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Marshall University International Student Guide

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Welcome To Marshall! In 1837, Marshall University was formed in Huntington, West Virginia, as one of the region’s first public higher education institutions. Over the next 186 years, Marshall became a beacon for research, education and innovation by recognizing education as the great equalizer. Students and community are of utmost importance to us, highlighted by University President Brad D. Smith’s departure from Silicon Valley. Now, he charts his alma mater’s path forward in the 21st Century. In its new era, Marshall is dedicated to “Marshall for all, Marshall forever."

We offer tailored, inclusive experiences for all of our students. We want them to dream bigger, deliver faster and define excellence, as we adapt, innovate and broaden our pathways to the workforce. Ranked in the top tier of the Best National Universities by U.S. News and World Report, we are focused on providing world-class learning opportunities from our professors on a beautiful, award-winning campus. “As goes Marshall, so goes Huntington,” means we understand our duty to serve the community in which we live.

We believe higher education should be within reach to all and are dedicated to growing student enrollment, not fees. Marshall is already named one of the most affordable universities in America, and our financial aid opportunities keep growing.

Our R-2 “high research activity” Carnegie classification places us in the top 6% of all U.S. colleges and universities. Students and faculty work side by side to conduct meaningful research that makes a direct impact on Appalachia. Likewise, Marshall’s Early Assurance programs help qualified Marshall understands education is a lifelong undergraduates start their careers in our schools of pursuit. Anyone seeking knowledge will always have medicine, pharmacy and physical therapy, as well as a home in our Herd, whether their goal is to receive our athletic training program. a traditional education, to push forward in their career, or to learn hands-on in their future work environment.

Scan the QR code or visit www.marshall.edu/why/international to learn more about studying at Marshall.

We Are... No.15

Top Public Regional Universities, South (U.S. News & World Report)

Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs (US News & World Report) Center of Excellence for Cyber Security (National Security Agency)

Top 50 Best institutions to study game design (The Princeton Review)

No. 2

Most Affordable Online Graduate Schools (Master’s Programs Guide)

No.20

Online Criminal Justice Master’s Program (US News & World Report)

Best Undergraduate Business Programs (U.S. News & World Report)

No.1

Best College in West Virginia (BestColleges.com)

Marshall University’s business degree in economics has been ranked 9th among the 50 Best Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Economics (Best College Reviews)

No.2

Doctor of Psychology Program (Online Psychology Degrees)

No.1

Graduate Forensic Science program in the U.S. (American Board of Criminalistics)

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OUR Students Our students attach high value to our small class sizes, having faculty members actively instructing in the classroom, the availability of intensive advising, exceptional student success resources, modern facilities, a growing global community and robust extracurricular programming.

Student Engagement Marshall University offers more than 200 student organizations for students to participate in including an International Student Organization.

Club and Intramural Sports Club and Intramural Sports provide Marshall University students opportunities to participate in organized sports and recreational activities. Options include:

Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors and the Festival of Love, is traditionally a two-day ceremony based on two ancient Hindu legends. Students from countries all over the world enjoy celebrating Holi at Marshall University.

For more on Student Life at Marshall visit www.marshall.edu/student-affairs

Martial Arts, Chess, Cricket, Fencing, Gaming, Ice Hockey, Kendo, Lacrosse, Rocketry, Rugby, Scuba, Slackline, Jujitsu, Snowboarding/Skiing, Ultimate Frisbee, Wrestling and more.

OUR Alumni Our alumni are the heart and soul of the Marshall family. They have gone on to lead Fortune 500 companies, win Pulitzer Prizes and become captains of industry, science, education and the arts. With more than 123,000 alumni, Marshall University student success can be found in dozens of countries all around the world. Marshall alumni are proudly considered leaders of some of the world’s most influential and profitable companies, professional sports teams and are distinguished government officials.

