YOUR UNIVERSITY. YOUR FAMILY - YOUR FUTURE - GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2019-2020
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YOUR UNIVERSITY. YOUR FAMILY. YOUR FUTURE. GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2019–2020
Why Choose Marshall University? Experience the Marshall Difference
in both
business &
accounting
Less than 1% of the world's
business schools have
#15
Top Public Schools
Regional Universities, South
Top 100
Master's Level Research University 1837
Marshall University was founded
Undergraduate
Research
Marshall University is an institutional member of
$300M
invested
in new buildings and renovations in
accreditation in both programs Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching the Council on Undergraduate Research the last 10 years
U.S. News & World Report 2018
Top Programs
#1 #97 #23 Top 30
Forensic Science Best Undergraduate Best Masters Program Graduate Health Care
Master’s Program Engineering Programs Health Informatics Administration Program
U.S. News & World Report 2018 U.S. News & World Report 2017 College Choice 2018 HealthcareAdministrator.org 2016
“INTO Marshall helped me develop my
English skills and accomplish my goal
of obtaining an advanced degree in
Ranked #9 Best Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Economics engineering. INTO has the perfect
environment for students to take full
Best College Reviews 2018
advantage of their studies, including
a lot of resources and tutors. Being a
part of this institution provided me
with the opportunity to dive into the
United States culture and fulfill my
$300M
aspiration to study in America, while
also making me feel at home.”
Guilherme Petty, Brazil
invested
Master of Science in Engineering
13,654
in new buildings and renovations in
the last 10 years
students
with over 700 international students
from 65+ countries
Connect with Marshall
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About Marshall University Denver
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Over 180 Years of Tradition
As one of West Virginia’s oldest public institutions, Marshall University has been
dedicated to quality education with proven student success since 1837.
Tradition Supportive The INTO
Environment
19:1
Marshall’s roots run deep.
Marshall Advantage
Established over 180 years ago,
the university remains dedicated
to Launch Marshall University partners with
to its community and student Your Career INTO to create a support system
body. You will join a traditional for international students. We offer
Our vision is focused on providing
American campus with the charm Academic English, International
world-class learning opportunities
of history permeating through its Year One and Graduate Pathway
for students from across the
brick buildings. You will be part of programs where you will work
country and around the globe. Our
something larger than yourself. You alongside your American peers and
faculty are more than just teachers
will find a sense of belonging and earn credit towards your degree
they are leaders, mentors and
purpose that will help you achieve while improving your English skills.
cultivators of talent. The university
your full potential. Quickly, you will After successful completion of your
is committed to educating, high-
discover what it means to be one of Pathway program you will be able
level research and professional
the Sons and Daughters of Marshall. to progress to a Marshall degree
training that will prepare you to
thrive in the real world. Marshall
program. MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
has become a leading university INTO Marshall is located right on STUDENT-TO-
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providing expansive opportunities campus and provides students FACULTY RATIO
as an institutional member of many services including:
the Council on Undergraduate • Personalized academic, language
Research. At Marshall University and cultural support
Student
MOTIVATED.
we want each individual student to
96%
• Visa and Immigration Support
Tessy Arinze, Nigeria have the opportunity to reach their
• Learning Resource Center
Satisfaction
Graduate Pathway in Accountancy goals. Here, you are treated like
In 2018 INTO Marshall’s student
family and your dreams are never • Conversation Partners Program satisfaction rate increased from 87%
of students stated INTO lost in the crowd. to 96% because of INTO’s extensive
• Social trips and activities
Marshall made them feel like social success program. Students
I AM A DAUGHTER OF MARSHALL
part of a student community also recognized Marshall as a top
committed to learning. university for helping them make
good contacts for their future.
4 | INTO Marshall University 2019–2020 About Marshall University | 5
The Marshall Community
At Marshall, we unite to make each other stronger. When you join
our supportive community, you will go further.
Friendly City with Big Adventures
Living in Huntington, West Virginia means you are surrounded by generous hospitality, a safe neighborhood and
plenty of outdoor adventure. The university is the center of activity for the region’s cultural events and athletic
activities. Just a few hours away from major East Coast cities, you can enjoy weekend trips to these exciting
American destinations while taking advantage of Huntington’s low crime rates and affordable cost of living.
Student Life
Enhance your university experience by getting involved on campus. Join the close-knit Greek life community,
participate in a student organization or get in the game by joining a sports team.
Experience • Greek Life: when you join a sorority or fraternity you can dedicate your time to the things that matter to you
West Virginia such as civic engagement, leadership development, wellness and prevention or social justice while belonging
to a group that shares your interests.
• Visit 37 state parks in West • Student Organizations: there are more than 200 organizations on campus - just find an area that interests
Virginia’s surrounding mountains, you and join! INTO Marshall staff members or International Peer Educators can help you find the group that is
forests or rivers. perfect for you.
