Study in the United States At: Owens Community College

Study in the United States at: Owens Community College

experience owens The Owens experience can help you start the first two years of a bachelor’s degree or prepare for a career. Owens invites you to seek your unique higher education experience today! Programs of Study About Us University Transfer At Owens, you can complete the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree and then transfer to one of several colleges and universities. Students work with an academic advisor to develop a transfer plan that includes general education classes and introductory classes for their majors. Owens Community College is a two-year public college located in Toledo, Ohio, the seventh largest Transfer Majors state in the United States. Toledo is a manageable, • Communications • Pre-Biotechnology • Pre-Physical Therapist mid-sized city with a population of 310,000. • English • Pre-Business Administration • Pre-Professional Engineering • History • Pre-Cancer Information • Pre-Radiography • International Studies Management • Pre-Surgical • Public Relations and • Culinary Arts • Adolescence Education Owens offers excellent academic programs – with Advertising • Pre-Dental Hygiene • Early Childhood Education more than 130 programs to choose from. The most • Social Work • Pre-Dietetic • Middle Childhood Education popular programs for international students are • Sociology • Pre-Health Information • Multi-Age Education Associate of Arts transfer, Associate of Science • World Languages • Pre-Hospitality transfer, Business, Information Technology, and • Commercial Art Management Engineering. • Fine Art • Pre- LPN to RN • Music Performance/ • Pre-Massage Therapy Education • Pre-Medical Assisting • Photography • Pre-Medical Imaging Great Campus • Theatre • Pre-Nursing • State-of-the-art facilities and laboratories • Biology • Pre-Occupational Therapy • Chemistry • Pre-Paramedic to RN including the Center for Emergency • Mathematics Transfer Preparedness • Wireless Internet access English as a Second Language “I am so happy at Owens Community • Learning Center with free tutoring Owens Community College offers three levels of ESL - beginning, College. I have met a lot of people and services intermediate and advanced – in the following areas: reading, oral communications, writing and grammar. These courses prepare I have made good friends. Teachers are • Performing Arts Center international students for academic work at the college or friendly as well. I really like Owens.” • Campus bookstore and cafeteria university level. Owens also provides a bridge course which offers in-depth instruction to prepare students for academic success. • Fitness center and gym —MingMing Zhang - Owens International Student • Friendly faculty, staff, and students Degrees Students can earn degrees and certificates alone or these can be added to a university transfer program. Program lengths vary from Student Body several months to two years. • 20,000 students on two major campuses • Associate of Arts Degree • Associate of Science Degree • 120+ international students from 33 • Associate of Applied Business Degree countries • Associate of Applied Science Degree • Associate of Technical Studies Degree Programs of Study About Us University Transfer At Owens, you can complete the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree and then transfer to one of several colleges and universities. Students work with an academic advisor to develop a transfer plan that includes general education classes and introductory classes for their majors. Owens Community College is a two-year public college located in Toledo, Ohio, the seventh largest Transfer Majors state in the United States. Toledo is a manageable, • Communications • Pre-Biotechnology • Pre-Physical Therapist mid-sized city with a population of 310,000. • English • Pre-Business Administration • Pre-Professional Engineering • History • Pre-Cancer Information • Pre-Radiography • International Studies Management • Pre-Surgical • Public Relations and • Culinary Arts • Adolescence Education Owens offers excellent academic programs – with Advertising • Pre-Dental Hygiene • Early Childhood Education more than 130 programs to choose from. The most • Social Work • Pre-Dietetic • Middle Childhood Education popular programs for international students are • Sociology • Pre-Health Information • Multi-Age Education Associate of Arts transfer, Associate of Science • World Languages • Pre-Hospitality transfer, Business, Information Technology, and • Commercial Art Management Engineering. • Fine Art • Pre- LPN to RN • Music Performance/ • Pre-Massage Therapy Education • Pre-Medical Assisting • Photography • Pre-Medical Imaging Great Campus • Theatre • Pre-Nursing • State-of-the-art facilities and laboratories • Biology • Pre-Occupational Therapy • Chemistry • Pre-Paramedic to RN including the Center for Emergency • Mathematics Transfer Preparedness • Wireless Internet access English as a Second Language “I am so happy at Owens Community • Learning Center with free tutoring Owens Community College offers three levels of ESL - beginning, College. I have met a lot of people and services intermediate and advanced – in the following areas: reading, oral communications, writing and grammar. These courses prepare I have made good friends. Teachers are • Performing Arts Center international students for academic work at the college or friendly as well. I really like Owens.” • Campus bookstore and cafeteria university level. Owens also provides a bridge course which offers in-depth instruction to prepare students for academic success. • Fitness center and gym —MingMing Zhang - Owens International Student • Friendly faculty, staff, and students Degrees Students can earn degrees and certificates alone or these can be added to a university transfer program. Program lengths vary from Student Body several months to two years. • 20,000 students on two major campuses • Associate of Arts Degree • Associate of Science Degree • 120+ international students from 33 • Associate of Applied Business Degree countries • Associate of Applied Science Degree • Associate of Technical Studies Degree Ways to graduate from 3 top colleges and The 2 + 2 Path universities and save!

