70 iBT

IELTS 6.0Pearson (PTE) Academic 48ELS Language Centers Pass Level 112Cambridge CAE passCambridge CPE passCambridge Int’l “O” Levels passMELAB 74SAT - Critical Reading 500

Students who do not meet our language requirements may be offered Conditional Admission and must enroll in our American Language and Culture Program (ALCP).

Accepted Credit

International Baccalaureate CreditGeneral Certificate of Education (A-Levels)Global Assessment CertificateAP and CLEP Credit

n $70 application feen Proof of English proficiencyn Official transcripts from high school or

colleges attendedn Certified, literal translations of all credentials

issued in any language other than English

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: February 15 (for scholarships) or May 1

Spring Semester: October 1

Scholarships for Undergraduate International Students

The University of Idaho offers two scholarship opportunities to undergraduate international students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. No additional application is necessary. Simply fill out an International Student Application for Admissions and submit all supporting documents!

Discover Idaho International Tuition Waiver To qualify for this scholarship, you must have either a high school or college transfer GPA of at least a 3.25. There are two categories:

3.25-3.59 GPA: $1,500 Tuition Waiver

3.6-4.0 GPA: $3,500 Tuition Waiver

This scholarship is renewable if a 2.8 minimum cumulative GPA is maintained.

International Diversity Tuition WaiversStudents must have a 3.0 GPA and be pursuing a bachelor’s degree as a first year or transfer student to be eligible. Award amount is $6,500 per year, renewable for up to 4 years. Preference given to underrepresented student populations.

2014 - 2015 Costs*

UndergraduateNon-Idaho Residents

Full-time Student Fees/Tuition $20,714Room and Board $8,022Books and Supplies (estimated) $1,232Personal Expenses $1,704Required Insurance $1,958Total Costs $33,630*The above are estimates and are subject to change without notice

2015 Session Dates

Spring 1: January 19- March 13Spring 2: March 23 – May 15Summer: May 18 – June 26Fall 1: August 24 – October 16Fall 2: October 19- December 18

Course Work in Each Level

Levels 1-3 Listening & Speaking Reading & Composition Grammar Academic Skills Electives: Extra Skill Support

Levels 4-6 Listening & Speaking Reading & Composition Academic Writing and Research Electives: Extra Skill Support

Costs per eight-week sessionPrices are estimates and are subject to change without notice

ALCP Tuition $2,548

Registration/Program Fees $75

Room & Board $2,005

Books and supplies $308

Personal Expenses (Estimated) $426

Required Health Insurance $490

Total Estimated Cost $5,852

Highlights

n Competitive tuition ratesn Small student centered classesn Conditional Admissionn Safe and friendly communityn Highly qualified staff and teachersn TOEFL waiver for ALCP graduatesn Concurrent enrollment

Cultural Activities

Rafting, Cooking, Hiking, Trips to Seattle and Spokane, Baseball and Football games, Soccer Tournament, Concerts, Conversation Partners, Friendship Families and More!

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Costs and Scholarships

The cost of an education at the University of

Idaho is an exceptional value.

American Language

and Culture Program

(ALCP)

The mission of the American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) is to provide non-native speakers of English with the linguistic, academic, social, and cultural skills necessary to successfully navigate university environments in the United States.

The ALCP promotes internationalization at the University of Idaho and encourages respect for linguistic and cultural diversity on the campus and in the community.

21-24 hours

of instruction

each week!

www.uidaho.edu/international/alcpUp to $10,000 in scholarships!

Match your academic interests and passions with the ideal program of study. Choose from nearly 100 master’s , doctoral, and specialist degree programs.using our award-winning Degree Finder tool:www.uidaho.edu/degree-finder

CollegesAgricultural and Life Sciences



Education

Engineering

Graduate Studies

Law


Natural Resources

Science

www.uidaho.edu/internationalstudentsChoose from more than

100 Master’s, Doctoral, and

Specialist degree programs.

University of Idaho researchers attract

nearly $100 million in annual grants,

contracts, and research appropriations.

Programs Offered

Accountancy (M. Acct.)Adult/Organizational Learning & Leadership

(M.S. & Ed.S.A.O.L.L.)Agriculture Education (M.S.)Animal Physiology (Ph.D.)Animal Science (M.S.)Anthropology (M.A.)Applied Economics (M. S.)Architecture (M. Arch.)Art (M.F.A., M.A.T.)Athletic Training (M.S.A.T., D.A.T.)Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (M.S.,

Ph.D.) Biological & Agricultural Engineering (M. Engr.,

M.S., Ph.D.)Biology (M.S., Ph.D.)Bioregional planning & Community Design

(M.S.)Chemical Engineering (M. Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)Chemistry (M.S., Ph.D.)Civil Engineering (M. Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)Computer Engineering (M. Engr., M.S.)Computer Science (M.S., Ph.D.)Creative Writing (M.F.A.)Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.)Education (Ed.D., Ph.D.)Educational Leadership (M.Ed., Ed.S.Ed.

Ldrshp.)Electrical Engineering (M. Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)English (M.A., M.A.T.)Entomology (M.S., Ph.D.)Environmental Engineering (M. Engr., M.S.)Environmental Science (M.S., Ph.D.)Experimental Psychology Ph.D.Family & Consumer Sciences (M. S.)Food Science (M.S., Ph.D.)Geography (M.S., Ph.D.)Geological Engineering (M.S.)

