UNIVERSITY OF OREGONEXCHANGE AND VISITING PROGRAM

Welcome!

EUGENE, OREGON

Metro Population: 360,000

24,000 students, 3,000 international

400km of bike trails in town

Portland 1.5 hr drive

Hiking and climbing: 10 min drive

Camping and Skiing: 1 hr drive

FALL TERM

WINTER TERM

SPRING TERM

Orientation 9/13/2017

Start 9/25/2017

End 12/8/2017

Orientation 1/4/2018

Start 1/8/2018

End 3/23/2018

Orientation 3/29/2018

Start 4/2/2018

End 6/15/2018

EXCHANGE STUDENT SERVICES

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT & SCHOLAR SERVICES (ISSS)

Your home away from home. Our team of professional advisors and coordinators is here to help all exchange and visiting students every step of the way, during the good times and the bad times.

isss.uoregon.edu

AMERICAN ENGLISH INSTITUTE (AEI)

AEI can help you improve your English skills and prepare academically before enrolling at the UO. We would be happy to help you apply to AEI to increase your English proficiency.

aei.uoregon.edu

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

270 academic programs, from calculus to clarinet, digital arts to biochemistry, nanotechnology to Italian, folklore to sports management. Explore all majors at:

uoregon.edu/academics

SCHOLARSHIPS

EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIP OR COST-SHARE

A scholarship or cost-share, in the amount set by the agreement between your institution and the UO, will be applied to your UO account when classes start. See all participating programs here:

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ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

If your exchange scholarship does not cover all expenses, you can apply to other sources of financial aid.

isss.uoregon.edu/scholarships

TUITION AND FEES

Depending on your program, you may or may not need to pay tuition and fees. For a complete list of fees visit:

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OTHER ESTIMATED EXPENSES

For 1 term (3 months)

UO health insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 578

Books and supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 356

Personal expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 794

Room and board*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3810

ACADEMIC

CALENDAR

*(Based on on-campus shared double room with standard meal plan)

HEALTH

INSURANCE

Enrollment in UO’s International Student Health Plan is required. If you have your own health insurance, you can request a waiver of this requirement if your insurance satisfies the minimum requirements.

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MMR VACCINE REQUIRED

Documents are required proving your immunization to mumps and measles. For information, forms and contact information go to:

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HOUSING

RESIDENCE HALLS

Living on campus is very convenient and you will find we offer you much more than just a place to study, eat and sleep. There are many opportunities to meet new people and get involved. Ideal for 1st and 2nd year students.

housing.uoregon.edu/reshalls

UNIVERSITY APARTMENTS

Living in University Apartments allows you to create your own environment while being a part of a close-knit community. Ideal for graduate students or students with families. Visit:

housing.uoregon.edu/apartments

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

Walk, bike, or take the bus for free. There is plenty to choose from. Visit:

offcampushousing.uoregon.edu

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001 (541) 346-3206

330 Oregon Hall

Application Procedures Exchange and Visiting/Non degree-seeking Students • DEADLINES

See below for the date that corresponds to your desired first term at the University of Oregon and/or at the UO American English Institute (AEI). If you are unable to comply with the deadline, please inform your mobility or study abroad coordinator at your university or provider.

First term at the UO or UO AEI Summer 2017 Fall 2017 Winter 2018 Spring 2018

Application deadline March 1, 2017 May 15, 2017 October 1, 2017 December 1, 2017

• DOCUMENTS

To be considered for acceptance to the University of Oregon exchange or visiting/non degree-seeking programs, you must provide the items listed below to the mobility or study abroad coordinator at your university or provider by the deadlines listed above. The mobility or study abroad coordinator at your university or provider will then send the documents electronically. Your acceptance will be delayed if any of these forms are incomplete or if there are any missing documents. Application form Complete the UO Exchange App 2017-2018. The form can be filled up on your computer. If you are unable to fill it on a computer, please write legibly or type. All questions must be answered. Statement of purpose Write a one-page statement in English indicating why would you like to study at the University of Oregon. • Graduate students: please be very specific by indicating your field/s of research at your current university, what you hope to learn at

the University of Oregon and, specifically, in the department where you hope to be placed in. Indicate specific faculty members you hope to work with and learn from.