• Explore 1,200 kilometers of hiking • Sports and Fitness: from adventure recreation to help you sharpen your outdoor skills, to group workout classes
$300M
trails or 20 million meters of or competitive sports you can easily find a way to stay active on campus.
fishing waters.
I’M
• Take a weekend trip to whitewater
Housing
raft, rock climb or mountain bike.
invested
• Take a short 2-3 hour drive to nearby
SUCCESSFUL.
cities like Lexington, Columbus, and Students enrolled in International Year One and Academic English are required to live on campus for their first
in new buildings
Cincinnati. and renovations
Or visit Charleston, Westin two consecutive years. Graduate students will not be required to live on campus, but will have the option to do
the lastcapital,
Virginia’s 10 yearswhich is just one
so. Our residences halls offer a great opportunity to make valuable connections. We enhance your experience by
hour away!
delivering a multicultural community including American students and international students.
To learn more about Marshall housing visit: www.intostudy.com/marshall/housing
Voted America’s Best I AM A SON OF MARSHALL
Community
Pratik Varia, India
America’s Best Communities Graduate Pathway in Engineering,
Competition 2017 Transportation and Infrastructure
What does it mean to become a Son or Daughter of Marshall?
It means belonging to something bigger than yourself - a community that helps you reach your fullest potential.
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“Marshall has a focused campus We Will
Help You
where the student-to-faculty ratio
is good, and it is affordable. INTO
gives you everything you need to
Succeed
succeed, and they work to make
sure that you are fully prepared to
move on to university classwork.
My expectations were high, and
when I got here with an open mind
I discovered even more than I was
expecting.”
Marshall’s commitment to preparing students for a career is
Abdul-Hamid Inusah, Ghana
demonstrated through intensive advising, exceptional resources, Launch Your
Graduate Pathway in
Environmental Engineering
student-accessible research and real-world application in the
classroom that has proven to lead to student success and satisfaction.
Career with
“I interned at the City of Huntington
in the finance office. I gained Marshall
experience working in an office, and It’s never too early to think about
learned how to present myself as your future. Our career services
Student Success Hands-on Learning a professional. The people there center offers free services that can
gave me many responsibilities and help prepare you for any internship
As an INTO student you will have access to all the The best way to prepare for your career is to practice or career opportunities you may be
resources the university has to offer and additional your skills. At Marshall, we understand learning is not trusted me with important tasks.
pursuing. Services include:
support from the INTO Marshall center. By utilizing just about memorizing lines from a textbook. It is about It was a great experience and has
• Résumé development and
INTO’s expertise in student success, our students have applying your knowledge through experience. We prepared me to work in a business
revision assistance
successfully progressed to their chosen university provide access to resources, state-of-the-art facilities environment in the future.”
• JobTrax Career
programs. and exciting programs to gain real-world experience: Management System
Chaoquin Lang, China
• The College of Business offers simulation classes International Year One in Business • Career expos and individual
where you will explore the challenges of operating employer recruiting events
a business by engaging with industry leaders and Mock interviews
Student Progression Rates
•
working through real-life scenarios that you may face
in your career. • Professional skill
100% 88% development opportunities
Eligible Enrolled • Gain valuable experience working for one of
• Job search and
the oldest school newspapers in the United
networking assistance
States, award-winning radio station or television
channel with Marshall’s School of Journalism and
Mass Communications.
Undergraduate
• Expand your art skills in the world-class Visual
Arts Center which houses eight programs from
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the School of Art & Design. The Visual Arts Center
“INTO Marshall University let me feel is equipped with specialized labs, dark rooms
for photography, collaborative spaces and a
Guaranteed Internship
at home when I just arrived in this
country. During all the university 86% 96% 2,200-square-foot gallery to help inspire you. We understand the importance of having an internship that prepares you for the career you want. We offer
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Eligible Enrolled • Learn to analyze a crime scene with a mock crime guaranteed internships to make sure all our students have work-related experience before graduating. Both
activities and programs, I got so
scene exercise in the Forensic Science Program’s International Year One and Graduate Pathway students at INTO Marshall will be guaranteed internships related to
much support academically and
Crime Science House. their major as part of the curriculum. This will give you the opportunity to gain practice in your field of interest and ni snoitavoner dna sgnidliub wen ni
socially. I practice my English daily
boost your résumé or CV. sraey 01 tsal eht
interacting with international and • Access top-of-the-line 3D visualization equipment
Graduate and high-tech labs where you can learn about
local friends. I never feel lonely here.
current research in the College of Information
Apart from studying, I enjoy working
Technology and Engineering.