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SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI Areepong Bhoocha-oom Former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Thai Airways Mike D’Antoni 2016-17 NBA Coach of the Year, Former Head Coach of the Houston Rockets Julia Keller 2005 Pulitzer Prize winner, Chicago Tribune Jim Justice 36th Governor of West Virginia Shahin Mafi Founder and CEO of Home Health Connections U Moe Myint Founder and CEO of MRL E&P Group of Companies and Myint and Associates Chad Pennington Former NFL quarterback for the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets Brad Smith 38th President of Marshall University Former Executive Board Chairman, Intuit Former Chairman of Nordstrom Thao Tran CEO, Bitex Group F. Selby Wellman Former Senior VP of CISCO Systems

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« Miyuki Akai Cook, professor of fibers works with students in the fibers laboratory located in the Marshall University Visual Arts Center.

OUR

Faculty

Our faculty members are leaders, mentors and cultivators of talent. They are making a real difference in the lives of our students inside and outside of the classroom. With award-winning professors in every discipline, we offer a reliable roadmap for academic accomplishment, no matter what your field of study may be.

« With a grant of more than $35 million [USD] from the National Institutes of Health, the $40 million [USD], 200,000 square foot Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center is located along Third Avenue across from the Science Building. This stateof-the-art facility allows for research collaboration among faculty, staff and students from both the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and the College of Science.

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OUR City Home to over 50,000 residents, Huntington is located along the Ohio River in the Tri-State region of West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.

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Amazon.com and Toyota are just two of several global corporations which call the Huntington area home. Students have the opportunity to explore the beauty that West Virginia has to offer, as well as travel to many of the most popular destinations in the U.S. Huntington is just over one hour from Washington D.C. by plane. Huntington’s Ritter Park was named among the Best Public Spaces in America by the American Planning Association.

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Pullman Plaza, located only minutes from Marshall’s campus, is a major downtown center for local shops and restaurants. Concerts, music festivals and special events are held at Harris Riverfront Park with excellent views of the Ohio River.

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Huntington was voted “America’s Best Community” after being named the Grand Prize winner in the America’s Best Communities competition, a $10 million community revitalization campaign sponsored by Frontier Communications, DISH Network, CoBank and The Weather Channel.

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Known as the Jewel City, Huntington is a historic and bustling city of commerce and heavy industry that has long flourished due to its ideal location on the Ohio River at the mouth of the Guyandotte River. The golden dome of the city’s courthouse is just one of its many architectural landmarks.

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Innovative programs. Engaged faculty. Research and internships.

Explore

your opportunities at Marshall with 100+ degree programs

Popular Undergraduate Programs: Business: Finance, BBA International Business, BBA Management, BBA Management Information Systems, BBA Marketing, BBA Sports Business, BBA Health Professions: Biomechanics, BS Exercise Science, BS Health Sciences, BS *Pharmaceutical Sciences, BS Engineering and Science: *Computer Science, BS *Civil Engineering, BS *Mechanical Engineering, BS Liberal Arts: Psychology, BA

For a full list of programs, Scan the QR code or visit www.marshall.edu/academics/undergraduate/

For a full list of programs, scan the QR code or Visit www.marshall.edu/academics/graduate/

popular graduate programs: Business: *Health Informatics, MS *Information Systems, MS Master of Business Administration, MBA Health Professions: Biomechanics, MS *MS in Health and Movement Sciences *Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS Engineering and Science: *Mathematics, MA *Cybersecurity, MS *Computer Science, MS *Engineering, MS *Mechanical Engineering, MS *Engineering, Ph.D. Liberal Arts: Sociology, MA Communication Studies, MA, PsyD

*Admission to Marshall University does not guarantee admission to the programs denoted by asterisks. Please request specific information about these programs, including additional admission requirements, by contacting that department. Scan the above QR code for more information on each department.

*Designated STEM degree by the US Department of Homeland Security.

Tuition

Scan the QR code or visit www.marshall.edu/ tuition/ for more information.

