Southern Illinois University Carbondale

MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program

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.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

University	Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Number of spaces available for for Utrecht Network students in 2008/2009 (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
Student Contact person(s)	See below
Contact Person for incoming students	Thomas A. Saville Study Abroad Programs Mail Code 6885 S outhern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 69201 USA Tel: 618-453-7670, Fax: 618-453-7647 e-mail: tsaville@siu.edu
General university web site	http://www.siuc.edu
International office web site	www.ips.siu.edu
Academic Calendar	18 August - 13 December 2008 12 January - 8 May 2009
Examination Period(s)	December 8-12 May 4-8
Orientation session(s)	Orientations start one week prior to the beginning of classes. US $11 per night for those who will live on-campus. Meals are on your own. Spaces are limited.
Application deadline(s) for admission	No later than May 1 for Fall semester, November 1 for Spring semester. Earlier application is advised.
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.siu.edu/%7Eintldev/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 www.siu.edu/~cesl 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.
Housing application deadline(s)	See above.
Cost estimates -Housing -Meals -Books -Local Transportation -Health insurance	Projected Rates - One semester (based on 2007/2008 rates) Room + Meals: $3,333 Campus Fee: $1275.45 (health insurance, health services, local transportation, recreation center, campus events, etc.) Books and supplies: $450
Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed	Yes. Other mandatory fees are included in the exchange. Individual classes or colleges may have extra lab or materials fees.
Health facilities at the university	On-campus Health Service plus access to the Carbondale Clinic and Memorial Hospital through the 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 2008