Fontbonne University International Brochure - 2012-2013

St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.

Internationa l Student Guide

www.fontbonne.edu/international

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The Fontbonne Experience 4

Resources for International Students 10

Academics 12

MBA+Business English 14

Admissions 16

Costs & Scholarships 18

Our Location 20

the Fontbonne Experience

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Dear international student,

Welcome to Fontbonne University in St. Louis, USA. On behalf of our university community, I would like to thank you for taking time to explore Fontbonne and our programs in your educational search. We recognize the multiple challenges facing international students, and I am confident that you will find Fontbonne faculty, staff and students to be dynamic and welcoming in an environment where you can actualize your personal potential and prepare yourself for future success.

At Fontbonne University, we prepare our graduates to become innovative leaders for a world in need through our commitment to quality academics, leadership development and community service. By joining the Fontbonne family, you are making a commitment to excellence in life, learning and global leadership.

It would be my pleasure to welcome you to our community of scholars, and I wish you well in your academic and personal endeavors.

Dennis C. Golden President

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Education is our TraditionWith more than 80 years of teaching excellence, Fontbonne University is a top destination for international students seeking challenging academics and a sense of community in an individualized, liberal arts atmosphere. Our classes are small, intimate collections of motivated students where lively academic discussions thrive and professors personally know you and your individual learning style. Your experience here will include the highest-quality academic programs offered in a supportive, values-based environment that is deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition of teaching and service to others.

Our Campus is Global

Diversity thrives at Fontbonne where some 2,300 intellectual students representing many U.S. states and more than 25 countries experience our commitment to preparing tomorrow’s global leaders.


Quality Curriculum

We believe in an educational experience where you can explore your talents and interests in an intellectually constructive environment. With an average 11:1 student-to-instructor ratio, you will develop relationships with your professors and colleagues through personal, individual attention in small, discussion-based classes.

Dedicated, Experienced Faculty

Our professors have outstanding credentials – in fact, more than two-thirds of full-time faculty hold the highest degrees in their field.

We are Nationally Recognized

Fontbonne offers academically prepared students from diverse backgrounds a rich and highly-rated academic experience. In fact, our university is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review.

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Student Life

Find Yourself in our Community

International students at Fontbonne have many options to engage with classmates and the community through activities, clubs, and events. Four residential halls, 30+ student organizations, 22 sports teams and service activities bring our students together to engage with, and learn from, each other.

Visit www.fontbonne.edu/organizations to learn more about our student clubs and organiza-tions.

Service Learning to serve is an important part of the Fontbonne experience. We feel it’s important that you get involved, that you engage a sense of social contribution – it’s part of feeling good about yourself and helping to make the world a better place. You’ll have many opportunities to get involved in community service projects in the local area and on annual trips to other states and even other countries.

University Athletics

We have school spirit and a strong tradition of athletic excellence. Our student-athletes compete hard — on the field and in the classroom. Teams include:

Men’s

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse

Soccer Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

Basketball Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Golf Griffin Girls (Dance)

Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

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Housing & Campus

Residential Living

If you’re living on campus you’ll find our residence halls well-equipped, comfortable, and a great way to make life-long friends while experiencing American life first-hand. Our campus neighborhood has both traditional student rooms and suites. Living on-campus is a wonderful opportunity to connect with American students.

Relax or Workout

Our Dunham Student Activities Center (DSAC) features a second-level outdoor deck, an indoor lounge complete with cozy fireplace, snack bar and more. Stay fit in our athletic facilities that feature a top-notch gym, a renovated fitness center, and an elevated running track.

Technology

Our campus is compact, beautiful and remarkably well-equipped — from a library that’s linked to collections around the world to fine arts facilities with beautiful studios and theater. A wireless computer network now covers Fontbonne’s campus, so wherever you go on campus you can connect to the world.

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make life-long friends

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Resources for International Students

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Office of International Affairs

The Office of International Affairs (OIA), housed in our International Center, is a comprehensive student-centered office that is dedicated to assisting students throughout their time at Fontbonne. The OIA serves as a “home-away-from-home,” providing student services including:

· Application & Admissions

· Visa & Immigration

· International Student Orientation

· Personal and Academic Advising

· Programming & Special Events

Friendship Family Program

Expand your knowledge and understanding of American life by joining our unique “Friendship Family” program. We will match you with a Fontbonne faculty or staff member and their family to enjoy American traditions, sightsee or simply hang out to practice your English.

