U.S. University Pathway Guide | 2017 FOR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS % OF STUDENTS REPORT 96 HIGH SATISFACTION
SUPPORT TO HELP STUDENTS 24/7 EVERY STEP OF THE WAY % OF STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE OUR PROGRAM PROGRESS TO 95 PARTNER UNIVERSITY
Advantages of an on-campus university pathway program
The pathway program is Students learn in Students gain industry equivalent to the first year small classes taught experience via co-operative of an undergraduate by experienced education and degree program. university instructors. internship programs.
Students live and Personalized academic With flexible entry learn on campus advising and student requirements, no SAT or ACT from day one. support are available at is needed to apply. each level of study.
A single visa will cover both Students pay the same Extra class hours and the student’s program with tuition as a domestic, free tutorials are available Navitas and their program out-of-state or international for students. with the partner university undergraduate student (no in the U.S. additional cost). A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR
I would like to welcome you to the many opportunities within the United States at our partner universities- offering an exceptional experience and access to post-secondary schooling that will accelerate your success to your sophomore year.
My colleagues at each of our university programs understand the needs you have transitioning from high school and will offer you an immediate community to engage with, recreational activities to build your social networks and spend extra time with you to build your creative, intellectual and cultural experience in the USA.
Your adventure begins with your application. We will help you process your admissions quickly, so you won’t have to wait on a response. From that moment, you will realize how great it is to have support around you. My team and I are committed to your future and encourage you to join us as you transform your academic career from high school to university and look forward to being your leader through the one of the most important decisions you will make.
Michelle Westfort, EdD Director of Recruitment, Navitas
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Pathway and English language programs ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 Student support services �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Counselor support services ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Our university partners...... 8 Navitas at Florida Atlantic University...... 10 Navitas at University of Massachusetts Boston...... 12 Navitas at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth...... 14 Navitas at University of Massachusetts Lowell...... 16 Navitas at University of New Hampshire...... 18 Undergraduate degree programs ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 Accommodations ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 22 Scholarships, tuition and fees ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 26-27 Academic calendar ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 How to apply ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28 2 Undergraduate Pathway Program
Undergraduate pathway programs Navitas pathway programs ensure high-potential students are given the extra support and assistance needed to succeed in U.S. higher education.
International University high school to university study. The Program benefits IUTP/UPP is equivalent to the first year Transfer Program (IUTP)/ • students can begin in September, Undergraduate Pathway of a bachelor’s degree program and students attend classes on the January or May Program (UPP) university campus. Upon successful • small class sizes (18-25 students) The IUTP/UPP is a two- or three- completion of the IUTP/UPP, students • personalized advising and semester program, which consists of will move directly into the second year dedicated student support for-credit courses and provides an of their chosen undergraduate degree academic and cultural bridge from program.
YOUR PATHWAY TO AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN THE U.S.
Navitas IUTP/UPP Undergraduate Undergraduate Undergraduate degree degree degree Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Academic entry requirements may vary. To progress to a university degree program, students must achieve the necessary entry requirements. Undergraduate Pathway Program 3
Entry requirements*
Florida Atlantic UMass UMass UMass University of Academic and English Language Requirements University Boston Dartmouth Lowell New Hampshire
GPA 3.4 3.5-3.0 Varies 3.0 3.0 Undergraduate Direct Admission† IELTS/TOEFL 6.5/79 6.0/79 6.5/79 6.5/79 6.5/80
GPA 2.5 2.0 (2.75 Engr.) 2.0 2.0 2.5 IUTP/UPP: 2 Semesters 6.0 (with no band 6.0 (no band IELTS/TOEFL 6.0/75 6.0/75 6.0/75 lower than 5.5)/75 lower than 5.5)/75
GPA 2.0 2.0 (2.75 Engr.) 2.0 2.0 2.5
IUTP/UPP: 3 Semesters 5.5 (Reading/ 5.5 (with no band Writing: 5.5/ IELTS/TOEFL 5.5/69 5.5/69 5.5/70 lower than 5.0)/70 Speaking/ Listening 5.0)/70
GPA IUTP/UPP: 2.0 2.0 (2.75 Engr.) 2.0 2.0 N/A 3 Semesters with 5.0 (with no band Academic English IELTS/TOEFL 5.0/59 5.0/59 5.0/59 4.5-5.5/50-69 lower than 4.5)/59 * English requirements may be waived if proof can be provided that language of instruction is in English. † Students must also submit SAT/ACT scores and meet other entry requirements.