part-time on campus. It greatly
helps me improve my leadership Academic Colleges
and communicative skills and grow Alumni Success Notable Alumni
$76,800
To learn more about the academic colleges at Marshall University, please visit the websites listed below:
professionally. We are Marshall!” Marshall graduates work for many top companies: Verna LeMasters Gibson: Former CEO of The Limited,
College of Arts & Media College of Health Professions College of Liberal Arts
www.marshall.edu/cam www.marshall.edu/cohp www.marshall.edu/cola Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works
Rong Fan, China • Chicago Tribune • National Football
College of Business Honors College School of Medicine League (NFL)
MS in Human Resource Management
www.marshall.edu/cob www.marshall.edu/honors www.jcesom.marshall.edu
• CISCO Systems F. Selby Wellman: Former Senior VP of CISCO Systems Median mid-career salary
Marshall University, Class of 2018 • Qualcomm
College of Education College of Information School of Pharmacy
• CNN Mike D’Antoni: NBA coach of the Houston Rockets for Marshall alumni
www.marshall.edu/pharmacy • IBM • Thomas Reuters
and Professional Development Technology and Engineering and former head coach or LA Lakers and NY Knicks Payscale College Salary Report 2017-18
www.marshall.edu/coepd www.marshall.edu/cite • Intuit • West Virginia
College of Science Brad Smith: CEO of Intuit
www.marshall.edu/cos State Government
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Find Your Degree
With a wide range of subject areas and admissions options you can find the perfect degree for your chosen career.
You can choose to apply directly to the university or for a Pathway program that will help you get the English and
B M D B M D
academic scores you need to successfully progress to your degree. From your application to the day you graduate,
Medical Laboratory Science SC College of Science
we are here to help you succeed every step of the way. Flip to the back cover to learn how to apply.
Nurse Anesthesia ● Applied Mathematics
SC
[Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Mathematical Statistics]
*Nursing
[Master’s areas of emphasis: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Biochemistry
SC ● [Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Pre-Dentistry; Pre-Medicine; Pre- SC
Midwifery, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing Practitioner] Pharmacy; Pre-Veterinary]
Academic Programs International Year One
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
SC
●
Biomedical Science
B
iological Sciences
SC
Indicates the undergraduate Pathway program that should be taken to progress to an [Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Cellular, Molecular and Medical Biology;
B = Bachelor's M = Master’s D = Doctorate undergraduate academic program. This program is also available through direct admission. Public Health GP Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology; Natural History SC ●
and Conservation; Plant Biology; Pre-Dentistry; Pre-Medicine; Pre-
International Year One may lead to any bachelor’s degree listed below. *Respiratory Care Pharmacy; Pre-Veterinary]
SC
BU Business Administration ME Mechanical Engineering [Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Registered Respiratory Therapist]
Cellular/Molecular Biology SC
Graduate Pathway program that can lead to this degree is indicated in green. CS Computer Science MU Music Social Work SC GP
GP
This degree is also available through direct admission. Cell Molecular Medical Biology
EC Electrical and Computer Engineering ST Safety Technology Sport Administration SC
[Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Pre-Medicine]
● This degree program is available through direct entry only. EN Engineering with Civil Emphasis SC Science [Master's areas of emphasis: Sport Management, Recreation and GP
Chemical Sciences
GE General VA Visual Arts Physical Activity]
Designated STEM degree by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security [Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Pre-Dentistry; Pre-Medicine; Pre- SC
Sport Management Pharmacy; Pre-Veterinary]
[Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Comprehensive/General, Facilities SC
Chemistry (ACS Certified)
Operation Management, Recreation/Physical Activity, Sport Information]
B M D B M D [ Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Pre-Dentistry; Pre-Medicine; Pre- SC ●
College of Information Technology and Engineering Pharmacy; Pre-Veterinary]
College of Arts and Media College of Education and Professional Development Computer and Information Technology
Computer Science CS GP
Advertising/Public Relations *Adult and Continuing Education [Bachelor’s area of emphasis: Computer Application Development, SC
[Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Advertising, Public Relations, GE [Master’s areas of emphasis: Adult Education and Evaluation, Career ● E
lectrical and Computer Engineering Gaming/Simulation Development, Web/Mobile Development]
Sports Public Relations] Technical career Teaching] [Bachelor’s area of emphasis: Computer Engineering, Electrical EC ● Criminal Justice
Engineering] SC ●
Allied Arts *Counseling [Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Law Enforcement, Legal Studies, Corrections]
VA
[Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Music, Theatre, Visual Arts] [Master’s areas of emphasis: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School ● Engineering [Bachelor’s area of emphasis: Civil Engineering] EN Digital Forensics SC
Art (Bachelor of Arts in the Arts) VA
Counseling]
Engineering Management GP Ecology/Evolutionary Biology SC
Journalism Curriculum and Instruction ●
Environmental Engineering GP Environmental Chemistry SC
[Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Broadcast, Multimedia Journalism, *Early Childhood Education GE
GE GP
Sports Broadcast, Sports Print] [Master’s areas of emphasis: Health Environmental Science GP Environmental Science
Care Public Relations, New Media Studies] Education Specialist
