UMassD Dartmouth Admissions International Brochure

Step 2: Submit secondary and/or postsecondary sealed official transcripts. Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by literal English translations.

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Step 3: Submit an official SAT or ACT report.

Applicants may waive the language score requirement if their secondary institution provides written verification that the means of instruction is in English, they are enrolled in an IB curriculum, attend and graduate from an American School or enrolled in a curriculum that leads to Cambridge International Examinations: IGCSE/O-level and GCE/A level exam.

Step 5: Send an essay or personal statement of up to 500 words on a topic of your choice.

Application Deadlines

25

Ranked in the top 11% nationally for best value college, based

SAT: 3786 ACT: 001906 TOEFL: 3786 For Fall 2021, UMassD is test optional for all programs.

(See umassd.edu/undergraduate/test-optional for details.)

2020-21 Academic Year Costs Scholarships

Total with room & board

$45,387

Based on Platinum Plan (unlimited meal swipes) and double room for a full year

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International applicants are automatically considered for international merit-based awards following acceptance to UMassD. Scholarship decisions are based on applicant’s secondary school/college academic record and test scores. umassd.edu/international-apply

Students living on campus

402

Full-time faculty

16:1

Student : faculty ratio

DIII varsity teams

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School codes

$30,673

Average class size

170+

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Fall: July 1

Full-year rates

49

%

Total number of undergraduate students

Step 4: All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency and are required to submit TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or PTE (53) scores.

Tuition plus mandatory fees

Number of graduate students

Academic programs

For all post-secondary education taken outside of the United States, an official course-by-course evaluation is required.

Undergraduate

1650

100

Countries represented by students & faculty

1

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Clubs and organizations

15

Minutes to the beach

97

Arts & Sciences

Business

Applied & Computational Mathematics Applied Statistics Biochemistry Biology Cell and Molecular Biology Chemistry Communication Conservation Biology Creative & Professional Writing Crime & Justice Studies Data Science (interdisciplinary) Ecology and Evolution Biology Economics English French Health & Society Healthcare Services Administration History International Politics International Security Studies Liberal Arts Literature & Criticism Marine Biology Mathematics Philosophy Political Science Portuguese Pre-law Psychology Public Administration Sociology & Anthropology Spanish Women’s & Gender Studies

Accounting Finance General Business Administration (transfers only) Management Information Systems Management Information Systems –E-commerce/Digital Business Management Information Systems – Technology & Management Management Organizational Leadership Marketing Operations Management Service Operation Management Small Business/Entrepreneurship Supply Chain Management

Minor only Aging & Health Black Studies Data Analysis Indic Studies Leadership & Civic Engagement Legal Studies Religious Studies Sustainability Urban Studies

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Minor only Business Administration International Business

Engineering Bioengineering - Biomedical Engineering* Civil Engineering - Environmental Resources* Engineering Computer Engineering - Cyber Security* Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence* - Game Design* - Soft ware Engineering* Data Science (interdisciplinary) Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Manufacturing * Physics - Astronomy/Astrophysics* *concentration/option Minor only Mobile Applications Development

Nursing & Health Sciences

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Medical Laboratory Science Nursing

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Minor only Global Health

Visual & Performing Arts Animation & Game Arts Art Education Art History Drawing Fashion Design Graphic Design Illustration Integrated Studio Arts Interior Architecture & Design Music Music Education Painting Photography Printmaking

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Sculpture Minor only Film & Media Studies Fine Arts

Pre-professional advising

Pre-law Pre-med & pre-health (including pre-dental, pre-PT, pre-vet)

Still can’t decide?

You can apply to UMassD without declaring a major.

Arts & Sciences Undeclared Business Undeclared Engineering Undeclared Studio Arts Undeclared

The bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UMass Dartmouth are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. www.ccneaccreditation.org

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Step 1: Submit your application to: umassd.edu/international-apply

Spring: December 1

Academic Areas

UMassD by the Numbers

How to apply

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Office of Admissions 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300 ph: 508.910.6972 | fx: 508.999.8755 email: international@umassd.edu umassd.edu//international

Welcome I am very pleased to welcome international students to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth community. This is a rich learning and living environment where you will be encouraged and challenged by faculty and staff who are committed to your success.

