UB-NAU Dual Master's Degree Program Application Checklist Coversheet

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UB-NAU Dual Master's Degree Program Application Checklist Coversheet

For University of Botswana students applying to Northern Arizona University’s Master of Arts in Applied Sociology

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Dual Degree Program

Applicant Name: __________________________________________________________

 Do you wish to be considered for departmental financial assistance (Graduate Teaching Assistantship or Non-Resident Tuition Waiver)? Support is based on availability.

Yes_____ No_____

Return the following items by January 15

^th

for fall admission:

Mail the following items listed below to:

MASTER OF ARTS IN APPLIED SOCIOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAM Northern Arizona University

Box 15300

Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5300 USA

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Application Checklist Coversheet

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Faculty Nomination Form

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International Application for Graduate Admission

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$65 Application Processing Fee (non-refundable). You may pay the application- processing fee by credit card, check, or money order. Make your check or money order payable to Northern Arizona University. Be sure to include your full name on your check or money order. All materials received by the university in support of an application for admission become the property of NAU.

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Official Transcripts. Include official transcripts from each school of higher education you have attended. Each transcript must include both a “mark sheet” indicating courses and grades and an official certificate of degree. All transcripts must be in the language of the country and have official translations into English. All academic credentials received by the university in support of an application for admission become the property of NAU.

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Statement of Interest/Intent. Limit your statement to 1000 words. This statement should include: 1.) How you became and/or why you are interested in the discipline of sociology; 2.) Your career goals and why you decided to pursue a master's degree in Development Studies and your interest in Applied Sociology; and 3.) Why you chose to apply to the UB-NAU Dual Master’s Degree program.

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Three Letter of Recommendation Forms. Persons completing the forms may attach letters; however, the forms are required. Recommenders should give the applicant the recommendation form (and any letter attachments) in a sealed envelope with a

signature across the seal. Return the sealed recommendation envelopes with your other application packet materials.

List Names/Titles of Recommenders:

Name (First/Last) Title Institution/Company

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Writing Sample (optional). Although it is not required, submitting an example of your written work is highly recommended. Typically, students will submit a paper they have written for a prior class.

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Financial Support Documentation. As an international applicant you must

demonstrate that you have access to sufficient funds to cover the entire cost of your academic and living expenses for at least one academic year. A financial guarantee—

in English—indicating sufficient funds must be submitted if you will need a student visa. Evidence of financial support may include bank letters verifying personal and family assets, government or private scholarships, and/or sponsorship by a third party.

An authorized bank official must sign the guarantee and all documents must be originals, dated, and have appropriate seals or notarization. At least $33,376 (U.S.) should be available if you are planning to study in the United States. If a spouse will accompany you, you should anticipate additional annual living expenses of

approximately $5,500. For each child, and additional $3,500 is required.

TOEFL scores are not required if you are a native speaker of English.

GRE scores are not required.

Release of Applicant information

Your personal and educational records are not accessible for release to anyone else without your written consent, unless authorized by law. If you wish to have a third party represent you during the admission process, please provide a letter indicating so.

Notification

You will be notified of your admission status after your application and all required documents are received and evaluated by Northern Arizona University’s Graduate College and the Department of Sociology. Please allow 4-6 weeks following the January 15^th deadline for your application to be evaluated. The official notification of admission is sent from the Graduate College, not from the department.

Contact

For questions, please email Dr. Michelle Harris, Master of Arts in Applied Sociology Graduate Coordinator, at Michelle.Harris@nau.edu.

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Student Name: ____________________________________________________________

Faculty Coordinator Name: __________________________________________________

Faculty Coordinator Title: ____________________________________________________

I nominate the above student to apply for the Master of Arts in Applied Sociology program through the UB-NAU Dual Master’s Degree program.

UB-NAU Dual Master's Degree Program Faculty Nomination Form

For University of Botswana students applying to Northern Arizona University’s Master of Arts in Applied Sociology

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Dual Degree Program

University of Botswana students must be nominated by the Master of Arts in

Development Studies Faculty Coordinator in order to be eligible for the Dual Master’s Degree Program in Applied Sociology at Northern Arizona University.

University of Botswana Faculty

Coordinator Signature: Date:

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Relationship to F-1 Name (family) First Birth date City country of birth

Female

COUNTRY AND CITY OF BIRTH

YEAR

GENDER Male

COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP

IF MARRIED, WILL YOUR FAMILY No

STATE/PROVINCE

CURRENT TELEPHONE E-MAIL

(Include country & city codes.)

DATE OF BIRTH*

MONTH DAY

FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME

CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS*

CITY POSTAL CODE COUNTRY

ACCOMPANY YOU?

Yes. If yes, you must complete the information below on family.

AS ON PASSPORT

FORMER NAME*

OTHER POSSIBLE NAMES

FAMILY SURNAME

(Any names under which documents have been issued.)