Transcripts and degree certificates Provide copies of all university transcripts and, if applicable, any degree certificates that you have earned. If the original document is not in English, please provide both a copy of the original document along with an English translation. All documents must be verified and/or certified by your university or provider. Do not send any high school documentation. Additional departmental requirements Architecture, Art, Design and Music-related majors have additional requirements such as an electronic portfolio/performance, higher TOEFL scores and more than one recommendation letter. Please inquire with exchange@uoregon.edu for details. • Graduate students: all majors require at least one faculty recommendation letter from faculty. Please inquire for specific details on

your major with exchange@uoregon.edu. • Graduate students: all majors require a curriculum vitae (CV)

English language proficiency If your native language is not English, please provide a copy of the official result of a standardized language test to show English language proficiency. The University of Oregon accepts the following English language proficiency documents: - Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports - Official TOEFL or IELTS “Examinee Score Report” verified by your university or provider - Official score report from an institutional TOEFL taken at your university The University of Oregon maintains the following English language proficiency minimum standards:

TOEFL iBT TOEFL PBT IELTS

AEI Intensive English 60 or below 60 499 or below 499 5.5 or below 5.5

Undergraduate 61 500 6.0

Graduate 88 575 7.0

Passport Provide a copy of your passport bio page. If your passport is expired, please provide a copy of your renewed passport bio page as soon as possible. Financial documentation U.S. immigration policy requires you to show sufficient available financial resources to support yourself while studying at the University of Oregon. You must, therefore, provide financial documents (yours and/or your family’s) verifying that you have funds available that meet or exceed the estimated “Costs not covered by the University of Oregon” as indicated in the Financial Information sheet. Accordingly, please complete the Declaration of Finances form.

• APPLICATION PROCESS

Once the mobility or study abroad coordinator at your university or provider sends your application via e-mail to exchange@uoregon.edu, your application will be reviewed and, upon approval, an acceptance packet and immigration documents will be produced and sent to you. This process may take up to two months during busy periods. Do not hesitate to contact exchange@uoregon.edu for any questions or concerns.

Application for Acceptance Exchange and Visiting/Non degree-seeking Students Complete this form carefully and return to the mobility or study abroad coordinator at your university. For application instructions, please refer to the Application Procedures sheet. This application, along with supporting documents marked with the symbol à, must be sent via e-mail to exchange@uoregon.edu by the mobility or study abroad coordinator at your university. 1. Full name (exactly as in your passport) _______________________________________________________________________________

Family/Last name First name Middle name

2. Other names on your academic records _______________________________________________________________________________

Family/Last name First name Middle name

3. Personal e-mail address ______________________________________ 4. Telephone number ________________________________ Do not write your mobility or study abroad coordinator’s email or phone number – we already have that! 5. Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Specify street address, city, province/state, country and postal code. 6. Can we mail your acceptance packet to this address? ☐ YES ☐ NO If NO, we will mail it to your mobility or study abroad coordinator.

7. A major is not required but it can help with course selection. What is your field of interest or major? ________________________________ à Include a statement of purpose à If you are an Art, Architecture or Design major, include a portfolio à If you are a Music major, prepare a performance sample that can be viewed online Note: as an exchange or visiting student, if you have selected a major, you are still allowed to take courses outside of your major. 8. Level of studies at the UO ___________________________ 9. Start term at the UO ________________________________ 10. Term(s) you plan to study at the UO ☐ Summer 2017 ☐ Fall 2017 ☐ Winter 2018 ☐ Spring 2018 ☐ Summer 2018 11. Would you like to study at the AEI Intensive English Program before starting at UO? If yes, indicate the term(s) you plan to study at the AEI

☐ Summer 2017 ☐ Fall 2017 ☐ Winter 2018 ☐ Spring 2018 ☐ Summer 2018

12. Gender ____ 13. Date of birth ______/_______/________ 14. U.S. permanent resident or U.S. citizen? ____

MONTH DAY YEAR

15. Country of birth _______________________________ 16. City of birth ______________________________________ 17. Country of citizenship___________________________ 18. Country of legal residence ___________________________________ 19. Colleges and Universities attended à Include a copy, in English, of all the official college or university transcripts and diplomas à If your documents are in a language other than English, include copies of these documents plus an English translation a. Name of college or university _____________________________________ Dates of attendance _______________________________

Degree/Certificate expected or earned ______________________________ Dates degree expected or earned _____________________ b. Name of college or university _____________________________________ Dates of attendance _______________________________

Degree/Certificate expected or earned ______________________________ Dates degree expected or earned _____________________

20. Test scores à Include a copy of the official test report TOEFL iBT total score ___________ TOEFL PBT total score ___________ IELTS total score __________ Other tests (SAT/ GRE / GMAT/ LSAT, MCAT, etc.): Test: ___________________ Score: ________________

University  of  Oregon    Exchange  Student  Program    2017-­‐18  Financial  Information    The following financial information is an estimate. Please note: 1) Tuition and fees for the 2017-18 academic year are finalized by the Oregon State Legislature in August 2017; 2) Some expenses may be more or less, depending on your lifestyle choices; 3) Source: http://registrar.uoregon.edu/costs/tuition-fees (choose the class level and select “non-resident”)

• Costs covered by the University of Oregon

For the entire duration of your stay, the University of Oregon will pay for:

As soon as you register for classes, your Duckweb account will show that you owe tuition and fees. By the second week of each term, the University of Oregon will have covered specific fees, therefore reducing your bill. The exchange program will not cover any additional credit above 13 per term.

