International Students at Oklahoma State University

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International Studentsat Oklahoma State
University
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Campus Community

• The OSU campus consistently ranks as one of the
  safest Research institutions in the U.S.
• Easy access to metropolitan areas
• Oklahoma City and Tulsa (both an hour away)
• College town atmosphere
• Cultural diversity
• Top 10 most affordable college towns in the US
• Coldwell Banker College Home Price Comparison
  Index

OSU Homecoming the biggest Homecoming in U.S.
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Campus Services

• International Students and Scholars (ISS)
• Services with 8 professional staff to assist you
• International Undergraduate Admission,
  Immigration, Tax Employment, Sponsored
  Students, etc.
• English Language Institute (ELI)
• TOEFL preparation on-campus
• Computer labs
• 10 on-campus with more than 1000 PC terminals
  available
• Colvin Recreation Center
• The BEST student recreation center in the US
  (240,000 Sq. Ft.)

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Campus Services

• On-campus police force
• Residential Life
• Wired dormitories and apartments
• 700 University Apartments and more than 5800
  Residential Life Units
• University Health Services
• On-campus outpatient health care facility
• Tutoring Services
• Full Service Student Union
• One-stop shopping
• Bookstore/ Food/ Bursar/ Registrar/ Immigration/
• Student Organizations/ Bank

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Housing

• Traditional halls, suites, deluxe suites, and
  apartments
• University Apartment 573/month (2 bedrooms
  with no furniture)
• 608/month (2 bedrooms with furniture)
• (including water, electricity, heat, cable TV
  and Internet)
• Equipped Cable TV, Internet hookups, digital
  phone service, refrigerator
• Dont want to cook MEAL PLANS 800 - 2000/
  semester

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Bus system

• Getting around campus on
• Getting around town on

From 630 a.m. to 1030 p.m.
FREE! (with Student ID)
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International Students
A Diverse Student Body
OSU international population represents over 110
countries from around the globe!
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International Organizations

• International Student Organization (iSo) is
  comprised of 20 cultural Area Clubs

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International Events

• Fall Semester
• August Welcome Dance
• September International Olympics
• October International Expo
• November World Café / Homecoming / Mr. Ms.
  International Pageant
• Spring Semester
• January Welcome Dance
• February International Bazaar
• March Cultural Night
• April World-Cup Soccer Tournament
• May Graduation Celebrations

Oklahoma City shopping trip
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International Students at OSU
International Students Working Hard and Having
Fun!
Study group
Cultural Night
Mr. Ms. International
Welcome Back Dance
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Undergraduate Admission

• New Freshman (any of the following)
• 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or
• ACT 24 or
• SAT 1090
• Transfer Students
• Under 23 hours, 2.25 GPA and freshman
  requirements
• 24-59 hours 2.25 GPA or
• 60 hours 2.0 GPA

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Undergraduate English Language Proficiency

• IBT (Internet) TOEFL 61
• Computer-based TOEFL 173
• Paper-based TOEFL 500
• IELTS 6.0
• No TOEFL? No Problem!
• Conditional university admission possible with
  study at OSU English Language Institute

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Undergraduate Costs

• Financial Guarantee 27,398 (fall/spring)
• Scholarships Available
• 7,000/year Achievement Scholarship(30 ACT /
  1320 SAT)
• 5,000/year Transfer Scholarship(24 credits
  with 3.25 GPA)
• 5,000/year Alumni Legacy(children /
  grandchildren of OSU alumnus)
• Departmental scholarships are also available!

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Example Costs

• Transfer Student
• 17,300 tuition/fees/books - 5,000 transfer
  scholarship 12,300
• Not inclusive of room, board and other living
  expenses

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Graduate Admission

• Show promise of academic ability 3.0 GPA in
  international undergraduate studyor complete a
  U.S. Bachelors Degree
• Entrance Exams
• GRE / GMAT
• Requirements differ by program/department

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Graduate English Language Proficiency

• IBT (Internet) TOEFL 79
• Computer-based TOEFL 213
• Paper-based TOEFL 550 for most
  programs
• IELTS 6.5
• Conditional university admission with possible
  study at OSU English Language Institute

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Graduate Costs

• Financial Guarantee 23,454 (fall/spring)
• Graduate Assistantship Benefits
• Waiver of non-resident tuition (65 discount)
• Health Insurance
• Teaching Assistants and Research Assistants
  qualify for resident tuition waivers also
• Monthly Salary (375-2,000 / month)
• Departments determine the amount of monthly
  salary

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Example Costs

• Graduate Student Assistant
• 13,300 tuition/fees/books -
  9,000 non-resident waiver 4,300
• Not inclusive of room, board and other living
  expenses

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Example Costs

• Graduate Student Teaching or Research Assistant
• 13,300 tuition/fees/books -
  9,000 non-resident waiver - 3,000 resident
  waiver 1300 plus other living expenses
• Plus, a salary to help pay room, board, and
  living expenses
• We pay your health insurance
• Not inclusive of room, board and other living
  expenses

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Important Dates

• Semesters
• Fall August December
• Spring January May
• Summer June July
• Students should apply no less than three months
  prior to the semester in which they plan on
  enrolling, to ensure enough time to for the
  University to issue a certificate of eligibility.

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American College Experience
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Contact Information

• OSU Homepage
• www.okstate.edu
• ISS Website
• union.okstate.edu/iss
• Graduate College
• http//gradcollege.okstate.edu
• iSo Website
• www.orgs.okstate.edu/iso

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