Age Requirements* U.S. Passport/Green Card Holders Accepted?
Florida Atlantic University 16 years of age or older Florida Atlantic University Yes
UMass Boston 17 years of age or older† UMass Boston No
UMass Dartmouth 16 years of age or older UMass Dartmouth Yes
UMass Lowell 16 years of age or older UMass Lowell Yes
University of New Hampshire 17 years of age or older University of New Hampshire Yes * Students under 18 must have parental/guardian consent to attend a Navitas program. † Age 16 is a possibility on a case-by-case basis. 4 Student support
Our commitment to student support The Navitas student support team is always happy to help students with any difficulty or query no matter how big or small. Student support 5
Our team Academic advising The student support team looks after all of our students’ The academic team and teaching staff are available needs, including: throughout the semester for individual or group consultation. Student support officers meet with students • academic performance monitoring regularly to ensure they are progressing successfully • attendance monitoring through the program and are prepared for the demands of • academic advising university study. These sessions grant our students the • orientation opportunity to discuss any academic or personal concerns, • disability support so the student and student support office can work • social activities together to find an immediate solution. • student welfare • tutoring and writing labs Counseling and guidance • 24/7 emergency assistance Adjusting to a new environment can be a stressful experience for some students. Navitas’ professional and experienced staff provide a variety of learning, social and OF STUDENTS personal support services. All Navitas students also have % SATISFIED WITH OUR access to the partner university’s excellent health and 93 SUPPORT SERVICES counseling services.
Navitas is a great program with a lot of opportunities for foreign students like myself. They helped me obtain my U.S. visa and even had a special orientation for international students, which really helps with your understanding of what to do and how.”
CRISTIAN MAGDIL, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA UPP: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 6 Counselor support
Counselor support services Every Navitas partnership is unique and we pride ourselves on managing relationships individually and ensuring consistent quality with embedded marketing, admissions, academic and student support teams. Student support 7
Program selection College prep seminars With over 200 possible undergraduate majors to choose Navitas’ admissions and marketing staff are available to from, our Navitas’ counselor support staff can help you find conduct a free college preparatory seminar focused on the right higher education program for your international college admission essay writing tips or on career students with high potential. assessment and skills inventory.
Application support Our staff We offer free assistance during the application process Navitas’ highly trained team is absolutely unparalleled in the and once all necessary documents have been received, international education industry and our friendly counselor students can expect an admission decision with 1-2 support staff are here to help you every step of the way. business days. Our staff: • includes more than 170 recruitment, admissions and student support professionals (130 already overseas) • speaks more than 30 languages • has lived in more than 50 different countries The Navitas staff have been • experiences comprehensive and ongoing training programs super helpful, from being supportive when I was applying for a visa to helping me settle in. I couldn’t have made a better choice.”
SYLVIA UNIMNA, NIGERIA UPP: COMPUTER SCIENCE Awarded the Academic Merit Scholarship during her first year at UMass Boston 8 University partners
Meet our university partners We are proud to partner with high-achieving universities, with leadership that recognizes the value of a diverse and well-educated student body.
Florida Atlantic University TOP 200 Undergraduate Engineering Program U.S. News & World Report, 2016 University partners 9
Full access to university facilities Navitas’ pathway programs are located on the partner university’s campus. Students use libraries, computer laboratories, recreation facilities, common areas and other general student services as well as having access to student clubs and UMass Lowell societies. This enhances the student experience and aids retention as TOP 200 students integrate into campus life in that first year, making the move to the Undergraduate Business (#191) and Undergraduate second year of their undergraduate Engineering (#109) degree much easier. U.S. News & World Report, 2016
UMass Boston TOP 100 Universities for Life Sciences Times Higher Education, 2016
University of New Hampshire UMass Dartmouth #47 #39 Top Public Schools Best Undergraduate U.S. News & World Report, 2016 Engineering Program U.S. News & World Report, 2016 10 Florida Atlantic University
Navitas at Florida Atlantic University Some universities measure greatness in decades and centuries. Florida Atlantic University measures it with every student who earns a degree, every researcher who makes a discovery and every community that is transformed.