● [Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Applied Environmental Science, SC
[Doctorate area of emphasis: Curriculum and Instruction] Information Systems GP
Music (Bachelor of Arts in the Arts) MU Conservation and Wildlife, Environmental Science
*Elementary Education
GE Mechanical Engineering ME GP Forensic Chemistry
Music (Master of Arts) [Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Elementary Education, K-6 Comprehensive] SC
[Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Pre-Medicine]
[Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Commercial Music, General Studies, *Leadership Studies S
afety
GP F
orensic Science
Music History, Pedagogy, Vocal Jazz] [Master’s areas of emphasis: MU GP [Master’s areas of emphasis: Educational Leadership, Leadership ● ● [Master’s areas of emphasis: Mine Safety, Occupational Safety and Health]
Applied Music Performance, Jazz Studies, Music Composition, Music [Master’s areas of emphasis: Digital Forensics, DNA Analysis, Crime ●
Specialist] Safety Technology ST
Education, Music History/Literature] Scene Investigation, DNA Analysis, Forensic Chemistry]
*Literacy Education ● T
echnology Management G
eology
Music (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
[Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Jazz Studies, Multidisciplinary Studies, MU *Master of Arts in Education [Master’s areas of emphasis: Environmental Management, Information [Bachelor's areas of emphasis: Engineering Geology, Environmental SC
GP
Performance, Theory and Composition] [Master’s areas of emphasis: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Security, Information Technology, Manufacturing Systems, Pharmacy, Geoscience]
Math Specialist, Individualized Study Plan, Instructional Processes/ Transportation Systems and Technology] Mathematics
Media Production ●
[Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Radio/Television Production and GE Strategies, Instructional Technology/Learning, Math through Algebra Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering GP [Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Mathematical Statistics] SC GP
Management, Video Production] I, School Library Media Specialist, Teaching English as a Second [Master's area of emphasis: Statistics]
Language] College of Liberal Arts Microbiology
Theatre (Bachelor of Arts in the Arts) GE SC
*Master of Arts in Teaching ● [Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Pre-Medicine]
Anthropology GE
Theatre (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
GE Natural Resources and Recreation Management SC
[Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Performance, Production] School Pyschology ● Communication Studies
[Bachelor's areas of emphasis: Health Communication, P
hysical and Applied Sciences
Video Production GE *Secondary Education GE GE ●
Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication, Public [Master's areas of emphasis: Geobiophysical Modeling, Geology, ●
Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts) *Special Education Communication] Physics, Physics and Physical Science]
[Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Ceramics, Fibers, Graphic Design, VA [Master’s areas of emphasis: Autism, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Multi- P
hysics
● Economics GE
Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture] Categorical Special Education, Preschool Special Education, Teaching [Bachelor's areas of emphasis: Applied Physics, Biophysics, Medical SC ●
Visually Impaired] English GE ● Imaging, Medical Physics]
College of Business
College of Health Professions English - Creative Writing GE Statistics SC
Accountancy GP
*Athletic Training English - Literary Studies GE School of Medicine
Accounting BU [Bachelor's areas of emphasis: Athletic Training Safety, Athletic
Business Administration (MBA) Training Occupational Safety and Health, Athletic Training Pre- French GE Biomedical Research
SC ●
[Bachelor's area of emphasis: Business Administration; Master’s Chiropractic, Athletic Training Pre-Med, Athletic Training Physical [ Master’s area of emphasis: Cardiovascular Disease, Cell Biology,
Geography Medical Sciences, Neurobiology and Addiction, Obesity and Related
● ●
area of emphasis: Human Resource Management, Health Care Therapy, Athletic Training Pre-Physician’s Assistant, Athletic Training
BU GP [Bachelor’s area of emphasis: Geospatial Information, Meteorology, GE GP
Diseases, Toxicology and Environmental Health]
Administration, Finance, Marketing, Management] Comprehensive, Health Communication]
Weather Broadcasting]
[MBA area of emphasis: Finance, Health Care Administration, Human *Biomechanics * Biomedical Sciences
Resource Management, Management, Marketing] [Bachelor's areas of emphasis: Comprehensive, Pre-Physical Therapy, SC GP History GE ● [Doctoral areas of emphasis: Cardiovascular Disease, Cell Biology,
●
Pre-Medical, Physics] Humanities Neurobiology and Addiction, Obesity and Related Diseases,
Economics GE GE ● Toxicology and Environmental Health]
*Communication Disorders SC ● [Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Classics, Philosophy and Religious Studies]
Energy Management BU Clinical and Translational Science ●
International Affairs GE
Cytotechnology SC
Entrepreneurship BU *Medicine ●
Japanese GE
*Dietetics SC ●
Finance BU School of Pharmacy
*Exercise Science Latin GE
Health Care Administration GP [Bachelor's areas of emphasis: Applied Exercise Physiology, Clinical Pharmacy SC ● ●
Political Science GE ●
Exercise Physiology; Master's area of emphasis: Athletic Training, SC GP
Health Care Management BU P
sychology
Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardio-Metabolic Rehabilitation, Exercise GE ● ● *These programs may have additional entry requirements for undergraduate-level
Human Resource Management GP Physiology] [Master’s areas of emphasis: Clinical Psychology, School Psychology]
international students, or restricted applications for graduate-level international students.