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Career-Oriented, Liberal Arts Education.With a wide variety of undergraduate (bachelor’s) and graduate (master’s) programs, your study options are endless, and our liberal arts foundation enables our undergraduate students to explore many interests and areas of study. Each program offers intellectual classroom exploration designed to prepare you for real-life work in your chosen career field highlighted with a breadth of knowledge from other fields. Our success is notable; in fact, more than 90 percent of our students find employment or enter graduate school within six months of graduation.

Intensive English Program (IEP)

Learning a new language is a challenging and exciting journey. Fontbonne’s Intensive English Program curriculum is designed to advance non-native English speakers’ language skills to communicate effectively in English. Courses focus on core communications skills and include 18 hours of instruction per week:

· Reading & Comprehension

· Writing & Grammar

· Speaking Communications

· TOEFL preparation (optional)

· Student-centered activities

Students interested in learning English and pursuing a degree should apply for conditional admission as an undergraduate degree seeking student.

Semesters

fall spring summer

16 weeks 16 weeks 8 weeks

August to January June, December to May July

Academics : Programs

rigorous, accredited degree

programs

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Partnership Programs

Engineering (3/4+2): BS+BSStudents earn a bachelor’s of science degree in Biology or Mathematics from Fontbonne University in 3 or 4 years and an undergraduate Engineering degree from Washington University or University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) in 2 years (engineering fields include: biomedical, civil, electrical, chemical, computer, mechanical, systems science) .

Occupational Therapy (3+2): BS+MSOTStudents earn a bachelor’s of science degree in Biology with a concentration in Physiology at Fontbonne University (3 years) and earn a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the Washington University School of Medicine (2 years).

Social Work (3+2): BA + MSWStudents complete a bachelor’s degree in Human Services at Fontbonne University (3 years) and earn a master’s degree in Social Work from Washington University (2 years).

Accounting

Advertising Design, Marketing and Research, Writing

Applied Behavioral Sciences

Art

Biology Physiology, Nursing (pre-requisites)

Business Administration Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing

Communication Studies Broadcasting, Journalism, Professional Writing, Public Relations

Computer Science

Corporate Communication*

Deaf Education

Dietetics

Early Childhood

Elementary Education

English Broadcasting, Professional Writing, Journalism, Public Relations

Family and Consumer Sciences

Fashion Merchandising

Fine Arts Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Sculpture

Global Studies

History

Human Resource Management*

Interdisciplinary Studies

Management

Management Information Systems

Marketing

Mathematics

Middle School Education

Performing Arts Acting/Directing, Arts Management, Speech & Theatre

Psychology

Religious Studies

Social Science/Pre-Law

Social Work

Sociology

Special Education

Speech-Language Pathology

Sports and Entertainment Management*

Sports Management

University Major (self-designed)

Undergraduate Programs (Related Areas of Study in italics)

Graduate Programs

Accounting* (and Accountancy*)

Art

Business Administration*

Early Intervention in Deaf Education (deadline Feb. 1)

Education

Family and Consumer Sciences

Fine Arts

Human Environmental Sciences Apparel Studies, Child & Family Studies, Multidisciplinary Health Communication Studies

*Adult/evening program

*Adult/evening program

Management*

MBA+Business English

Non-Profit Management*

Speech and Theatre Education

Speech-Language Pathology (deadline Feb. 1)

Taxation*

Teaching

Theatre

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English + Business. We recognize that language barriers shouldn’t prohibit academically qualified students from earning an MBA in the United States. That’s why our core program includes eight weeks of intensive business English focused on sharpening communication and presentation skills for classroom and workplace success, along with ESL courses and support (as needed) throughout the core MBA program.

Curriculum: Focused. Global. Intensive.

Our 36-credit hour core curriculum is focused on bringing together faculty and students in a challenging, fast-paced academic environment where business discussions thrive and leaders are developed. The comprehensive curriculum develops critical thinking, analysis, communication, leadership and management skills. MBA students may choose to complete the MBA in one or two years, both formats are modeled on the same curriculum. The one-year option is an accelerated model whereas the two-year option offers a less intensive schedule to focus on developing English skills.

