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Universityof Richmond
A GLOBAL
EDUCATION
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The Carole Weinstein International Center mdash home to meeting teaching and event spaces as well as the Office of International Education and thPassport Cafeacute mdash encourages collaboration across all academic disciplines to internationalize the curriculum and promote international activities
From Tailand to Swaziland Jamaica to SlovakiaSweden to Pakistan international students come to
the University of Richmond for a world-class education
in the United States Richmondrsquos long tradition ofenrolling students from all over the world makes it anappealing choice Along with exceptional academicopportunities this university of 3000 undergraduatesoffers a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of support mdashso you can achieve your goals no matter where yourhome might be
To pursue a life-changing education at one of
the top universities in the United States To experience life in a nation at thecenter of world events
To gain globally marketable skills in anEnglish-speaking country
To be in a metropolitan center and not far froman international city mdash Washington DC
InternationalstudentsattendRichmond
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Contents Academic Life 2Helping You Succeed 4Living at Richmond 6Our Location 8 After Richmond 10 Admission to Richmond 12
25thbest liberal arts college in the UnitedStates by US News amp World Report
Ranked
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RESEARCH AND
INDEPENDENT
STUDY
At Richmond yoursquoll
have exceptional
opportunities to pur-
sue original research
using the Universityrsquos
state-of-the-art facilities
and equipment Yoursquoll
also receive funding
support Each year
Richmond undergradu-
ates receive more than
one million dollars in
research grants
THE LIBERAL ARTS
As one of the best liberal
arts universities in theUnited States Richmond
provides a broad educ-
ational foundation that
will serve you well in
any career
STUDENT-FACULTY
RATIO OF 81
All Richmond classes
are taught by members
of the faculty mdash not
teaching assistants
And because our
full-time undergraduate
divisions have a
low student-facultyratio and small classes
yoursquoll have close
interaction with your
professors Theyrsquoll
know you by name
and yoursquoll have
opportunities
to get to know
them too mdash as
mentors advisors
and collaborators
Academic LifeW
hat can you expect from Richmondrsquos academic programsTe Universityrsquos vibrant learning environment will stimulate
your thinking and help you find mdash or continue exploring mdash a fieldof study that interests you In small classes yoursquoll debate and createchallenging your opinions and those of your classmates And as you viewthe world from many perspectives yoursquoll gain knowledge and grow inunderstanding mdash becoming even more of a global citizen
For more information go to richmondeduacademics
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School of Arts and SciencesRobins School of BusinessJepson School of Leadership StudiesUniversity of Richmond School of LawSchool of Professional and Continuing Studies
983150 Physics
983150 PhysicsInterdisciplinary
983150 Political Science
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-MedicineHealthProfessions
983150 Psychology
Neuroscience
983150 Religious Studies
983150 Rhetoric and Communi-cation Studies
983150 Russian Studies
983150 Sociology
Spanish (see LAIS)
983150 Theatre
Arts Management
983150 Women Gender andSexuality Studies
KEY
983150 major
minor
concentration
specialization
Students interested in teacher
certification in Virginia must earn a
degree in an approved major while
completing a minor in education
Richmondrsquos program leads to teacher
licensure in Virginia Washington
DC and almost every state
Dual degree program with
Columbia University
Students can study in any
major when preparing for law school
or medical school The University
offers excellent preparation for
advanced studies in these areas
Students wishing to receive at
least a masterrsquos degree in
environmental studies or forestry may
participate in a dual-degree program
with Duke Universityrsquos Nicholas
School of the Environment
For links to each department
visit richmondedumajors
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
More than 100 majors
minors concentrations
and specializations are
available in the School of
Arts and Sciences Robins
School of Business and
Jepson School of Leadership
Studies as well as the
School of Law and the
School of Professional
and Continuing Studies
983150 Accounting
983150 American Studies
983150 Anthropology983150 Arabic Studies
Archaeology
983150 Art History
Arts Management
Medieval andRenaissance Studies
983150 ArtStudio
Arts Management
983150 Biochemistry andMolecular Biology
983150 Biology
Neuroscience
983150 Business Administration
Accounting
Economics
Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing
983150 Chemistry
983150 Chinese andInternational Business
983150 Chinese Studies
983150 Classical Civilization
983150 Cognitive Science
983150 Computer Science
Creative Writing
983150 Criminal Justice
983150 Dance
Arts Management
983150 Economics
Education Comprehensive
Elementary
Secondary
Education and Society
983150 English
Comparative Literature
Medieval andRenaissance Studies
983150 English and Classics
983150 English and French
983150 English and German
983150 English and Greek
983150 English and Latin
983150 English and Russian
983150 English and Theatre
983150 English and WomenGender and SexualityStudies
983150 Environmental Studies
983150 Film Studies
983150 French
983150 French andInternational Business
983150 Geography
983150 German and International
Business983150 German Studies
983150 Greek
983150 Healthcare and Society
983150 History
Integrated Science
983150 Interdisciplinary Studies
983150 International Studies
983150 Africa
983150 Asia
983150 International Economics
983150 Latin America
983150 Middle East Studies
983150 Modern Europe
983150 World Politicsand Diplomacy
983150
Self-Designed 983150 Italian and
International Business
983150 Italian Studies
Japanese
Jewish Studies
983150 Journalism
983150 Latin
983150 Latin American andIberian Studies (LAIS)
983150 LAIS and InternationalBusiness
Law and theLiberal Arts
983150 Leadership Studies
Self-Designed
Linguistics Luso-Brazilian Studies
983150 Mathematics
983150 Mathematical Economics
983150 Music
Arts Management
983150 Philosophy
983150 Philosophy PoliticsEconomics and Law
Economics
Philosophy
Politics
Richmondrsquos
five schools
3000undergraduate students 52 percent women24 percent US students of color 12 percent
international students
16th
The Robins School ofBusiness placed
in BloombergBusinessweek rsquos rankingof the nationrsquosundergraduatebusiness programs
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If you require assistancewith dietary needs
connecting with clubs
and organizations
advocating for yourself
or financial matters
your international
student advisor is
here for you
ORIENTATION
International Student
Orientation begins
three days before
general New Student
Orientation and
all internationalstudents are required
to participate
Arrangements may
be made for trans-
portation to campus
Activities are scheduled
to familiarize you
with the University and
city of Richmond as
well as to allow you to
shop for essential items
ACADEMICRESOURCES
Richmond wants you
to succeed and our
academic resources
are designed to assist
you in your studies
so you can meet your
long-term goals
ACADEMIC
ADVISING
From the beginning
yoursquoll be assigned
to an advisor a membe
of the faculty in yourarea of academic
interest Your advisor
will help you select and
register for courses that
will ensure progress
toward your academic
degree Your advisor
also will help you
adjust to the academic
demands of the
University You can
expect to spend about
15 hours per week in
THE TRANSITION
IMMIGRATION
ISSUES
Richmondrsquos interna-
tional student advisors
will provide you
with pre-arrival and