Why study with FAU? Featured subject areas Business students will also have real- world experience in the newly designed • Florida Atlantic University offers Sciences and Technologies Trading Room which combines students the best of everything — a FAU is taking its place among the Bloomberg software solutions and FAU’s world-class education in a beautiful world’s great research centers and has state-of-the-art stations. sub–tropical setting. been given the designation of a “High • FAU has been awarded over $33 Research Activity” university by the million in grants for science Carnegie Foundation for the research and educational projects. Advancement of Teaching. Programs offered • Modern, safe, clean and multicultural: with almost 50 percent The Research Park at FAU is home to of its student body classified as 22 companies employing nearly 1,000 • Undergraduate Pathway Program minority or international students, people. It includes a Student (UPP): 2 or 3 Semesters (Year 1); FAU ranks as the most racially, Innovation and Invention Lab designed 3 Semesters with Academic English ethnically and culturally diverse for use by FAU student teams working (Year 1 with English component) institution in Florida’s State on industry projects. FAU is also home -- Arts and Letters University System; as well as to the Southeast National Marine -- Business offering beautiful beaches and a Renewable Energy Center, a federally -- Design and Social Inquiry relaxed, outdoor lifestyle. funded research facility developing -- Education - • Among FAU’s prestigious alumni technology to harness the power of - Engineering and Florida’s ocean currents. Computer Science are CEOs, CFOs, COOs of major -- Science corporations such as BellSouth Business Latin America, Boeing Japan, FAU’s College of Business is among Cingular Wireless, Motorola and the elite business schools worldwide Office Depot. with Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, the highest worldwide standard of achievement for business schools. Florida Atlantic University 11
50% of student body is minority or international students I would most definitely recommend FAU because it has a huge campus and the other facilities are also amazing. The business school at FAU is accredited by AACSB, so I am confident that I am getting a high-quality education.”
HET SHAH, INDIA UPP: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 12 UMass Boston
The Navitas staff offer students so much support during their first year. The staff are really looking after all of us to make sure we succeed and provide us with extra tutoring. They help us with anything we really need to excel in our courses.”
NECMETTEN TURK, TURKEY UPP: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (FINANCE) UMass Boston 13 # 1 student city in the U.S.
Navitas at UMass Boston Part of the prestigious University of Massachusetts system, UMass Boston offers students a high quality and affordable education in the heart of America’s education capital.
With more than 17,000 students from Featured subject areas • Curriculum stresses software all corners of the globe, UMass development and training for Boston hosts one of the most Management students in areas such as systems ethnically and socially diverse student programming, computer • The first year of UMass Boston populations in New England. development, artificial intelligence, Bachelor of Science in database management and Management satisfies the general software engineering. Why study at UMass Boston? education requirements to major in: • The UMass System is ranked #141 Accounting, Finance, Marketing, in the World University Rankings. Management and Information (Times Higher Education, 2016) Systems, among others. Programs offered • Boston is the #1 student city in the • First-rate faculty and diverse, high U.S. and #13 in the world. achieving student body; the college (QS University Rankings, 2016) offers innovative, interdisciplinary • Undergraduate Pathway Program (UPP): 2 or 3 Semesters (Year 1); • UMass Boston’s MBA program is curricula tuned to the changing needs of the global economy. 3 Semesters with Academic English ranked #41, according to QS (Year 1 with English component) TopMBA, 2015. • Accredited by the Association to -- Liberal Arts • Ranked Top 100 universities for Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). -- Management Life Sciences (Times Higher -- Science and Mathematics Education, 2015) Computer Science • Undergraduate Business • The College of Science and Management is ranked Tier 1, #156. Mathematics is home to a first-rate (U.S. News & World Report, 2016) faculty and a diverse, high- • Boston is a worldwide hub for achieving student body. innovation and technology. In fact, • The program is accredited by the modern telephone, Internet, ABET which assures quality for Dropbox and even Facebook were degree programs in applied invented by Bostonians. science, computing, engineering and technology. 14 UMass Dartmouth
Navitas at UMass Dartmouth UMass Dartmouth distinguishes itself as a vibrant, public research university dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research resulting in personal and lifelong student success.
