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HERE2019-2020

YOU

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College is a time for beginnings. The beginning of a passion. The beginning of a career. The beginning of life-long relationships, or experiences that will shape the rest of your life. And it can begin at UNI, in the center of America’s Heartland.

YOURSTORY

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Ranked among National Council for Home Safety and Security’s 2019

SAFEST CAMPUSESIN AMERICA

UNI AT A GLANCELocation: Cedar Falls, IowaFounded: 1876Current Enrollment: 11,212Undergraduate: 9,561

Graduate: 1,651 International Students: 480Campus Size: 940 acres, 10- to 15-minute walk across campus

60 COUNTRIESSTUDENTS REPRESENTING MORE THAN ACCREDITED BY THE NORTH

CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

THAN 150AREAS OF STUDY

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE27

STUDENT TO FACULTY

RATIO

18:1

91% OF CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY FACULTY, NOT GRADUATE ASSISTANTS

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

88%

OF UNI PROFESSORS

HAVE THE HIGHEST

DEGREE IN THEIR FIELD

Faculty work with students on out-of-class academic advising, research projects, and clinical or field projects.

“I believe that UNI is a great fit for many people as it gives everyone an opportunity to find themselves and experience new adventures,

ideas, and cultures.”

Chalisa (Minnie)Actuarial Science

Bangkok, Thailand

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LIFE ON CAMPUS ■ UNI has more than 270 student clubs and organizations for you to get

involved in.

■ A variety of campus social activities, including festivals, shows, concerts and ethnic-themed events are available throughout the year.

■ Cheer for UNI’s 17 men’s and women’s athletic teams that compete at the Division I level in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

THE COMMUNITY ■ Cedar Falls is a welcoming community in the heartland of the United

States.

■ Situated on the banks of the Cedar River in northeast Iowa, the Cedar Falls-Waterloo metropolitan area has a population of more than 160,000 and provides the benefits of urban life in a safe, small-city setting.

■ The Waterloo/Cedar Falls area was named one of the 10 best metro job markets in America for 2018 (based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

■ Large Midwestern cities such as Chicago, Kansas City, Minneapolis, St. Louis and Des Moines are within a few hours drive of Cedar Falls.

■ Restaurants with different ethnic cuisines and an international market are close to campus.

CAMPUS HOUSING On-campus housing options include traditional residence halls, apartment complexes and special housing for graduate students, non-traditional students and students with dependents.

■ 11 campus living options

■ 9 dining and retail locations

■ Ranked #1 Best College Food in Iowa

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT

■ Our International Students and Scholars Office helps you transition to college life through an orientation and registration program, personal advising, and a variety of education, social and cultural activities. isso.uni.edu

■ UNI’s International Friendship Program can pair you with a family in the community to help you learn more about the American way of life and improve your English skills.

LEARNING OUTSIDE OF CLASSYou’ll have opportunities to gain life and career-related experiences that will prepare you for success in graduate school or your career. These experiences include:

■ Academic clubs and honor societies

■ Social and service organizations

■ Internships

■ Research opportunities

■ Clinical and field experiences

■ University Honors program

The college experience doesn’t stop once you leave the classroom. These are the years for you to

DISCOVER NEW INTERESTS

PUSH YOUR BOUNDARIES,EXPLORE,

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICESUNI offers free support services to inspire, challenge and empower you to achieve academic success:

■ Tutoring

■ Learning Strategy Classes

■ Math and Science Services

■ College Reading and Learning Center

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSApplication Process

Take the first step and join the University of Northern Iowa family. To apply to UNI, you will need to do the following:

1. Go to intladm.uni.edu and fill out the application for admission.

• Common Application also accepted for undergraduates

2. Pay $50 (undergraduate) or $75 (graduate) application fee.

3. Submit educational transcripts.

4. All applicants who are not native speakers of English must submit one proof of English proficiency.

• TOEFL—(Internet based) 79

• IELTS—6.0 for undergraduate and 6.5 graduate students

• 480 on SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)

• Conditional admission may be considered for undergraduate students. You will be tested upon arrival to campus and will be required to enroll in intensive English courses as necessary.

Some graduate programs require higher TOEFL or IELTS scores than those mentioned above, other test scores, and supporting documents depending on the major for which you are applying. Check your specific program online at intladm.uni.edu/graduate/majors.