orientation information
As an international
student you must
present appropriate
immigration forms to
a US Consular Officer
when applying for your
visa The University
cannot complete Forms
I-20 or IAP-66 until allrequired documents
have been received
PERSONAL
ADVISING
The international
student advisor also
can help you adjust
to the culture and
assimilate into the
University community
HelpingYou SucceedA
s an international student yoursquoll receive support from adirections Richmondrsquos international student advisors
will provide immigration and orientation information and
help you adjust to life at the University Once yoursquore settled iacademic advisors will help you select courses and plan yourmajor library and computer facilities will support your research writing and speech centers will assist with papers and presentations and health and counseling services will help you stay well mdash so you can get the most out of your time at Richmond
For more information go to richmondeduacademicsresourceshtml
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HOUSING
ON CAMPUS
Richmond makeshousing available toall first-year students
After the first yearit is recommended thatstudents remain in
campus housing as theresidential environmentat Richmond is an
important part of the
learning experienceExcept for their senior
year when they live in
on-campus apartmentsmost Richmondstudents live in
traditional residencehalls some of whichhave special academic
or thematic componentsto enhance theresidential experience
You will be asked tocomplete a ldquolifestylequestionnairerdquo so that
we can match you with
a roommate who shares
similar living habits
During holidays andschool breaks you may
arrange to remain oncampus Many studentshowever choose to
travel or visit thehomes of friends duringschool holidays
DINING FACILITIESThere are no kitchen
facilities in the residencehalls so you will berequired to participate
in the meal planat the dining hall
A nutritionist is available
to help meet anyspecial dietary needsIn addition to the
dining hall there isa fast food restaurantpub cafeacute offering salads
and sandwiches and aninternational cafeacute
Living at RichmondL
iving on campus not only makes it convenient to get toclasses and social activities but also helps you get to know
other students from different backgrounds As you sharedaily life with your roommate and others in your residencehall yoursquoll gain an understanding of the United States mdashboth its unifying culture and diverse subcultures mdash and learn
new things about yourself as well Yoursquoll also find yourselfgetting involved in extracurricular activities from intramuralsports to student organizations And through cocurricularand volunteer opportunities yoursquoll discover many ways toengage with the greater community and city of Richmond
For more information go to richmondedustudentlife
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175student groupswith new groups forming every year
19residence halls apartments andliving and learning programs
CLUBS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Richmondrsquos numerous
student-run clubs and
organizations offer a
great many opportuni-
ties to help you explore
your interests and get to
know your peers The
International Club
celebrates the diversity
of cultural backgrounds
on campus Othercultural clubs mdash from
the Asian Student Union
to CAPOEIRA Resistecircncia
(an Afro-Brazilian dance
and martial arts group)
to the Spanish and
Latino Student Alliance mdash
bring students together
for a wide range of
activities And the
Multicultural Student
Union works to
strengthen the entire
campus community
THE HONOR CODE
Richmond like many
universities in the United
States has an Honor
System designed to
ensure academic
honesty and integrity
All students must
uphold the Honor
Code which means
there can be no
cheating plagiarism
lying academic theftor disclosing of honor
council information
The Honor Code first
established with
Richmondrsquos founding
in 1830 fosters a sense
of community and
trust among students
and between students
and faculty
The Universityrsquos Bonner Center for CivicEngagement connects students withinternships research opportunities andcollaborative projects with civic nonprofitand government groups in the city of
Richmond Many opportunities for community-based learningare tied to Richmondrsquos curriculum so you can explore howtheory relates to practice mdash while you earn academic credit
Reaching
outward
SPIRITUAL AND
RELIGIOUS PRACTICE
With students from all
over the country and
world Richmond has
a prayer room open
to all forms of religious
practice and observance
including Catholic
Bible study Hindu
prayers Zen meditation
Baptist prayers and
Friday evening Shabbatservice Opportunities
for interfaith community
and dialogue include
community meals
trips to local houses
of worship and
academic programs
More than
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Our LocationT
he University of Richmond is located 15 minutes from downtownRichmond the capital of Virginia mdash one of the mid-Atlantic states
on the east coast of the United States In a 142-hectare park-like setting within a metropolitan region of 12 million people the University providesa safe and welcoming place to pursue your education With its museumsrestaurants and cultural festivals the city of Richmond makes a livelydestination Nearby attractions such as Williamsburg are equally rich with history and culture and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valleyis renowned And if you want to explore the nationrsquos capital itrsquos onlya two-hour drive mdash or an easy train ride mdash to Washington DC
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New York CityChicago
U S A
Atlanta
Boston
Houston
UNIVERSITY OF RICHM
Miami
Washington DC
Richmondrsquos campus is consistently cited byThe Princeton Review as one of the mostbeautiful in the United States Take a virtutour at virtualtourrichmondedu
A place
of beauty
hours from Washington DCthe Blue Ridge Mountainsand Virginia Beach2
Richmond has four distinct seasons enjoyinga moderate climate with an average tem-
perature of 25degC in July and 2degC in JanuaryOur students dress casually and comfortablystarting and ending each academic year inshorts and short sleeves and wearing jacketsand coats in the winter months
GETTING TO CAMPUS
From international
locations you can fly
to any of the major
surrounding cities New
York Atlanta and
Washington DC are
among the closestinternational destinations
A connecting flight to
Richmond International
Airport will put you
30 minutes from campus
From the airport you may
take either a taxi or rental
car to the University
Driving directions from the
airport can be found at
richmondeduvisit
THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
As a state capital city
Richmond is a lively
center of government
and commerce Students
find opportunities to
volunteer and conductresearch with businesses
and organizations
downtown And for
recreation the cityrsquos
historic cultural and
entertainment resources
are only a 15-minute
ride from campus
on the Universityrsquos free
shuttle bus
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Afer RichmondW
hatever your plans mdash whether to continue on to graduateor proessional school or apply your education to a career mdash
Richmond prepares you or success Advisors in the Office oAlumni and Career Services work with you rom your first yearat the University to chart your course and explore your options
And when you graduate yoursquoll find an extensive alumni networkboth in the US and abroad available to offer inormation andadvice about career paths and employment possibilities
Marybe Assouan rsquo06
(Ivory Coast) tax senior
manager Elliott Davis
Virginia
Ellis Fleischer-Djoleto
rsquo11 (Ghana) credit sales
assistant JP Morgan
United Kingdom
Daniel Grillo Madero
rsquo10 (Colombia) teamleader Bloomberg LP
Brazil
Karolina Karczewskarsquo14
(Poland) market
development manager
Coca-Cola Virginia
Farheen Lalarukh
Khurrum rsquo01
(Bangladesh) senior
monitoring and
evaluation specialist