“2 + 2” is a process in which students complete two years of 4-Year Colleges 2 Years at Community Colleges education at community college and then transfer to a four-year college A eragenualv Tuition An plus Private Universities $22,000 or university to obtain a bachelor’s degree. A eragenualv Tuition An 2 Years at a 4-Year College $26,000 $13,000.00 + $44,000.00 2 Years at a Community College Bachelor’s Degree $57,000 plus 2 Years $ Savings $31,000 at a Four-Year College or University = a Bachelor’s degree State Universities Community Colleges A eragenualv Tuition An Owens Community College has transfer An $14,000 agreements with public and private four-year A eragenualv Tuition institutions. These transfer partnerships help $6,500 students make smooth transitions into four-year institutions. 2 + 2 is successful if the transfer path and requirements of universities are followed. Otherwise, it will take longer than 4 years to obtain a Bachelor’s degree.

It is important to understand each institution’s respective transfer policies. Universities and 2 Years at Community Colleges colleges vary widely as far as GPA requirements plus and courses they accept for transfer. 2 Years at a Community College plus 2 Years at State University 2 Years at Private University $13,000.00 + $28,000.00 $13,000.00 + $52,000.00 Bachelor’s Degree $41,000 Students need to meet with an academic advisor before taking courses to allow for a Bachelor’s Degree $63,000 smooth and efficient 2 + 2 transfer process. $ Savings $15,000 $ Savings $37,000

Center for Global Advancement of Community Colleges (CGACC) Ways to graduate from 3 top colleges and The 2 + 2 Path universities and save!

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Owens Community Click on the College college/university to see Ashland University where it is located. Bluffton University Bowling Green State University Cleveland State University Defiance College Eastern Michigan University Franklin University Heidelberg University Lourdes College Michigan State University Ohio State University Ohio University Tiffin University University of Cincinnati Michigan University of Findlay University of Michigan University of Toledo University of Windsor Wayne State University Owens Wright State University Community College Youngstown State University

Ohio International Student Services Our University Partners

Owens Community College A dmissions H ousing Click on the college/ university to see where it Ashland University The Office of International Programs and Services Owens is a non-residential campus, but there are is located. Bluffton University is here to help you through the admissions process. several apartment options near to the campus that Bowling Green State University Please call us with any questions you might have provide a clean and safe community for students. Our Cleveland State University about applying to Owens Community College. housing coordinator can help you with questions and Defiance College information about housing. Eastern Michigan University A dvising Franklin University Our International Student Advisor provides personal A ctivities Heidelberg University assistance with international student advising, The Office of Student Activities offers a variety of Lourdes College registration and cultural adjustment. A professional opportunities for students to participate in to make Michigan State University team of advisors on campus help international the most of their college experience. From clubs and Ohio State University students with academic and transfer advising. organizations to social events, there are plenty of Ohio University ways to get involved. The Global Connections Club Tiffin University Orientation hosts various activities and events for international University of Cincinnati A day-long orientation session provides tips students. Throughout the year, the GCC hosts movie Michigan University of Findlay on adjusting to the American culture, including nights, bowling parties and trip to local points of University of Michigan the American educational system, establishing interest, such as the Toledo Art Museum and Cedar University of Toledo interpersonal and social support networks, Point, a national amusement park. University of Windsor understanding immigration regulations, enhancing Wayne State University English language proficiency, and managing finances. Owens Wright State University Community It’s also a great time to meet other international College Youngstown State University students!

Ohio Current Students at Owens

Name: Elmer Aguilar

Name: Sumiah Bokhshim Major: Education Major: Business / Marketing Future Plans: I want to transfer to Bowling Green State University. Future Plans: I am planning to transfer to the University of Toledo and continue my major there. After that, I would like to get a job in the banking industry to get work experience. Then, I want to open my “I have learned that is never too late to study, own business. and become someone that you want to be. Also, I would recommend to all Latinos and students from “My experience in the United States has others nations to get involved with the International been really interesting. I have learned how El SA Student Union and other clubs around campus.” volunteering is very important to society. LVADOR Also, I have learned that there are many SAUDI ARABIA opportunities to trigger your interests.”

“I have learned many things at Owens Community CHINA College. Specially, I have learned to be motivated “Studying in the United States has JORDAN and independent. I love to interact with other enriched my life. I am grateful because people. I have a lot of connections with students, I had the opportunity to study here staff and faculty at Owens Community College and for that reason I try to enjoy who have helped me to improve my English a lot.” each moment as much as I can.”

