Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
The Partnership
This
program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students
from member institutions only. Interested students should contact
their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement
process and for additional information.
The University-Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Details & Information:
| University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
| *Special Notes About this Program: | Campus fees are not included in the exchange, just tuition. See below for more details. |
| Individual classes or colleges may have extra lab or materials fees. | |
| Number of spaces available for for Utrecht Network students in 2012/2013 (in semesters) | Two semesters |
| Areas of study open for Utrecht Network students | All except School of Medicine, School of Law. Spaces in communication and technical fields are limited. |
| Areas of study not open for Utrecht Network students | See above |
| What graduate programs are open to exchange students? What are the conditions? Can advanced undergraduate exchange students take graduate level courses? | Exchange graduate students must meet the regular application requirements of the Graduate School and department including TOEFL. |
| Contact Person for incoming students | Thomas A. Saville |
| Study Abroad Programs | |
| Mail Code 6885 | |
| Southern Illinois University | |
| Carbondale, IL 69201 USA | |
| Tel: 618-453-7670, Fax: 618-453-3085 e-mail: tsaville@siu.edu | |
| General university web site | http://www.siuc.edu |
| International office web site | www.ips.siu.edu |
| Academic Calendar | 20 August - 14 December 2012 |
| 14 January - 10 May 2013 | |
| Examination Period(s) | December 10-14 |
| May 6-10 | |
| Orientation session(s) | Orientation starts one week prior to the beginning of classes. |
| Application deadline(s) for | No later than May 1 for Fall semester, November 1 for Spring semester. Earlier application is advised. Graduate applications are significantly earlier, depending on the department. |
| admission | |
| Application procedures: web site or mail | Please download application and send to exchange contact. Please do not apply on-line. There is special handling for exchange students. Application may be downloaded at http://www.ips.siu.edu/PS/PS/intlapgd.html |
| Course registration deadline(s) | First week of classes, but students should submit their class requests as soon as possible as classes do fill up early. Registration information will be sent prior to arrival. |
| Language requirements | English |
| Language test certificate required? | Undergraduate: Language evaluation by sending institution. Graduate: TOEFL before arrival - Required scores vary by department. |
| Preparatory language course for new exchange students | There is no special language preparatory course offered before the term. Students may take the summer intensive language program from offered by the Center for English as a Second Language. Check fees and details at http://cesl.siuc.edu/ There are courses in English, particularly writing, for international students offered as regular classes during the term at no extra cost. |
| Internships available | Internships are arranged through the sponsoring departments. International students may participate subject to the Immigration and Naturalization Service time limits for practical training. |
| Student jobs available/allowed? | Students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week although we do not recommend this for students in their first semester. |
| Housing assistance | We will apply for space in the university residence halls as soon as the admission application is processed. Off-campus housing must be arranged after arrival with assistance from International Students and Scholars office. |
| Housing options | On-campus residence halls - In most cases, students are housed two to a room with a shared WC/shower. Utilities and meals are included. This is the only realistic possibility for semester students. Year students may use off-campus housing although many contracts will be for 12 months. Students will be responsible for all utilities and food in off-campus housing.. |
| Housing application deadline(s) | See above. |
| Cost estimates | Projected Rates - One semester (based on 2011/2012 rates) |
| -Housing | $2,394 (2011/12 rates) |
| -Meals | 19 meals/week $1,902 (2011-12 rates) |
| -Books | Books and supplies: $550 |
| -Local Transportation | Included in campus fees |
| -Health insurance | Included in campus fees |
| Additional fees to pay (indicate amounts and subjects) | Campus Fees: $1,622 per semester (2011/12 rates) (health insurance, health services, local transportation, recreation center, campus events, etc.). Individual classes or colleges may have extra lab or materials fees. |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | Yes. Students may apply for a waiver of the health insurance portion of the fees with comparable coverage. |
| Health facilities at the university | On-campus Health Service plus access to the Carbondale Clinic and Memorial Hospital through the SIUC insurance program. |
| Other relevant information | An information packet and Pre-Arrival Guide will be sent after acceptance along with registration information. |
| Last update of this information | January 12, 2012 |