Why study at UMass Dartmouth? CCB’s marketing curriculum prepares Visual and Performing Arts students for a successful career in the • The UMass System is ranked #141 many phases of marketing and The College of Visual & Performing in the World University Rankings. distributing products and services Arts (CVPA) is a dynamic arts college (Times Higher Education, 2016) throughout the global economy — with that helps students to develop and • Ranked #39 Best Undergraduate a focus on consumers and acquiring showcase their talent. CVPA is a Engineering Programs (U.S. News & information for decision-making. tight-knit community of artists, World Report, 2016) scholars and musicians working • Charlton College of Business was Engineering together to inspire and breed creativity. named to The Princeton Review’s • The College of Engineering is ABET CVPA offers courses in graphic design, 2015 edition of its “Best 296 accredited and is ranked by U.S. digital media, photography, painting, Business Schools.” World News & Report in the top 50 sculpture, art/music history, art/music • Animation Career Review ranks Tier 1 Regional Engineering schools education, ceramics, jewelry/metals, CVPA’s digital media programs in in the U.S. textile design and music performance. the top 30 in the United States. • The College of Engineering • Potential US$9,000 scholarship for Cooperative Education and students who can maintain a 3.0 GPA Internship program allows during their undergraduate study engineering students to gain valuable Programs offered experience while earning money. Featured subject areas • The College’s Bioengineering • Undergraduate Pathway Program Management/Marketing undergraduate program is the first of (UPP): 2 or 3 Semesters (Year 1); The Charlton College of Business its kind offered in the UMass system. 3 Semesters with Academic English (CCB) is ranked by The Princeton (Year 1 with English component) Review as one of the top 300 business -- Arts and Sciences schools in the country. CCB has been -- Business accredited by the Association to -- Engineering Advance Collegiate Schools of -- Visual and Performing Arts Business (AACSB International). UMass Dartmouth 15
Navitas helped me a lot, especially with English. All the staff and teachers were very accommodating and were so supportive with getting used to life in the United States. Whenever I needed anything, they were there for me. Navitas is like family.”
THAO MA, VIETNAM UPP: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Top 30 digital media programs in the U.S. 16 UMass Lowell # 10 best value colleges in the U.S.
I chose UMass Lowell because it is a very good engineering university. What I enjoy most about the university is being with friends from different parts of the world.”
SAVINDULA MAHENDRA, INDIA UPP: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING UMass Lowell 17
Navitas at UMass Lowell UMass Lowell is a comprehensive, national research university located in a diverse community only 45 minutes from the heart of historic Boston.