Health Informatics GP Public Administration GP Contact the International Admissions Office.
International Business BU
Sociology
Health Sciences SC GE ●
Management BU [Master’s areas of emphasis: Anthropology]
*Medical Imaging
Management Information Systems BU Spanish GE
[Bachelor’s areas of emphasis: Advanced Diagnostic Radiography,
*Management Practice in Nurse Anesthesia ● Cardiovascular Internal Advanced Practice, Cardiovascular Sonography, SC
CT MRI Advanced Practice Track, General Sonography, Mammography,
Marketing BU MI Mgt. Advanced Practice Track, RT Completion]
10 | INTO Marshall University 2019–2020 Academic Programs | 11
Undergraduate Admissions Undergraduate Degree Program
We offer several routes to admission. With more than 58 bachelor’s View program specific entry requirements at
www.intostudy.com/marshall/programs
degrees, flexible study plans and start dates throughout the year,
No TOEFL iBT English
we’ll help you find the option that’s right for you. or IELTS
Language
Program
Scores (See page 16)
Year 1: Freshman Year 2: Sophomore Year 3: Junior Year 4: Senior
International Year One Direct Entry
2-Semester
International Year One allows you to begin earning credits toward your degree even if you If you meet the academic and English language 2.0 GPA Pathway
don’t meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry. You’ll receive additional requirements for your degree program, you can TOEFL iBT 50
International Year One
High School
support to help you succeed and progress to your degree path so you can graduate at the apply directly to Marshall University. IELTS 5.5
Diploma
same time as direct entry students. The length of the Pathway program that you enter will (or equivalent)
be determined by your English language scores.
Entry Requirements 1-Semester
What are your scores?
High school diploma, minimum 2.5 GPA and English 2.0 GPA Pathway
Entry Requirements language requirements in one of the following TOEFL iBT 60
tests. Additional requirements may apply.
Secondary/High school diploma, minimum 2.0 GPA and English language requirements in one IELTS 6.0
of the following tests. TOEFL iBT 61
Pathway 1-Semester 2-Semester IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 60 50 PTEA 50
Direct Entry
2.5 GPA
IELTS 6.0 5.5 SAT or ACT scores may be required for some programs TOEFL iBT 61
IELA 176 162 Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not IELTS 6.0
guarantee admission to Marshall University or any specific
PTEA 48 44 program. Admission decisions may be based on such factors as
the suitability of the applicant’s research interests, the availability
Note: Entry requirements are subject to change and may vary by program of professors in a particular field of research and the number of
qualified applicants.
Start Dates for International Year One Programs
All Pathway programs can be started in the semester indicated below. Start Dates for Marshall University
1-Semester Pathway program 2-Semester Pathway program
Fall 2019 Spring 2020 Summer 2020
Fall 2019 Spring 2020 Summer 2020
Aug 19, 2019 - Jan 9, 2020 - May 14, 2020 - Aug 2019 Jan 2020 May 2020
Program Dec 13, 2019 May 1, 2020 Aug 14, 2020 [SAMPLE INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE PROGRAM] Business Administration
Business Administration,
Computer Science, 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Electrical & Computer English Language Program Fall: August 19, 2019 120 credit hour program
Engineering, Engineering (Civil Spring: January 9, 2020 29-31 credit hours apply from Pathway
Emphasis), General, Integrated If you do not meet the direct or International
Summer: May 14, 2020 89-91 credit hours remaining toward degree
Science and Technology,
Mechanical Engineering, Music,
Year One entry requirements you can enter Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
Entry Requirements Progression Requirements
Science, Safety Technology, our Academic English program to improve your •• High school diploma with 2.0 GPA ENG 150 Academic Listening and Speaking 3 •• Minimum of 2.0 GPA in Pathway
Visual Arts
academic and language skills. Once you have •• Language requirement: ENG 151 Academic Reading 3 •• No I grades in any class
•• TOEFL iBT 50 or UNI 100 Freshman First Class 1 •• Grade of C or better in all classes
achieved the required language level, you can •• IELTS 5.5 or UNI 102 Strategies for Academic Success 1 •• Student is fully admitted to Marshall
progress to International Year One or enter your provided successful completion of
•• IELA 162 or MGT 100 Introduction to Business 3
conditional admission criteria at the
•• Password Overall Level 6 or MTH 127/130* College Algebra 3-5
degree program directly. Learn more on page 16. end of the Pathway and submission
•• PTEA 44 or Total 14-16
of all required admission credentials.
