Come and experience West Liberty’s welcome personality AT WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY! and its traditions, and make us a part of your life. Take your first visit with us atwww.westliberty.edu . IS WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY RIGHT FOR YOU? Academic factors: See our list of academic majors in this brochure to find the field you want to study! Size: WLU enrolls 2,500 students on its rural campus. Financial factors: WLU is one of the most affordable institutions in the country. The Right University for You Your International Journey Begins Here Are you thinking of applying to colleges and universities SIZE in the United States? Do you feel overwhelmed by how Would you like to go to a school with 30,000 students or many choices there are? You are not alone. The United 3,000? The largest U.S. universities have tens of thousands States boasts the largest and most diverse higher education of students on a single campus; the smallest have fewer system in the world, with more than 4,000 colleges and than 1,000. Determine which campus environment feels universities. Deciding where to apply can be a complex most comfortable to you. You will be able to take on the world… task; however, the more organized your search, the more When you take off that cap and gown and set out to begin effective it will be. FINANCIAL FACTORS Before applying, you should determine your personal What are the annual costs for attending the college your future, you’ll take with you a quality education, rewarding criteria for a U.S. college or university. The following are or university of your choice? You must consider tuition, relationships, confidence, and life-long skills. West Liberty University examples of things you might consider, but you should also room and board (the cost to stay in the dormitories and add criteria of your own. to eat in the dining halls), books, fees, and personal prepares you for a global career. expenses. If you know that you will need financial ACADEMIC FACTORS assistance to attend a school in the United States, look for schools that offer scholarships or financial aid What do you wish to study? Liberal arts? Sciences? specifically for international students. Business? Engineering? A specific trade or technical area? Begin now. Determining your program of study is a good way to start Remember that although the choice may seem difficult, identifying universities. It is OK if you are undecided; by weighing each possibility carefully you will come to a Contact our Admissions Office today! many U.S. schools will let you enter as such, allowing you sound decision that will have great impact on the next few to choose your major field of study later on. years of your life. 101 Campus Service Center, P.O. Box 295 © Copyright 2009 by Hobsons, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WORLDWIDE. Our Publishing West Liberty, WV 26074-0295 U.S.A. Partner © Copyright 2009 by West Liberty University. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WORLDWIDE. Phone: +1 304 336 8076 • E-mail: [email protected] Hobsons®, Hobsons logo®, and KeyFacts® are trademarks of Hobsons. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners. Hobsons U.S. Office 50 E-Business Way, Suite 300 Cincinnati, OH 45241 USA +1 513 891 5444. 30026/09 COME EXPERIENCE A U.S. EducatioN at WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY! PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE As a West Liberty student, INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL AID: you can pursue the following A limited number of scholarships fields of study: are available for targeted areas Biology (BS) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Business Administration (BS) TOEFL Internet-based test: 61 Business Information Systems (BS) TOEFL computer-based test: 173 Chemistry (BS TOEFL paper-based test: 500 Clinical Laboratory Science (BS) IELTS: 5.5 Communications (BS) Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 42 Criminal Justice (BS) EIKEN: Grade 2A Dental Hygiene (BS) Exercise Physiology (BS) QUICK FACTS SAT: 870 ACT: 18 English (BA) Graphic Design (BS) Mathematics (BS) Nursing (BSN) Psychology (BA or BS) West Liberty at a Glance Social Science (BA or BS) Speech Pathology/Audiology (BS) CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS THE TECHNOLOGY YOU NEED West Liberty offers you the opportunity to earn a global Technology is of the utmost importance at West Liberty. PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS and affordable education in a quiet and safe environment. Through the Student Laptop program, incoming first-time (initial coursework of two Our West Virginia campus is home to approximately 2,500 freshmen receive a free laptop computer. All students have to three years—not degree vibrant and engaging undergraduate and graduate students access to high-speed Internet connections in the residence programs) LOCATION from around the world. halls, a state-of-the-art media arts center with top-of-the- Pre-Dentistry line editing systems, and a text messaging alert system that Established in 1837, West Liberty University is the Pre-Engineering West Liberty University is