* Teaching option also available# Students from other countries who choose a teaching major should know that such a major leads to teaching licensure in the state of Iowa only. Such a licensure may not be recognized in student’s home country.

UNDERGRADUATE AREAS OF STUDY

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College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences (Science related majors) chas.uni.edu

BiochemistryBiology*Biology: BiomedicalBiology: Ecology, Evolution & Organismal

BiologyChemistry*Computer ScienceConstruction ManagementEarth Science*Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)Environmental Science

Geography: Geographic Information Science

Geography: GIS: Environmental Science & Policy

Geography: GIS: Unmanned Aerial Systems

Geography: GIS: Planning, Policy, & Development

Graphic TechnologyManufacturing Engineering Tech:

Advanced Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineering Tech: Manufacturing Design

Manufacturing Engineering Tech: Metal Casting

Mathematics*Mathematics: Statistics/Actuarial

ScienceNetworking & Systems AdministrationPhysics*Physics: Data ScienceTechnology Management

College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences (Humanities & Fine Arts related majors) chas.uni.edu

Art*Art HistoryArt Studio CommunicationCommunication/Digital Media: Digital

JournalismCommunication/Digital Media: Digital

Media LeadershipCommunication/Digital Media: Digital

Media ProductionCommunication DisordersCommunication/Public Relations: Special

Events

Communication/Public Relations: Sports Public Relations

Communication/Public Relations: Strategic Public Relations

English*Graphic DesignHumanitiesInteractive Digital StudiesMusic Composition - TheoryMusic EducationMusic: General StudiesMusic Instrumental PerformanceMusic: Jazz StudiesMusic: Performing Arts Management

Music: String PedagogyMusic TechnologyMusic Vocal Performance TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of

Other Languages*TESOL/Spanish*Theatre: Design & ProductionTheatre: PerformancePhilosophySpanish*Spanish/English TranslationStudy of Religion

College of Business Administration business.uni.edu

AccountingBusiness CommunicationEconomicsEconomics: Applied Economic AnalysisEconomics: Business EconomicsEconomics: Quantitative TechniquesFinance: Financial ManagementFinance: Investments

Finance: Personal Wealth PlanningManagement: Business AdministrationManagement: Human ResourceManagement: Organizational LeadershipManagement Info Systems: Business

AnalyticsManagement Info Systems: Inf Sys

Development

Marketing: Advertising & Digital MediaMarketing: Global MarketingMarketing: ManagementMarketing: Sales ManagementReal EstateSupply Chain Management

College of Education coe.uni.edu

Athletic TrainingEarly Childhood Education*Elementary Education*Leisure, Youth & Human ServicesMovement & Exercise Science

Middle Level Education*Physical Education*Public Health & Education: Community

NutritionPublic Health & Education:

Environmental Health

Public Health & Education: Global Health & Humanitarian Assistance

Public Health & Education: Wellness & Fitness

Public Health & Education: Women’s Health

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

csbs.uni.edu

AnthropologyCriminologyFamily ServicesGerontologyGeography: Environmental Systems &

SustainabilityGeography: Globalization & Regional

GeographyGeography: Planning & DevelopmentHistory*Interior DesignPsychologyPolitical Science Public AdministrationPolitical CommunicationSocial WorkSociologyTextile & Apparel

Pre-Professional Programs

Biomedical, Chiropractic, Conservation/Natural Resources, Dentistry, Engineering, Hospital & Health Admin, Law, Medical Technology, Medicine, Mortuary Science, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nursing, Nursing Home Admin, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physicians Assistant, Podiatry, Radiological Technology, Sonography, Theology, Veterinary

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For more detailed information, please reference intladm.uni.edu/graduate/majors