USAID Bangladesh
CAREER
SERVICES
Richmondrsquos Office of
Alumni and Career
Services will assist you
in identifying your
educational and career
goals Through
individual counseling
you can develop
job-search skills learn
how to select and apply
to graduate schools and
fellowships and more
Career Services enables
students to tap into
Richmondrsquos extensive
alumni network
Signature programs
include
Spider Road Trips
which take students to
various cities like New
York and Washington to
meet with professionals
and learn about
industries and oppor-
tunities in other cities
Industry Expos
recruiting and
networking events
scheduled accordingto each industryrsquos
recruiting timeline
Richmond was ranked
9th in the United
States for ldquobest career
servicesrdquo by The
Princeton Review
GRADUATE
PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL PLACEMENT
Most Richmond
students plan to earn
an advanced degree
Richmondrsquos director of
pre-health education
works with students
interested in medical
veterinary physical
therapy and other
programs in the health
professions For those
interested in law the
University has a pre-law
advisor Richmond
students enjoy a high
rate of success in
gaining admission to
graduate and profes-
sional programs
For more information go to careerservicesrichmondedupost-graduation-data
International studehave found Richmoto be an excellent
launching pad forsuccessful careersand post-graduateopportunities
From the world toRichmond and back
CAMPUS
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Although students
holding visas are
mostly prohibited
by immigration law
from holding jobs
outside the University
there are a number
of opportunities for
employment on campus
These include working in
academic departments
libraries and dining
services While campus
employment does
not provide sufficient
earnings to meet
tuition room and
board expenses
it does provide a
convenient source
of spending money mdash
and can provide
useful employment
experience Fifty-one
percent of students
hold campus jobs
Irina Kiseeva rsquo14
(Moldova) junior
business consulting
analyst ICF
International Virginia
Viren Mascarenhas
rsquo02 (India) JD
Columbia University
School of Law
counsel international
arbitration groupKing and Spalding
New York
Olga Troyanskaya
rsquo99 (Russia) PhD
Stanford University
professor of computer
science and integrative
genomics Princeton
University New Jersey
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50920alumni in all 50 US states Washington DCand 111 countries
Richmondrsquos alumninetwork extends aroundthe globe Among ourprominent alumni
Successful
everywhere
Scott Allen rsquo00
owner Asia SourceConsulting China
Carlos Alfredo
Berguido rsquo87
partner KBK
ABOGADOS and
Business Consulting
Inc partner CASTRO
amp BERGUIDO
executive director
Panamanian
Association of
Insurance Companies
Panama
Carlton Greer rsquo95
general counsel Irish
Distillers Pernod
Ricard France and
Ireland
Laura Haddad rsquo02
managing editor
Family Flavours
magazine Al Marjirsquo
Publications Jordan
Jennifer Nachajski
Lewis rsquo90 vice
president Group
Communications
Lafarge Canada
Jordan Lewis rsquo90
senior project manager
Lawson Projects
Canada
Ina S Nicosia-Schelker
rsquo94 ownerdirector
Kids Camp Interna-
tional School
bookingmanage-
ment foundagirl
records Switzerland
John Quinley Jr rsquo79
founder and CEO
Step Ahead Integrated
Community
Development
Thailand
Jessica Ramesch rsquo98
Panama editor
International Living magazine author of
the book Escape to
Panama Panama
Kristina Rhomberg
Simon rsquo85 account
manager Pharma
Diagnostics and
Imaging European
Society of Cardiology
France
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Admission to
RichmondI
nternational students have a great potential to benefitfrom the education here mdash and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community If you want a first-rate educational experience in the United States we want you to apply to Richmond As for affording aRichmond education the University offers both need-basedaid and scholarships to international students who qualify
So apply for both admission and financial aid mdash and preparefor the world of learning that awaits you
14th for best value among liberal artscolleges in the United Statesaccording to a 2014 ranking byUS News amp World Report
Ranked
For more information go to admissionrichmondedu
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ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
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Office of AdmissionBrunet Hall
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
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The Carole Weinstein International Center mdash home to meeting teaching and event spaces as well as the Office of International Education and thPassport Cafeacute mdash encourages collaboration across all academic disciplines to internationalize the curriculum and promote international activities
From Tailand to Swaziland Jamaica to SlovakiaSweden to Pakistan international students come to
the University of Richmond for a world-class education
in the United States Richmondrsquos long tradition ofenrolling students from all over the world makes it anappealing choice Along with exceptional academicopportunities this university of 3000 undergraduatesoffers a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of support mdashso you can achieve your goals no matter where yourhome might be
To pursue a life-changing education at one of
the top universities in the United States To experience life in a nation at thecenter of world events
To gain globally marketable skills in anEnglish-speaking country
To be in a metropolitan center and not far froman international city mdash Washington DC
InternationalstudentsattendRichmond
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Contents Academic Life 2Helping You Succeed 4Living at Richmond 6Our Location 8 After Richmond 10 Admission to Richmond 12
25thbest liberal arts college in the UnitedStates by US News amp World Report
Ranked
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RESEARCH AND
INDEPENDENT
STUDY
At Richmond yoursquoll
have exceptional
opportunities to pur-
sue original research
using the Universityrsquos
state-of-the-art facilities
and equipment Yoursquoll
also receive funding
support Each year
Richmond undergradu-
ates receive more than
one million dollars in
research grants
THE LIBERAL ARTS
As one of the best liberal
arts universities in theUnited States Richmond
provides a broad educ-
ational foundation that
will serve you well in
any career
STUDENT-FACULTY
RATIO OF 81
All Richmond classes
are taught by members
of the faculty mdash not
teaching assistants
And because our
full-time undergraduate
divisions have a
low student-facultyratio and small classes
yoursquoll have close
interaction with your
professors Theyrsquoll
know you by name
and yoursquoll have
opportunities
to get to know
them too mdash as
mentors advisors
and collaborators
Academic LifeW
hat can you expect from Richmondrsquos academic programsTe Universityrsquos vibrant learning environment will stimulate
your thinking and help you find mdash or continue exploring mdash a fieldof study that interests you In small classes yoursquoll debate and createchallenging your opinions and those of your classmates And as you viewthe world from many perspectives yoursquoll gain knowledge and grow inunderstanding mdash becoming even more of a global citizen
For more information go to richmondeduacademics
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School of Arts and SciencesRobins School of BusinessJepson School of Leadership StudiesUniversity of Richmond School of LawSchool of Professional and Continuing Studies
983150 Physics
983150 PhysicsInterdisciplinary
983150 Political Science
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-MedicineHealthProfessions
983150 Psychology
Neuroscience
983150 Religious Studies
983150 Rhetoric and Communi-cation Studies
983150 Russian Studies
983150 Sociology
Spanish (see LAIS)
983150 Theatre
Arts Management
