For More Information. Place completed card in an envelope. Fairleigh Dickinson University River Rd T-KB1-01. International Admissions

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1 16586 Intl Roadpiece v5_layout 1 7/13/12 11:35 AM Page 1 For More Information General University Information Information for International Students and Americans Abroad To Meet an FDU Admissions Counselor in Your Home Country To Chat with an Admissions Counselor Gmail Chat ID: global.fdu (available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 11:30 a.m. EST) To Apply Follow us on Facebook Place completed card in an envelope and mail to: International Admissions Fairleigh Dickinson University 1000 River Rd T-KB1-01 Teaneck NJ U.S.A.

2 16586 Intl Roadpiece v5_layout 1 7/13/12 11:35 AM Page 2 Degree Programs Fairleigh Dickinson University offers nearly 100 bachelor s, master s and doctoral degree programs, including: BACHELOR S DEGREE PROGRAMS Accounting Allied Health Technologies Art Biochemistry Biology Business Administration Business Undeclared Chemistry Civil Engineering Technology Clinical Laboratory Sciences Communication Communication Studies Computer Science Construction Engineering Technology Creative Writing Criminal Justice Criminology Economics Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Technology Education/Elementary & Secondary (U.S. citizens only) English Language & Literature Entrepreneurship Film & Animation Finance Fine Arts Health Information Management History Hotel & Restaurant Management Humanities Information Technology Interdisciplinary Studies International Studies Management Marine Biology Marketing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Technology Medical Technology Nursing* Philosophy Political Science Preprofessional (Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Optometry, Osteopathy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Veterinary Medicine) Psychology Radiography (Two-year A.S.)** Radiologic Technology Science Sociology Spanish Language & Literature Theater Arts Undeclared Liberal Arts MASTER S DEGREE PROGRAMS Master of Administrative Science (M.A.S.) Master of Arts (M.A.) Clinical Mental Health Counseling Corporate & Organizational Communication Creative Writing & Literature for Educators s Criminal Justice Education for Certified Teachers s Educational Leadership s Learning Disabilities s Mathematical Foundations s Media & Professional Communication Psychology Science (Elementary or Science Teaching) s Student Services Administration Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) s Elementary Education/Certification Grades K 5 Elementary Education/Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Dual Certification) English as a Second Language/ Certification Grades K 12 Middle School Endorsement Subject Area Certification/Grades K 12 in Art, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Science, English (Language Arts), Mathematics, Physical Science, Physics, Social Studies, World Languages Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Creative Writing Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Master of Sports Administration (M.S.A.) Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Accelerated (12- to 15-month with a global focus)h Accounting Entrepreneurship Finance General Management (Executive Program) Health Sector Management (Executive Program) Information Systems International Business Management Marketing Personalized Studies Pharmaceutical Management Saturday M.B.A. Master of Science (M.S.) Accounting Biology Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Computer Engineering Computer Science Cosmetic Science E-Commerce Homeland Security Hospitality Management Studies Management Information Systems Medical Technology Taxation Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.) Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Postdoctoral M.S. in Clinical Psychopharmacology School Psychology (Psy.D.) * One-year (summer start date only) and two-year (fall start date only) accelerated programs leading to the B.S.N. are available to applicants who already hold a bachelor s degree. Prerequisites are required. ** Offered in partnership with the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Interested students must complete both a Fairleigh Dickinson University application for admission and a Valley Hospital application (available at s Admission to this program is not usually granted to international students due to New Jersey certification policies. H This accelerated format, leading to an M.B.A., allows students to earn their degree in 15 months (or one year if they qualify for advanced standing). The program has a required internship and 10-day study abroad visit. For more information about our campuses, people and programs, contact us at: global@fdu.edu Website: Phone:

3 16586 Intl Roadpiece v5_layout 1 7/13/12 11:36 AM Page 3 College at Florham Metropolitan Campus For International Students and American Students Abroad Powerful learning happens here College at Florham Madison, New Jersey Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, New Jersey With International Campuses in Canada and England