Master of Arts/Master of SciencesTOEFL

(internet-based) IELTS Additional RequirementsAthletic Training (M.S./M.A.T.R) 83 6.5 Statement, Resume/CV, Biology (M.S.) 79 6.5 Statement, 3 LORCommunication Studies (M.A.) 100 7 Statement, Writing Sample, 3 LORCounseling (M.A.) 79 6.5 Statement, Writing Sample, 3 LOR, Resume/CVEnglish (M.A.) 100 7 Statement, Writing Sample, 2 LORGeography (M.A.) 79 6.5 Statement, 2 LORHealth Education (M.A.) 79 6.5 Statement, 2 LOR, Resume/CVHistory (M.A.) 79 6.5 Statement, Writing Sample, 2 LORIndustrial Mathematics (PSM) 79 6.5 Statement, Resume/CVLeisure, Youth, and Human Services (M.A.) 79 6.5 Statement, 2 LOR, Resume/CVMathematics (M.A.) 79 6.5 StatementPhysical Education 79 6.5 Statement, 2 LOR, Resume/CVPost-Secondary Ed: Student Affairs (M.A.) 100 7 Statement, 3 LOR, Resume/CVPsychology (M.A.) 79 6.5 Statement. 3 LOR, GRE, Resume/CVSpeech Language Pathology (M.A.) 90 6.5 Statement, Training and Experience Form, 3 LOR, GRETeaching English to Speakers of Other Lan-guages - TESOL (M.A.) 100 7 Statement, 2 LORTESOL/Spanish (M.A.) 100 7 Statement in Spanish, 2 LOR, Writing SampleTechnology (M.S.) 79 6.5 Statement, GRE, 3 LORWomen’s and Gender Studies (M.A.) 79 6.5 Statement, Writing Sample, 2 LORMaster of Arts in Education (M.A.E.)

Educational Psychology 79 6.5 Statement, Writing Sample, 3 LOR, Resume/CV, GRESpecial Education 79 6.5 Statement, 3 LOR, 4 years professional experience

Master of Accounting (MACC) 100 7 GMAT Minimum Score 500Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) 79 6 Statement, 3 LOR, Resume/CV, 500 Minimum GMATMaster of Music (M.M./M.A.) 79 6.5 Statement, 2 LOR, Resume/CVMaster of Social Work (M.S.W.) 79 6.5 Statement, 3 LOR, Resume/CVDoctor of Education (Ed. D)

Allied Health, Recreation and Community Services 100 7 Statement, 3 LOR, GRE, Resume/CVCurriculum and Instruction 100 7 Statement, 3 LOR, GRE, Resume/CVEducation (Leadership & Special Ed) 100 7 Statement, 3 LOR, Resume/CV, GRE

Doctor of Industrial Technology (D.I.T.) 79 6.5 3 LOR, 3 years professional experience, GRE

ONLINE PROGRAMS (International students cannot secure a U.S. visa for a program offered primarily or entirely online, but can enroll if plan to take while residing in their home country)

Art Education (M.A.), Early Childhood Education (M.A.E.), Elementary Education (M.A.E.), Instructional Technology (M.A.), Literacy Education (M.A.E.), Philanthropy & Nonprofit Development (M.A.), Physical Education: Pedagogy (M.A.), Principalship (M.A.E.), Public Policy (M.P.P.), Special Education: Consultant, School Library Studies (M.A.)

GRADUATE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ High pass rates on professional examinations

■ Opportunities for internships within the state of Iowa

■ Graduate students serve as consultants on an annual basis to have hands-on professional experiences

■ Outstanding placement rates to further studies, medical professions, and private practices

■ Access to labs for research purposes in the natural and social sciences

■ 1/3 of UNI graduate students are offered a graduate assistantship or scholarship

■ Opportunity to participate in the Graduate Student Symposium showcasing student research work and creative student performances

GRADUATE MAJORS

CIEP - CULTURE AND INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMCIEP will prepare you for academic studies at UNI. With experienced instructors teaching small classes, you will receive the assistance you need to achieve your big dreams.

Each session provides 20 classroom hours per week of English language study and cultural orientation. You can also receive assistance with laboratory work, out-of-classroom activities and special events. Courses include:

• Listening and speaking

• Reading comprehension and vocabulary expansion

• Writing/grammar

PATHWAY PROGRAMConditionally admitted students have the opportunity to be dual enrolled in intensive English and academic coursework during their final levels of the program. This provides a seamless pathway for students to earn their degree at UNI.

CIEP COSTS (PER 8-WEEK SESSION)Tuition $2,650

Campus Housing $2,240*

Health Insurance $250/mo*

Books & Supplies $265*

University Fees $258.25

CIEP Application Fee (includes SEVIS fee) $75

“UNI has the ideal environment for

students. It is a good place to immerse

yourself in your studies to become who you

want to be.” Cheick

Master of Arts in Education - Student Affairs

Bamake, Mali

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uni.edu/ciep

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THE SUCCESS OF UNI GRADUATESThe true measure of any college or university is the people it produces. Year after year UNI produces well-prepared, in-demand graduates who use their UNI education and experiences to build successful lives and careers.

