International Admissions
BY THE NUMBERS
Marywood is a private Catholic institution committed to the integration of liberal arts and professional studies. Founded in 1915, Marywood University offers 97 degree programs and has been welcoming international students to campus since its founding.
FAST FACTS
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• Enrollment: Undergraduate: 2,255; Graduate: 1,143 • Student to faculty ratio: 13:1 • Academic Year: Two 15-week semesters ( January to May and August to December); two summer sessions • Faculty: 91% of full-time faculty hold doctoral degrees • Facilities: 29 academic, residential, and student life buildings; five athletic fields/courts • Weather: Average in summer between 15 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius and average in winter between 2 degrees Celsius to minus 6 degrees Celsius
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ACCREDITATIONS Regional Middle States Commission on Higher Education Professional Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant American Art Therapy Association American Dietetic Association American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Council on Social Work Education National Association of Schools of Art and Design National Association of Schools of Music National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education American Psychological Association (APA) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Additional requirements available at marywood.edu/admissions • English: Minimum TOEFL 530 (written), 71 (internet-based), Minimum IELTS 5.5 • SAT or ACT exam is not needed for most programs. • See Undergraduate Program list for exceptions where the SAT is required • Begin this process early and be aware of all of the steps that must be taken to gain acceptance. See the International Students section of marywood.edu/admissions for thorough details
UNDERGRADUATE DEADLINES
Location The campus is 193 km (120 miles) west of New York City and 185 km (115 miles) north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Both Philadelphia and New York City are approximately a 2 ½ hour car ride from Marywood University. Marywood is easily accessible by automobile, bus, and air. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is just a ten-minute ride from Marywood’s campus. 4
• Complete applications for the August semester received before July 1 • Complete applications for the January semester received before November 1
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Additional requirements available at marywood.edu/admissions • English: Minimum TOEFL 550 (written), 79 (internet-based), Minimum IELTS 6.0, Institutional TOEFL Exam also available • GRE and GMAT exams are not required for many programs
GRADUATE DEADLINES Several graduate/doctoral programs have specific deadlines. Visit marywood.edu/admissions for these dates. For all other programs: • Complete applications for the May/July semester received before January 31 • Complete applications for the August semester received before May 30 • Complete applications for the January semester received before August 31
INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM • 20 hours per week of instructional time • Reading, listening, writing, speaking • Learn about American culture • Institutional TOEFL Exam available • Two 15-week semesters in fall & spring • One six- week summer session • American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP) member
STUDENT LIFE AND RESOURCES Marywood provides a full college experience, offering a wide range of services and organizations to support your learning and campus life. * Our Dining facilities offer a wide selection of balanced meals, including alternative eating, such as vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. There are five residential and retail dining locations on campus. * A Reflection Room on campus is used by Marywood students, faculty, and staff wishing to carry out either structured or unstructured meditation, reflection or prayer, whether singly or collectively. * The International Club helps international students adapt to American culture and also offers domestic students an opportunity to discover diverse cultures on campus. Club activities include international dinners, field trips to major cities in the Eastern U.S., game and movie nights, art exhibitions, and fundraising events.
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“I believe the education I’m receiving will benefit me in the future as I pursue a career in public administration. It is a wonderful place to live and study. The Marywood community is friendly and very accepting. It was easy to settle in.” Karokh M., Iraq , Public Administration
“Marywood University was my first choice when I planned to pursue a graduate education because of its leadership. As a university using small classes, I find it more effective to communicate with both my classmates and my professor. As an international student, the friendly Marywood community helps me adapt to the American culture.” Lujing Z., China
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“From the moment I joined Marywood, I felt safe and welcomed here. There are a lot of things I like about Marywood but the most important one would be the fact that Marywood provided me with courage to learn and explore.” Khairallah A., Saudi Arabia
“I really enjoy the class sizes where professors learn who you are and help you reach your goals. The relationships I have established with my professors will no doubt help me in my future career.” Jorge B. , Colombia, Aviation Management
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IEP ACADEMIC COSTS 2013-2014
SCHOLARSHIPS/ASSISTANTSHIPS
Does not include fees, books, transportation and general expenses • $7,500 (Tuition September-May) • $11,386 (Room & Board September-May) • $1,500 (Tuition June-August) • $1,935 (Room & Board June- August)
Scholarships are available for academically outstanding undergraduate students.