4 16586 Intl Roadpiece v5_layout 1 7/13/12 11:36 AM Page 4 GET At Fairleigh Dickinson, you ll find the people, programs 10 Ways to 3 1World-Class Learning Opportunities We are New Jersey s largest private university with more than 12,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Our size and the scope of our academic offerings give you all the resources you d expect from a major university including fully accredited programs, sophisticated lab equipment, challenging honors programs, exciting faculty-student research projects and career-focused internships. The Majors You Want Choose from our more than 100 majors and concentrations in business, education, engineering, hotel/restaurant management, liberal arts, nursing and allied health, and the sciences including popular programs like animation, criminology, forensic psychology, sports administration and theater. We also have accelerated bachelor s/master s and bachelor s/professional degree programs (including medicine and dentistry) that can save you time and money. 2 Personal Attention from Expert Faculty You ll never get lost in the crowd at FDU. Our average class size is students and our undergraduate student/faculty ratio is a very personal 12:1. We ve banished big lecture halls from our campuses and we don t use graduate assistants to instruct. More than seven out of every 10 faculty members hold a Ph.D. or highest degree in their field. They include award-winning authors, experienced business executives, accomplished artists, and noted scholars, educators and researchers. Philadelphia Baltimore Washington, DC Albany Boston Hartford Providence Metropolitan Campus New York City College at Florham 4Campuses in New Jersey, England and Canada You probably know about our great campus locations in northern New Jersey the College at Florham (Madison, NJ) and the Metropolitan Campus (Teaneck, NJ). But FDU also owns and operates Wroxton College in England, located on a historic country estate about 112 km from London. In 2007, we opened a campus in Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada, one of the world s most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities. 5 College at Florham Metropolitan Campus Wroxton College A Different Way of Looking at the World We are committed to preparing you for success in a global and changing world. That s why we have integrated a global perspective into every class you take through programs like our Global Virtual Faculty TM and our special relationship with the United Nations. Because we are one of the most diverse universities in the United States, you ll meet and study with students from around the world.

5 16586 Intl Roadpiece v5_layout 1 7/13/12 11:36 AM Page 5 READYat FDU and resources that are essential to a powerful college experience. 7Hands-On Experiences that Count You ll apply what you learn in the classroom to the real world through our internships and student research projects giving you the credentials employers want. Our students often receive job offers before they graduate! 6 See the World Every undergraduate at FDU is encouraged to complete at least one study abroad experience anywhere in the world you choose. We even have our own international campuses in Wroxton, England, and Vancouver, British Columbia. You can also opt for short-term classes taught by FDU faculty in countries around the globe. 10 Division I and Division III Athletics FDU is one of the few universities in the country to have both NCAA Division I and Division III teams. So get ready to cheer them on in 38 different sports! Our award-winning teams are consistent contenders in their conferences. FDU-Vancouver 8 New York Is Your Classroom and Playground Our New Jersey campuses offer fast and easy access to New York City, one of the world s great centers of commerce, culture and careers. You ll head there for class assignments, field trips, research and internships, shopping, concerts and more. 9We Reward Our Student-Scholars Planning on graduate study? FDU s Combined Degree Advantage awards outstanding undergraduates with scholarship support to pursue both a bachelor s and master s degree in just five years. Visit fdu.edu/advantage to learn more. And our wealth of challenging Honors Programs offer students benefits like special invitations, honors housing and advance registration. Turn the page and GET READY to learn more about our College at Florham and Metropolitan Campus

6 16586 Intl Roadpiece v5_layout 1 7/13/12 11:37 AM Page 6 Accreditation Fairleigh Dickinson is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and licensed by the state of New Jersey Commission on Higher Education. FDU s Silberman College of Business holds prestigious accreditation from AACSB, and FDU s engineering programs are ABET-accredited. Job Placements Among the hundreds of companies that have recruited FDU students are AT&T, Barclays Capital, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, the FBI, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, IBM, ITT Space Systems, KPMG, MetLife, Micron Systems, MTV, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Prudential and Wells Fargo. Life at FDU Weather: Enjoy a four season climate. During the summer months (June to September), temperatures in the region can reach 35 Celsius. In the winter months (December to March), temperatures can drop below 0 Celsius. Living Arrangements: FDU offers a variety of on-campus housing accommodations at both New Jersey campuses. Undergraduate and graduate students may live either in a University residence hall or make arrangements to live in the local community. Food: FDU works closely with students to provide a wide variety of on-campus dining options to accommodate different dietary requirements, including vegetarian. Additionally, the local communities have numerous restaurants and grocery shops that offer different international cuisines. International Student Services: The Office of International Student Services plays an important part in helping international students adjust to student life in the United States. Among the services provided are: Airport pick-up (fall and spring semesters) Orientation programs each semester Immigration counseling Trips, tours, special activities and social events San Francisco Morristown Vancouver College at Florham Dallas NEW JERSEY Chicago Boston Philadelphia New York City Washington, D.C. Atlanta Metropolitan Campus Newark NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK GET READY to learn about our university LaGuardia Int l Airport Manhattan JFK Int l Airport Brooklyn Rankings The University is ranked 13th in international student enrollment among master s-level institutions across the country by Open Doors, a report published annually by the Institute of International Education. FDU is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Tier 1 Top School in the category of Master s Universities in the Northeast. The University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as having one of the Best Undergraduate Engineering programs and one of the Best Undergraduate Business programs in the U.S. The Silberman College of Business is ranked as one of the Best 294 Business Schools by The Princeton Review. The University s International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is ranked 4th in the U.S. by TheBestSchools.org. The ELS Center and Conditional Admission Students who are unable to meet the University s minimum English proficiency requirement may apply for the intensive English program offered by ELS. Conditional admission is offered for all undergraduate and select graduate programs. To apply for conditional admission, students must submit an FDU application with all required credentials and an ELS application directly to ELS. For more information and an ELS application, visit the ELS website at or the Metropolitan Campus ELS center at tea@els.edu. Both of our U.S. campuses offer students easy access to the resources of New York City while providing safe, suburban environments. The campus distances from New York City are 16 km (Metropolitan Campus) and 56 km (College at Florham).

