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

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1 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 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 Flagstaff, AZ USA Application Checklist Coversheet Faculty Nomination Form International Application for Graduate Admission $65 Application Processing Fee (non-refundable). You may pay the applicationprocessing 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. 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. 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. Continued

2 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 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. 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 Dr. Michelle Harris, Master of Arts in Applied Sociology Graduate Coordinator, at Michelle.Harris@nau.edu.

3 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 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. 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. University of Botswana Faculty Coordinator Signature: Date:

4 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* AS ON PASSPORT FAMILY SURNAME GIVEN NAME MIDDLE NAME FORMER NAME* OTHER POSSIBLE NAMES CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS* LAST NAME FIRST NAME (Any names under which documents have been issued.) MIDDLE NAME CITY STATE/PROVINCE POSTAL CODE COUNTRY CURRENT TELEPHONE (Include country & city codes.) DATE OF BIRTH* MONTH DAY YEAR GENDER Male Female COUNTRY AND CITY OF BIRTH COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP IF MARRIED, WILL YOUR FAMILY ACCOMPANY YOU? No Yes. If yes, you must complete the information below on family. Name (family) First Birth date City, country of birth Relationship to F-1 student Will spouse also attend NAU? Yes No Are you currently living in the U.S.? Yes No (If Yes) Visa Type:? VISA STATUS Please indicate the visa status you intend to hold during your stay: F-1 J-1 Other U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (If applicable) or Previous NAU ID: TOEFL Date Taken: Score WHEN DO YOU PLAN TO BEGIN YOUR STUDIES? Year Fall Spring Summer WHAT PROGRAM DO YOU INTEND TO PURSUE? PLANNED ENROLLMENT LOCATION Flagstaff campus See next page for available programs. Other Please continue application on next page. 6/16/2010

5 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? LIST ALL PREVIOUS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED, INCLUDING NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY DATES CODE INSTITUTION CITY & STATE Cum GPA DEGREE DATE ATTENDED FROM TO *Denotes information that may be given out in response to general inquiries, unless applicant provides a written statement specifically prohibiting its release. **Disclosure of your Social Security Number is required by NAU for tax reporting purposes under the Tax Relief Act of MasterCard Visa American Express Number: / / / Expires: / Signature for credit card I certify that all of the information provided in this application is complete and accurate. 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 /16/2010

6 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION For University of Botswana students applying to Northern Arizona University s Master of Arts in Applied Sociology Dual Degree Program Applicant: Recommender: Fill out the applicant s section of this form and deliver it to the person you have chosen to complete the recommendation section. 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: 1. Intellectual Ability 1% 10% 25% 50% No basis to judge 2. General Knowledge 3. Resourcefulness & Initiative 4. Oral Expression 5. Written Expression 6. Ability to Work with Others

7 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:

8 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION For University of Botswana students applying to Northern Arizona University s Master of Arts in Applied Sociology Dual Degree Program Applicant: Recommender: Fill out the applicant s section of this form and deliver it to the person you have chosen to complete the recommendation section. 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: 1. Intellectual Ability 1% 10% 25% 50% No basis to judge 2. General Knowledge 3. Resourcefulness & Initiative 4. Oral Expression 5. Written Expression 6. Ability to Work with Others

9 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:

10 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION For University of Botswana students applying to Northern Arizona University s Master of Arts in Applied Sociology Dual Degree Program Applicant: Recommender: Fill out the applicant s section of this form and deliver it to the person you have chosen to complete the recommendation section. 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: 1. Intellectual Ability 1% 10% 25% 50% No basis to judge 2. General Knowledge 3. Resourcefulness & Initiative 4. Oral Expression 5. Written Expression 6. Ability to Work with Others

11 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: