International Students: Welcome to Longwood
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LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY -- VIRGINIA, USA Founded 1839 Study at one of Virginia’s finest universities - choose from over 100 undergraduate majors, or one of several graduate degrees. WhyLongwood.com USA Philadelphia 306 miles Washington, D.C. 170 miles Richmond 72 miles Miami 927 miles Dallas 1,197 miles San Francisco 2,835 miles Chicago 758 miles Detroit 638 miles Atlanta 465 miles Boston 609 miles New York City 395 miles Denver 1,628 miles
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Learn more about Longwood University! A state-assisted, co-educational university, Longwood offers students a choice of more than 100 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations.
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LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY --VIRGINIA, USA Founded 1839
Study at one of Virginia’s finest universities - choose from over100 undergraduate majors, or one of several graduate degrees.
WhyLongwood.com
Farmville, Virginia, is the home of Longwood University. Art museum, coffee shops, theatres,hiking/biking trails, and great restaurants are close to campus. The mountains and beach are a shortdistance away.
Ideally situated on the East Coast of the United States, Longwood is a short drive to Washington, DCand an easy plane ride to NewYork. Airport pickups are available from Richmond upon request.
Weather
The central region of Virginia hasfour seasons with average tem-peratures ranging from 33F (0 C)in January to 85F (27 C) in July.
We receive an average amountof rainfall throughout the yearand light snow in some years. USA
Philadelphia306 miles
Washington, D.C.170 miles
Richmond72 miles
Miami927 miles
Dallas1,197 miles
San Francisco2,835 miles
Chicago758 miles
Detroit638 miles
Atlanta465 miles
Boston609 miles
NewYork City395 miles
Denver1,628 miles
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Go to WhyLongwood.com andfollow the links for “International
Students” or contact:
Patricia F.TrentAssistant Director of Admissions
Longwood University201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909USA
STUDENT QUOTES
“After growing up in Toronto, I had always heard the term ‘southernhospitality.’ After attending Longwood University, that phrase has cometo have true meaning for me. Longwood was perhaps the bestdecision of my life. It gave me opportunities I would not have had at alarger institution.” Evan, Canada
“When I first arrived I felt so far from home. But it wasn’t long until Irealized that Longwood felt like home. The small classes, caringprofessors, and friendly students made it a great place to study.”Neena, India
“Longwood has a great business program, and the cost is veryaffordable. I’m even playing Club Rugby.” Ed, UK
Longwood at a Glance
�4,800 total students
�$28,769/year for tuition, room,board & fees
�Small classes (faculty/student ratio18:1) and dedicated, highly qualifiedfaculty
�Required internship or directedresearch - every student, every major
�New academic facilities -- the ScienceCenter; Communication Studies/Theatre; Art; Nursing.
�New student housing; guaranteedhousing for first two years
�More than 100 campus clubs andorganizations
RANKINGS
�USNews & World Report –America’s Best Colleges2011,13 consecutive years
�The Princeton Review –Selected as a BestSoutheastern College
�USA Today – “An unshake-able focus on student learningand an environment designedto promote student success”
�Forbes – “all 610 schools inthis ranking count among thebest in the country”
At Longwood University you can study:
�Art (graphic design) �Education�Athletic Training �English�Business Administration - Accounting, �MathematicsMarketing, Management �Music
�Criminal Justice and Criminology�Computer Science or Computer Information �PsychologySystems
among many other choices.
Combine an undergraduate major in the arts and sciences with anMBA and finish in 5 years! Go to this website for more information:http://www.longwood.edu/cas/mbadvantage.htm
Graduate degrees in Business, Education, English, and Sociology(with a concentration in Criminal Justice) are also available.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
�79/80 on internet based (IBT) or 550 paperminimum TOEFL scores for non-nativespeakers of English; or 6.5 on IELTS
�Original, certified transcripts of all secondaryand post-secondary education; evaluated andtranslated into English
�Conditional admissions for qualifiedstudents (See website for more details.)
�Additional information may be required; detailscan be found at whylongwood.com
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
�Apply on-line: whylongwood.com/apply.htm�Send $50 application fee (instructions atwebsite).
�We offer rolling admissions with a decisionwithin 5-6 weeks of receipt of completedapplication.
Go to whylongwood.com/academics.htm formore information on our academic programs.
Support for International Students...
