Passport to UIW: An International Student's Guide to Incarnate Word

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UIW University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) was founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity and is located on an 154-acre campus just minutes from downtown San Antonio. It is known for its academic excellence, its diversity and personal attention to more than 7,700 students from over 60 countries who call UIW home. As an institution, UIW welcomes international students from Mexico, Taiwan, China, Turkey, India, Korea and France – to name a few.

Incarnate Word has a long standing tradition of excellence in education taught by world class professors who bring theoretical and practical applications to the classroom experience. With an average class size of 25 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, students are able to fully engage in their education. Students are given the opportunity to build relationships that extend beyond the classroom and provide a solid foundation for their future.

UIW is a liberal arts university offering nearly 80 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs of study in virtually every field, including professional programs in Optometry and Pharmacy. It is the largest Catholic university in the Southwest and the fourth largest private university in Texas.

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Ten student dormitories of single, double or triple living accommodations with free wireless internet, basic cable and local telephone service.

Graduate hall advisors and resident assistants are available 24 hours a day to provide students with the most enjoyable and comfortable living experience with campus police available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The various dining halls offer something for most diets, preferences or appetites including Finnegan’s Café with Starbuck’s Coffee products, Hortencia’s Café with Chick-fil-A products and the International Cafe.

Participate in academic, social and professional organizations such as: Student Government Association, International Student Association, Campus Ministry, KUIW Campus Radio and Logos Student Newspaper.

Students have access to the library, learning assistance center, media center, career services, student center, Natatorium with Olympic size swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts and football/soccer fields.

A Campus Health Center to provide medical assistance.

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Around Town The City of San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the U.S. The surrounding area is filled with a variety of tourist attractions including museums, parks, gardens, golf courses and a zoo that offer scenic trails and areas to walk, run or enjoy an afternoon picnic. UIW’s picturesque campus with its trees, flowering plants and classic architecture, provides a comfortable environment to study, think and interact with friends. The campus is within walking distance of various boutiques, grocery stores, restaurants and entertainment venues.

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Admissions Qualified applicants are admitted on a continual or rolling basis throughout the year for fall, spring and summer sessions. Please contact the International Admissions Office, intladmis@uiwtx.edu, before applying, to assure there is enough time to process certificates of eligibility (Form I20/DS2019) and apply for a student visa.

Students interested in transferring to UIW or applying to one of the graduate or doctoral programs must have completed course work from an accredited institution.

English Proficiency Proof of English proficiency is required before registering and enrolling for classes.

Students that do not submit an acceptable score with the application will be given an in-house English exam at International Orientation.

Students may be required to take English as a Second Language at their own expense before enrolling in full-time university classes.

550 TOEFL for Undergraduates; 560 for Graduates and Doctoral TOEFL pbt

TOEFL cbt

TOEFL ibt

TOEIC

IELTS

550 - 587

213 - 240

79 - 95

650 - 780

6.5 - 7.0

For information on testing centers and dates, please visit www.ets.org or www.ielts.org.

Funding Education All undergraduate international students receive a $1,000 scholarship for their first year.

Freshman Merit Scholarships are awarded based on high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

Transfer Merit Scholarships are awarded based on cumulative GPA. Academic scholarships are renewable for 4 years if a 3.0 GPA is maintained.

For information on the SAT or ACT exam, please visit Collegeboard.com or ACT.org. Testing centers are available throughout the world.

Note: UIW does NOT have in-state, out-of-state or International tuition. All students are charged the same tuition rates.

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Academic Programs Undergraduate Accounting

English

Music Industry Studies

Art

Environmental Science

Music Therapy

Athletic Training Education

Fashion Management

Nuclear Medicine Science

Banking and Finance

Hispanic Marketing

Nursing

Biochemistry

History

Nutrition

Biology

Information Systems

Philosophy

Broadcast Meteorology

Interior Environmental

Political Economy

Business

Design

Political Science

Chemistry

International Business

Pre-Dentistry

Communication Arts

International Studies

Pre-Pharmacy

Computer Graphic Arts

Kinesiology

Pre-Optometry

Computer Information Systems

Management

Psychology

Marketing

Religious Studies

Convergent Media

Mathematics (BA)

Sociology

Mathematics (BS)

Spanish

Criminal Justice Cultural Studies Economics

Merchandising Management Sports Management Meteorology

Teacher Education

Economics and Finance

Modern Languages

Theatre Arts

Elementary Certification w/ Interdisciplinary Studies

Music

Undeclared Major

Music Education

Vision Science

Engineering Management

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Graduate Accounting - MS Administration - MAA with concentrations in: Adult Education

Doctoral Organizational Leadership Teacher Leadership Health Administration - MHA Kinesiology - MS

Communication Arts

Sport Management - MS

Healthcare Administration Nutrition

Mathematics Teaching MA

Organizational Development Sports Management

Multidisciplinary Sciences MA

Multidisciplinary Studies - MA

Biology - MA & MS

Nursing - MSN

Business Administration MBA

Nursing/MBA - MSN/MBA

with concentrations in:

with concentrations in:

General Business

General Nutrition

International Business Sports Management Communication Arts - MA

International Education and Entrepreneurship Organizational Leadership

Nutrition Education and Health Promotion

Education - MA or MEd with concentrations in:

Research Statistics -MS

Early Childhood Education

Higher Education

Administration

Religious Studies/Pastoral Institute - MA

Cross-Cultural Education

with concentrations in:

Nutrition - MS

Education (General Education) - MA & MEd

Adult Education

Education - PhD

Teaching - MAT Teaching with concentrations in: All-level

Kinesiology

Elementary

Literacy

Secondary

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