7 16586 Intl Roadpiece v5_layout 1 7/13/12 11:37 AM Page 7 FAST FACTS Founded: Private, coeducational, independent US Campuses: Metropolitan Campus located in Teaneck, NJ (16 km west of Manhattan, New York City) College at Florham located in Madison, NJ (56 km west of New York City) International Locations: FDU-Vancouver located in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (offering undergraduate business, IT and individualized studies programs, and a Master of Administrative Science program) Wroxton Campus in England (for study abroad only) Enrollment: New Jersey's largest private university with 9,062 undergraduate students and 3,185 graduate students. International Students: More than 1,200 students from 82 different countries. Undergraduate Student to Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Average Class Size: students Degrees: Associate, baccalaureate, master s and doctoral. Athletics: Men s and women s Division I (Knights) and Division III (Devils) teams in 38 sports, plus diverse club and intramural programs on both campuses. Student Activities: More than 100 active student organizations and clubs, from student government to national fraternities and sororities to professional honor societies. Calendar: Two semesters (fall and spring), winter session, summer sessions. FDU-Vancouver follows a trimester calendar. Application Procedures In addition to a completed Application for Admission for International Students and Americans Abroad, students must submit: Proof of English proficiency TOEFL: 79 IBT, 213 CBT or 550 PBT or IELTS: 6.0 overall band or Pearson s PTE-A 53 or SAT (first-time undergraduate freshmen only): Critical Reading score 420 or higher Academic credentials with English translation Two (2) letters of recommendation The following credentials also must be provided: First-Time Undergraduate Freshmen School leaving certificates, diplomas, national exam results and secondary school transcripts SAT/ACT scores (Required only to be considered for a Col. Fairleigh S. Dickinson Scholarship. Not required for admission to the University.) Undergraduate Transfer Students Official transcripts from current university along with copy of secondary school marks WES evaluation of foreign university transcripts Graduate Students GMAT score reports (required for all M.B.A., M.S. in Taxation and M.S. in Accounting programs) GRE score report (required for all other graduate degree programs except Administrative Science, Creative Writing, Homeland Security, Hospitality Management, Public Administration, Sports Administration, Student Services Administration and Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language TESL/TEFL) NCLEX score report and proof of a valid U.S. nursing license (required for the M.S. in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice/D.N.P.) Student Visas Students applying for an F-1 or J-1 visa must submit a notarized affidavit of financial support from their sponsor, along with an official bank statement indicating the amount of funds available for study. Students receiving a government or private scholarship must submit an award letter or affidavit of support giving full details regarding the promise of support that states the specific amount of money in U.S. dollars. Financial Planning Scholarships: All applicants who are foreign citizens or American citizens who reside abroad may apply for a University scholarship. International student scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and the amount is based on a combination of academic merit and financial need. Generous scholarships are available to first-time undergraduate freshmen, undergraduate transfer and graduate students. Athletic scholarships are available for qualified Division I athletes. For more information, go to Payment Plan: Upon arrival at the University, students may request an installment payment plan to pay tuition, fees, and room and board expenses. Application Deadlines For Fall Semester (August): July 1 For Spring Semester (January): December 1 NOTE: The M.A. in Psychology, the Master of Fine Arts and all doctoral programs have earlier deadlines. Visit for information. EARLY APPLICATION IS ENCOURAGED.

