|
|
|
|
|
|
|
International Students
Welcome!
Indiana Wesleyan University invites you to discover the many opportunities
available to international students.
This page contains helpful information that will assist you in your preparation for arrival on campus. When you have other questions or concerns, please contact the International Student Advisor.
Applying to IWU
You will need the following to be accepted as a student at IWU:
 A completed application and community values expectation form.
A recommendation from your pastor or another adult.
An official high school transcript including at least six semesters of credit and a complete grading scale indicating the highest and lowest possible marks.
A TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based)), or 79 (Internet-based) for regular academic programs. If English is your first language, you are exempt from this requirement. The IWU school code for TOEFL is 1446.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT1) or American College Test (ACT) scores.
An official transcript from ALL college or universities attended. (For transfer students only)
transfer information form (For transfer students only)
Financial resources form
Paying Your Expenses
As a part of the application process you are required to demonstrate your ability to pay for tuition, room, board, and books. This amounts to approximately $28,600 U.S. dollars for the 2009-2010 academic year (two semesters). Additionally you will need $3,000-$4,000 for medical insurance, transportation and personal expenses.
Please remember that May session and Summer sessions will require additional funds for tuition, housing, food, books, and personal expenses.
All international students are eligible to apply to work and earn up to 20 hours each week on campus, but U.S. Immigration prohibits non-U.S. citizens from working outside the university. Most campus jobs start at $7.25 per hour, and most students work only 10 hours each week. The financial aid office estimates that employed students earn about $1,800 U.S. during the school year.
Go back to menu
transfering Money
There are two ways to send money:
1. You can send an international money order or foreign draft directly to IWU.
2. You can have your bank send the funds to IWU in care of a U.S. bank by mail or remittance. The receiving bank will notify IWU or deposit the funds to the university's account.
It is advisable when sending funds by mail to use registered mail, since this is a more secure system. undergraduatehiers checks and personal checks from outside the U.S. cannot be immediately processed. All funds received must be in U.S. currency.
Go back to menu
Buying Insurance
Medical care in the U.S. is very expensive. Since the University has no way of covering unexpected medical expenses, every International Student is required to have medical insurance valid in the U.S. If you have medical insurance in your home country, you must provide documentation to IWU. If you do not already have it, you will need to send $500.00 U.S. to have on your account to purchase medical insurance upon arrival to campus. Be prepared to spend $500-$600 per year. The International Student Advisor can provide information about various medical insurance companies. Go back to menu
Getting Your Visa
Once you have received your acceptance letter, you will need to send a) a deposit equivalent to the first semester's tuition, room and board; b) $1,000 U.S. emergency/travel deposit; c) a certified bank statement of your ability to pay for expenses for the duration of your studies; d) documentation to show that you have medical insurance in the U.S. or $500.00 U.S. on your account at IWU to buy medical insurance. The emergency/travel deposit is held for the full duration of your enrollment and is available to you in the event of an emergency. If unused it will be returned to you when you are preparing for your permanent return home, as long as your Indiana Wesleyan University account balance is zero.
When IWU has received your emergency deposit, tuition/room/board deposit, and medical insurance proof or $500.00, the university will send the Immigration I-20 form. Go to an American Embassy or Consulate. Take all of your original academic documents, your financial statements, your letter of acceptance, and your I-20 form. The visa officer will evaluate your records, your ability to succeed in the U.S. educational system, and your intention to return to your home country.
Go back to menu
Dressing For The Weather
Marion is a city of 32,000 people. We have four seasons, which means that you will need to be prepared for very hot and humid weather in the summer and very cold and icy weather in the winter. The average temperature in September and May is about 20C/70F, and in January it is about -5C/20F. If you wish, you may purchase warm clothing at shops in Marion once you are here.
Go back to menu
Calling & Writing Home
You will receive a campus phone number to your room when you arrive. To call long distance from your room, you must call collect or have an International calling card. Anyone from around the world can call directly to your room. Your mailing address will be the same as the University address. You can send and receive mail from the Post Office on campus.
Go back to menu
Living On Campus
All students under 23 years of age are required to live in a residence hall located on campus. All rooms are shared, usually by two people. Rooms are furnished; each person has a single bed, a dresser, a study desk, and closet space. Students must supply their own linens, blankets, pillows, and towels. If you are bringing sheets/bed linens, they should be at least 80 inches/203.2 centimeters in length. Each room has easy access to showers, laundry and kitchen facilities. Meals are served in the cafeteria three times each day. A snack and fountain service is available in the Student Center.
Go back to menu
Bringing Something From Home
American students will be curious about you and your country. You will want to bring something from home (clothing, pictures, artifacts) that you can show to students in the U.S.
Go back to menu
Understand Moral Requirements
IWU is a Christian university and is committed to the highest ethical and spiritual values. Students are required to attend three chapel services each week, and to abstain from the use of tobacco, illicit drugs, and alcoholic beverages, on or off campus.
Go back to menu
traveling to IWU
When making travel arrangements, plan to fly in to the Indianapolis International Airport or Fort Wayne International Airport in the State of Indiana. Let us know your flight schedule and we will arrange travel from the airport to IWU. You will want to arrive at least one week prior to the first day of classes since there will be a special orientation program during your initial days on campus.
Indiana Wesleyan University is located in Marion, Indiana, just an hour's drive south of Ft. Wayne and an hour north of Indianapolis off Interstate 69.
Go back to menu
We hope that this has been useful information for you. Please ask for additional information if necessary. We are happy to serve you.
|
|
|
|
