achieve more TOGETHER. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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1 achieve more TOGETHER. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

2 around the WORLD Welcome to Lewis University Lewis University offers International Students a wide array of 85 undergraduate and 35 graduate programs that can be customized based on your specific interests and career desires, preparing you for an exciting and rewarding future. Plus, we ll help make the entire process easy for you! From immigration assistance, travel coordination, airport pickup, orientation, transfer information and more, we will be there to help you every step of the way! lewisu.edu/international

3 Ideal Size Nearly 6,700 students. Students come from more than 30 countries. On average there are 17 students/ class. Due to smaller class sizes, professors can be a professional reference in the future. Great Location Just 30 minutes from Chicago, Lewis is convenient to public transportation for airport access. You ll love the benefits of being close to Chicago but in a safe, 410-acre campus in Romeoville, Illinois. Catholic and Lasallian Lewis is a Catholic University but you don t need to be Catholic to attend. Lewis welcomes students of all cultures and faiths. In the Lasallian tradition, we believe that education should be accessible and designed to provide you with practical skills to succeed throughout your life. 30 countries represent our international student community

4 Admission Steps Application Requirements: lewisu.edu/applyinternational Transcript evaluation from One Earth/Educational Perspectives/ ECE/WES English level score from 79 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS / ELS center certificate els.edu Copy of passport Financial paperwork (after admission only) *Master s applicants resumé, recommendation letters, statement of purpose NO APPLICATION DEADLINES NO SAT/ACT/GMAT/GRE REQUIRED Scholarships All undergraduate applicants are reviewed for the following scholarships: Academic merit Qualified students can receive $4,000-5,500 per year, based on previous grades and academic record. Lasallian award - Students from a Lasallian High School will receive $2,500 per year. ELS Language Centers (ELS) Transfer award International, non-athlete students who complete the Associate s degree at a local Illinois Community College partner can earn up to $10,000 per year based on academic qualifications ELS operates continuously in four-week sessions, consisting of six classes per day, 52 weeks per year. Students participate in various classes that focus on structure and speaking practice, language studies and reading and writing. Students also may choose to take skills enhancement classes that focus on conversation, listening comprehension, American culture, public speaking and current events. With more than 50 locations nationwide, ELS is the largest network of U.S. campus-based English language instruction centers in the world. Since opening its first center in 1961, ELS has helped more than 1 million international students from more than 140 countries learn English. Building on its many years of experience in preparing international students for university study in the United States, ELS has developed its own unique curriculum, textbooks and branded language-learning software. Application Deadlines: Lewis University welcomes applications all yearround and reviews documents on a rolling admission basis. However, international students are recommended to submit all admission paperwork at least 60 days before classes start. Apply online at lewisu.edu/apply-international 30 minutes away from Chicago

5 Academic Programs and Areas of Study Lewis is a dynamic, coeducational university offering more than 85 undergraduate majors and programs of study and 35 graduate programs. Lewis is one of many schools sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, an international Roman Catholic teaching order, with more than 320 years of teaching experience in the Lasallian tradition. Our largest professional programs today include aviation, business, computer science/information security, finance, organizational leadership and project management, as well as the sciences. With a brand new, state-of-the-art Science Center, enrollment in the sciences has increased greatly as Lewis offers more than 20 different science-related degrees. Undergraduate/ Bachelor s Programs: Accounting Athletic Training Aviation Administration Aviation and Aerospace Technology Aviation Flight Management Aviation Maintenance Management Aviation Security Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Science Business Administration Chemical Physics Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Graphic Design Computer Science Contemporary Global Studies Criminal/Social Justice Drawing Economics English Environmental Science Exercise and Movement Science Finance Forensic Criminal Investigation General Studio Art History Human Resource Management Illustration Information Security & Risk Management Information Systems Interactive Media International Business International Relations Journalism Marketing Mathematics Music Music Merchandising Organizational Communications Painting Paralegal Studies Philosophy Philosophy of Law Physics Political Science Psychology Public Policy Public Relations/Advertising Radio/TV Broadcasting Social Media Marketing Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Culture Sport Management Theatre Theology Transportation Administration Unmanned Aircraft Systems Graduate/ Master s Programs: Business Administration (MBA) Business Analytics (MS) Aviation and Transportation (MS) Finance (MS) Information Security (MS) Project Management (MS) Organizational Leadership (MA) Curriculum and Instruction: Instructional Technology (MEd) Curriculum and Instruction: Reading Teacher Endorsement (MEd) Reading and Literacy, Reading Specialist (MA) * requires 2 years of previous teaching experience Public Safety Administration (MS) * requires previous Public Safety Administration diploma Criminal/Social Justice (MS) * requires previous Criminal/ Social Justice diploma Curriculum and Instruction: English as a Foreign Language (MEd) *program to teach in a classroom with non-english speakers, NOT to teach English as a Second Language Educational Leadership with Principal Endorsement (MEd) *requires 4 years of previous teaching experience Doctorate Program: Educational Leadership for Teaching and Learning (EdD) 2015/2016 International Student Financial Estimate Tuition & Fees Room & Board* Health Insurance TOTAL Undergraduate / Bachelor s Program (Per Year) $28,940 $9,580 $975 $39,495** Graduate / Master s Program (Per Year) (Varies by program based on 9 hrs./semester) $14,310 $9,580 $975 $24,865*** *Room & Board = the most basic (meal plan 1) + housing on campus to share the bedroom with one more student (double rooms). **Extra expenses are not included in this estimate: books, school supplies, clothing, transportation, telephone and other utilities, laundry, toiletries, sheets and bedding, haircuts, and social activities. ***Total cost for Master s can change based on the program of choice. Please check Lewis University s cost: lewisu.edu/international

6 At a Glance Enrollment Seventh largest private university in Illinois Nearly 6,700 undergraduate and graduate students 32% minority students International students from more than 30 countries Outstanding Academic Environment Professional and career preparation in liberal arts tradition 90% of classes have fewer than 30 students No teaching assistants Extensive internships, research and study abroad options Student Life More than 100 groups and activities 20 NCAA Division II athletic teams 12 residence halls housing 1,300 students Theatre and performing arts programs Opportunities for volunteerism and Peer Ministry Intramural and club sports provide students with opportunities to have fun, make friends, and participate in team sports. Career Services Job search strategies, resumé writing and interviewing skills On-campus job fairs and interviewing opportunities OPT Option: Our international students who applied for OPT (Optional Practical Training 1 year work experience in the USA) found jobs in less than 60 days. National Recognitions Safe Campus The Lewis University Police Department is comprised of both sworn Police Officers (peace officers) and civilian Campus Safety Officers At least one sworn Police Officer is on duty at all times Supported by civilian Campus Safety Officers WISDOM KNOWLEDGE FIDELITY ASSOCIATION 24-hour presence on campus Lewis University is included among the institutions featured in The Princeton Review as a Best in the Midwest. Lewis University is rated in the top tier of the Best Universities Master s in the Midwest in U.S. News & World Report s America s Best Colleges. Nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security & National Security Agency as the Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education The Princeton Review - Game Pro Top Undergraduate & Graduate Game Design Programs Lewis University is recognized by the Colleges of Distinction. Lewis University was ranked by Great Value Colleges as Number 20 among Private Colleges in the Midwest. BEST AFFORDABLE JUSTICE One University Parkway Romeoville, IL (815) lewisu.edu