983150 Women Gender andSexuality Studies
KEY
983150 major
minor
concentration
specialization
Students interested in teacher
certification in Virginia must earn a
degree in an approved major while
completing a minor in education
Richmondrsquos program leads to teacher
licensure in Virginia Washington
DC and almost every state
Dual degree program with
Columbia University
Students can study in any
major when preparing for law school
or medical school The University
offers excellent preparation for
advanced studies in these areas
Students wishing to receive at
least a masterrsquos degree in
environmental studies or forestry may
participate in a dual-degree program
with Duke Universityrsquos Nicholas
School of the Environment
For links to each department
visit richmondedumajors
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
More than 100 majors
minors concentrations
and specializations are
available in the School of
Arts and Sciences Robins
School of Business and
Jepson School of Leadership
Studies as well as the
School of Law and the
School of Professional
and Continuing Studies
983150 Accounting
983150 American Studies
983150 Anthropology983150 Arabic Studies
Archaeology
983150 Art History
Arts Management
Medieval andRenaissance Studies
983150 ArtStudio
Arts Management
983150 Biochemistry andMolecular Biology
983150 Biology
Neuroscience
983150 Business Administration
Accounting
Economics
Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing
983150 Chemistry
983150 Chinese andInternational Business
983150 Chinese Studies
983150 Classical Civilization
983150 Cognitive Science
983150 Computer Science
Creative Writing
983150 Criminal Justice
983150 Dance
Arts Management
983150 Economics
Education Comprehensive
Elementary
Secondary
Education and Society
983150 English
Comparative Literature
Medieval andRenaissance Studies
983150 English and Classics
983150 English and French
983150 English and German
983150 English and Greek
983150 English and Latin
983150 English and Russian
983150 English and Theatre
983150 English and WomenGender and SexualityStudies
983150 Environmental Studies
983150 Film Studies
983150 French
983150 French andInternational Business
983150 Geography
983150 German and International
Business983150 German Studies
983150 Greek
983150 Healthcare and Society
983150 History
Integrated Science
983150 Interdisciplinary Studies
983150 International Studies
983150 Africa
983150 Asia
983150 International Economics
983150 Latin America
983150 Middle East Studies
983150 Modern Europe
983150 World Politicsand Diplomacy
983150
Self-Designed 983150 Italian and
International Business
983150 Italian Studies
Japanese
Jewish Studies
983150 Journalism
983150 Latin
983150 Latin American andIberian Studies (LAIS)
983150 LAIS and InternationalBusiness
Law and theLiberal Arts
983150 Leadership Studies
Self-Designed
Linguistics Luso-Brazilian Studies
983150 Mathematics
983150 Mathematical Economics
983150 Music
Arts Management
983150 Philosophy
983150 Philosophy PoliticsEconomics and Law
Economics
Philosophy
Politics
Richmondrsquos
five schools
3000undergraduate students 52 percent women24 percent US students of color 12 percent
international students
16th
The Robins School ofBusiness placed
in BloombergBusinessweek rsquos rankingof the nationrsquosundergraduatebusiness programs
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If you require assistancewith dietary needs
connecting with clubs
and organizations
advocating for yourself
or financial matters
your international
student advisor is
here for you
ORIENTATION
International Student
Orientation begins
three days before
general New Student
Orientation and
all internationalstudents are required
to participate
Arrangements may
be made for trans-
portation to campus
Activities are scheduled
to familiarize you
with the University and
city of Richmond as
well as to allow you to
shop for essential items
ACADEMICRESOURCES
Richmond wants you
to succeed and our
academic resources
are designed to assist
you in your studies
so you can meet your
long-term goals
ACADEMIC
ADVISING
From the beginning
yoursquoll be assigned
to an advisor a membe
of the faculty in yourarea of academic
interest Your advisor
will help you select and
register for courses that
will ensure progress
toward your academic
degree Your advisor
also will help you
adjust to the academic
demands of the
University You can
expect to spend about
15 hours per week in
THE TRANSITION
IMMIGRATION
ISSUES
Richmondrsquos interna-
tional student advisors
will provide you
with pre-arrival and
orientation information
As an international
student you must
present appropriate
immigration forms to
a US Consular Officer
when applying for your
visa The University
cannot complete Forms
I-20 or IAP-66 until allrequired documents
have been received
PERSONAL
ADVISING
The international
student advisor also
can help you adjust
to the culture and
assimilate into the
University community
HelpingYou SucceedA
s an international student yoursquoll receive support from adirections Richmondrsquos international student advisors
will provide immigration and orientation information and
help you adjust to life at the University Once yoursquore settled iacademic advisors will help you select courses and plan yourmajor library and computer facilities will support your research writing and speech centers will assist with papers and presentations and health and counseling services will help you stay well mdash so you can get the most out of your time at Richmond
For more information go to richmondeduacademicsresourceshtml
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HOUSING
ON CAMPUS
Richmond makeshousing available toall first-year students
After the first yearit is recommended thatstudents remain in
campus housing as theresidential environmentat Richmond is an
important part of the
learning experienceExcept for their senior
year when they live in
on-campus apartmentsmost Richmondstudents live in
traditional residencehalls some of whichhave special academic
or thematic componentsto enhance theresidential experience
You will be asked tocomplete a ldquolifestylequestionnairerdquo so that
we can match you with
a roommate who shares
similar living habits
During holidays andschool breaks you may
arrange to remain oncampus Many studentshowever choose to
travel or visit thehomes of friends duringschool holidays
DINING FACILITIESThere are no kitchen
facilities in the residencehalls so you will berequired to participate
in the meal planat the dining hall
A nutritionist is available
to help meet anyspecial dietary needsIn addition to the
dining hall there isa fast food restaurantpub cafeacute offering salads
and sandwiches and aninternational cafeacute
Living at RichmondL
iving on campus not only makes it convenient to get toclasses and social activities but also helps you get to know
other students from different backgrounds As you sharedaily life with your roommate and others in your residencehall yoursquoll gain an understanding of the United States mdashboth its unifying culture and diverse subcultures mdash and learn
new things about yourself as well Yoursquoll also find yourselfgetting involved in extracurricular activities from intramuralsports to student organizations And through cocurricularand volunteer opportunities yoursquoll discover many ways toengage with the greater community and city of Richmond
For more information go to richmondedustudentlife
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175student groupswith new groups forming every year
19residence halls apartments andliving and learning programs
CLUBS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Richmondrsquos numerous
student-run clubs and
organizations offer a
great many opportuni-
ties to help you explore
your interests and get to
know your peers The
International Club
celebrates the diversity
of cultural backgrounds
on campus Othercultural clubs mdash from
the Asian Student Union
to CAPOEIRA Resistecircncia
(an Afro-Brazilian dance
and martial arts group)
to the Spanish and
Latino Student Alliance mdash
bring students together
for a wide range of
activities And the
