International Students Guide

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GUIDE

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A guide for international students at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY.

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INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS GUIDE

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Coming from Bahrain, I chose Saint Rose because of the business internship program andthe Saint Rose community. I am President of theInternational Student Organization, an RA, a stu-dent representative for Student Association andmember of the American Marketing Association.Putting myself out there, and working with people from various cultures, has impacted my education and experiences.Rohit Ahuja ’18, Business Administration, concentration in Finance

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UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS & PROGRAMS

With so many majors and programs, and small class sizes, it’s easy to followyour passion.

Accounting

Adolescence Education

Biochemistry

Biology

Biology 7-12 Education

Biology/Cytotechnology

Business Administration

Business Economics

Chemistry

Childhood Education

Childhood Education/Special Education

CommunicationsAreas of concentration in: Film & New MediaJournalismPublic Relations

Communication Sciences & Disorders

Computer Science

Criminal Justice, Behavior & Law

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood/Special Education

English

English 7-12 Education

Finance

Financial Planning

Forensic Psychology

Forensic Science

Graphic Design* (BFA)

History

History/Political Science

Human Resource Management

Information Technology

Interdepartmental Studies

ManagementAreas of concentration in: International Business ManagementLeadership & Management SkillsSport Management

Marketing

Mathematics

Mathematics 7-12 Education

Medical Technology

Music**

Music Education**

Music Industry**

Political Science

Psychology

Public Health

Social Studies 7-12 Education

Social Work

Studio Art* (BFA or BS)

*An art portfolio review is required. **A music audition is required.

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Ranked as a Best Northern University by U.S. News & World Report

WWW.STROSE.EDU/APPLY

Accelerated/Dual Degree ProgramsAccounting (BS/MS)

Adolescence Education/Special Education Biology/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.)English/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.)Math/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.)Social Studies/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.)

Business Administration (BS/MBA)

Communication Sciences & Disorders (BS/MS in Ed.)

Computer Science/Computer Information Systems (BS/MS)

Finance (BS/MBA)

Financial Planning/Business Administration (BS/MBA)

Information Technology/Computer Information Systems (BS/MS)

Dual Degree Plus Programs3+2 Biology/Cytotechnology (BS + MS)

3 +2 Clinical Laboratory Sciences (BS + MS)

3+2 Engineering (BA or BS + BS in Engineering)

3+3 Law (BA or BS + JD)

4+2 Occupational Therapy (BS + MS)

4+3 Physical Therapy (BS + DPT)

Pre-Professional ProgramsPre-Dental

Pre-Law

Pre-Med

Pre-Vet

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:� Undergraduate Application� Official high-school or university transcript� Demonstration of English proficiency� One Letter of Recommendation� An essay or graded paper� SAT (Optional)

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS

No matter how the world changes around us,a degree is what changes life.With a graduate degree from The College of Saint Rose, you’ll be one step closer to the career you’ve always imagined. With more than 50 graduate degree programs, we almostcertainly have a program that meets your goals. And with flexible evening, online, and dayclasses, we are sure to have a program that matches your schedule too.

School of BusinessAccounting

MBA

JD/MBA

Financial Planning(Advanced Certificate only)

Organizational Leadership and Change Management(Advanced Certificate only)

School of Mathematics& SciencesComputer Information Systems

Internet Programming(Advanced Certificate only)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:� Graduate Application� Statement of Purpose� Official Transcript(s)� Two Letters of Recommendation� Resumé� Proof of English Proficiency� GRE (Communication Sciences & Disorders applicants only)

*Applicants must hold initial certification prior to applying. **Visit www.strose.edu/gradapply for program deadline.

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Students from more than 25 countries attend The College of Saint Rose

WWW.STROSE.EDU/GRADAPPLY

School of EducationAdolescence Education (Gr. 7–12)Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish

Bilingual Education(Advanced Certificate only)

Childhood Education (Gr. 1 – 6)

Clinical Mental HealthCounseling

College Student ServicesAdministration

Communication Sciences& Disorders**

Curriculum and Instruction*

Early Childhood Education (Birth –Gr. 2)

Educational Leadership and Administration(includes School Building Leader,School District Leader, School Dis-trict Business Leader)

Educational Psychology

Higher Education Leadershipand Administration

Literacy*

Organizational Leadershipin Higher Education(Advanced Certificate only)

Quality Control in Higher Education(Advanced Certificate only)

School Counseling

School Psychology**

Special Education*

SPECIAL EDUCATION/DUALCERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Special Education/Adoles-cence Education

Special Education/Child-hood Education

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RECENT STUDENT ASSOCIATION EVENTSFall CLASSIC Weekend at Lake Georgea weekend of leadership activities and recreation for students, faculty and staff

Orgullo Latino

Saint Baldrick’s Daystudents shave their heads to raise funds for childhoodcancer research

Rose Rockrock bands take over the campus green for an entireday and night of concerts

Saint Rose Music Awards

Saint Rose Dance Showcase

Dodgeball Madness

Fall and Spring Semi-Formals

Harvest Fest

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONInternational Student Orientation, hosted by theCenter for InternationalPrograms

International Dinner Night

Tour Around the World

Field trips to Boston, New York City, museumsand theme parks

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES15 Minutes Max—Student Film and Video Festival

Adventure Club

ALANA Steppers

Best Buddies

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Cheerleading

The Chronicle Newspaper

Colleges Against Cancer

Debate Team

Environmental Club

Girls Next Door (a cappella group)

Golden Knights Dance Crew

Golden Notes (male & female a cappella group)

Habitat for Humanity

Identity

Karate Club

Knights in Motion (dance group)

Late Knights

Model U.N.

