BEST. Welcome to Snow College COLLEGE T H E TWO-YEAR

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2 Welcome to Snow College T H E BEST TWO-YEAR COLLEGE Our international students from over 20 different countries enjoy one-to-one contact with their instructors and classmates. They also enjoy our small classes sizes, a beautiful, safe campus and excellent teachers. Our brand new on-campus housing makes it convenient for our students to walk to classes, our new library, our pool and fitness center, and many other services Snow College offers.

3 Why is Snow College consistantly nationally ranked in the top 10% of its peers in leading students to success? It is really quite easy to explain. It is a result of the long-standing culture of the school. Snow College has an exceptional learning environment and student support services for each and every student. Our culture brings out the best of each individual student, allow them to learn, grow and receive encouragement. T H E BEST TWO-YEAR COLLEGE Graduation and completion of a degree is the #1 reason to attend college. Leading the way in Student Success out of 1200 community colleges, CNN Money ranked Snow College #6 for its high graduation rates and/or transfer into a four-year university. An overwhelming 91% of students surveyed felt the education they received while at Snow College lead to the successful transfer into the four-year university of their choice. The Best Schools gave high remarks to Snow College for not only the most affordable tuition in the state, but students possessing the workplace skills necessary to become employed following completion of their degree. 83% of students interviewed felt that they were prepared well for the workplace after Snow College in comparison to the National average of only 47%. You can attend a Top Ten college without thought of going into extreme debt. Academic challenge instills the foundation for post graduation success. A balanced education that is both challenging and fun, accompanied by a faculty support team of 20 to 1, provides students an advantage to achieve their education success and objectives. Washington Monthly agreed that as a community institution, Snow College ranks above the rest for providing the needed support for learning in an environment for students to thrive and succeed.

4 Academic Success Nearly 80% of Snow College Students Transfer to a 4-Year University Snow College is your Pathway to Success! Snow College students regularly transfer to universities such as Stanford University, MIT, University of California, University of Utah, Juilliard, and many others. Snow College offers a wide range of over 70 majors from Computer Engineering to Zoology, and students may now enroll in the new four-year bachelor s degree in Commercial Music. The English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Snow College is one of the oldest in the western United States. The Visual Arts Department is consistently ranked among the top programs in Utah. Articulation with Universities throughout the United States. Students who start at Snow College are able to transfer credits to 4-Year University of their choice. Here is a Partial List of Programs Snow College has to Offer. Accounting Actuarial Math Agribusiness Agriculture Allied Health Animal Science Anthropology Art Art Education Athletic Training Business Technology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Child Development Childcare Management Civil Engineering Communications Computer Engineering Computer Science Counseling Criminal Justice Dance Pre-Dental Hygiene Dietetics Digital Media Drafting Early Childhood Education Electrical Engineering Engineering English English as a Second Language Family & Consumer Sciences Food Science Pre-Forestry Foreign Language Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese General Studies Geography Geology Health Sciences History History Education Home & Family Studies Home Economic Education Honors Program Human Resource Management Humanities Interior Design Journalism Language/ Linguistics Liberal Arts Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Med-Lab Sciences Media Arts Microbiology Mining Music Natural Resources Nursing Nutrition Pre-Occupational Therapy Outdoor Leadership/ Entrepreneurship Parks & Recreation Pharmacy Tech Physical Science Physical Education, Recreation & Coaching Pre-Physical Therapy Physics Physiology Political Science Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary Med Psychology Public Relations Pre-Radiology Pre-Respiratory Therapy Secondary Education Secretarial Studies Social Work Sociology Special Education Statistics TESL Theater and Speech Traditional Building Skills Wildlife Zoology Biology Broadcast Journalism Building Construction and Construction Management Business Administration Business Management

5 Fine Arts Dance, Music, Theatre & Visual Arts Experience More at Snow College Snow College is one of the best higher education institutions the United States to study music, dance, theater or visual art! Our fine arts programs are nationally accredited to provide our students the best instructional program and concert experiencs to enhance their education. This gives students the chance to work with some of the world s finest musicians and faculty in master classes and workshops. Snow College now offers a Bachelor of Music degree with an Emphasis in Commercial Music. This will allow students to complete their entire degree at Snow College! All of these trips are organized and facilitated through the Center for Global Engagement. We take care of the details! All you have to do is come and enjoy some of the most breathtaking sights around! In addition to program-sponsored picnics, parties and shopping trips, you may choose from a wide variety of social activities. You are encouraged to get involved on campus in various clubs and activities.

6 ESL at Snow College Quality ESL Education Sayako Kimura Snow College was a great place to study English and the GE requirements for my nursing degree. I could not speak English when I started studying at Snow College. The English as a Second Language classes were hard, but all of my reading, writing and speaking skills were developed in those classes. After studying at Snow College I transferred to the University of Utah and entered the nursing program there. I am now a Registered Nurse. I m glad I began my education at Snow College. Snow College does not require TOEFL or IELTS for admission! We offer conditional admission that allows students to study ESL before they begin their academic studies. Students can come and earn their ESL certificate in less than 18 months! Our ESL program is one of the only 2-year colleges with endorsement from the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP). Snow is the oldest ESL program in the United States. Snow College has been teaching English to international students for over 34 years. Snow College offers four levels of ESL. Each level can be completed in 8 weeks, which means it is possible to finish your ESL in 2-semesters or less. Snow College keeps classes small so you can get the personal attention you need. The average class size is 15 students. ESL students are considered Snow College students, with access to our Activity Center, discounts at local restaurants, travel with the Global Explorations Programs, and much more. Snow College offers English as a Second Language (ESL) program Students attend classes five days a week for four or five hours a day. At Snow you will improve your skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammer. Our ESL department also offers subjects in college and American studies such as note taking, using computers, U.S. culture, classroom culture, and using the library. Students must pass their ESL class with an 80% (B grade) or better to continue to the next level. Once students have completed their ESL classes, they are fully matriculated into Snow College.