GIVEN NAME MIDDLE NAME

LAST NAME

Amount Paid $___________

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION

Remember to enclose the Application Processing Fee: $65 (nonrefundable) for degree or graduate certificate programs.

COMPLETE ALL ITEMS: Please print in ink or type. This is a two-page application form.

FULL LEGAL NAME*

Will spouse also attend NAU?

Are you currently living in the U.S.? Yes No (If Yes) Visa Type: ____?

Please indicate the visa status you intend to hold during your stay:

Previous NAU ID:

Date Taken: Score

Year______

See next page for available programs.

Flagstaff campus Other

TOEFL

Relationship to F-1 student

Name (family) First Birth date City, country of birth

Yes No

(If applicable)

U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER or

VISA STATUS

F-1 J-1 Other

WHEN DO YOU PLAN TO BEGIN

YOUR STUDIES? Fall

INTEND TO PURSUE?

Spring Summer

WHAT PROGRAM DO YOU

Please continue application on next page.

PLANNED ENROLLMENT LOCATION

6/16/2010

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MasterCard Visa American Express

Number:________/___________/__________/__________

Expires:__________/__________

Signat re for credit card FROM

*Denotes information that may be given out in response to general inquiries, unless applicant provides a written statement specifically prohibiting its release.

LIST ALL PREVIOUS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED, INCLUDING NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY DATES

ATTENDED Cum GPA DEGREE DATE

CODE INSTITUTION CITY & STATE

**Disclosure of your Social Security Number is required by NAU for tax reporting purposes under the Tax Relief Act of 1972.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT Indicate how you plan to support yourself during your graduate students at NAU. You must submit documentation of your financial support (see instructions page.)

HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT NAU?

6/16/2010 Signature for credit card

Signature________________________________________________________________________ Date___________________

Northern Arizona University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in its programs and activities. Interested students are welcome to apply. Northern Arizona University complies with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972.

I certify that all of the information provided in this application is complete and accurate.

6/16/2010

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L L ET E TT T ER E R O OF F R RE EC C OM O MM M EN E ND D AT A T IO I ON N

For University of Botswana students applying to Northern Arizona University’s Master of Arts in Applied Sociology—Dual Degree Program

Applicant: Fill out the applicant’s section of this form and deliver it to the person you have chosen to complete the recommendation section.

Recommender: Read the applicant’s section and fill out the recommender’s section. You may attach a letter if you desire; however, the form is required. Return the

recommendation form (and any letter attachments) in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal to the applicant, who will return it with their UB- NAU Dual Degree application materials.

APPLICANT’S SECTION:

Applicant’s Name _____________________________________________________________________

Do you wish to be considered for a Graduate Assistantship? Yes No

Please circle a or b, sign, and date this form:

a. I expressly waive any right I might have to access this letter of recommendation under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, or any other law, regulation, or policy.

b. I do not agree to the above waiver.

Signature _______________________________________________ Date _____________________

RECOMMENDER’S SECTION:

What has been your relationship to the applicant, e.g. teacher, employer, etc.?

____________________________________________________________________________________

How long have you known the applicant?

____________________________________________________________________________________

Please rate the applicant in comparison with students whom you have known over the past several years by placing an “X” in the appropriate space:

Upper 1%

Upper 10%

Upper 25%

Upper 50%

No basis to judge 1. Intellectual Ability

2. General Knowledge

3. Resourcefulness & Initiative 4. Oral Expression

5. Written Expression

6. Ability to Work with Others

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Please feel free to present additional information such as the applicant’s major strengths or weaknesses and their probable success in a graduate program. If the applicant has indicated that they are applying for an assistantship, please comment as to their abilities to perform in this role.

Signature: ____________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________________

Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

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L L ET E TT T ER E R O OF F R RE EC C OM O MM M EN E ND D AT A T IO I ON N

For University of Botswana students applying to Northern Arizona University’s Master of Arts in Applied Sociology—Dual Degree Program

APPLICANT’S SECTION:

Applicant’s Name _____________________________________________________________________

Signature _______________________________________________ Date _____________________

RECOMMENDER’S SECTION:

____________________________________________________________________________________

Upper 1%

Upper 10%

Upper 25%

Upper 50%

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Signature: ____________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________________

Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

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L L ET E TT T ER E R O OF F R RE EC C OM O MM M EN E ND D AT A T IO I ON N

For University of Botswana students applying to Northern Arizona University’s Master of Arts in Applied Sociology—Dual Degree Program

APPLICANT’S SECTION:

Applicant’s Name _____________________________________________________________________

Signature _______________________________________________ Date _____________________

RECOMMENDER’S SECTION:

____________________________________________________________________________________

Upper 1%

Upper 10%

Upper 25%

Upper 50%

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Signature: ____________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________________

Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

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