concordia university wisconsin

CUW

Concordia University Wisconsin is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body,

and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

www.cuw.edu/international

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Study in the United States at

• Within 1 ½ hours of Chicago, Madison, and Green Bay

• 15 minutes from downtown Milwaukee

• 30 minutes from Mitchell International Airport

“Concordia’s International students leave home, family, and familiar surroundings to experience something dramatically different and to grow. Their presence on campus helps the entire Concordia community to grow along with them. The opportunity to meet, interact, and share ourselves with people from around the world broadens all of our horizons.”

– Rev. Patrick T. Ferry, PhD, President

“ International Students Inspire Me.”

Fast Facts & Figures

Total enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,485Undergraduate majors.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Graduate programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Average class size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Student-to-faculty ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1States represented in student body . . . . . . 46Countries represented. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Mequon campus size, in acres. . . . . . . . . 200 Miles from downtown Milwaukee . . . . . . . . .15

• Lake Michigan• Art, Public, and Children’s Museums

• Miller Park - Home of Brewers Baseball Club• Major Metropolitan Theater Houses• Henry W. Maier Festival Park - Home to

festivals such as: Summerfest (world’s largest music festival), African World Festival,

Arab World Fest, Asian Moon Festival, Festa Italiana, German Fest, Indian

Summer, Irish Fest, Mexican Fiesta, Polish Fest, and many more

Milwaukee Metropolitan Attractions

Scholarship Amount GPAPresidents $ 6,000 3.5-4.0Regents $ 5,000 3.0-3.49Honors $ 4,000 2.5-2.99

Recognition $ 3,000 2.0-2.49

Students can apply for available assistantships and on-campus employment opportunities upon arrival..

Concordia University WisconsinUndergraduate International Student Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships

2011-2012 ExpensesExpenses Amount

Annual Undergraduate Tuition(12-18 Credits per Semester)

$ 23,050

Annual Room & Board $ 8,700 ESL per Credit $190

Graduate per Credit $470 -$570

Safety 1st!CUW is a safe place! The Campus Safety Office is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Safety escorts are available to anywhere on our well-lit campus.

Madison Milwaukee

Mequon, WI

Chicago, IL

Green Bay


SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Early Childhood EducationElementary EducationSecondary/K-12 Education Special Education - Early Childhood - Grades 1-8 - K-12

SCHOOL OF HUMAN SERVICES Nursing Pre-Physical Therapy Radiologic Technology Rehabilitative Science (Pre-Occupational Therapy)Social Work Sonography

MASTER’S PROGRAMSMaster of Business Administration- Corporate Communication- Environmental Studies- Finance- Health Care Administration- Human Resource Management- International Business- Management- Management Information Systems- Marketing- Public Administration

Degree Programs - Risk ManagementMaster of Church Music Master of Education - Professional and School Counseling - Curriculum and Instruction - Early Childhood Education - Education Administration - Educational Technology - Environmental Education - Family Studies - Reading - Special Education Master of Occupational Therapy Master of Science - Applied Exercise Science- Art Education - Information Technology - Nursing - Rehabilitation Science - Student Personnel Administration

DOCTORATE PROGRAMS Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctor of Pharmacy Doctor of Physical Therapy

* Majors offered through our cooperative programs with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC).

** Majors offered through our cooperative programs with Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD).

Master’s Programs Top Tier Midwest Master’s

University according to U.S. News and World Report Best

Colleges 2010- NO GRE or GMAT

required

English as a Second

Language (ESL) The ESL program improves your

English language skills to prepare you for success in your

undergraduate or graduate coursework.

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Art Athletic TrainingBiblical Languages BiologyBiomedical SciencesBusiness CommunicationChemistry Computer Information ScienceComputer ScienceEnglishEnvironmental StudiesEnvironmental/Pollution Control Technologies*Exercise Physiology German Graphic Design** History Horticulture*Humanities Illustration** IndividualizedInformation Technology Interior Design* Lay Ministry Mass CommunicationMathematics Missions Multimedia CommunicationMusic

Music TherapyNatural Science Parish Music Philosophy Photography** Political Science Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-PharmacyPre-SeminaryPsychology Public RelationsScience Spanish Theological Languages Theology

SCHOOL OF BUSINESSAND LEGAL STUDIES Accounting Actuarial Science Economics Economics/FinanceFinance General Business International Business Justice & Public PolicyLegal Studies Management Marketing Sports Management

The CUW ExperienceCollege is more than academics. It’s about involvement and participation—creating memories that will last a lifetime. Hear it firsthand from our current international students!