Multicultural Student
Union works to
strengthen the entire
campus community
THE HONOR CODE
Richmond like many
universities in the United
States has an Honor
System designed to
ensure academic
honesty and integrity
All students must
uphold the Honor
Code which means
there can be no
cheating plagiarism
lying academic theftor disclosing of honor
council information
The Honor Code first
established with
Richmondrsquos founding
in 1830 fosters a sense
of community and
trust among students
and between students
and faculty
The Universityrsquos Bonner Center for CivicEngagement connects students withinternships research opportunities andcollaborative projects with civic nonprofitand government groups in the city of
Richmond Many opportunities for community-based learningare tied to Richmondrsquos curriculum so you can explore howtheory relates to practice mdash while you earn academic credit
Reaching
outward
SPIRITUAL AND
RELIGIOUS PRACTICE
With students from all
over the country and
world Richmond has
a prayer room open
to all forms of religious
practice and observance
including Catholic
Bible study Hindu
prayers Zen meditation
Baptist prayers and
Friday evening Shabbatservice Opportunities
for interfaith community
and dialogue include
community meals
trips to local houses
of worship and
academic programs
More than
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Our LocationT
he University of Richmond is located 15 minutes from downtownRichmond the capital of Virginia mdash one of the mid-Atlantic states
on the east coast of the United States In a 142-hectare park-like setting within a metropolitan region of 12 million people the University providesa safe and welcoming place to pursue your education With its museumsrestaurants and cultural festivals the city of Richmond makes a livelydestination Nearby attractions such as Williamsburg are equally rich with history and culture and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valleyis renowned And if you want to explore the nationrsquos capital itrsquos onlya two-hour drive mdash or an easy train ride mdash to Washington DC
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New York CityChicago
U S A
Atlanta
Boston
Houston
UNIVERSITY OF RICHM
Miami
Washington DC
Richmondrsquos campus is consistently cited byThe Princeton Review as one of the mostbeautiful in the United States Take a virtutour at virtualtourrichmondedu
A place
of beauty
hours from Washington DCthe Blue Ridge Mountainsand Virginia Beach2
Richmond has four distinct seasons enjoyinga moderate climate with an average tem-
perature of 25degC in July and 2degC in JanuaryOur students dress casually and comfortablystarting and ending each academic year inshorts and short sleeves and wearing jacketsand coats in the winter months
GETTING TO CAMPUS
From international
locations you can fly
to any of the major
surrounding cities New
York Atlanta and
Washington DC are
among the closestinternational destinations
A connecting flight to
Richmond International
Airport will put you
30 minutes from campus
From the airport you may
take either a taxi or rental
car to the University
Driving directions from the
airport can be found at
richmondeduvisit
THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
As a state capital city
Richmond is a lively
center of government
and commerce Students
find opportunities to
volunteer and conductresearch with businesses
and organizations
downtown And for
recreation the cityrsquos
historic cultural and
entertainment resources
are only a 15-minute
ride from campus
on the Universityrsquos free
shuttle bus
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Afer RichmondW
hatever your plans mdash whether to continue on to graduateor proessional school or apply your education to a career mdash
Richmond prepares you or success Advisors in the Office oAlumni and Career Services work with you rom your first yearat the University to chart your course and explore your options
And when you graduate yoursquoll find an extensive alumni networkboth in the US and abroad available to offer inormation andadvice about career paths and employment possibilities
Marybe Assouan rsquo06
(Ivory Coast) tax senior
manager Elliott Davis
Virginia
Ellis Fleischer-Djoleto
rsquo11 (Ghana) credit sales
assistant JP Morgan
United Kingdom
Daniel Grillo Madero
rsquo10 (Colombia) teamleader Bloomberg LP
Brazil
Karolina Karczewskarsquo14
(Poland) market
development manager
Coca-Cola Virginia
Farheen Lalarukh
Khurrum rsquo01
(Bangladesh) senior
monitoring and
evaluation specialist
USAID Bangladesh
CAREER
SERVICES
Richmondrsquos Office of
Alumni and Career
Services will assist you
in identifying your
educational and career
goals Through
individual counseling
you can develop
job-search skills learn
how to select and apply
to graduate schools and
fellowships and more
Career Services enables
students to tap into
Richmondrsquos extensive
alumni network
Signature programs
include
Spider Road Trips
which take students to
various cities like New
York and Washington to
meet with professionals
and learn about
industries and oppor-
tunities in other cities
Industry Expos
recruiting and
networking events
scheduled accordingto each industryrsquos
recruiting timeline
Richmond was ranked
9th in the United
States for ldquobest career
servicesrdquo by The
Princeton Review
GRADUATE
PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL PLACEMENT
Most Richmond
students plan to earn
an advanced degree
Richmondrsquos director of
pre-health education
works with students
interested in medical
veterinary physical
therapy and other
programs in the health
professions For those
interested in law the
University has a pre-law
advisor Richmond
students enjoy a high
rate of success in
gaining admission to
graduate and profes-
sional programs
For more information go to careerservicesrichmondedupost-graduation-data
International studehave found Richmoto be an excellent
launching pad forsuccessful careersand post-graduateopportunities
From the world toRichmond and back
CAMPUS
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Although students
holding visas are
mostly prohibited
by immigration law
from holding jobs
outside the University
there are a number
of opportunities for
employment on campus
These include working in
academic departments
libraries and dining
services While campus
employment does
not provide sufficient
earnings to meet
tuition room and
board expenses
it does provide a
convenient source
of spending money mdash
and can provide
useful employment
experience Fifty-one
percent of students
hold campus jobs
Irina Kiseeva rsquo14
(Moldova) junior
business consulting
analyst ICF
International Virginia
Viren Mascarenhas
rsquo02 (India) JD
Columbia University
School of Law
counsel international
arbitration groupKing and Spalding
New York
Olga Troyanskaya
rsquo99 (Russia) PhD
Stanford University
professor of computer
science and integrative
genomics Princeton
University New Jersey
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50920alumni in all 50 US states Washington DCand 111 countries
Richmondrsquos alumninetwork extends aroundthe globe Among ourprominent alumni
Successful
everywhere
Scott Allen rsquo00
owner Asia SourceConsulting China
Carlos Alfredo
Berguido rsquo87
partner KBK
ABOGADOS and
Business Consulting
Inc partner CASTRO
amp BERGUIDO
executive director
Panamanian
Association of
Insurance Companies
Panama
Carlton Greer rsquo95
general counsel Irish
Distillers Pernod
Ricard France and
Ireland
Laura Haddad rsquo02
managing editor
Family Flavours
magazine Al Marjirsquo
Publications Jordan
Jennifer Nachajski
Lewis rsquo90 vice
president Group
Communications
Lafarge Canada
Jordan Lewis rsquo90
senior project manager
Lawson Projects
Canada
Ina S Nicosia-Schelker
rsquo94 ownerdirector
Kids Camp Interna-
tional School
bookingmanage-
ment foundagirl
records Switzerland
John Quinley Jr rsquo79
founder and CEO
Step Ahead Integrated
Community
Development
Thailand
Jessica Ramesch rsquo98
Panama editor
International Living magazine author of
the book Escape to
Panama Panama
Kristina Rhomberg
Simon rsquo85 account
