Students Life

English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Accomodation

On-Campus Living
The Department of Housing & Residence Life facilitates holistic communities that support student growth, development and learning. Our residence hall communities seek to provide spaces that offer a welcoming, inclusive, and safe living environment. Staff members are committed to offering courteous, professional and efficient service by providing opportunities to prepare residents for success both on campus and as global citizens.

Off-Campus Living
Students have numerous options of finding accommodation off-campus in nearby areas. Students can have access to studio apartments, paying guest facilities, sharing apartment complexes and many more. 

Scholarships

Beginning in Fall 2024, all incoming international students are eligible to receive up to $5,000 in tuition scholarships in a combination of the below plus, the Housing Scholarship described below. STUDENTS MUST APPLY BY AUGUST 26^th, 2024 to be considered for these scholarships.

All incoming International Freshmen, transfers, and graduates are eligible to apply for a $1,000 housing allowance each semester, upon selection and purchase of a meal plan. In addition, students may be eligible for a combination of the below not to exceed $5,000 a semester.

Academic Scholarships (Merit-based Scholarship):

• Academic Excellence – Incoming international students with a GPA of 3.5 or greater in their High School or Undergraduate degree, will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater to maintain this scholarship.
• Academic Merit – Incoming international students with a GPA between 3.0-3.49 in their High School or Undergraduate degree will receive a $2,500 scholarship. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater to maintain this scholarship.

Portfolio Scholarships (Talent-based Scholarship):

• Portfolio submission – Incoming students who submit a portfolio for review of will receive a $1,000 scholarship
• Acclaimed Portfolio – Incoming students who submit a portfolio that is deemed worthy of a course-waiver by the relevant academic department will receive a $1,500 scholarship.

International Needs-based Scholarship:

Student who submits a 500-word essay and/or Tuition Assistance Application may be deemed eligible for a scholarship of between $1,000 - $2,500 based on need.

 To receive any of the above scholarships, all awarded international students must remain in good standing with the university, maintain a full course load (12-credits Fall/Spring) and pay outstanding tuition in full by the Tuition Deadline.

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