8 16586 Intl Roadpiece v5_layout 1 7/13/12 11:37 AM Page 8 GET READY to explore Welcome to our Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ 6,643 Undergraduate Students 2,504 Graduate Students Imagine easy access to the best of New York City without the hassles of big-city living. Welcoming students and faculty from around the world, the Metropolitan Campus celebrates interdisciplinary learning and the uniqueness of every individual. The Metro Campus The Metropolitan Campus is only 16 km from New York City. You can be in the heart of Manhattan in minutes by bus or car, where you ll find endless opportunities to grow academically, socially and professionally. You ll be encouraged to take full advantage of one of the world s greatest cities for internships, classes and just plain fun while enjoying the Metropolitan Campus relaxed atmosphere and personal connections. Small shops, diners and ethnic restaurants, shopping malls, community agencies and businesses are all within walking distance of campus. Campus Life at Metro More than half of all Metropolitan Campus students live on campus in one of four residence halls that include such special interest options as Global Scholars, Honors, 24-Hour Quiet and Wellness. Commuter students can relax between classes in our comfortable Commuter Lounge, featuring Internet access, big-screen TV and lockers. There s also ample free parking for students who drive to campus. Welcome to FDU-Vancouver FDU-Vancouver is the University s campus in Vancouver, British Columbia. Located in western Canada, Vancouver is one of the world s most scenic, cosmopolitan and multicultural cities. FDU-Vancouver s academic programs are open to students from around the world. Classes are held year-round at FDU-Vancouver, enabling students to complete a B.S. in Business Management, a B.S. in Individualized Studies, a B.S. in Information Technology or a Master of Administrative Science (M.A.S.) degree. For more information, go to or vancouver@fdu.edu.

9 16586 Intl Roadpiece v5_layout 1 7/13/12 11:37 AM Page 9 our campuses Welcome to the College at Florham Madison, NJ 2,419 Undergraduate Students 681 Graduate Students Think picture-perfect campus with beautiful grounds and historic buildings. An active campus life from sun-up to sunset. A close-knit, residential campus emphasizing personal attention and a strong community spirit. The Florham Campus The College at Florham is an innovative place to learn. With undergraduates at the heart of everything that happens here, you ll be immersed in a 24/7 living and learning environment. You may not want to leave our dynamic, bustling campus, but there s plenty to do just beyond our college grounds. We are part of a true college town community, located near several other institutions of higher education. The nearby towns of Florham Park, Madison and Morristown are filled with cafés, bookstores, movie theaters and more and New York City is just 45 minutes away by the train that runs through campus. Campus Life at Florham The College at Florham is a residential campus, with nearly 90 percent of all freshmen living on campus. That means an active campus life with plenty to do every day of the week like our popular Hot Topics series that brings faculty and students together with experts to explore current trends and news events, semi-formals in the Hennessy Hall Ballroom and fall football games. First-year students live together in The Twomblies, where the Academic Support Center is open day and night to give you help with writing, study tips and even tutoring in a tough subject. Academics at Florham The College at Florham combines academic excellence and hands-on learning experiences to create a unique collegiate environment. Our programs in business and the liberal arts stress personal attention and strong student/faculty interaction, collaborative research and partnerships with local businesses and community groups. Welcome to Wroxton College Located 112 km from London, the University s Wroxton College is housed in a fully modernized Jacobean mansion on 50 acres of lawns, lakes and woodlands. Wroxton College provides students with a high quality academic program and the opportunity to travel and experience new cultures. Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, London and Birmingham are close by and easily accessible, giving students an outstanding selection of theaters, concert halls, museums, galleries, restaurants and major shopping areas. Students can choose to spend either a semester or summer at Wroxton for their study abroad experience.

10 16586 Intl Roadpiece v5_layout 1 7/13/12 11:37 AM Page 10 United Nations Collaboration Fairleigh Dickinson has been associated with the United Nations since its inception in This unique relationship with the U.N. gives faculty and students access to a wealth of facilities, programs and resources, including regular on-campus presentations and special briefings for FDU students. In January 2009, the University was granted special consultative status by the U.N. s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). FDU is the first comprehensive university in the world to earn that rank, joining more than 2,000 international organizations including groups such as Amnesty International and Habitat for Humanity. Special consultative status allows FDU to send delegates to international conferences and meetings, and gives students access to volunteer and internship opportunities. In 2002, together with the Ambassador s Club of the United Nations, the University established the U.N. Pathways Lecture Series in which ambassadors regularly present programs at FDU. GET READY to Learn More About FDU Please print clearly n Male n Female Last/Family Name First/Given Name Middle Initial Address City Country Zip/Postal Code Address Date of Birth (day/mo/year) / / Intended Major (If Undecided, please indicate so) I will enter as a n First-Year Undergraduate Freshman n Undergraduate Transfer Student n Graduate/Master s Student I plan to enroll in n Fall (August) n Spring (January) Year of enrollment