•• Completion of AE Level 4 Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
with no grades below C ENG 160 Academic English and Composition 6 Notes
CMM 207 Business and Professional Communication 3 *Math placement will be determined by the score
achieved on a Department of Mathematics placement
MIS 200 Business Computer Applications 3 test.
FYS 100 First-Year Seminar 3 Academic undergraduate courses in the Pathway may be
Total 15 substituted with other academic undergraduate courses.
Students will be registered for an average of 15 credits
1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components per semester during the Pathway. All substitutions will
be core classes that count toward graduation.
Fall: August 19, 2019 120 credit hour program
These courses are generally delivered through the INTO
Spring: January 9, 2020 17-19 credit hours apply from Pathway Marshall Center and are for Pathway students only.
Summer: May 14, 2020 102-104 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
•• High school diploma with 2.0 GPA ENG 160 Academic English and Composition 6
•• Language requirement: UNI 100 Freshman First Class 1
•• TOEFL iBT 60 or UNI 102 Strategies for Academic Success 1
•• IELTS 6.0 or MGT 100 Introduction to Business 3
•• IELA 176 or MIS 200 Business Computer Applications 3
•• Completion of AE Level 6 MTH 127/130* College Algebra 3-5
with no grades below C Total 17-19
www.marshall.edu/cob
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Graduate Admissions [SAMPLE GRADUATE PATHWAY PROGRAM] Master of Science in Computer Science
2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Fall: August 19, 2019 30 credit hour program
Marshall offers 57 graduate degrees designed to help you develop your View program specific entry requirements at Spring: January 9, 2020 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
18 credit hours remaining toward degree
www.intostudy.com/marshall/programs
passion, strengths and skills into a career that will bring you success and Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
satisfaction. There are multiple ways to begin your graduate studies. •• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,
Computer and Information Science, Electrical
ENG 150 Academic Listening and Speaking 3 •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses
•• No grades below B in all 500/600
Engineering, Computer Engineering, or ENG 151 Academic Reading 3 level courses
related area CS 580 Advanced OOP 3 •• No grades below C in ENG 150, 151
•• 2.25 undergraduate GPA and 160
Graduate Pathway Program •• Language requirement:
CS 510 Database Systems 3
•• No I grades
Total 12
Our Graduate Pathway programs guarantee university placement for all successful students. The •• TOEFL iBT 65 or
•• IELTS 6.0 or Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours Notes
programs allow you to begin earning credits toward your chosen subject area. Our Pathway programs •• IELA 169 or
ENG 160 Academic Composition and Culture 6 No Summer courses are offered for this program.
will help build an essential foundation with an emphasis on academic language and research skills so •• Password Overall Level 7 or These courses are generally delivered through the INTO
•• PTEA 48 or CS 620 Applied Algorithms 3 Marshall Center and are for Pathway students only.
you can successfully progress to your chosen Master’s degree. You’ll receive the highest level of support •• Completion of Academic English Level 5 CS 660 Big Data Systems 3
with dedicated academic advisors throughout your program. The exact program structure and the with no grades below C
Total 12
combination of courses will depend upon a student’s academic record, evaluated by the department in
the subject area. The length of the Pathway program that you enter will be determined by your English 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components
language scores. Fall: August 19, 2019 30 credit hour program
Spring: January 9, 2020 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
21 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
•• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, ENG 160 Academic Composition and Culture 6
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2.25-2.5 GPA (exact GPA required depends on program) and Computer and Information Science, Electrical
CS 580 Advanced OOP 3
English language requirements in one of the following tests. Engineering, Computer Engineering, or
related area CS 510 Database Systems 3
Pathway 1-Semester 2-Semester •• 2.25 undergraduate GPA Variable Choose course with advisor 3
•• Language requirement:
TOEFL iBT 79 65 Direct Entry •• TOEFL iBT 79 or
Total 15
IELTS If you meet the academic and English language •• IELTS 6.5 or
6.5 6.0
•• IELA 176 or
IELA 176 169 requirements for your degree program, you can •• Completion of Academic English Level 6
apply directly to Marshall University. with no grades below B
PTEA Not Accepted 48
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Note: Entry requirements are subject to change and may vary by program. Entry Requirements
Pathway Program Notes Bachelor’s degree, minimum 2.5 GPA and English
language requirements in one of the following
• Students using Password and PTEA as proof of English level will take an English placement test upon arrival.
tests. Additional requirements may apply.