The Office of International Affairs provides visaadvising for international students, coordinatesarrival and departure airport pick-up and generallyserves as a resource for students as they adjustto life at Longwood University and to culture in theUnited States.
The office supports the International BuddyProgram and the International Student Club, aswell as hosting social and cultural events.
Go to http://www.longwood.edu/internationalaffairs for more information on the office andservices.
STUDENT QUOTES
“After growing up in Toronto, I had always heard the term ‘southernhospitality.’ After attending Longwood University, that phrase has cometo have true meaning for me. Longwood was perhaps the bestdecision of my life. It gave me opportunities I would not have had at alarger institution.” Evan, Canada
“When I first arrived I felt so far from home. But it wasn’t long until Irealized that Longwood felt like home. The small classes, caringprofessors, and friendly students made it a great place to study.”Neena, India
“Longwood has a great business program, and the cost is veryaffordable. I’m even playing Club Rugby.” Ed, UK
Longwood at a Glance
�4,800 total students
�$28,769/year for tuition, room,board & fees
�Small classes (faculty/student ratio18:1) and dedicated, highly qualifiedfaculty
�Required internship or directedresearch - every student, every major
�New academic facilities -- the ScienceCenter; Communication Studies/Theatre; Art; Nursing.
�New student housing; guaranteedhousing for first two years
�More than 100 campus clubs andorganizations
RANKINGS
�USNews & World Report –America’s Best Colleges2011,13 consecutive years
�The Princeton Review –Selected as a BestSoutheastern College
�USA Today – “An unshake-able focus on student learningand an environment designedto promote student success”
�Forbes – “all 610 schools inthis ranking count among thebest in the country”
At Longwood University you can study:
�Art (graphic design) �Education�Athletic Training �English�Business Administration - Accounting, �MathematicsMarketing, Management �Music
�Criminal Justice and Criminology�Computer Science or Computer Information �PsychologySystems
among many other choices.
Combine an undergraduate major in the arts and sciences with anMBA and finish in 5 years! Go to this website for more information:http://www.longwood.edu/cas/mbadvantage.htm
Graduate degrees in Business, Education, English, and Sociology(with a concentration in Criminal Justice) are also available.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
�79/80 on internet based (IBT) or 550 paperminimum TOEFL scores for non-nativespeakers of English; or 6.5 on IELTS
�Original, certified transcripts of all secondaryand post-secondary education; evaluated andtranslated into English
�Conditional admissions for qualifiedstudents (See website for more details.)
�Additional information may be required; detailscan be found at whylongwood.com
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
�Apply on-line: whylongwood.com/apply.htm�Send $50 application fee (instructions atwebsite).
�We offer rolling admissions with a decisionwithin 5-6 weeks of receipt of completedapplication.
Go to whylongwood.com/academics.htm formore information on our academic programs.
Support for International Students...
The Office of International Affairs provides visaadvising for international students, coordinatesarrival and departure airport pick-up and generallyserves as a resource for students as they adjustto life at Longwood University and to culture in theUnited States.
The office supports the International BuddyProgram and the International Student Club, aswell as hosting social and cultural events.
Go to http://www.longwood.edu/internationalaffairs for more information on the office andservices.
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY --VIRGINIA, USA Founded 1839
Study at one of Virginia’s finest universities - choose from over100 undergraduate majors, or one of several graduate degrees.
WhyLongwood.com
Farmville, Virginia, is the home of Longwood University. Art museum, coffee shops, theatres,hiking/biking trails, and great restaurants are close to campus. The mountains and beach are a shortdistance away.
Ideally situated on the East Coast of the United States, Longwood is a short drive to Washington, DCand an easy plane ride to NewYork. Airport pickups are available from Richmond upon request.
Weather
The central region of Virginia hasfour seasons with average tem-peratures ranging from 33F (0 C)in January to 85F (27 C) in July.
We receive an average amountof rainfall throughout the yearand light snow in some years. USA
Philadelphia306 miles
Washington, D.C.170 miles
Richmond72 miles
Miami927 miles
Dallas1,197 miles
San Francisco2,835 miles
Chicago758 miles
Detroit638 miles
Atlanta465 miles
Boston609 miles
NewYork City395 miles
Denver1,628 miles
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Go to WhyLongwood.com andfollow the links for “International
Students” or contact:
Patricia F.TrentAssistant Director of Admissions
Longwood University201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909USA