Full-time tuition (up to 13 credits/term)

1 term

$ 9,126 USD

2 terms

$ 18,252 USD

3 terms

$ 27,378 USD

Application Fee $ 65 USD $ 65 USD $ 65 USD

Matriculation Fee

International Student Fee

$ 389 USD

$ 200 USD

$ 389 USD

$ 400 USD

$ 389 USD

$ 600 USD

Total $ 9,780 USD $ 19,106 USD $ 28,431 USD

• Costs not covered by the University of Oregon

For the entire duration of your stay, the estimate of your expenses is as follows:

Living off campus or purchasing used supplies can save you money. If you already have insurance, you may be able to waive the UO insurance fee – see the Insurance Waiver Criteria sheet. Some art, architecture, biology, dance, sports and outdoor classes have special fees to pay for lab equipment, special programs, trips, supplies, or studio fees: these costs range between $50 to $100 and are not covered by the exchange! Also, remember that you are responsible to pay your bill on time, or you will be charged late fees!

UO Insurance

1 term

$ 635 USD

2 terms

$ 1,270 USD

3 terms

$ 1,905 USD

Room and Board (living on-campus in a double room with standard meal plan) *

$ 3,861 USD $ 7,722 USD $ 11,583 USD

Educational expenses (book + supplies purchases)

$ 374 USD $ 748 USD $ 1,122 USD

Mandatory Fee (Student government + Student groups + Recreation Center fee + Health Center fee + Campus maintenance)

$ 617 USD $ 1,234 USD $ 1,851 USD

Miscellaneous personal expenses $ 663 USD $ 1,326 USD $ 1,989 USD

Total $ 6,150 USD $ 12,300 USD $ 18,450 USD

* Early check-in is available but not mandatory. Should you decide to check-in to your on-campus residence before orientation begins, additional fees per day will be assessed. Refer to your housing contract for details.

Contacts: Exchange Programs website: http://blogs.uoregon.edu/exchange/ E-mail: exchange@uoregon.edu Telephone: +1-541-346-1203 Location: Oregon Hall, Room 333 Address: Office of International Affairs, 5209 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, U.S.A.

 Office  of  International  Affairs  Exchange  &  Sponsored  Student  Programs      

 Declaration  of  Finances  As  an  exchange  or  sponsored  student,  you  will  receive  a  partial  or  full  tuition  waiver  scholarship  for  the  period  of  your  exchange.  You  will  be  responsible  for  all  additional  expenses  while  you  are  studying  at  the  UO.  Refer  to  the  UO  Information  Sheet  for  the  total  of  estimated  expenses  or  for  information  about  bringing  dependents  (your  spouse  or  children).  If  you  have  questions,  contact  exchange@uoregon.edu.    

The  United  States  government  requires  you  to  prove  sufficient  financial  support  before  issuing  immigration  documents  that  will  enable  you  to  obtain  your  student  visa.  Remember:  regulations  restrict  student  employment;  therefore,  do  not  expect  to  supplement  your  income  with  employment  during  your  program.      

List  the  amounts  and  the  sources  of  your  financial  support  below:  

Sources  of  Support                 Amount  of  Support  in  U.S.  Dollars  International  or  Non-­‐Profit  Organization(s)                          Home  Government  Scholarship/loan                              Personal  Funds                                        Family  funds                                        Guarantor  (other  than  family)                                

                        Total  Funds  Available*  $              *Total  Funds  Available  must  be  equivalent  to,  or  greater  than,  the  estimated  expenses  total  provided  on  the  UO  Information  Sheet.    If  you  have  questions,  contact  exchange@uoregon.edu.    Supporting  Financial  Documents  àTo  document  the  financial  information  you  have  provided  above,  you  must  include  copies  of  award  or  loan  letters,  bank  statements,  or  a  letter  signed  by  a  bank  official.  If  a  guarantor  will  provide  you  with  supporting  documents,  please  also  provide  the  following  details:    Name  of  guarantor:                                Relationship  to  you:                                  Address  of  guarantor:                                                  

 

 

Certification  and  Signature  of  Exchange  Applicant  I  certify  that  all  statements  on  this  form  are  true  and  accurate  and  that  the  stated  funds  are  available  for  my  educational  expenses  at  the  University  of  Oregon  during  the  period  specified.    I  will  notify  the  UO  of  any  changes  in  my  financial  circumstances.    Furthermore,  I  understand  that  under  the  Privacy  Act,  the  information  I  have  given  cannot  be  given  out  to  anyone  except  me  without  my  written  permission.    BY  TYPING  MY  FULL  NAME  BELOW,  I  CERTIFY  THAT  ALL  STATEMENTS  ON  THIS  FORM  ARE  TRUE  AND  CORRECT.    

Student  Certification:  ________________________________________________________        Date:  ____________________