Name: Elmer Aguilar

Name: Tarek Najjar Major: Information Technology Future Plans: I want to transfer to The University of Toledo. My goals are to complete my Name: MingMing Zhang major, get my degree, and be an IT Major: Communications manager. This program will prepare me to install hardware and software, Future Plans: I am planning to transfer to connect computers, manage a network the University of Toledo. and many other things Current Students at Owens Name: Rana Adnan Zeyadah Major: Early Childhood Education Future Plans: I am planning to finish my degree in Early Childhood Education and then take a Name: Yohong Roh Bachelor’s degree in that major, if God Major: General Science gives me life to do it. After I obtain a Bachelors degree, I am planning to go back Future Plans: I am planning to transfer to to Egypt and open a child day care. The University of Toledo.

“I have had an amazing experience in the “I love being a volunteer because I like to help United States. I enjoy playing games, camping people, and I learn a lot from it. I volunteered as and traveling with my American friends. It an English and Arabic teacher at Bridge Academy is good for you to experience a new culture EGYPT School for three months. In addition, I volunteer with native friends. Owens’ faculty are as a teacher for Arabic and Islamic studies at the awesome. They are very kind and they are Toledo Muslim Community Center (TMCC). “ always willing to help. I really like Owens.” SOUTH KOREA “I became friends with a native English speaker, Saudi who has now become my best friend. My friend Arabia “Living in the United States has been one of has helped me with pronunciation. I also started bia the best experiences of my life. Learning a lom to read more and listen to conversations on Co new language, meeting people from different TV and with people. English is a beautiful but countries, working with international students difficult language. It takes courage and hard and learning about American culture has work to overcome its barriers, but it is worth it.” changed my life tremendously. Nowadays, I like change and I am open to new experiences because I have learned that anything is possible.” Name: Abdulrahman Albogami Major: International Business- Accounting Name: Neyla Jimenez Future Plans: I am planning to transfer to George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. My goal is to Major: International Business go to a university to get my bachelor’s degree Future Plans: I would like to transfer to in both majors, International Business and Accounting. After that, I would like The University of Toledo. to get a job. I am studying international business-accounting, so I can work within multiple regionsof our beautiful world. Current Students at Owens Name: Rana Adnan Zeyadah Major: Early Childhood Education Future Plans: I am planning to finish my degree in Early Childhood Education and then take a Name: Yohong Roh Bachelor’s degree in that major, if God Major: General Science gives me life to do it. After I obtain a Bachelors degree, I am planning to go back Future Plans: I am planning to transfer to to Egypt and open a child day care. The University of Toledo.

A dmissions Requirements Click on the arrows for Application for International Students more information. Name: Muyu Li Major: Information Technology International Data Information

Future Plans: I would love to transfer to Proof of Adequate Financial Support Certification Form Vanderbilt University

We estimate that international students will need a minimum of $17,000 per year for tuition and living “My experience in the United States expenses while attending Owens. You are required to submit official financial documentation and an has been really enjoyable. I have official letter(s) verifying that these funds will be available to you for the duration of your stay in this learned how to interact with others country. and how to be successful in the future.” You’ll Need: • Official Bank Statement(s) CHINA • Financial Certification Form • Proof of English Proficiency “I like all the opportunities that are offered • F-1 students must provide evidence of English proficiency by submitting test scores here for you to obtain a better education. from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other recognized English A The experiences I have had here in the United proficiency tests. L • If you are already in the U.S. you can take the ESL Compass test on the VENEZUE States have been adventures that I will never Owens Campus. forget; some were difficult like learning how to • High School Records/Transcripts speak English, and some were fun like touring • College Transcripts the Cleveland Browns Football Stadium.”

Name: Maite Barrios Office of International Programs and Services Major: International Business/Marketing Owens Community College

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on doing a one year internship US: T for a company where I can get CO experience as an International [email protected] Marketing Representative. www.owens.edu/international How to Apply to Owens Current Students at Owens

A dmissions Requirements Click on the arrows for Application for International Students more information. Name: Muyu Li Major: Information Technology International Data Information

Future Plans: I would love to transfer to Proof of Adequate Financial Support Certification Form Vanderbilt University

Name: Maite Barrios Office of International Programs and Services Major: International Business/Marketing Owens Community College

Future Plans: I am planning to continue on C P.O. Box 10,000

and get a Bachelor’s Degree in A Toledo, Ohio 43699 International Business. Then, I plan T N (567) 661-2773

on doing a one year internship US: T for a company where I can get CO experience as an International [email protected] Marketing Representative. www.owens.edu/international