At Marshall University, we are committed to providing an excellent education that is also affordable. Our tuition and fees are competitively priced, making Marshall an accessible option for international students seeking a high-quality American degree. In addition to tuition, living costs in Huntington, West Virginia, are generally lower than in many other U.S. cities, which helps you make the most of your investment. We also offer a range of merit scholarships to help make your dream of studying in the U.S. a reality.

A Home of Your Own As a first-year student, you can make your home in one of several residence hall communities. We have multiple dining options across campus, including restaurants like Chick-Fil-A, La Famiglia and Yella’s.

Scan the QR code or visit www.marshall.edu/ housing/hall-comparison/ for more information.

Living on campus gives you the chance to make friends and find community through programing, activities, and themed communities. Even though Marshall’s campus is easy to walk, each student has the option to have their own car on campus.

Campus Dining Options Scan the QR code or visit www.marshall.edu/ housing/meal-plans/ for more information.

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Research

Marshall University is a premier, regional research university with world-class facilities. We support an active and ambitious research agenda including modern DNA, digital forensics and biotechnology research labs.

The Marshall University Forensic Science Center’s forensic DNA laboratories conduct DNA databasing on convicted offenders for the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory. DNA profiles of convicted offenders become part of a state and national searchable database.

Scan the QR code or visit, www.marshall.edu/murc/undergraduate-research-opportunities/ for more information

R2 Designation For the first time in its history, Marshall University was selected as an “R2” research institutio in 2019 by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This designation places Marshall among the top six percent of colleges and universities in the nation, and is the second-highest classification an institution can receive from the organization. For its latest rankings, Carnegie surveyed more than 4,000 universities and put just 139 in the R2

category, which includes universities that confer at least 20 research / scholarship doctorates annually and spend a minimum $5 million per year on research. With its R2 designation, Marshall joined the likes of universities such as Baylor, Wake Forest and Lehigh. Marshall received 291 research awards in 2024 totaling $73.3 million in new funding according to the Marshall University Research Corporation.

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Athletics Marshall University is part of the NCAA Sun Belt Conference. Learn more at www.herdzone.com NCAA Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer and Track & Field

NCCA Women’s Sports:

Haruhi Taneda - Japan

Pari Surana - India

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball

Fernanda Dantas - Brazil

Lorcan Quinn - Ireland

The national championship team featured more than 20 international student-athletes.

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NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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Join the #MarshallU Family Marshall University is certified by U.S. Department of Homeland Security to accept F-1 and J-1 students.

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Application Checklist 4 Application form 4 Official high school transcripts for first-time first-year undergraduate students or official NACES or AICE member evaluation reports.

4 Official NACES or AICE member evaluation report for transfer or graduate students. Learn more by visiting www.naces.org/members or http://www.aice-eval.org/ members

4 Proof of English Language Proficiency 4 Any required test scores.

Application Deadlines June 15

Deadline for students applying to the fall semester beginning in August.*

October 15

Deadline for students applying to the spring semester beginning in January.*

March 15

Deadline for students applying to the summer term.* * Some graduate programs may have different deadlines.

Minimum Application Requirements Undergraduate: Official transcript or external course-bycourse transcript evaluation by a NACES or AICE accredited agency, such as WES or IEE. Proof of English proficiency: 4.0 or 72 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS / 90 Duolingo. Minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, GPA requirements may vary by program. See website for full details. Graduate: External course-by-course transcript evaluation by a NACES or AICE accredited agency, such as WES or IEE. Proof of English proficiency: 4.5 or 86 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS / 105 Duolingo. Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, GPA requirements may vary by program. See website for full details. Scan the code or visit www.marshall.edu/international-admissions/ to start your application. marshall.edu | 19

Global Education One John Marshall Drive Huntington, West Virginia 25755

Just outside the Memorial Student Center at the heart of Marshall’s Huntington campus stands the Memorial Fountain – a visible reminder of the 75 lives lost in the Nov. 14, 1970, plane crash.

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