Students scoring below the required entry standard for their Pathway will be placed in Academic English.
• Some graduate-level programs have select courses held at the South Charleston campus. TOEFL iBT 80
• Academic graduate courses in the Pathway program may be substituted with other academic graduate
courses depending on availability. Any course substitutions will count toward the degree. IELTS 6.5
• Based on evaluation of student’s undergraduate transcript, additional courses may be required to complete the Minimum GRE, GMAT or other scores, if required by
degree program. desired degree program
Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not
Start Dates for Graduate Pathway Programs guarantee admission to Marshall University or any specific
program. Admission decisions may be based on such factors as
All Pathway programs can be started in the semester indicated below.
the suitability of the applicant’s research interests, the availability
1-Semester Pathway program 2-Semester Pathway program of professors in a particular field of research and the number of
qualified applicants. Entry requirements are subject to change and
Fall 2019 Spring 2020 Summer 2020 may vary by program. English proficiency requirements may vary
Aug 19, 2019 - Jan 9, 2020 - May 14, 2020 - by program.
Program Dec 13, 2019 May 1, 2020 Aug 14, 2020
Business Administration (MBA), Human
Resource Management
Start Dates for Marshall University
Accountancy, Biomechanics, Computer Science, Fall 2019 Spring 2020 Summer 2020
Engineering, Environmental Science, Exercise
Science, Geography, Healthcare Administration, Aug 2019 Jan 2020 May 2020
Healthcare Informatics, Information Systems,
Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Public
Administration, Public Health, Safety, Sport
Administration, Technology Management
Academic English
Social Work, Mathematics If you do not meet the direct or Graduate Pathway
entry requirements you can enter our Academic
English program to improve your academic and
Progression Requirements by Program Pathway GPA and Grades
language skills. Once you have achieved the
• 3.0 GPA
required language level, you can progress to a
• No Grades Below C in ENG 150, 151 and 160
All Graduate Pathway Programs Graduate Pathway program or enter your degree
• No grades below B in all 500/600 level courses
program directly. Learn more on page 16.
• No I grades
This is not a comprehensive list of all progression requirements. Progression requirements are subject to change and
may vary by program.
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Academic English Key Program Facts
Program length is 14 weeks
High school diploma required
The Academic English program at INTO Marshall University
No English language requirement; students will
is an intensive English program that prepares international be assessed and placed upon arrival
students for university study in the US. After finishing the 6 levels of instruction from high beginner
program, successful students will be able to: to advanced
20 hours of instruction per week (25 hours
in Summer)
• Interact comfortably in the US classroom with professors and students.
• Understand US values in an academic setting.
• Present their spoken and written ideas accurately and effectively in English.
• Write research papers with proper use of citations and references. Progression Requirements
• Use the internet and Marshall library databases to conduct academic research.
International Year One
• Use and navigate Blackboard, Marshall University’s online learning platform.
2-Semester Pathway
• Read, understand and critically evaluate academic texts. Completion of Academic English Level 4 with
• Understand and use vocabulary common to academic disciplines. no grades below C
“Teachers are friendly and
• Take useful and accurate notes in academic lectures and presentations. International Year One encouraging. And if you make a
1-Semester Pathway
• Develop and deliver oral presentations. mistake they are always willing to
Completion of Academic English Level 6 with
help you. I really appreciated that
no grades below C
they have this option for extra
Estimated Academic English Level Based on Test Scores Direct Undergraduate Admission credit, because not every student is
All students take a placement test during Orientation to determine their AE Completion of Academic English Level 6 with going to perform well in every task.
level. The table below shows what your estimated level of AE is based off your no grades below C So, I really like that they were open
standardized test scores. minded and they were not just fixed
Graduate 2-Semester Pathway
Completion of Academic English Level 5 with to one standard of education and
Estimated AE Level Placement TOEFL iBT IELTS no grades below C they were willing to be flexible with
1 0-31 0-4 the students.”
Graduate 1-Semester Pathway
2 32-34 4.5
Completion of Academic English Level 6 with Maham Bilal, Pakistan
3 35-45 5.0 no grades below B
Master’s in Business Administration
4 46-59 5.1-5.5
Direct Graduate Admission
5 60-64 6.0
6 65-80 6.5
Completion of Academic English Level 6 with
no grade below B, although individual program
Notes entry requirements may vary
Students must earn passing grades in order to progress to the next AE level or Pathway programs.
