Medaille Global • International Student Program Summary

NAME OF UNIVERSITY Medaille College 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, N.Y. 14214 U.S.A. • www.medaille.edu

YEAR FOUNDED 1875

STUDENT POPULATION Undergraduate: 1,533 • Graduate: 681 • (International students: 61 plus Canadian)

CAMPUSES Buffalo, N.Y. campus (Medaille Global campus) • Rochester, N.Y. campus

LANGUAGE English

EXCHANGE DURATION One or two semestersAND PERIOD FALL August-December • SPRING January-May

SEMESTER DATES FALL August 31, 2020 - December 10, 2020 SPRING January 19, 2021 - May 6, 2021 No summer program

RECOMMENDED ARRIVAL Arrival 2020-21 FALL August 24, 2020 (Athletes August 13 ) • SPRING January 14, 2021AND DEPARTURE DATES(TENTATIVE) All new international students are asked to arrive on designated arrival date and attend international student orientation. US visa should be procured prior to airfare purchase. (See – ORIENTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES for orientation dates below)

Departure 2020-21 - after exams THE ADMISSIONS • Online application (no fee to apply) www.medaille.edu/applyPROCESS • Official high school transcripts. Certified transcripts must be submitted. All non-U.S./Canadian transcripts should be accompanied by certified translations by a recognized agency. We accept any service that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org). • Official college transcripts (if applicable). Certified transcripts must be submitted. All non-U.S./ Canadian transcripts should be accompanied by certified translations with a course-by-course credential evaluation by a recognized agency. We accept any service that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org). • Official SAT/ACT scores (only if English is your native language; SAT code=2422 ACT code=2822) • English language proficiency test (only if English is is not your native language). The minimum acceptable scores are as follows:

An English proficiency test is not required from those who have graduated from a high school, college, or university in one of the following countries:

AntiguaAustraliaBahamasBarbadosBelizeBermudaBotswanaCanada (except Quebec)Cayman IslandsDominica

FijiGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIrelandJamaicaKenyaLesothoLiberiaMalawi

MaltaMauritiusNauruNew ZealandNigeriaPapua New GuineaSierra LeoneSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSt. Christopher (St. Kitts)

St. Lucia St. VincentSwazilandTanzaniaTobagoTrinidadUgandaUnited KingdomZambiaZimbabwe

IBT Paper-Based TOEFL IELTS iTEP Pearson 71 550 5.5 3.5 45

Please email supplementary materials (transcripts, test scores, etc.) to:transcripts_ug@medaille.edu

Or mail to:Medaille CollegeUndergraduate Admissions18 Agassiz CircleBuffalo, N.Y. 14214U.S.A.

*Students complete their application by sending transcripts by email but will need to send official transcripts by mail if they enroll in the College.Once your application is complete, the Admissions Office will notify you by email of the decision. If you are accepted for admission, you should plan to submit your enrollment deposit as soon as possible.Please note that your I-20 will not be issued until all admissions and I-20 requirements are met (including submission of your financial documentation) and proof of health insurance and immunization information is received.

COURSE CATALOG/ PROSPECTUS WEBSITE www.medaille.edu/catalog

COURSES AND PROGRAMS WITH RESTRICTED ACCESS Veterinary Technology and Education

COURSES AND PROGRAMS OFFERED IN ENGLISH All course instruction is in English

COURSE ENROLLMENT/REGISTRATION Medaille College Advisement Office will assist student

LEVEL OF STUDY Undergraduate and Graduate

CREDITS PER STUDY PERIOD 12-18 credits per semester

AVERAGE CREDITS PER COURSE 3 credits per course

AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS PER CLASS, PER WEEK 3 hours

TOTAL NUMBER OF WEEKS FOR EACH COURSE Varies

GRADING SYSTEM INFORMATION 4.0 scale

HOUSING Room and board charges for the 2019-20 academic year: $7,000/semester for double occupancy room. Rates may rise in 2020-21 academic year.

Meal PlanAll students residing on campus are required to have a meal plan; it is included in your room and board charges for the year. The College’s dining facilities are managed by Chartwells Dining and Catering Services.

