Boise State University - Fact sheet 2021-22

General Information Full name of the institution Boise State University

Address: 1910 University Drive Boise, Idaho 83725-1145 USA

Web page http://www.boisestate.edu/ Total number of students 25,540 Total number of international students 350 Areas of study 1. College of Arts and Sciences 2. College of Business and Economics 3. College of Education 4. College of Engineering 5. College of Health Sciences 6. School of Public Service 7. College of Innovation and Design Campus map http://maps.boisestate.edu/

Global Learning Opportunities Mailing Address for all staff Boise State University (for mail or deliveries only) Center for Global Education 1910 University Drive Boise, Idaho 83725-1145 USA

Office location Boise State University (to visit our office in person) Center for Global Education Simplot/Micron Advising Success Hub, room 227

Phone (208) 426-2630 Email [email protected]

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STAFF MEMBERS - CONTACT INFORMATION Director Ms. Corrine HENKE (Exchange balance) Director of Global Learning Opportunities & Director of International Student Services [email protected]

Incoming Exchange Advisor Mr. Keith QUATRARO (incoming student nominations, International Student Services Coordinator housing, class registration, [email protected] permission numbers, exchange student support) Outbound Exchange Advisor Ms. Eden TAYLOR (Advisor to Boise State students Education Abroad Advisor and will send student nominations [email protected] to partners) Inbound Exchange Visitors Ms. Emily Manny (Faculty/Staff Exchanges) Immigration and International Scholars Coordinator (It is recommended that the visiting scholar be [email protected] nominated by the International Office from the partner university)

ACADEMIC AND ADMISSION INFORMATION

Application procedure and Nominations should be submitted by March 1 (Fall) required documents October 1 (Spring) using this form. https://goo.gl/forms/lvVR2lrEG4uH6Y363

Nominated students will then need to apply on-line here: https://admissions.boisestate.edu/apply/

Application deadlines Fall 2021 semester – March 15 (Priority Deadline)

Spring 2022 semester – October 1 (Priority Deadline)

Requirements 2nd to 4th year students Sufficient English language skills mandatory https://www.boisestate.edu/globaleducation-international/ Arrival Dates Due to the changing nature of the global pandemic, arrival days are tentative until Summer 2021. Fall 2021 arrival days: August 16 or 17th

Spring 2022 arrival day: January 4

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Mandatory Inbound Student Due to the changing nature of the global pandemic, orientation days are Orientation Dates tentative until Summer 2021.

Students should book travel to arrive on time for the orientation. Fall 2021 August 18, 19, 20, 2021 Spring 2022 January 5, 2022

Semester dates Fall 2021 August 23 – December 17, 2021 Spring 2022 January 10 – May 6, 2022

Language(s) of instruction English Language requirements Exam scores TOEFL: 520 paper or 68 IBT for exchange students IELTS: 6.0 or higher Class schedule (Time table) Class schedules can be found on http://my.boisestate.edu

Please note that schedules are different from catalogs. The catalog is for course description. The schedule is what is offered for the term a student is studying at Boise State Course catalog / registration Registration will be through the My.BoiseState.edu system

Disciplines open for exchange All undergraduate areas (except Nursing and Kinesiology) students Business courses require proof of pre-requisites for upper division courses. Mechanical Engineering requires pre- approval by CGE. Art-requires program admission and a portfolio.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON STUDENT EXCHANGES

Health insurance requirements All exchange students will be billed for Boise State international insurance. This insurance includes emergency medical evacuation and repatriation.

No exceptions or waivers are allowed.

Current amount is $705/semester for Fall and Spring/Summer coverage is $987*

*Cost subject to change with annual renewal

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Accommodation University housing is available, but not guaranteed. https://www.boisestate.edu/housing/ Visa information All exchange and visiting students will be admitted to Boise State on a J-1 visa. Please follow the instructions sent to you by International Admissions to receive your DS2019 and then your student visa. Tuition and fee costs Exchange: Non-resident and fees waived (excluding lab and professional fees, students are responsible for those charges)

Dual degree: $3,000/semester scholarship with a university agreement

Visiting students: $3,000/semester scholarship with a university agreement Cost of Living Estimated expenses Books $600/semester Room & Board $5,623/semester Transportation $840/semester Personal expenses $1,175/semester

Leadership, Involvement and International Student Services Extra-curricular activities https://www.boisestate.edu/globaleducation-iss/

Student Leadership & Involvement https://www.boisestate.edu/getinvolved/

Campus Recreation https://www.boisestate.edu/recreation/

More information https://www.boisestate.edu/globaleducation-iss/

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Boise State University - Fact sheet 2021-2022

GENERAL INFORMATION ON EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM (FACULTY/STAFF EXCHANGES)

Global Scholars Academy Boise State offers to all partner and non-partner universities, the Global Scholars Academy for faculty and staff. The Academy connects you with a Boise State faculty mentor in your area of expertise for a one- or two-semester research opportunity. While performing your research and working with a mentor, you will also attend lectures, workshops, and activities that offer professional development for your academic career. There will also be activities in and around Boise to learn about Idaho and American culture. Depending on the semester these may include dinners, sports games, snow tubing, and trips to local museums. For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.boisestate.edu/globaleducation-international- scholars-faculty/gsa/

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