UMass Lowell is committed to Department of Defense, and various Earn both a bachelor’s and a preparing students for work in the real companies including EMC, HP, Intel, master’s degree in five years world—solving real problems and Pfizer and Sun. helping real people—by providing an Bachelor’s to master’s programs give affordable, high-quality education. Its graduates have been hired by students the opportunity to complete companies such as 3COM, Analog two degrees in as little as five years, Devices, Avid, BAE, Cisco, EMC, Why study at UMass Lowell? saving valuable time and money. There Fidelity, Google, IBM, iRobot, MITRE, are nearly two dozen undergraduate • The UMass System is ranked #141 Microsoft, Motorola, Oracle, Raytheon majors at UMass Lowell that offer a in the World University Rankings. and Segway. combined accelerated bachelor’s to (Times Higher Education, 2016) Engineering master’s degree program. • UMass Lowell is among the top 200 research universities in the U.S. The Francis College of Engineering is (U.S. News & World Report, 2016) internationally recognized for applied • Tier 1, Nationally Ranked University, research and for several programs Programs offered Top 200 in Business (#191) and focused on “on-the-rise” technologies, such as nanotechnology. Engineering (#109) (U.S. News & • Undergraduate Pathway Program World Report, 2016) UMass Lowell is one of a few public (UPP): 2 or 3 Semesters (Year 1); • Forbes ranks UMass Lowell #10 of universities in the U.S. to offer 3 Semesters with Academic English the 25 best value colleges in the U.S. accredited undergraduate degrees in (Year 1 with English component) • Potential US$9,000 scholarship for plastics engineering and nuclear -- Business students who can maintain a 3.0 GPA engineering. UMass Lowell has a -- Engineering during their undergraduate study radiation laboratory with a research -- Fine Arts, Humanities and nuclear reactor and Van de Graaff Social Sciences Featured subject areas accelerator that provides students with -- Health Sciences -- Sciences Computer Science real-world experience in particle -- Sciences-Mathemathics The Department of Computer Science physics, nuclear engineering and research programs are funded by the health physics. National Science Foundation, the Department of Homeland Security, the 18 University of New Hampshire
Navitas at University of New Hampshire The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a premier research university providing comprehensive, high quality programs of distinction.
Set on a classic American campus in Home to the second oldest hospitality the seacoast town of Durham, UNH is program in the U.S., UNH undergraduate one hour from Boston to the south students choose from three Programs offered and New Hampshire’s White concentrations: hotel and resort Mountains to the north. management, food and beverages or • International University Transfer event management. Students must Program (IUTP): 2 or 3 Semesters Why study at the University of also complete 800 paid internship (Year 1); 4-6 Semesters with New Hampshire? hours. Placements with industry Academic English (Year 1 with leaders, such as Hilton and Marriott, English component) • Ranked #103 U.S. university (U.S. are very high for UNH graduates. -- Business and Economics News & World Report, 2015) -- Engineering and Engineering • Ranked 44 Top Public School with Physical Sciences excellent academic programs in • UNH has a space science center -- Liberal Arts Business, Engineering and on campus, which is NASA Liberal Arts recognized. It has supplied • New Hampshire is consistently instruments to 23 space missions, ranked among three safest states in and two UNH alumni are in the the U.S. ranks of NASA astronauts. • UNH is home to the Flow Physics Featured subject areas Facility—the world’s largest Business and Economics scientific quality boundary-layer wind tunnel facility. UNH’s Peter T. Paul College of • UNH includes a number of Business and Economics is ranked cooperative institutes, academic among the top 100 U.S. business and research centers that support schools by Bloomberg Businessweek marine science research and also boasts an employment and exploration. placement rate of 96%. University of New Hampshire 19
Top 50 U.S. Public School I would advise all students to (U.S. News & World Report, 2016) come here. They will get a good education, have a good social life and Navitas helps you to meet new students. My English level wasn’t that good, but thanks to Navitas, I didn’t feel shy or embarrassed. I made friends with everyone.”