Meal plan options are as follows:19 meals per week ($100 declining balance dollars)15 meals per week ($200 declining balance dollars)10 meals per week ($400 declining balance dollars) • Declining balance dollars: the total cost of food subtracted from account balance • Students may opt to purchase Mavs Bucks, which can be used in several places on campus, such as the café and the bookstore.

www.medaille.edu/student-life

HEALTH INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Students are required to purchase health insurance. • Health insurance does not cover all medical expenses. • Choose a plan with a low deductible.• Note what the policy covers and what it excludes. • Most policies do not cover dental or vision expenses or pre-existing medical conditions. • Policy in your home country, need to cover for benefits in the United States.• ATHLETES: Plans must cover athletic injuries. www.medaille.edu/int-health

VISA INFORMATION Medaille Global will assist the student through the application process. Visa information is found at www.medaille.edu/international.

Medaille Global • International Student Program Summary

ORIENTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Fall 2020 (subject to change) Fall student athlete move-in: Thursday, August 13, 2020 (No Early Arrival)Fall Student Athlete Orientation: Friday, August 14 and Monday, August 17New student move-in: Monday, August 24 (No Early Arrival)International Student Orientation: Tuesday, August 25 to Sunday, August 30International Welcome Reception: Wednesday, September 2Exam Week: Monday, December 7 – Thursday, December 10International Farewell Reception: Thursday, December 10Move-out: by Monday, December 14

Spring 2021 (subject to change)New student move-in: Thursday, January 14, 2019International Student Orientation: Friday, January 15 to Sunday, January 17(Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. holiday)International Welcome Reception: Wednesday, January 20Exam Week: Monday, May 3 – Thursday, May 6International Farewell Reception: Thursday, May 6Move-out: by Wednesday, May 10

SCHOLARSHIPS There are a select few scholarships available. Medaille Global will assist the student through the application process. Scholarship information is found at www.medaille.edu/scholarships.

EXTRACURRICULAR Medaille Global, the International Student Program, provides many opportunities for student involvement: • Multicultural events • Academic coaching • Alumni mentoring • Cross-cultural and education programing • Local tours • Internships/volunteer experience • Community engagement • Division III Sports participation: 16 Mavericks sports teams: www.medaillesports.com • Honors Societies: Alpha Chi, Chi Alpha Sigma, and Phi Theta Kappa • Student Government Association: 25-plus student clubs (sports, hobbies, and special interest): www.medaille.edu/student-government-association

STAFF CONTACT DETAILS International AdmissionsSteve Ziroli Undergraduate Admissions CounselorOffice: 1+(716) 880-2142Fax: 1+(716) 880-2007Toll Free: 1+(800) 292-1582E-mail: steve.j.ziroli@medaille.edu

International ProgramLisa KragbéAssistant Director of Student InvolvementPhone: 1+(716) 880-3083E-mail: lisa.m.kragbe@medaille.edu

MISSION The mission of Medaille College is to educate and develop empowered individuals for academic achievement, career success and civic engagement, thereby contributing to a healthy, diverse democracy.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Medaille Global • International Student Program Summary

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS (CURRENT)

• Amazonas State University (Brazil)• Calasanctius Training Program (Hungary)• Catholic University of Daegu (South Korea)• Chukyo University (Japan)• Daksung Women’s University (Korea)• Dalian Maritime University (China)• Dalian Neusoft University (China)• Dankook University (Korea)• Duy Tan University (Vietnam)• Fortune Institute of Technology (Taiwan)• Fundacao de Ensino e Pesquisa do Sul de Minas - Fepesmig (Brazil)• Gachon University (Korea)• Gage University (Ethiopia)• Grupo Tiradentes University (Brazil) • Hosei University (Japan)• IESB Centro Universitario in Brasilia (Brazil)

• Kyungpook National University (Korea)• Nareuan University (Thailand)• National Kaohsiung Normal University (Taiwan)• Seoul National University (Korea)• Shenyang University (China)• Sookmyung Women’s University (Korea)• Takming University of Science and Technology (Taiwan)• UniEvangelica (Brazil)• Universidad del Mayab (Mexico)• Universidade de Caxias do Sul (Brazil)• Universidade Federal de mato Grosso (Brazil)• Universidade de Passo Fundo (Brazil)• Universidade de Ribeirao Preto (Brazil)• University College Cork - National University of Ireland (Ireland)• Yu Da University (Taiwan)

TRAVEL TIME BY C AR FROM BUFFALO, N.Y. TO:Niagara Falls, N.Y. (U.S.A.) - 20 minutes

Toronto, Ontario (Canada) - 1 hour, 30 minutesNew York City, N.Y. (U.S.A.) - 6 hours, 30 minutes

Medaille Global • International Student Program Summary