The Ideal College experIenCe
Make the choice that other top students and
aspiring leaders fr
om around the globe ar
e
making. You’ll get an inspir
ing experience
with extraordinary oppor
tunities to make
important things happen in the w
orld.
now and into your futur
e.
A PoPulAr
ChoiCe
Research that matters.
Contribute as early as your freshman year to leading university research to solve complex global problems like food production, climate change and clean energy.
A PoPulAr
ChoiCe
Prepare for your career.
You can help solve real world problems through internship opportunities with global companies such as Boeing, Microsoft, and Hewlett-Packard. We also have over a 100 students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) every year.
A sense of belonging.
Diverse opportunities to get involved, a friendly and safe campus community, and personal attention to support your independence and help you thrive.
Nationally acclaimed
programs.
Among the nation’s top programs in natural resources, business, agriculture, engineering, and many other fields.
Our 100,000+ alumni are leaders worldwide in business, public service, science, the
arts and more.
Did you
know?
Experience the world.
With more than 600 international students from over 80 countries you can experience a campus full of culture and diversity.
Match your academic inter
ests and passions
with the ideal progr
am of study. Choose fr
om
135+ majors, 67 master’
s programs, 30 doctor
al
programs, or the state’
s premier law progr
am.
The PerfeCT
Degree
Is virtual your world?
In virtual technology and design, you learn to think critically and innovate in the ever-evolving virtual realm.
Do you want to pursue a
degree in engineering?
Our College of Engineering is ABET accredited and the average score of our students on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is 94%.
Interested in business?
The College of Business is accredited by AACSB and provides real-world business experience for students while they are pursuing their degreeAccounting Advertising Agribusiness Agricultural Economics Agricultural Education Agricultural Science,
Communication & Leadership Agricultural Systems
Management American Studies
Animal & Veterinary Science Animal & Veterinary Science
- Pre-veterinary Anthropology Architecture Art Art Education Biochemistry Biology
Broadcasting & Digital Media Business Economics
Career & Technical Education Chemistry
Child, Family & Consumer Studies
Clothing, Textiles & Design Computer Science Creative Writing (English) Criminology (Sociology) Dance
Dietetics
Early Childhood Development & Education
Ecology & Conservation Biology Economics
Elementary Education Engineering
Biological & Agricultural Engineering
Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Materials Science &
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English
Environmental Science Exercise Science & Health Finance
Fire Ecology & Management Fishery Resources
Food & Nutrition Forensics (Chemistry) Food Science Foreign Language Forest Resources French General Studies Geography Geological Sciences History Industrial Technology Information Systems Interior Design International Studies Journalism Landscape Architecture Latin American Studies Management & Human
Resources Marketing
PGA Golf Management Option Mathematics
Medical Technology Microbiology Molecular Biology &
Biotechnology Music: Applied Music Music: Business Music: Composition Music: History & Literature Music: Instrumental Performance Music: Theory
Music: Vocal Performance Music Education: Instrumental Music Education: Vocal Music Education: Vocal - Instrumental Musical Theater Operations Management Organizational Sciences Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science Production/Operations Management Psychology Public Relations Rangeland Ecology &
Management Recreation
Renewable Materials
Resource Recreation & Tourism Secondary Education
Sociology Spanish
Sustainable Crop & Landscape Systems
Studio Art Theater Arts
Virtual Technology & Design Wildlife Resources
undergraduate Majors
Pre-medical and
health Professions
Pre-dental (Biology)* Pre-medical (Biology)* Pre-nursing (Biology)*Pre-physical Therapy (Biology)* Pre-veterinary (Animal Science)* * Students may pursue studies
in dental, law, medicine, nursing and pre-physical therapy within a variety of majors; these areas of study require early consultation with academic advisors.
Colleges
Agricultural & Life Sciences Art & Architecture Business & Economics
Education Engineering
Law
Letters, Arts & Social Sciences Natural Resources
not-too-big, not-too-small.
The iDeAl
College life
Take a break from your classes at the campus Student Recreation Center. World-renowned Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.Adventure!
Skiing, snowboarding, fishing, camping, rafting, rock climbing, hiking, biking, and golfing.
There’s a club for that.
200 academic, professional, social, cultural, or recreational student groups to connect with others who share your interests. From politics to the environment to music to sports. There is something for you!
get moving!
Opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, fishing, camping, rafting, rock climbing, hiking, biking, and golfing are close by. You can also play on an intramural sports team.
College scene.
Known for its scenic surroundings, hip arts and music scene, and rich appreciation for nature, Moscow, Idaho, offers the perfect blend of dining, shopping, entertainment, and social life – all within an easy walk from campus.
on-campus living
= academic success.
First-year students benefit from the safety, affordability and convenience of living on campus in a residence hall.
Newsweek’s “Best Colleges
For You 2012” ranked
U-Idaho as the third most affordable public research
university in the nation.
Did you
know?
The Northwest’s best in
outdoor and big-city adventure.
Idaho’s world-famous mountains, lakes and rivers, and a short distance from Spokane, the largest metropolitan area between Seattle and Minneapolis
how Do
i APPly?
For Freshmen
www.uidaho.edu/appl
y -today
Need Help? Contact us at:
www.uidaho.edu/apply-today
Steps to Apply
1.
Explore majors and
opportunities
2.
Make sure your academic
performance and test
scores meet the minimum
admission requirements for
first-year students
3.