MATIN MASIMLI, AZERBAIJAN IUTP: COMPUTER SCIENCE 20 Undergraduate degree programs
Undergraduate
UMass University University of
UMass UMass Florida Atlantic Boston Dartmouth Lowell New Hampshire degree programs Business Accounting Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship Finance/Financial Management Health Administration Hospitality/International Tourism Management International Business/Management Leadership/Organizational Change Management Management Information Systems Marketing Operations Management Supply Chain Management/Logistics Engineering/Computer Science Bioinformatics Biological Engineering Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Data Science Digital Media/Games Design Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Geomatics Engineering Information Technology/Science Mechanical Engineering Nanotechnology Engineering Nuclear/Energy Engineering Ocean Engineering Physics/Engineering Physics Plastics Engineering Undergraduate degree programs 21
UMass UMass University University of University University of
UMass UMass UMass UMass Florida Atlantic Boston Dartmouth Lowell New Hampshire Florida Atlantic Boston Dartmouth Lowell New Hampshire Liberal Arts Sciences and Math Africana Studies Astronomy American Studies Atmospheric Science/Meteorology Anthropology Biochemistry Archaeology Bioinformatics Art/Fine Arts/Studio Art Biology/Microbiology Art Education Biotechnology Art History Chemistry Artisanry (Ceramics, Jewelry, Clinical Sciences Textile Design/Fiber Arts) Data Science Asian Studies Earth Sciences Classical Studies/Latin/Greek Earth Sciences Education Communication Studies Ecology Criminology and Criminal Justice Environmental Science Dance Exercise Science/Sport Science Economics Forensic Science Education (Childhood, Primary, Secondary) English/English Literature/Teaching/Writing Geographic Information Science French/French Studies Geology/Geosciences Geography Marine Biology/Oceanography German Mathematics Education Graphic Design/Digital Media Mathematics/Statistics History Medical Laboratory Sciences Humanities/Liberal Arts Molecular Biology International Affairs Neuroscience Italian/Italian Studies Nutritional Sciences Jewish Studies Photonics Journalism Physics Labor Studies Pre-Medicine Latin American and Iberian Studies Radiological Health Physics Linguistics Multimedia Technology/Multimedia Studies Music (Education, Performance) Music (Business, Commercial, Recording) Peace and Conflict Studies Philosophy/Ethics Philosophy and Public Policy Political Science Portuguese Studies Psychology Public Policy and Sustainability Public Safety/Public Management Russian Social Psychology Social Work Sociology Spanish/Spanish Studies Theatre/Drama Urban Design/Urban Planning Women’s and Gender Studies 22 Accommodations
Accommodations Students in a Navitas program live and study alongside domestic undergraduate students. Accommodations 23
FAU • Available from US$400 a week, • One and two bedrooms available On-campus accommodation including breakfast, per student, • Ten minute train ride to UMass based on availability Boston and 20 minutes from FAU guarantees on–campus housing. • Available from US$1,280-$1,640 downtown Boston The beautiful residence halls, some monthly, including breakfast and with a view of coastline, provide a • Two to 12 month leases evening meals, per student, based safe, clean, well maintained living • Rent starts at US$1,000 per month, on availability environment and offer assistance of per student, and can change based professional staff. • Includes local telephone, Internet on availability and length of lease access, laundry facilities television More details at avaloncommunities.com Conveniently located — the residence and all utilities. Public transportation halls are only a short walk from the (subway/bus) within walking distance Furnishing your apartment academic buildings, Atlantic dining More details at globalimmersions.com It is rare to find an apartment in hall, the libraries, the Fitness & Boston that is already furnished, so Recreation Center and more. Apartments students should prepare to buy or rent First year residence halls – Harbor Point Apartments furniture upon arrival. There are several Parliament Hall Harbor Point offers spacious and stores near UMass Boston where students can purchase affordable Parliament Hall is a suite-style luxurious apartments across the street furnishings. You may visit the Navitas residence hall consisting of both from the UMass Boston campus. With at UMass Boston Supply Swap double and single rooms for freshmen a range of multi-bedroom styles, Facebook page to see what items (assigned on an as available basis). students can live alone or share a unit with other students. There is no other students are currently selling. • All suites feature a common furniture in Harbor Point apartments. Those who do not want to buy may entrance and two bathroom rent furniture. Visit the CORT Furniture facilities (all students will have no • One, two and three