• Baseball • Lacrosse • Basketball • Soccer• Basketball • Soccer • Cross Country • Softball• Cross Country • Tennis • Golf • Tennis• Football • Track & Field • Ice Hockey • Track & Field• Golf • Wrestling • Lacrosse • Volleyball• Ice Hockey

Men’s Women’s

Men’s & Women’s Sports

Division III Northern Athletics Conference


Where I Call Home: Urumqi, China Major/Minor: Bachelor’s in English Literature Describe CUW in 1 Word: Peaceful 在Concordia，每个人都有着同样的机会，同等的机遇，我们都在同一片阳光下呼吸，我爱Concordia,爱这里的一切！(“ Everyone has the same opportunities and everyone

is equal, I love Concordia, very much!”)

Where I call Home: Guatemala City, Guatemala

Major/Minor: English as a Second Language (ESL)

Describe CUW in 1 Word: Amazing“Aprender otra cultura es extraordinario, los

profesores son excelentes, los amigos son divertidos, la gente es amable y la alta educación

es única con grandes valores Cristianos.”(“Learning about another culture is extraordinary, the professors are excellent, my friends are fun, the people are friendly and the higher education

is unique with great Christian values.”)

MOHAMMED

Where I Call Home: Hyderabad, IndiaMajor/Minor: MBA–Management Information Systems

(“ I like Concordia for its excellent programs and I can see

myself having a bright future.”)

ZHEN ZHEN

YVONNE & SANDRA

Where We Call Home: Tema, GhanaYvonne: Major/Minor: MBA–Int’l Business and

Human Resource Management Describe CUW in 1 Word: ExcellenceSandra: Major/Minor: Bachelor’s in NursingDescribe CUW in 1 Word: Unique“eyɜ efie foforo ma nyɜn” (home away from home)(“ Learning a new culture is always a challenge but as sisters

we are happy to be here together. CUW has a very welcoming environment that has become our home away from home.”)

WESAMWhere I Call Home: Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Major/Minor: Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)

Describe CUW in 1 Word: Welcoming

(“The professors are very helpful and friendly. Classes are challenging, but fun. I am fortunate to be in this school.”)

CARLOS

Office of International Student ServicesAddress: 12800 North Lake Shore Drive

Mequon, WI 53097-2402Phone: +1 (262)243-4455 Email: [email protected]

How to ApplyComplete the online application (www.cuw.edu/apply) and submit the following items:1. Application fee of $50.00 U.S. dollars online or send money order or cashier’s check.2. Official transcripts from all schools attended. If the transcripts are not in English, please have them

translated into English and attested.3. TOEFL or IELTS scores.4. A brief typed resume (graduate students only).5. A one-page statement of purpose stating why you would like to enroll at CUW.6. Two (2) reference letters from previous teachers and/or employers. 7. A bank statement with the balance converted into U.S. dollars. If a relative or parent is sponsoring

you, please submit their letter of support along with their bank statements. If a company is sponsoring you, please have that company write a letter of support and provide a financial statement from the company on company letterhead.

8. If available, please enclose a copy of your passport. If currently in the U.S., please provide copies of your I-94, passport, and visa.

Admission Requirements Undergraduates: GPA must be equivalent to a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and the required minimum TOEFL score to be accepted to CUW: 500 on the paper-based test OR 173 on the computer-based test OR at least a 61 on the internet-based test OR a minimum score of 5.5 on the IELTS.

Graduates: GPA must be equivalent to a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and the required minimum TOEFL score to be accepted to CUW’s Graduate Programs: 550 on the paper-based test OR 213 on the computer-based test OR at least 81 on the internet-based test OR a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS. No GRE/GMAT is required.

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