manager Pharma
Diagnostics and
Imaging European
Society of Cardiology
France
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Admission to
RichmondI
nternational students have a great potential to benefitfrom the education here mdash and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community If you want a first-rate educational experience in the United States we want you to apply to Richmond As for affording aRichmond education the University offers both need-basedaid and scholarships to international students who qualify
So apply for both admission and financial aid mdash and preparefor the world of learning that awaits you
14th for best value among liberal artscolleges in the United Statesaccording to a 2014 ranking byUS News amp World Report
Ranked
For more information go to admissionrichmondedu
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ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
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Office of AdmissionBrunet Hall
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
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Contents Academic Life 2Helping You Succeed 4Living at Richmond 6Our Location 8 After Richmond 10 Admission to Richmond 12
25thbest liberal arts college in the UnitedStates by US News amp World Report
Ranked
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RESEARCH AND
INDEPENDENT
STUDY
At Richmond yoursquoll
have exceptional
opportunities to pur-
sue original research
using the Universityrsquos
state-of-the-art facilities
and equipment Yoursquoll
also receive funding
support Each year
Richmond undergradu-
ates receive more than
one million dollars in
research grants
THE LIBERAL ARTS
As one of the best liberal
arts universities in theUnited States Richmond
provides a broad educ-
ational foundation that
will serve you well in
any career
STUDENT-FACULTY
RATIO OF 81
All Richmond classes
are taught by members
of the faculty mdash not
teaching assistants
And because our
full-time undergraduate
divisions have a
low student-facultyratio and small classes
yoursquoll have close
interaction with your
professors Theyrsquoll
know you by name
and yoursquoll have
opportunities
to get to know
them too mdash as
mentors advisors
and collaborators
Academic LifeW
hat can you expect from Richmondrsquos academic programsTe Universityrsquos vibrant learning environment will stimulate
your thinking and help you find mdash or continue exploring mdash a fieldof study that interests you In small classes yoursquoll debate and createchallenging your opinions and those of your classmates And as you viewthe world from many perspectives yoursquoll gain knowledge and grow inunderstanding mdash becoming even more of a global citizen
For more information go to richmondeduacademics
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School of Arts and SciencesRobins School of BusinessJepson School of Leadership StudiesUniversity of Richmond School of LawSchool of Professional and Continuing Studies
983150 Physics
983150 PhysicsInterdisciplinary
983150 Political Science
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-MedicineHealthProfessions
983150 Psychology
Neuroscience
983150 Religious Studies
983150 Rhetoric and Communi-cation Studies
983150 Russian Studies
983150 Sociology
Spanish (see LAIS)
983150 Theatre
Arts Management
983150 Women Gender andSexuality Studies
KEY
983150 major
minor
concentration
specialization
Students interested in teacher
certification in Virginia must earn a
degree in an approved major while
completing a minor in education
Richmondrsquos program leads to teacher
licensure in Virginia Washington
DC and almost every state
Dual degree program with
Columbia University
Students can study in any
major when preparing for law school
or medical school The University
offers excellent preparation for
advanced studies in these areas
Students wishing to receive at
least a masterrsquos degree in
environmental studies or forestry may
participate in a dual-degree program
with Duke Universityrsquos Nicholas
School of the Environment
For links to each department
visit richmondedumajors
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
More than 100 majors
minors concentrations
and specializations are
available in the School of
Arts and Sciences Robins
School of Business and
Jepson School of Leadership
Studies as well as the
School of Law and the
School of Professional
and Continuing Studies
983150 Accounting
983150 American Studies
983150 Anthropology983150 Arabic Studies
Archaeology
983150 Art History
Arts Management
Medieval andRenaissance Studies
983150 ArtStudio
Arts Management
983150 Biochemistry andMolecular Biology
983150 Biology
Neuroscience
983150 Business Administration
Accounting
Economics
Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing
983150 Chemistry
983150 Chinese andInternational Business
983150 Chinese Studies
983150 Classical Civilization
983150 Cognitive Science
983150 Computer Science
Creative Writing
983150 Criminal Justice
983150 Dance
Arts Management
983150 Economics
Education Comprehensive
Elementary
Secondary
Education and Society
983150 English
Comparative Literature
Medieval andRenaissance Studies
983150 English and Classics
983150 English and French
983150 English and German
983150 English and Greek
983150 English and Latin
983150 English and Russian
983150 English and Theatre
983150 English and WomenGender and SexualityStudies
983150 Environmental Studies
983150 Film Studies
983150 French
983150 French andInternational Business
983150 Geography
983150 German and International
Business983150 German Studies
983150 Greek
983150 Healthcare and Society
983150 History
Integrated Science
983150 Interdisciplinary Studies
983150 International Studies
983150 Africa
983150 Asia
983150 International Economics
983150 Latin America
983150 Middle East Studies
983150 Modern Europe
983150 World Politicsand Diplomacy
983150
Self-Designed 983150 Italian and
International Business
983150 Italian Studies
Japanese
Jewish Studies
983150 Journalism
983150 Latin
983150 Latin American andIberian Studies (LAIS)
983150 LAIS and InternationalBusiness
Law and theLiberal Arts
983150 Leadership Studies
Self-Designed
Linguistics Luso-Brazilian Studies
983150 Mathematics
983150 Mathematical Economics
983150 Music
Arts Management
983150 Philosophy
983150 Philosophy PoliticsEconomics and Law
Economics
Philosophy
Politics
Richmondrsquos
five schools
3000undergraduate students 52 percent women24 percent US students of color 12 percent
international students
16th
The Robins School ofBusiness placed
in BloombergBusinessweek rsquos rankingof the nationrsquosundergraduatebusiness programs
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If you require assistancewith dietary needs
connecting with clubs
and organizations
advocating for yourself
or financial matters
your international
student advisor is
here for you
ORIENTATION
International Student
Orientation begins
three days before
general New Student
Orientation and
all internationalstudents are required
to participate
Arrangements may
be made for trans-
portation to campus
Activities are scheduled
to familiarize you
with the University and
city of Richmond as
well as to allow you to
shop for essential items
ACADEMICRESOURCES
Richmond wants you
to succeed and our
academic resources
are designed to assist
you in your studies
so you can meet your
long-term goals
ACADEMIC
ADVISING
From the beginning
yoursquoll be assigned
to an advisor a membe
of the faculty in yourarea of academic
interest Your advisor
will help you select and
register for courses that
will ensure progress
toward your academic
degree Your advisor
also will help you
adjust to the academic
demands of the
University You can
expect to spend about
15 hours per week in
THE TRANSITION
IMMIGRATION
ISSUES
Richmondrsquos interna-
tional student advisors
will provide you
with pre-arrival and
orientation information
As an international
student you must
present appropriate
immigration forms to
a US Consular Officer
when applying for your
visa The University
cannot complete Forms
I-20 or IAP-66 until allrequired documents