Complete the international
application for admission
4.
Pay the $70 application fee
5.
Receive acceptance and I-20
upon Acceptance
6.
Apply for student visa at US
Embassy or Consulate
7.
Reserve housing
8.
Contact academic advisor
and register for classes
9.
Complete Pre-Arrival
checklist for International
Student Orientation
10.
Arrive on campus for New
International Student
Orientation
accepted Credit
International Baccalaureate Credit General Certificate of Education Global Assessment Certificate AP and CLEP Credit
International Student
language requirements
The following scores are acceptable as proof of English competency for students whom English is not their primary language.
Test Score
TOEFL 525 PBT/70 iBT
IELTS 6.0
Cambridge CAE pass Cambridge CPE pass Cambridge Int’l “O” Levels pass
MELAB 74
SAT - Critical Reading 500
Deferred (conditional) admission is offered to students who do not meet the language requirements. Deferred students enroll in our American Language and Culture Program (ALCP).
academic requirements
A 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale is required from secondary school. Students must meet criteria for admission to university level study in home country.how to
officially Transfer your Credits
1.
Submit an application for admission,a $70 application fee and official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to the Office of Admissions.
2.
If you transfer at least 14 semester credits or 21 quarter credits, high school transcripts and test scores are not required.3.
You must have a cumulative transfer GPA of at least 2.0 to be considered for admission at Idaho. Some programs require a higher GPA.4.
A credit evaluation will be requiredfor all credit being transferred from a foreign college or university. Our Registrar’s Office will evaluate all coursework from schools located within the United States.
you can transfer from ANy
school, but it is especially easy
if you are transferring from one
of the following schools:
Bellevue College
Blue Mountain Community College College of Southern Idaho
College of Western Idaho Columbia Basin College Everett Community College North Idaho College Northwest A&F University Shanghai Institute of Technology South China University of Technology Spokane Community College
Spokane Falls Community College Treasure Valley Community College Vermilion Community College Walla Walla Community College
how Do
i APPly?
For Transfer Students
CoSTS AND
SCholArShiPS
The cost of an education at the Uni
versity
of Idaho is an exceptional v
alue.
Scholarship opportunities
for international Students!
The University of Idaho offers two excellent scholarships to international students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. No additional application is necessary. Simply fill out an International Student Application for Admissions and submit all supporting documents!
Discover Idaho International Tuition Waiver
To qualify for this scholarship, you must have either a high school or college transfer GPA of at least a 3.25. There are two categories:
3.25-3.59 GPA: $1,500 Tuition Waiver 3.6-4.0 GPA: $3,500 Tuition Waiver
This scholarship is renewable if a minimum cumulative GPA is maintained.
International Diversity Tuition Waivers
Students must have a 3.0 GPA and be pursuing a bachelor’s degree to be eligible. Award amount is $6,500 per year, renewable for up to 4 years. Preference given to underrepresented student populations.
2012 - 2013 Costs
Undergraduate Non-Idaho Residents
Full-time Student Fees/Tuition $19,165
Room and Board $7,682
Books and Supplies (estimated) $1,474
Personal Expenses $2,732
Required Insurance $1,600
AMeriCAN
lANguAge
AND CulTure
ProgrAM (AlCP)
Cultural Activities
Rafting, Cooking, Hiking, Trips to Seattle and Spokane, Baseball and Football games, Soccer Tournament, Concerts, Conversation Partners and More!
Costs per eight-week session
Prices are estimates and are subject to change without notice ALCP Tuition $2.157 Registration Fee $25 Room & Board $1,537 Books and supplies $275 Personal Expenses (Estimated) $546 Required Insurance $534
Total Estimated Cost $5,074
2012-2013 Session Dates
Fall 1: August 20 – October 12 Fall 2: October 15 – December 14 Spring 1: January 13 – March 8 Spring 2: March 18 – May 10 Summer: June 10 – July 26
Course work in each level
Levels 1-3
Listening & Speaking Reading & Composition Grammar
Electives: Extra Skill Support
Levels 4-6
Listening & Speaking Reading & Composition
Academic Skills and University Preparation Electives: Extra Skill Support
The mission of the American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) is to provide non-native speakers of English with the linguistic, academic, social, and cultural skills necessary to successfully navigate university environments in the United States. The ALCP promotes internationalization at the University of Idaho and encourages respect for linguistic and cultural diversity on the campus and in the community.
highlights
Competitive tuition rates Small classes
Conditional Admission Safe and friendly community Frequent cultural activities TOEFL waiver for ALCP graduates pursuing bachelor’s degree
Location: Moscow, Idaho Founded: 1889
Types of Degrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, & Specialist Degrees Type of University: Public 4 year institution
Academic Terms: Fall & Spring semester; Summer term
Undergraduates at Moscow: 9,140 Graduate & Law Students at Moscow:1,850
Total enrollment: 12,312 International Students: 640 Undergraduate majors: 135+ Research: $100 million annually (classified by Carnegie Foundation for high-research activity)
Nickname: Vandals Colors: Silver and Gold
Entering freshman academic profile: Average high school GPA – 3.33
university of idaho at a glance
Our students come from every state and over 80 countries. Student-to-Faculty ratio - 18:1
International Programs Office
1-88-88-UIDAHO (toll free) (208) 885-8984
www.uidaho.edu/your-university
If you are able to come visit, we’d love to show you our classrooms, campus and community!