CURRENT ACADEMIC COSTS Does not include fees, books, transportation, or personal expenses • $30,070 (Undergraduate) • $14,130 (Graduate) • $15,800 (Doctoral) • $13,566 (Room and Board)
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Partial academic scholarships, as well as graduate assistantships, are available to international students. For more information, visit http://marywood.edu/grad_finaid/international-student-information.html
REAL WORLD OPPORTUNITIES Practical learning experiences include faculty or student-led research, internships, and course-related service projects. Students at Marywood have interned at AT&T, Dean Witter, CBS Corporation, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Quantum Analytical & Environmental Laboratories, and many more.
A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE With the knowledge, skills, and experience of a Marywood education, our graduates go on to pursue successful careers in their field. Recent alumni are employed at places like: AT&T Chrysler Corporation Cosmopolitan Magazine Dean Witter DisneyToons DreamWorks Animation ESPN Fleet Financial IBM Metropolitan Museum of Art MTV NBC Nestle Inc. Panasonic R.H. Macy & Co. Sanofi Pasteur United Airlines United States Congress Wells Fargo & Company
We Think You’d Like It Here FOR MORE INFORMATION Office of University Admissions, Marywood University 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509 001-570-348-6234, www.marywood.edu/admissions E-mail: jamshed@marywood.edu
Marywood University, in accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities, including admission, or with respect to employment. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Patricia Dunleavy, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Coordinator for Act 504 and Title IX, Marywood University, Scranton, PA 18509-1598. Phone: 001-570-3486220 or e-mail: dunleavy@marywood.edu.
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PROGRAMS OF STUDY
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Accounting Advertising & Public Relations Architecture Art Education* Art Therapy Arts Administration (Art Business) Athletic Training Aviation Management Biology Biotechnology Business Information Technology Ceramics Communication Sciences and Disorders Computer Science Criminal Justice Cyber Security (Information Security) Digital Media and Broadcast Production Early Childhood Education* Elementary Education* English Environmental Science
Exercise Science Family & Consumer Sciences Education* Financial Planning Graphic Design Health and Physical Education (K-12)* Health Services Administration History Hospitality Management Illustration Industrial/Organizational Psychology Interior Architecture International Business Journalism Management Marketing Mathematics Medical Laboratory Science Music Education* Music Performance Music Therapy Musical Theater
Nursing* Nutrition & Dietetics Painting Photography Political Science Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Physician Assistant* Pre-Veterinary Psychology Religious Studies Retail Business Management Sculpture Social Sciences Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education* Theater
Gerontology Health Services Administration Higher Education Administration Human Development (Ph.D.) Instructional Leadership Interior Architecture (Studio Art) Mental Health Counseling Music Education Nutrition Physician Assistant Studies Psychology—Child Clinical/School Psychology—Clinical Services Psychology—General/Theoretical Public Administration
Reading Education School Leadership School Psychology (Ed.S.) Secondary Education Social Work Special Education Special Education, Administrative and Supervision Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science Studio Art (Clay, Fibers, Sculpture, Painting, Photography, Printmaking) Visual Arts (Clay, Fibers, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture)
Criminal Justice Cyber Security (Information Security) Education Financial Information Systems
Health Services Administration Physician Assistant Speech-Language Pathology Architecture (Masters in six years)
* Requires SAT in place of English language test.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Architecture Art Education Art Therapy Biotechnology MBA Business Administration (Finance, General Management, Management Information Systems) No GMAT required Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) Communication Arts Counselor Education, Elementary School Counselor Education, Secondary School Criminal Justice Early Childhood Intervention—Birth to Age 8 Elementary Education
FIVE-YEAR PROGRAMS
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Bachelor’s to Master’s programs including: Accounting Biotechnology Communication Arts
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Office of University Admissions 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509 | 001-570-348-6234 E-mail: jamshed@marywood.edu | www.marywood.edu/admissions