1) Choose a one or two year format

2) Business English + MBA courses

3) Globally-focused curriculum

4) Experienced, dedicated faculty

5) Concentration areas

6) Work experience opportunities

7) Field experience

8) ACBSP Certified Business Program

Admission Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree (from accredited university)

· 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale)

· TOEFL 55/IELTS 5.0 (with ESL)

· TOEFL 71/IELTS 6.5 (without ESL)

· GMAT not required

Academics : MBA+Business English Program

8 reasons to choose the Fontbonne MBA+Business English Program

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Concentrations

Accounting (3 courses, 9 credit hours)

Finance (2 courses, 6 credit hours)

Management (2 courses, 6 credit hours)

Marketing (2 courses, 6 credit hours)

Non-Profit Management (3 courses, 9 credit hours)

Supply Chain Management (2 courses, 6 credit hours)

Earn a second master’s degree

Management (5 courses, 15 credit hours)

Non-Profit Management (6 courses, 18 credit hours)

Supply Chain Management (3 courses, 9 credit hours)

TWO-YEAR MBA format

August - October: Intensive Business ESL · Program designed to sharpen business English skills including: writing, conversation and presentation skills. · Students with a TOEFL 71 or IELTS 6.5 may substitute two additional MBA courses.

October - December: MBA+ESL · Managerial Accounting · Elective

January - March: MBA+ESL · Managerial Economics · The Global Business Environment

March - May: MBA+ESL · Financial Management

June - July: MBA · The Social and Legal Environment of Business

August - October: MBA+ESL · Marketing Management

October - December: MBA+ESL · Elective · Elective

January - March: MBA+ESL · Business Statistics · Administrative Policy and Strategic Planning

March - May: MBA+ESL · Operations Management

ONE-YEAR MBA format

August - October: Intensive Business ESL · Program designed to sharpen business English skills including: writing, conversation and presentation skills. · Students with a TOEFL 71 or IELTS 6.5 may substitute two additional MBA courses.

October - December: MBA+ESL · Seminar in Marketing Management · Managerial Accounting · Seminar in Administrative Policy & Strategic Planning

January - March: MBA+ESL · Business Statistics · Managerial Economics · The Global Business Environment

March - May: MBA+ESL · Operations Management · Financial Management · Social and Legal Environment of Business

June - July: MBA+ESL · Elective · Elective · Elective

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Core MBA

After successful completion of the core MBA program, graduates interested in a specialization may earn a concentration or second master’s degree. Nine MBA credit hours may be applied to the concentrations or majors below. Students may then complete 2-6 additional courses, as follows:

Credits for the concentration or second degree will be charged at the regular graduate tuition rate.

Sample Curriculum

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How to Apply Fontbonne receives applications on a rolling-basis offering you the flexibility to plan your enrollment timeframe. Application process includes:

· Complete application

· Application fee $50

· Proof of financial support

· Letter of financial guarantee

· Copy of passport

· Personal statement/essay (200-400 words)

· TOEFL 65/IELTS 5.5 · High school transcript (in English)

· Two letters of recommendation

· SAT/ACT not required

· Conditional admission available





· Copy of passport · No TOEFL or IELTS required

· High school transcript





· Copy of passport


· Completion of English Composition at U.S. University

If transferring academic creditfrom a non-USA universityyou must also submit:· transcripts (in English) from

colleges attended - must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES) (www.wes.org)

If transferring academic creditfrom a USA university or English Program you mustalso submit:· transcripts (in English) from

colleges attended

· copy of I-20

· copy of visa

· copy of I-94

* Students applying for MBA + Business English Program need a TOEFL 55/IELTS 5.5





· Copy of passport


· TOEFL 71ibt/IELTS 6.5*

· College/University transcript(s) (in English)

· 2 letters of recommendation

· An additional departmental application may be requested

· Theatre/Fine Arts applicants must submit a resume or portfolio

· GRE/GMAT not required (GMAT 475 required for MS in Accounting)

Undergraduate students Graduate students Transfer students

Admissions

IEP students

Apply online: www.fontbonne.edu/international

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Conditional Admission Prospective undergraduate students that do not meet the minimum English requirement for full-time academic study or do not have a TOEFL/IELTS score may still apply as a degree-seeking student. This unique program blends together ESL (English as a Second Language) classes with academic courses until the student is prepared to enroll as a full-time un-dergraduate student (15-18 academic credit hours). Conditional students will be required to take an institutional English placement exam during orientation week; test results will determine placement:

Application to Arrival Checklist

STEP 1: student responsibility· apply to Fontbonne University (see How to Apply on previous page)

STEP 2: Fontbonne responsibilities· review completed application, make admission decision