The Other Guys(a cappella group)

One Billion Rising

Outside the [Box]

Social Justice Month

Social Work Organization

Spectrum (ALANA Student Union)

Student Events Board

Student Veterans of America

And if your favorite hobby or interest doesn’t have a club, you can always start one.

ACADEMIC CLUBSAIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts)

Capital District Association for Educating Young Children

Council for Exceptional Children

Geology Club

Minority Association for Pre-Medical Students

Mock Trial Team

Model UN

Music Industry Student Association

National Association for Music Education

Natural Science Association

National History Honor Society

National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Philosophy Club

Psychology Club

Saint Rose Jazz Educators

School Psychology Association

CAREER CENTERThe Career Center assists undergraduates,graduate students, and alumni through everystep of their career development process.

WWW.STROSE.EDU/CAREERCENTER

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Saint Baldrick’s Day

Saint Rose International Center One Billion Rising

Fall CLASSIC Weekend at Lake George

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Corning Preserve

Lark Street

As a Saint Rose student, you are part of an active college community in Albany— the capital of New York state. In fact, Places Rated Almanac ranks Albany as one of the top three cities in the United States in which to receive an education.

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The New York State Capitol framed by the Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State

Plaza—one of the most spectacular capital and cultural centers in the country.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM� Full-time course of study

� Semester-long sessions

� All levels of English may apply

� Small class sizes

� Topics covered include: reading, writing,speaking and listening

THINKING OF TRANSFERRING?� We offer transfer scholarships!

� Option to waive English requirement for inter-national transfer students already in the U.S.

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COSTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Undergraduate

Tuition $ 28,820

Fees 1,091

Living Expenses 11,626

Miscellaneous 2,700

TOTAL $ 44,237

Graduate

Tuition $ 13,968

Fees 1,091

Living Expenses 11,626

Miscellaneous 2,700

TOTAL $ 29,385

ESL

Tuition $ 9,250

Living Expenses 11,626

Miscellaneous 2,700

TOTAL $ 23,576

Academic Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students

Scholarship Amount High School SAT CR & M/ACT TOEFL/IELTSGPA Composite Score

Trustees Scholarship $19,000 90+ 1240+ SAT or 27+ ACT 110 or 7.5

Presidential Scholarship $17,000 88+ 1020+ SAT or 22+ ACT 90 or 6.5

Provost Scholarship $16,000 85+ 900+ SAT or 19+ ACT 80 or 6.0

Saint Rose Award $15,000 80+ 900+ SAT or 19+ ACT 80 or 6.0

Founders Award $14,000 All Others All Others All Others

Graduate scholarships and graduate assistantships are available. Visit www.strose.edu/gradscholarshipsfor more information.

Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance

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Apply: www.strose.edu/applyDecember 1 (Early Action Deadline)

Submit your Saint Rose application by December 1 and you will be considered first for scholarships, know your admissions statusshortly thereafter, and be among the first to receive your financialaid package.

February 1In order to be considered for scholarships, your admission applicationmust be submitted by February 1.

We’re Here to HelpFeel free to contact our experienced and knowledgeable staff at theCenter for International Programs at The College of Saint Rose. Formore information contact:

Colleen Flynn ThapaliaDirector, Center for International Programs518-458-5486 [email protected] Skype: colleen.thapalia

APPLY WWW.STROSE.EDU/APPLY

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Albany, NY is close to everywhere!*

Springfield, MA: 1 hr. 27 mins.

Hartford, CT: 1 hr. 50 mins.

Syracuse, NY: 2 hrs. 18 mins.

Boston, MA: 2 hrs. 41 mins.

New York, NY: 2 hrs. 35 mins.

Newark, NJ: 2 hrs. 24 mins.

Montreal, CAN: 3 hrs. 40 mins.

Philadelphia, PA: 3 hrs. 50 mins.

Buffalo, NY: 4 hrs. 30 mins.

Baltimore, MD: 5 hrs. 12 mins.

*Based on travelling by car.

In our most recent career survey:

94%are employed and/or continuing their education.

92%of those employed found employment within one year of graduation.

90%believe that The College of Saint Rose prepared them for employment.

93%attending graduate school credit their Saint Rose educa-tion for preparing them for it.

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Ranked as a Best NorthernUniversity by U.S. News &World Report

Billboard has named the music industry program at Saint Rose one of the top music business programs in North America for the third consecutive time.

The Art Directors Club of New York (ADC) has selected Saint Rose as one of the “top graphic design schools in the country.”

13:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

The College of Saint Rose does not discriminate on the basis of race/color, creed, sex, handicap, sexual orientation or national/ ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

The College's Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education(USDE). These statistics can be found at the USDE website http://ope.ed.gov/security/ or can be obtained from the College's director of Safety and Security at 518-454-5187 or on the College's website www.strose.edu/safety.