Start Dates for Academic English
Fall 2019 Spring 2020 Summer 2020
Aug 19, 2019 - Jan 8, 2020 - May 13, 2020 -
Dec 6, 2019 Apr 24, 2020 Aug 7, 2020
Find out more at
www.intostudy.com/
marshall/academic-english
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Scholarships Estimated Costs of Attendance All prices are estimated from 2018-19
and are subject to change. Please visit
There are two main semesters per academic year (Fall, Spring). Estimated cost
of attendance is based on an academic year; two semester. Each semester at www.intostudy.com/marshall/costs
INTO Marshall offers progression scholarships for students who successfully complete for exact pricing.
Marshall is 14-16 weeks, determined by the university academic calendar.
their International Year One or Graduate Pathway program and enroll in their degree
program. Marshall University offers merit-based scholarships for full-time freshman
students enrolling via direct entry.
Undergraduate Programs (Per academic year)
INTO Marshall Progression Scholarships
International Year One Undergraduate Direct
Award Amount per Academic Year (Fall/Spring) Up to
GPA
4.0
Undergraduate
$5,000
Graduate
$3,000
$23,000 Tuition and Fees
Living Expenses
$23,230
$13,110
$19,820
$9,750
in scholarships available for your
Books and Supplies $1,130 $1,130
3.75 – 3.99 $4,000 $2,000 International Year One study plan
Insurance $1,980 $1,550
3.5 – 3.74 $3,000 $1,000
Other NA $1,330
3.25 – 3.49 $2,000 NA Total Expenses $39,450 $33,580
3.0 – 3.24 $1,000 NA INTO Marshall Regional Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY For students who have completed International Year One For students who have completed an INTO Marshall
International Year One
and successfully progressed to Marshall University. Graduate Pathway program and successfully pro- $2,000 -$4,000
gressed to Marshall University. (1-Semester)
• This scholarship is a four-year award that can be
renewed yearly as long as the student: • This scholarship is a two-year award that can be
• Remains enrolled in courses full-time renewed yearly as long as the student:
International Year One
Graduate Programs (Per academic year)
• Remains enrolled in courses full-time $4,000 -$8,000
• Earns at least a 3.0 GPA (2-Semester)
• Earns 30 credit hours each academic year • Earns at least a 3.5 GPA
• Earns 18 credit hours each academic year Graduate Pathway Graduate Direct
Graduate Pathway
$2,000 -$4,000
(1-Semester)
Tuition and Fees $25,880 $22,060
$4,000 -$8,000
Graduate Pathway Living Expenses $5,880 $5,880
(2-Semester)
2019-20 Merit-Based Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen — Direct Students
Books and Supplies $1,130 $1,130
ELIGIBILITY
Scholarship Amount/year Criteria • Fully admitted to an INTO Marshall International Year One Insurance $1,980 $1,550
or Graduate Pathway program
• Letter of offer
John Marshall $14,000 High School GPA 3.9 or above; ACT 30 or above (or SAT 1390 or above)
• Latest academic transcript
Other NA $1,330
• Evidence of English proficiency
John Laidley $12,000 High School GPA 3.7 or above; ACT 28 or above (or SAT 1310 or above) • 300-400 word personal statement may be required for Total Expenses $34,870 $31,950
some regions
• Scholarship interview may be required for some regions
Board of Governors $9,000 High School GPA 3.5 or above; ACT 26 or above (or SAT 1240 or above)
• First come, first served
Presidential $6,000 High School GPA 3.25 or above; ACT 24 or above (or SAT 1160 or above)
A. Michael Perry $5,000 High School GPA 3.0 or above; ACT 22 or above (or SAT 1100 or above)
Academic English Programs (Per semester)
Opportunity Grant $4,000 High School GPA 3.0 or above; ACT 20-21 or above (or SAT 1060-1100 or above)
Academic English
These scholarships are available to incoming full-time freshmen.
Merit-based scholarships are awarded for four academic years (Fall and Spring semesters) as long as the student is pursuing his
or her first baccalaureate degree and maintains full-time enrollment. Tuition and Fees $6,290
The student must meet the following criteria for renewal: successfully complete at least 3.0 credit hours each academic year,
earn at least a 2.75 GPA at the end of freshman year and a 3.0 GPA by the end of sophomore and junior years.
Living Expenses $7,450
Books and Supplies $600
For details about Terms and Conditions, Country Scales
Insurance $990 and English Waivers visit:
www.intostudy.com/marshall/terms
Total Expenses $15,330
Find out more about scholarships www.intostudy.com/marshall/scholarships
18 | INTO Marshall University 2019–2020 Scholarships | 19HOW TO APPLY
Choose from two easy ways to apply
INTO Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, West Virginia 25755
USA
T: +1 304 696 4686
E: INTO@marshall.edu
Apply via your local
www.intostudy.com/marshall
INTO educational counselor
Apply online
Complete our online application form:
INTO Marshall Programs:
apply.intostudy.com/marshall
Direct Undergraduate:
marshall.edu/admissions
Direct Graduate:
marshall.edu/admissions
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