have been received
PERSONAL
ADVISING
The international
student advisor also
can help you adjust
to the culture and
assimilate into the
University community
HelpingYou SucceedA
s an international student yoursquoll receive support from adirections Richmondrsquos international student advisors
will provide immigration and orientation information and
help you adjust to life at the University Once yoursquore settled iacademic advisors will help you select courses and plan yourmajor library and computer facilities will support your research writing and speech centers will assist with papers and presentations and health and counseling services will help you stay well mdash so you can get the most out of your time at Richmond
For more information go to richmondeduacademicsresourceshtml
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HOUSING
ON CAMPUS
Richmond makeshousing available toall first-year students
After the first yearit is recommended thatstudents remain in
campus housing as theresidential environmentat Richmond is an
important part of the
learning experienceExcept for their senior
year when they live in
on-campus apartmentsmost Richmondstudents live in
traditional residencehalls some of whichhave special academic
or thematic componentsto enhance theresidential experience
You will be asked tocomplete a ldquolifestylequestionnairerdquo so that
we can match you with
a roommate who shares
similar living habits
During holidays andschool breaks you may
arrange to remain oncampus Many studentshowever choose to
travel or visit thehomes of friends duringschool holidays
DINING FACILITIESThere are no kitchen
facilities in the residencehalls so you will berequired to participate
in the meal planat the dining hall
A nutritionist is available
to help meet anyspecial dietary needsIn addition to the
dining hall there isa fast food restaurantpub cafeacute offering salads
and sandwiches and aninternational cafeacute
Living at RichmondL
iving on campus not only makes it convenient to get toclasses and social activities but also helps you get to know
other students from different backgrounds As you sharedaily life with your roommate and others in your residencehall yoursquoll gain an understanding of the United States mdashboth its unifying culture and diverse subcultures mdash and learn
new things about yourself as well Yoursquoll also find yourselfgetting involved in extracurricular activities from intramuralsports to student organizations And through cocurricularand volunteer opportunities yoursquoll discover many ways toengage with the greater community and city of Richmond
For more information go to richmondedustudentlife
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175student groupswith new groups forming every year
19residence halls apartments andliving and learning programs
CLUBS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Richmondrsquos numerous
student-run clubs and
organizations offer a
great many opportuni-
ties to help you explore
your interests and get to
know your peers The
International Club
celebrates the diversity
of cultural backgrounds
on campus Othercultural clubs mdash from
the Asian Student Union
to CAPOEIRA Resistecircncia
(an Afro-Brazilian dance
and martial arts group)
to the Spanish and
Latino Student Alliance mdash
bring students together
for a wide range of
activities And the
Multicultural Student
Union works to
strengthen the entire
campus community
THE HONOR CODE
Richmond like many
universities in the United
States has an Honor
System designed to
ensure academic
honesty and integrity
All students must
uphold the Honor
Code which means
there can be no
cheating plagiarism
lying academic theftor disclosing of honor
council information
The Honor Code first
established with
Richmondrsquos founding
in 1830 fosters a sense
of community and
trust among students
and between students
and faculty
The Universityrsquos Bonner Center for CivicEngagement connects students withinternships research opportunities andcollaborative projects with civic nonprofitand government groups in the city of
Richmond Many opportunities for community-based learningare tied to Richmondrsquos curriculum so you can explore howtheory relates to practice mdash while you earn academic credit
Reaching
outward
SPIRITUAL AND
RELIGIOUS PRACTICE
With students from all
over the country and
world Richmond has
a prayer room open
to all forms of religious
practice and observance
including Catholic
Bible study Hindu
prayers Zen meditation
Baptist prayers and
Friday evening Shabbatservice Opportunities
for interfaith community
and dialogue include
community meals
trips to local houses
of worship and
academic programs
More than
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Our LocationT
he University of Richmond is located 15 minutes from downtownRichmond the capital of Virginia mdash one of the mid-Atlantic states
on the east coast of the United States In a 142-hectare park-like setting within a metropolitan region of 12 million people the University providesa safe and welcoming place to pursue your education With its museumsrestaurants and cultural festivals the city of Richmond makes a livelydestination Nearby attractions such as Williamsburg are equally rich with history and culture and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valleyis renowned And if you want to explore the nationrsquos capital itrsquos onlya two-hour drive mdash or an easy train ride mdash to Washington DC
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New York CityChicago
U S A
Atlanta
Boston
Houston
UNIVERSITY OF RICHM
Miami
Washington DC
Richmondrsquos campus is consistently cited byThe Princeton Review as one of the mostbeautiful in the United States Take a virtutour at virtualtourrichmondedu
A place
of beauty
hours from Washington DCthe Blue Ridge Mountainsand Virginia Beach2
Richmond has four distinct seasons enjoyinga moderate climate with an average tem-
perature of 25degC in July and 2degC in JanuaryOur students dress casually and comfortablystarting and ending each academic year inshorts and short sleeves and wearing jacketsand coats in the winter months
GETTING TO CAMPUS
From international
locations you can fly
to any of the major
surrounding cities New
York Atlanta and
Washington DC are
among the closestinternational destinations
A connecting flight to
Richmond International
Airport will put you
30 minutes from campus
From the airport you may
take either a taxi or rental
car to the University
Driving directions from the
airport can be found at
richmondeduvisit
THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
As a state capital city
Richmond is a lively
center of government
and commerce Students
find opportunities to
volunteer and conductresearch with businesses
and organizations
downtown And for
recreation the cityrsquos
historic cultural and
entertainment resources
are only a 15-minute
ride from campus
on the Universityrsquos free
shuttle bus
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Afer RichmondW
hatever your plans mdash whether to continue on to graduateor proessional school or apply your education to a career mdash
Richmond prepares you or success Advisors in the Office oAlumni and Career Services work with you rom your first yearat the University to chart your course and explore your options
And when you graduate yoursquoll find an extensive alumni networkboth in the US and abroad available to offer inormation andadvice about career paths and employment possibilities
Marybe Assouan rsquo06
(Ivory Coast) tax senior
manager Elliott Davis
Virginia
Ellis Fleischer-Djoleto
rsquo11 (Ghana) credit sales
assistant JP Morgan
United Kingdom
Daniel Grillo Madero
rsquo10 (Colombia) teamleader Bloomberg LP
Brazil
Karolina Karczewskarsquo14
(Poland) market
development manager
Coca-Cola Virginia
Farheen Lalarukh
Khurrum rsquo01
(Bangladesh) senior
monitoring and
evaluation specialist
USAID Bangladesh
CAREER
SERVICES
Richmondrsquos Office of
Alumni and Career
Services will assist you
in identifying your
educational and career
goals Through
individual counseling
you can develop
job-search skills learn