Geology (M.S., Ph.D.)History (M.A., Ph.D.)Hydrology (M.S.)Integrated Architecture and Design (M.S.) Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A., M.S.)Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.)Materials Science and Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.)Mathematics (M.A.T., M.S., Ph.D.)Mechanical Engineering (M. Engr., M.S., Ph. D.)Metallurgical Engineering (M.S.),Metallurgy (M.S.)Microbiology, Molecular Biology &

Biochemistry (M.S., Ph.D.)Movement & Leisure Sciences (M.S.)Music (M.A., M. Mus.)Natural Resources (MNR, M.S., PSM, Ph.D.)Natural Resources and Environmental Science

(P.S.M.) Neuroscience (M.S., Ph.D.)Nuclear Engineering (M. Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)Philosophy (M.A.)Physical Education (M. Ed.)Physics (M.S., Ph.D.)Plant Science (M.S.)Political Science (M.A., Ph.D.)Psychology (M.S.)Public Administration (M.P.A.)Rehabilitation Counseling and Human Services

(M.Ed.)Soil & Land Resources (M.S., Ph.D.)Special Education (M.Ed.)Statistical Science (M.S.)Teaching English as a Second Language (M.A.)Technology Management (M.S.)Theatre Arts (M.F.A.)Water Resources (M.S., Ph.D.)

Degrees Offered Online*

Adult/Organizational Learning and Leadership (M.S.)

Civil Engineering (M.Engr.)Computer Engineering (M.S., M.Engr.)Computer Science (M.S.)Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.)Educational Leadership (M.Ed., Ed.S.Ed.Ldrshp.)Electrical Engineering (M.S., M.Engr.)Engineering Management (M.Engr.)Geological Engineering (M.S.)Mathematics (M.A.T.)Mechanical Engineering (M.Engr.)Natural Resources (M.N.R.)Physical Education (M.Ed.)Psychology (M.S.)Special Education (M.Ed.)Statistical Science (M.S.)Technology Management (M.S.)

Graduate Degrees

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* International students can access these online degrees from their home countries. International students wanting to live in the US while they study should NOT apply for an online degree program, as there are limits to the number of online classes international students can take while on a student visa in the US.”

Steps to Apply1. Check the Admission

Requirements at www.uidaho.edu/graduateadmissions

2. Complete an online application

3. Pay the application fee4. Submit the required

supporting documents5. Check the status of your

application online

Upon Acceptance6. Apply for student visa at US

Embassy or Consulate7. Reserve housing8. Contact academic advisor

and register for classes9. Complete Pre-Arrival

checklist for International Student Orientation

10. Arrive on campus for New International Student Orientation

Application questions? [email protected]

Academic Requirements

A 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale is required. All Graduate School applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor degree.

Minimum Language RequirementsStudents must complete one of the following. All tests must have been taken within 2 years of the semester you are applying.

Test Score

TOEFL 550 PBT/79 iBT

IELTS 6.5

MELAB 77

US Education Earned degree at accredited institution OR successful completion of upper-level college English composition courses (at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Office)

Transcripts

Required: Official transcripts (academic credentials) of all post-secondary education. Check the Country Specific directions on the Graduate Admissions website. www.uidaho.edu/graduateadmissions

Application Supporting Documents

n Resume/Curriculum Vitaen Statement of Career Objectivesn Three (3) letters of recommendationn Official Test Scores

Other Requirements

n Departmental Requirements: Check the Departmental Requirements on the Graduate Admissions website. www.uidaho.edu/graduateadmissions

Priority Application Deadlines

Fall/Summer Semesters: February 1Spring Semester: September 1

2014 - 2015 Costs* Graduate

Non-Idaho Residents

Full-time Student Fees/Tuition $21,812Room and Board $9,692Books and Supplies (estimated) $1,232Personal Expenses $2,934Required Insurance $1,958

Total Costs $37,628

*The above are estimates and are subject to change without notice 1918

How Do I Apply?

For Graduate Students

www.uidaho.edu/graduateadmissions

Admission Decision

The decision of admission depends on the program of study and can take two weeks to several months, depending on the time of year and availability of committee members.

Financial Support

All graduate level funding in the form of assistantships/scholarships are at the departmental level. Some departments offer Teaching Assistantships (TA) or Research Assistantships (RA). All out-of-state fees are waived for students receiving an RA or TA. Completed applications will be reviewed for acceptance to the graduate program as well as departmental funding. Acceptance to a graduate program does not guarantee financial support. Students may be considered for other aid from the department. Please contact your academic department for more information.

Contact Information

Graduate Admissions Office

E-mail: [email protected]: (208) 885-4001Fax: (208) 885-4406

875 Perimeter Drive MS 3019Moscow, ID 83844-3019

n Location: Moscow, Idaho

n Founded: 1889

n Types of Degrees: 100+ Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, &

Specialist Degrees

n Type of University: Public 4 year institution

n Academic Terms: Fall & Spring semester; Summer term

n Undergraduates at Moscow: 9,140

n Graduate & Law Students at Moscow: 1,850

n Total enrollment: 12,312

n International Students: 750

n Undergraduate majors: 140

n Research: $100 million annually (classified by Carnegie Foundation for high-research activity)

n Nickname: Vandals

n Colors: Silver and Gold

n Entering freshman academic profile: Average high school GPA – 3.33

University of Idaho at a Glance

Our students come from every state and over 80 countries. Student-to-Faculty ratio - 18:1

International Programs [email protected] (toll free) | (208) 885-8984www.uidaho.edu/internationalstudents

Visit us for a personal tour of our classrooms,

campus and community.

www.uidaho.edu/your-visit

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