UMass Dartmouth is one of the five campuses comprising the world-renowned University of Massachusetts. We offer the academic resources of a premier research university with a level of personalized teaching that is extraordinary. In addition to our intellectual capital, the University serves as a cultural, social, and economic catalyst in this region.

Academic excellence and a personalized educational experience are at the heart of UMass Dartmouth (UMassD). In the classrooms, in the laboratories, and in practice, our students are gaining the knowledge and skills that will prepare them to enter the workforce and contribute throughout their careers.

Team projects and cutting-edge undergraduate research projects with faculty prepare our graduates for a global economy. We help students develop the critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills that are essential in any job. Students benefit from interacting with people from an array of disciplines.

Prepared for the Future At UMass Dartmouth we prepare you for the real world by combining a world-class education with hands-on experiences. Research opportunities, internships, capstone projects, and community-service learning give you the chance to put your classroom knowledge to work and gain practical skills. Our graduates find success and continue to grow through their careers.

U.S. News & World Report has ranked UMass Dartmouth as a national research university. Our faculty are recognized nationally and inter-nationally for their scholarly and creative work. These same faculty engage our undergraduate and graduate students in research activities and projects that develop both knowledge and critical leadership skills.

We are committed to facilitating your learning experience and your professional success. I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

Michael Goodman Acting Provost UMass Dartmouth

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Academics

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is ranked in the top 20% of the world’s universities.”

- Times Higher Education

International Student & Scholar Center The International Student & Scholar Center is a valuable resource for international students.

• F-1 and J-1 visa status advising • Workshops on U.S. employment processes • Student advising • International Student Orientation • Promotes cultural events

Intensive English Program UMass Dartmouth’s American Language and Cultures Institute (ALCI) intensive English program offers courses at all levels of English.

The curriculum is designd to prepare you to communicate in English-speaking academic, social, and professional settings.

Your preparation for classroom success includes intensive English/ESL study. Your ALCI peers come from across the United States and around the world. Together, you will have the opportunity to participate in University of Massachusetts Dartmouth clubs, organizations, and student life.

Students may be required to complete English proficiency requirements before acceptance to UMass Dartmouth.

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Ranked #113 for top public schools among nationally ranked universities.”

- U.S. News & World Report

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Location Matters UMass Dartmouth is located in a vibrant, coastal community: • 21 kilometers from the beach • 48 kilometers from Providence, RI • 97 kilometers from Boston, MA There is daily bus transportation to Boston directly from campus.

Public transportation is available to Boston’s international airport.

Living & Dining Our new $134 million first-year residence and dining complex features two residential buildings connected to a state-of-the-art dining facility.

It houses 1,210 students in fully-furnished single and double occupancy rooms. The complex includes computer lounges, maker spaces, performance practice areas, and classrooms along with plenty of outdoor gathering space and seating. Other features include kitchens and free laundry monitored by a mobile app.

Safe and Secure UMassD has 69 percent of first-year students living on campus.

Campus housing is plentiful and is available for the duration of your UMassD studies.

umassd.edu/ALCI

Career Placement Sites • Accenture

• Genzyme

• Oracle

• Apple

• Google

• PricewaterhouseCoopers

• Brigham & Women’s Hospital (Boston)

• Hasbro

• St. Jude Medical

• Dell EMC

• Intel

• State Street Bank

• Johnson & Johnson

• Fidelity Investments

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• Morgan Stanley

There is one entry/exit for the campus and a full-time UMass Dartmouth Police Department that supports students, faculty, and staff 24/7.

Activities on Campus Campus activities are held virtually every day and night of the academic year. From sports to visiting speakers and cultural celebrations, UMassD offers intellectual, social, cultural, and community service pursuits.