located on the east coast of United States informs students of campus activities and sends out notices oldest higher education institution in the state of Pre-Law within easy reach of several metropolitan cities. The nearest international in the case of an emergency. West Virginia and one of the most affordable institutions Pre-Medicine airport is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. in the country. WLU is a forward-thinking institution Pre-Occupational Therapy dedicated to providing a well rounded, educationally GOOD TO KNOW... Pre-Optometry • West Liberty’s International Student Support Network diverse, liberal arts–focused learning experience. Pre-Pharmacy DRIVING DISTANCES helps international students to effectively deal with Pre-Physical Therapy TO MAJOR CITIES: transition issues and English barriers. ACADEMIC OPTIONS Baltimore, Maryland ........... 480km Pre-Veterinary Science Our university offers a rich array of coursework and majors • West Liberty University offers a wide range of Buffalo, New York ............... 450km through the College of Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, intercollegiate athletics at the NCAA Division II level, WLU is a forward-thinking Cincinnati, Ohio .................. 380km College of Education, and College of Business. Students can including football, basketball, baseball, softball, For a complete list of majors, visit our Web site Cleveland, Ohio .................. 280km study toward a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or volleyball, tennis, golf, cross country, wrestling, institution dedicated to providing at www.westliberty.edu/prospectivestudents Columbus, Ohio .................. 200km Master of Arts in Education degree. and track. or contact the admissions office (see contact a well rounded, educationally information on back panel of this brochure). New York City, New York .... 650km With a student-to-teacher ratio of 19:1, at West Liberty, • There is no application fee at West Liberty University. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ...560km the attention is always on the student. Our faculty take diverse, liberal arts-focused • International students can qualify for various academic Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ....... 95km great care to see that our students accomplish their scholarships and employment opportunities. learning experience. Washington, DC .................. 480km academic goals and personal objectives. Come and experience West Liberty’s welcome personality AT WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY! and its traditions, and make us a part of your life. Take your first visit with us atwww.westliberty.edu . IS WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY RIGHT FOR YOU? Academic factors: See our list of academic majors in this brochure to find the field you want to study! Size: WLU enrolls 2,500 students on its rural campus. Financial factors: WLU is one of the most affordable institutions in the country. The Right University for You Your International Journey Begins Here Are you thinking of applying to colleges and universities SIZE in the United States? Do you feel overwhelmed by how Would you like to go to a school with 30,000 students or many choices there are? You are not alone. The United 3,000? The largest U.S. universities have tens of thousands States boasts the largest and most diverse higher education of students on a single campus; the smallest have fewer system in the world, with more than 4,000 colleges and than 1,000. Determine which campus environment feels universities. Deciding where to apply can be a complex most comfortable to you. You will be able to take on the world… task; however, the more organized your search, the more When you take off that cap and gown and set out to begin effective it will be. FINANCIAL FACTORS Before applying, you should determine your personal What are the annual costs for attending the college your future, you’ll take with you a quality education, rewarding criteria for a U.S. college or university. The following are or university of your choice? You must consider tuition, relationships, confidence, and life-long skills. West Liberty University examples of things you might consider, but you should also room and board (the cost to stay in the dormitories and add criteria of your own. to eat in the dining halls), books, fees, and personal prepares you for a global career. expenses. If you know that you will need financial ACADEMIC FACTORS assistance to attend a school in the United States, look for schools that offer scholarships or financial aid What do you wish to study? Liberal arts? Sciences? specifically for international students. Business? Engineering? A specific trade or technical area? Begin now. Determining your program of study is a good way to start Remember that although the choice may seem difficult, identifying universities. It is OK if you are undecided; by weighing each possibility carefully you will come to a Contact our Admissions Office today! many U.S. schools will let you enter as such, allowing you sound decision that will have great impact on the next few to choose your major field of study later on.