Lakeland College International Brochure

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lakeland College

welcomes you to an experience in the United States.


Here at Lakeland College, we take great pride in our diversity and family atmosphere. More than 10 percent of our students are international, and young men and women from all over the world are welcome on our friendly, safe campus. Please join us! Make Lakeland College your home away from home.

Our location is peaceful and beautiful, with wide open lawns of green grass, trees and plenty of fresh air. But we’re less than 10 miles away from Sheboygan and the shores of Lake Michigan. Our free Shuttle Service will drive you to grocery stores, banks, the mall, the movie theater, a bowling alley and the doctor’s office. In southeastern Wisconsin, we enjoy four distinct seasons. Students will experience the crisp air of fall and enough snow in winter to ski and snowboard. Warm summer air invites swimming in Lake Michigan.

Lakeland is just an hour’s drive north of Milwaukee on I-43, and an hour’s drive south of Green Bay. We’re less than 3 hours north of Chicago.

Safety and security We’re serious about safety and have earned the honor of being named one of the safest colleges in the United States. SafeWise Security Systems included Lakeland on its list of “4 Colleges That Get an ‘A’ in Campus Security.” Our safety and security team includes two full-time staff members, five part-time professionals and several qualified students. Security is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Always just a text away, our security team offers our popular around-the-clock safe walk or safe ride program.


Lakeland Facts -Lakeland College is a fully accredited private college. - Our Success and Engagement Coaches work with ALL students to help them do great things and get their degrees! -No SAT or ACT required -Many scholarships are available for international students.

2014- 2015 Undergraduate Costs Tuition & Fees $24,090 per academic year Commitment Deposit $100 Housing Deposit $200 Room and Meals (on campus) $8090 Books $950 (estimated) Health Insurance $1,500 (estimated) Personal Expenses $2,000 (9-month term)

Diversity We have students from 23 countries, ranging from Brazil to Vietnam. We are proud to have more than 50 students from Asia, and overall, more than 10 percent of our on-campus students are from countries outside the U.S. Join us! We’ll pick you up at the airport and drive you to your new home away from home. Students from all parts of the world are welcome. We are a family for all, regardless of religious beliefs or backgrounds. Clubs, organizations and activities At Lakeland you’ll find over 40 student organizations, including Accounting Club, Badminton Club, Chinese Student Association, Gay and Straight Alliance, Global Student Association, Japanese Student Association and Spanish Club. In addition, 18 NCAA Division III Athletic team sports are offered.

English Language Institute Lakeland’s English Language Institute (ELI) is a comprehensive and intensive program to help international students learn English, transition to American life and succeed in the USA. Basic to advanced levels are available. Each year there are six start date options. For more information about ELI, go to Lakeland.edu/ELI.

English Proficiency Requirements (undergraduate) The following requirements must be met for admission: n TOEFL - Minimum 500 on the paper-based TOEFL or 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL (ibt) is required. The test must have been taken within the previous two years. Lakeland College’s code is 1393; n IELTS - Minimum 6.0; n Successful completion of ELS English for Academic Purposes Level 112; n WESLI, MESLS or other approved English Language Schools with which Lakeland College has an official agreement.


UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS MAJORS Accounting

All emphasis areas listed under Business Administration are available for this major.

Graphic Arts

Art Studio

Biochemistry Biology Broad Field Science Broad Field Social Studies History Major Broad Field Social Studies Sociology Concentration Business Administration

Business Economics Finance Forensic/Fraud Healthcare Management Hospitality Management Human Resource Management Insurance International Business Management Nonprofit Management Sport Management

Chemistry Communication

Professional Communication Rhetoric and Public Communication

Information Systems Software Design Computer Science

Computer Science

NCAA DIVISION III SPORTS TEAMS

Psychology

Criminal Justice Education Early Childhood - Middle Childhood Middle Childhood - Early Adolescence Early Adolescence - Adolescence* Early Childhood - Adolescence* English Exercise Science and Sport Studies

Exercise Science Sport Studies

German History Hospitality Management

Brain and Behavior Clinical/Counseling

Religion Sociology Spanish Specialized Administration

All emphasis areas listed under Business Administration are available for this major.

Writing

PRE−PROFESSIONAL

All emphasis areas listed under Business Administration are available for this major.

All emphasis areas listed under Business Administration are available for this major.

Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Veterinary

All emphasis areas listed under Business Administration are available for this major.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

International Business

Marketing

Mathematics Music - Instrumental, Piano, Voice Performance Music - Music Education General, Instrumental or Choral Nonprofit Organization Management *A professional sequence that requires a major in an approved subject area.

Baseball Basketball* Cross Country*

Application and contact information Apply free online at Lakeland.edu/Apply INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

PO Box 359, Sheboygan, WI 53082-0359 PHONE: 920-565-1337 WEBSITE: www.lakeland.edu/international EMAIL: international@lakeland.edu SKYPE: Lakeland.international

Football Golf* Soccer*

Business Administration (M.B.A.) Counseling (M.A.C.) Education (M.Ed.)

For details about bachelor’s and master’s programs and available minors, go to Lakeland.edu/programs

Softball Tennis* Track & Field*

Volleyball* Wrestling * Men’s and women’s teams


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