bedroom website at cort.com/student to view more than three other suite mates). apartments available • Rent from US$1,305-$2,610 per student packages which range • Each bedroom includes a bed, between $100-200 per month. dresser, desk, and chair, and is month, per student equipped with unlimited access More details at harborpointonthebay.com Please note that students must be Ethernet connections and basic moved in and present at the apartment cable television service. Peninsula Apartments at the time of furniture delivery. CORT • Access to on-site fitness center, Live by the sea at The Peninsula, will not deliver to your apartment prior computer lab housing both Mac Boston’s newest waterfront high-rise to your arrival. and PC computers, a common apartment complex. Conveniently room that is equipped with a flat located directly opposite from Rental Beast is an organization that screen television, projector and campus, it’s a short walk to class and will help you find an apartment in or screen, a full kitchen, laundry room to the subway, and only minutes to around Boston. They can also assist and two-story study lounges downtown Boston. There is no with paperwork and securing furniture before you arrive: rentalbeast.com • Building offers a 24-hour furniture in Peninsula apartments. desk operation • Studio, one, two or three bedroom • From US$3,000 per semester apartments available Further information available from • Available from US$1,400–$2,300 fau.edu/housing/tour/par.php per month, per student More details at peninsula-apts.com UMass Boston Eaves Quincy Apartments Homestay Homestay provides international Eaves Quincy apartments are located students with comfortable housing at directly across the water from UMass affordable prices. Locations are always in Boston, and is just one stop away safe urban and suburban neighborhoods from campus on the public transit in and around Boston. Navitas’ preferred system. There is no furniture in Eaves provider is Global Immersions. Quincy apartments. Please note that Eaves Quincy apartments are available for graduate students only. 24 Accommodations
UMass Dartmouth University Apartments On-campus accommodation Apartments range from one bedroom All undergraduate Navitas UMass to three bedrooms with two to six Dartmouth students are required to residents. live on campus, in the traditional first • Fully furnished, full kitchen (meal year dormitories, during the plans are optional), air conditioning Undergraduate Pathway Program. • On-site parking with a University Parking Pass available First year residence halls • Fully furnished two or • Shuttle transportation to and three person units from campus • Rooms equipped with Internet • Distance to campus — from ports for each student, telephone walking distance to three-quarters lines and cable TV of a mile • Each of the first year halls offers • Utilities, Internet, electricity included multi-purpose room with study and in rent recreational space, laundry room • From $4,800 per semester and student mailboxes Further information available from • Short walk from the classroom uml.edu/student-services/reslife/ buildings, dining halls, sporting residence-halls/university- fields, the Student Center, the apartments.aspx University Library • Each of the first year halls is staffed University of New Hampshire with both professional staff and student resident assistants (RAs) On-campus accommodation on hand to help with questions All undergraduate Navitas UNH and problems students are required to live on • From $9,751 per year (costs vary campus during the International depending on the residence hall) University Transfer Program. Further information available from Campus residence halls umassd.edu/housing/ 27 different on–campus residence livingoncampus/firstyear halls grouped into three separate and very different residential areas: UMass Lowell The Hills, The Valley and The Timbers On-campus accommodation • From single to four person rooms All undergraduate Navitas UMass • Fully furnished, all bills included Lowell students are required to live on • Rooms equipped with Internet campus during the Undergraduate ports for each student Pathway Program. • Access to laundry facilities within each hall Campus residence halls • Cable television and Wi-Fi in lounge • From single to eight person suites spaces • Short walk from the classroom • Short walk from the academic buildings, dining halls buildings, dining halls, library • Utilities, Internet, electricity included • On-campus apartments are also in rent available • From $4,750 per semester • From $3,410 per semester Further information available from Further information available from www.uml.edu/student-services/reslife/ unh.navitas.com/accommodation residence-halls
Accommodations 25 26 Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries Each year through the Navitas academic merit scholarship program, 162 scholarships are awarded worldwide to students currently studying in our university pathway colleges and managed campuses.