· send acceptance letter and I-20 to student

STEP 3: student responsibilities· complete visa paperwork

· pay I-901 SEVIS fee

· arrange visa interview with U.S. Embassy

· notify Fontbonne about visa interview results

· make travel arrangements

· make housing arrangements

· notify Fontbonne of arrival/housing information

· report to International Center after arrival

· attend mandatory orientation

Application Deadlines

level courses

1 15 credit hours of ESL

2 1 academic class + 4 classes ESL

3 2 academic classes + 3 classes ESL

4 3 academic classes + 2 classes ESL

intake semester deadline

fall (August) intake June 15

spring (January) intake November 15

summer (June) intake April 15

MS in Speech-Language Pathology and MA in Early Intervention in Deaf Education

February 1

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Tuition & Costs (2012-2013)

Students must show financial support for tuition and living expenses costs for one year of study (see costs below) in the form of an original bank statement no older than 120 days, and corresponding letter of financial guarantee if the student is not the account holder or sponsor (English only). These documents must be originals.

* Tuition covers: Intensive Business English, 36 credit MBA hours, health insurance, field experiences, admission and registration fees, library and computer lab fees, graduation fees and all international activities and events. Tuition does not cover: personal expenses, concentration areas, any required preparatory courses, textbooks, utilities.

Costs and Scholarships

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Program Undergraduate GraduateMBA+

Business English(one-year format)

MBA+Business English(two-year format)

IEP 16 weeks

tuition & fees $22,304 $11,860 $28,862* $16,357* $4,452

housing $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $4,500

insurance $841 $841 included included $400

Total finances required

$32,145 $21,701 $37,862 $25,357 $9,352

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Undergraduate Scholarships

More than 80 percent of international students at Fontbonne receive a scholarship to help support their educational advancement. Undergraduate international students are automatically considered for one of our international student scholarships when applying for admission. Fontbonne University is competitively priced and does not charge higher tuition prices for international students.

Award Amount Basic Requirements*

Catholic High School Scholarship** $1,000/annual Graduate from Catholic School

Transfer Student Scholarship up to $8,000/annual 3.0+ GPA/61ibt or 5.5 IELTS

First-time, full-time freshman are eligible for one of the following scholarship levels.

International Leaders Scholarship up to $12,000/annual 3.8+ GPA/71ibt or 6.0 IELTS

International Dean’s Scholarship up to $9,000/annual 3.6+ GPA/71ibt or 6.0 IELTS

International Founder’s Scholarship up to $7,000/annual 3.2+ GPA/61ibt or 5.5 IELTS

International Freshman Scholarship up to $6,000/annual 3.0+ GPA/61ibt or 5.5 IELTS

*Other requirements may apply.**Can be combined with other first-time full-time freshman scholarships.

Learn more at www.fontbonne.edu/international

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St. Louis

St. Louis is a stylish, cultured and progressive city with a student-friendly atmosphere highlighted by its famous Midwestern charm and old-world elegance. Home to more than 2.9 million people, St. Louis is an urban metropolis with vibrant neighborhoods, free events and attractions, yet maintains a small-town sensibility and accessibility. Beyond the borders of campus, students intermingle with locals in many of St. Louis’ unique districts from the eclectic vibe of the Delmar Loop to the café-lined sidewalks of the Central West End to the energy of Downtown St. Louis – each within easy reach of Fontbonne by bus, light rail or automobile. It’s said that no other city in the U.S. has more free attractions, events and festivals than St. Louis.

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MEMPHIS 4 HOURS

KANSAS CITY 4 HOURS

AIRPORT 15 MINUTES

DALLAS 7 HOURS

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St. Louis · Missouri · USA

Forbes Magazine ranked St. Louis America’s

#2 most affordable place to live in the U.S.

TOP MOST LIVABLE city in the United States

2.9+ million population

Total university student population of 200,000+

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St. Louis is HOME to more than 30 colleges & universities

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Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

Council on the Education of the Deaf

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association

Commission for the Council for Social Work Education

Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Program (ACBSP)

Campus profile

· Private, co-educational, liberal arts, Catholic · 11:1 student/faculty ratio · founded in 1923 · 2,300 students representing 27+ countries · 170 international students

Located in St. Louis, a metropolitan city of more than 2.9 million people, located in the state of Missouri in the Midwest of the United States. Our campus is small, compact and easy to navigate with a friendly community. It’s near shopping, restaurants and parks in a safe, affluent neighborhood.

St. Louis, Missouri · U.S.A.

Office of International Affairs 6800 Wydown Boulevard St. Louis, MO USA 63105-3098

[email protected] phone: 314.889.4509 · fax: 314.889.1451 www.fontbonne.edu/international

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