INTERNATIONAL

ALUMNISUCCESS

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS• International Scholars Award

• $5,000 - 1130 or higher (SAT)

• $3,000 - 1020 - 1120 (SAT)

• International Excel Award

• Scholarships range from $1,000 to $6,000 per year.

• Presidential Scholarship

• Students receive an award up to $4,000 per year and participate in the Presidential Scholar Program.

• Students must have a minimum of 1340 (SAT) or 29 on the ACT to apply.

• To apply for the Presidential and other academic department scholarships, complete the UNI Scholarship Application by January 15 at finaid.uni.edu/scholarship.

*Students can qualify for multiple scholarships

GRADUATE STUDENT AID• Graduate Assistantships and Tuition Scholarship

Awards are offered by some departments on a competitive basis.

• The deadline to submit applications for fall 2020 is February 1, 2020.

• Visit grad.uni.edu/assistantships to learn more.

ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT• More than 5,400 campus jobs are available to students

with student (F) visas or exchange visitor (J) visas.

2019–20 STUDENT EXPENSESA UNI education is an investment in yourself that will pay off for the rest of your life. Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, we will work with you to make your college education a reality.

Undergraduate GraduateTuition* & Fees $19,480 $20,906Books and Supplies $500 $500Health Insurance $2,500 $2,500Campus Housing and Meals $9,160 $9,160Personal & Recreational $1,500 $1,500Total for Two Semesters $33,140 $34,566

*UNIBusiness has a different tuition for students who are declared in the College of Business Administration and are classified as a junior, senior or graduate student.

OF UNI GRADUATES FOUND SUCCESS WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF

GRADUATING

OF STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH EXPERIENCES DIRECTLY RELATED TO

THEIR FUTURE CAREER

95% 90%

WHY ARE UNI GRADUATES SUCCESSFUL WHEN THEY GRADUATE?Because they have the tools needed to succeed in the ever-changing world. UNI students participate in experiential education — internships, research, study abroad and more — our graduates have the hands-on experiences needed to be valuable employees from day one. It’s also why more than 1,220 employers routinely recruit our alumni.

Our graduates work at outstanding companies throughout the world, including:

• Allstate Insurance

• Amazon

• Deere & Company

• Ernst & Young

• Google

• Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cooperation

• Pioneer Hi-Bred

• Principal Financial Group

• Rockwell Collins

• RSM International

• Transamerica

• Wells Fargo

The cost of living in Iowa is well below the national average (bestplaces.net)

Guang Jin, ‘92 / ‘95, is a global manufacturing engineering

manager for the tractor platform at Deere & Company,

Waterloo.

Russel Karim, ‘15, works as an IT administrator at UNI and has

started several successful businesses.

Emiliano Lerda, ’04, is the executive director of Justice

for Our Neighbors.

Jay & Tiffany, ‘17, are owners of Pearl Tea in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

“I work in Information Technology Services on campus and as a student software developer at John Deere. It’s pretty easy to get a job since UNI not only provides job opportunities on campus but also helps students to get experience off-campus.”

HabibActuarial Science

Islamabad, Pakistan

“Pay attention to location when you consider a school because location plays an important part in terms of living expenses including housing, transportation etc.”

HameedComputer Science

Islamabad, Pakistan

MAKING YOUR DREAM AFFORDABLE

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CONTACT US!International Admissions

002 Gilchrist Hall

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018, USA

Website: intladm.uni.edu

Phone: (319) 273-2281 | Fax: (319) 273-2885

Email: international.admissions@uni.edu

Student Chat: intladm.uni.edu/unibuddy

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROMOTERSConnect with one of our International Student Promoters to learn more about UNI from a student perspective by emailing uni.isp@uni.edu.

The Waterloo Regional Airport provides daily round-trip service to Chicago for connecting flights to more than 700 cities worldwide.

■ #2 by U.S. News & World Report for Top Public Schools (Regional Universities Midwest)

■ Ranked in the top 25% of all U.S. institutions in Money Magazine’s “Best Colleges For Your Money”

■ Ranked as one of the best colleges in the Midwest region by Princeton Review’s Best Colleges: Region by Region

■ Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission North Central Association

■ Consistently elected as an outstanding business school by the Princeton Review

■ Named as one of America’s most environmentally responsible colleges in the Princeton Review’s Guide to 399 Green Colleges

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The University of Northern Iowa does not discriminate in employment or education. Visit policies.uni.edu/1303 for additional information.