Navitas academic merit Navitas family bursaries Continuation of this undergraduate scholarships degree scholarship is dependent on Navitas offers financial support in the maintaining full-time status and a Navitas provides a limited number of form of family bursaries. A bursary minimum cumulative grade point scholarship(s) each semester to applies where two or more students average (GPA) of 3.0 at the end of continuing students attending a Navitas from the same family study with a each academic year. This scholarship school who have displayed high Navitas member institution.* The is renewable annually and awarded for academic skills and talents. These bursary is equivalent to 10 percent of a maximum of four years. students must also demonstrate the tuition fee of your program of study.† * The Navitas family bursary and academic merit commitment to fostering intercultural scholarships are offered to students studying at ACBT, understanding through their AUSI, BCUIC, Curtin College, Curtin Singapore, CRIC, UMass Lowell/UMass Deakin College, EIBT, EIC, Eynesbury, FIC, HIC, ICM, ICP, engagement at the Navitas school.* Dartmouth‡ International ICRGU, ICWS, La Trobe Melbourne, La Trobe University The number and value of the award will Sydney Campus, LBIC, Navitas at FAU, Navitas at UMass Scholars Award Boston, Navitas at UMass Dartmouth, Navitas at UMass be solely determined by Navitas. Lowell, Navitas at UNH, NIC, PIBT, PUIC, QIBT, SAIBT and The International Scholars Award is a UCIC only. For programs that matriculate directly renewable award available specifically † The Navitas bursary is not applicable to any English into a university degree program, the language program or any component of an English for Navitas at UMass Lowell/UMass language program offered by a Navitas member institution. scholarship will cover only the Navitas Dartmouth Undergraduate Pathway ‡ Additional terms and conditions apply for this member institute components of the Program (UPP) students. The award scholarship. Visit umd.navitas.com/scholarships for program for the semester. full details. amount is US$3,000 per year and the This information is correct as at the time of printing and scholarship is awarded to all may be subject to change without notice or at the discretion More information can be obtained international students who of Navitas member institutions or Navitas Limited. from the Navitas representative about successfully complete the UPP how to apply for a merit scholarship. program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholarships and bursaries 27 2017/18 academic calendar*
2017 Summer Semester Applications close Orientation Classes start Classes end
Florida Atlantic University April 3 May 10 May 15 August 9
UMass Boston April 21 May 24 May 30 August 24
UMass Dartmouth April 7 May 25 May 30 August 11
UMass Lowell April 12 May 10 May 15 August 5
University of New Hampshire April 21 May 23 May 30 August 4 2017 Fall Semester Applications close Orientation Classes start Classes end
Florida Atlantic University July 14 August 16 August 21 December 13
UMass Boston August 4 August 30 September 6 December 22
UMass Dartmouth July 24 August 30 September 6 December 19
UMass Lowell July 19 August 28 September 5 December 22
University of New Hampshire July 21 August 22 August 28 December 15 2018 Spring Semester Applications close Orientation Classes start Classes end
Florida Atlantic University December 1 January 4, 2018 January 10, 2018 May 4, 2018
UMass Boston December 13 January 17, 2018 January 22, 2018 May 18, 2018
UMass Dartmouth December 13 January 17, 2018 January 19, 2018 May 11, 2018
UMass Lowell November 28 January 11, 2018 January 15, 2018 May 4, 2018
University of New Hampshire December 13 January 15, 2018 January 22, 2018 May 18, 2018 * Semester dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date listings, visit navitas.com. 2017 cost of attendance*
Tuition UPP/IUTP UPP + Academic English
Florida Atlantic University $20,610 $4,305 (plus UPP)
UMass Boston $32,040 $4,862 (plus UPP)
UMass Dartmouth $27,000† $3,825 (plus UPP)
UMass Lowell $31,290† $4,515 (plus UPP)
University of New Hampshire $28,800 N/A
Other Fees and Charges UPP Fees Insurance Accommodation§ Meal Plan Living Expenses
Florida Atlantic University $3,973 $1,474 From $3,050 From $1,800 N/A
UMass Boston $1,238-$1,398 $2,035 N/A N/A $12,000/year
UMass Dartmouth $2,850 $2,168 From $10,504 From $4,346 N/A
UMass Lowell $2,375-$3,438 $1,435 From $4,750 From $2,334 N/A
University of New Hampshire $3,764-$4,150 $2,280 From $3,410 From $2,059 N/A * Students will be charged per credit; actual cost may be higher or lower depending on specific course choices. Tuition, fees and charges listed are current at time of printing and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date listings, please visit navitas.com. † Additional $175-500 mandatory fees apply for students not studying in the UMass Dartmouth Charlton College of Business or UMass Lowell Manning School of Business. § Per semester costs, except for UMass Dartmouth, which is per year. On-campus accommodation is unavailable for UMass Boston students. 28 How to apply
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