7 Housing at Snow College Snow College offers brand new, on-campus dormitories in addition to off-campus apartments and home-stay opportunities. 1. On-campus Dormitories: To apply for our on-campus housing, you must complete the application online at housing/apply. Please make sure to read through the housing contract before you submit your application. Snow College Residential Life has three options for on-campus living: New Residential Life Suites Shared room (8 person suite)..$949 Shared room (6 person suite)..$1,099 Private room (8 person suite)..$1,249 *Meal plan required for all Residential Life Suites Cooking Apartments: (Castilleja, Mary Nielson & Snow Halls) Shared room $949 Private room $1,249 *A $200 Munch Card is required for all cooking apartments Non-Cooking Rooms (Anderson, Nuttall & Snow Halls) Shared room $799 Private room $1,199 *Meal Plan required for all non-cooking rooms 2. Off-campus Apartments: All college-approved off-campus apartments are within a 15-minute or less walk of the Snow College campus. Most apartments have four to six students per apartment, depending on the complex. They are fully furnished but typically do not include the cost of laundry or utilities (water, gas and power). To apply for off-campus housing, please complete the Housing Application included with your admission paperwork. We advise all students to read and understand all housing contracts before signing anything. 3. Homestay with a local family: This option is available as needed. If a student is interested in living with a local family, please contact the Center for Global Engagement for current information (global@snow. edu). For Housing Info Meal Plans: Residents of on-campus housing must purchase one of the college s meal plans. The student s ID card acts as a debit card to purchase food and track the remaining balance. Please visit the Snow College housing website for current options.

8 Price/Value International Student Scholarships One year (2 semesters) breakdown of costs at Snow College: (all prices are based on tuition prices) Tuition... $10,600 USD Fees... $1,550 USD Insurance... $850 USD Housing... $2,600 USD Living Expenses... $2,700 USD (food, etc.) Total = $18,300 USD 1 year (2 semesters) Snow College now offers International Students Scholarships! $ 3,000 * International Academic Achievement Award (Renewable 2 years) This scholarship will be awarded to students who have achieved a record of academic excellence. $ 5,000 * International Scholar Award (Renewable 2 years) This scholarship will be awarded to students who have achieved a record of academic excellence and demonstrate a history of volunteer service, extra-curricular activities, or leadership. $ 10,000 * Global Engagement Award (Renewable 2 years) This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has achieved a record of academic excellence and can demonstrate evidence of a commitment to Global Engagement, a history of volunteer service, extra-curricular activities, or leadership, and possesses one of the following test scores: The following scores requirements are only required for the Global Engagement Award Scholarship. TOEFL PBT , TOEFL ibt , IELTS Native English Speakers should submit the following test scores: ACT 21-36, SAT *Students must live on campus, perform assigned leadership functions and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to maintain the award. Instructions: 1. Apply to Snow College: international@snow.edu for assistance, instructions are on-line at 2. Write a two-page essay (12 point font, double spaced) explaining why your background of academic, volunteer, and/or leadership achievements make you deserving of scholarship awards. 3. Send this form along with the two-page essay along with your application to Snow College. Selection Criteria: Awards will be based on the applicant s demonstrated history of: History of Academic Excellence Volunteer Activities Leadership Activities Questions? global@snow.edu

9 Global Explorations Program Global Alumni Team (GAT) Not all learning takes place in the classroom! Snow College is located in the heart of the Great American West, which is perfect for many activities and outdoor adventures. Snow College Center for Global Engagement takes international students on special trips to amazing locations throughout the year. Once our international students successfully graduate and transfer to fouryear universities, they become the proud alumni of Snow College. We keep in touch with our alumni; our new GAT team is happy to communicate with you over or FaSnow College Global Alumni Team and you can connect with our international alumni! These activities are designed to to help you experience the beauty and grandeur of Utah s mountainous scenery as well as the Grand Canyon and shopping trips. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GET TO VISIT: THE GRAND CANYON LAS VEGAS PARK CITY ZIONS NATIONAL PARK YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SHOPPING TRIPS TO SALT LAKE AND PROVO AND MORE. Dinar Kunakaef Snow College was the best place to begin my education in the USA. The academic standards are very high and ESL program is very strong at Snow College and I felt very well prepared when I transferred to Utah Valley University. Diana Kunakaeva At Snow College I completed all of my General Education requirements and then I transferred to a four year university to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree. When I transferred to a university I didn t have to worry about completing my General Education requirements in a classroom with 500+ other students. This gave me more time to concentrate on my major. Hamad Balhareth At Snow College the classes were small and taught by experienced professors who were well organized and helpful outside the classroom. Even the transfer process from Snow College to the University of Utah was easy. They didn t ask me for a TOFEL score because I already took english classes at Snow!!! A t Snow College I experienced a good introduction to college campus life.

10 4 Simple Steps for Admission Now You Are a Snow College Badger! Applying to Snow College is easy. Students seeking Conditional Admission are not required to submit a TOEFL/IELTS score for admission. 1 Complete the Snow College Application for International Students, available online at appl2011.pdf Like us on facebook: snow college-center for global engagement 2 Complete the Snow College Financial Statement (page 2 of our application) 3 Pay the transcript fee of $100 USD 4 Mail a transcript of your academic records (certified & translated to English, if necessary) with your application and fee. Once we receive all the required documents and fees, your application will be processed immediately and you will be contacted via within one week! We will return all original documents to you with admission letters immediately. If you ever have questions, feel free to us at global@snow.edu.

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