how to select and apply
to graduate schools and
fellowships and more
Career Services enables
students to tap into
Richmondrsquos extensive
alumni network
Signature programs
include
Spider Road Trips
which take students to
various cities like New
York and Washington to
meet with professionals
and learn about
industries and oppor-
tunities in other cities
Industry Expos
recruiting and
networking events
scheduled accordingto each industryrsquos
recruiting timeline
Richmond was ranked
9th in the United
States for ldquobest career
servicesrdquo by The
Princeton Review
GRADUATE
PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL PLACEMENT
Most Richmond
students plan to earn
an advanced degree
Richmondrsquos director of
pre-health education
works with students
interested in medical
veterinary physical
therapy and other
programs in the health
professions For those
interested in law the
University has a pre-law
advisor Richmond
students enjoy a high
rate of success in
gaining admission to
graduate and profes-
sional programs
For more information go to careerservicesrichmondedupost-graduation-data
International studehave found Richmoto be an excellent
launching pad forsuccessful careersand post-graduateopportunities
From the world toRichmond and back
CAMPUS
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Although students
holding visas are
mostly prohibited
by immigration law
from holding jobs
outside the University
there are a number
of opportunities for
employment on campus
These include working in
academic departments
libraries and dining
services While campus
employment does
not provide sufficient
earnings to meet
tuition room and
board expenses
it does provide a
convenient source
of spending money mdash
and can provide
useful employment
experience Fifty-one
percent of students
hold campus jobs
Irina Kiseeva rsquo14
(Moldova) junior
business consulting
analyst ICF
International Virginia
Viren Mascarenhas
rsquo02 (India) JD
Columbia University
School of Law
counsel international
arbitration groupKing and Spalding
New York
Olga Troyanskaya
rsquo99 (Russia) PhD
Stanford University
professor of computer
science and integrative
genomics Princeton
University New Jersey
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50920alumni in all 50 US states Washington DCand 111 countries
Richmondrsquos alumninetwork extends aroundthe globe Among ourprominent alumni
Successful
everywhere
Scott Allen rsquo00
owner Asia SourceConsulting China
Carlos Alfredo
Berguido rsquo87
partner KBK
ABOGADOS and
Business Consulting
Inc partner CASTRO
amp BERGUIDO
executive director
Panamanian
Association of
Insurance Companies
Panama
Carlton Greer rsquo95
general counsel Irish
Distillers Pernod
Ricard France and
Ireland
Laura Haddad rsquo02
managing editor
Family Flavours
magazine Al Marjirsquo
Publications Jordan
Jennifer Nachajski
Lewis rsquo90 vice
president Group
Communications
Lafarge Canada
Jordan Lewis rsquo90
senior project manager
Lawson Projects
Canada
Ina S Nicosia-Schelker
rsquo94 ownerdirector
Kids Camp Interna-
tional School
bookingmanage-
ment foundagirl
records Switzerland
John Quinley Jr rsquo79
founder and CEO
Step Ahead Integrated
Community
Development
Thailand
Jessica Ramesch rsquo98
Panama editor
International Living magazine author of
the book Escape to
Panama Panama
Kristina Rhomberg
Simon rsquo85 account
manager Pharma
Diagnostics and
Imaging European
Society of Cardiology
France
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Admission to
RichmondI
nternational students have a great potential to benefitfrom the education here mdash and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community If you want a first-rate educational experience in the United States we want you to apply to Richmond As for affording aRichmond education the University offers both need-basedaid and scholarships to international students who qualify
So apply for both admission and financial aid mdash and preparefor the world of learning that awaits you
14th for best value among liberal artscolleges in the United Statesaccording to a 2014 ranking byUS News amp World Report
Ranked
For more information go to admissionrichmondedu
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ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
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Office of AdmissionBrunet Hall
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
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RESEARCH AND
INDEPENDENT
STUDY
At Richmond yoursquoll
have exceptional
opportunities to pur-
sue original research
using the Universityrsquos
state-of-the-art facilities
and equipment Yoursquoll
also receive funding
support Each year
Richmond undergradu-
ates receive more than
one million dollars in
research grants
THE LIBERAL ARTS
As one of the best liberal
arts universities in theUnited States Richmond
provides a broad educ-
ational foundation that
will serve you well in
any career
STUDENT-FACULTY
RATIO OF 81
All Richmond classes
are taught by members
of the faculty mdash not
teaching assistants
And because our
full-time undergraduate
divisions have a
low student-facultyratio and small classes
yoursquoll have close
interaction with your
professors Theyrsquoll
know you by name
and yoursquoll have
opportunities
to get to know
them too mdash as
mentors advisors
and collaborators
Academic LifeW
hat can you expect from Richmondrsquos academic programsTe Universityrsquos vibrant learning environment will stimulate
your thinking and help you find mdash or continue exploring mdash a fieldof study that interests you In small classes yoursquoll debate and createchallenging your opinions and those of your classmates And as you viewthe world from many perspectives yoursquoll gain knowledge and grow inunderstanding mdash becoming even more of a global citizen
For more information go to richmondeduacademics
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School of Arts and SciencesRobins School of BusinessJepson School of Leadership StudiesUniversity of Richmond School of LawSchool of Professional and Continuing Studies
983150 Physics
983150 PhysicsInterdisciplinary
983150 Political Science
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-MedicineHealthProfessions
983150 Psychology
Neuroscience
983150 Religious Studies
983150 Rhetoric and Communi-cation Studies
983150 Russian Studies
983150 Sociology
Spanish (see LAIS)
983150 Theatre
Arts Management
983150 Women Gender andSexuality Studies
KEY
983150 major
minor
concentration
specialization
Students interested in teacher
certification in Virginia must earn a
degree in an approved major while
completing a minor in education
Richmondrsquos program leads to teacher
licensure in Virginia Washington
DC and almost every state
Dual degree program with
Columbia University
Students can study in any
major when preparing for law school
or medical school The University
offers excellent preparation for
advanced studies in these areas
Students wishing to receive at
least a masterrsquos degree in
environmental studies or forestry may
participate in a dual-degree program
with Duke Universityrsquos Nicholas
School of the Environment
For links to each department
visit richmondedumajors
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
More than 100 majors
minors concentrations
and specializations are
available in the School of
Arts and Sciences Robins
School of Business and
Jepson School of Leadership
Studies as well as the
School of Law and the
School of Professional
and Continuing Studies
983150 Accounting
983150 American Studies
983150 Anthropology983150 Arabic Studies
Archaeology
983150 Art History
Arts Management
Medieval andRenaissance Studies
983150 ArtStudio
Arts Management
983150 Biochemistry andMolecular Biology
983150 Biology
Neuroscience
983150 Business Administration
Accounting
Economics
Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing
983150 Chemistry
983150 Chinese andInternational Business
983150 Chinese Studies
983150 Classical Civilization
983150 Cognitive Science
983150 Computer Science
Creative Writing
983150 Criminal Justice
983150 Dance
Arts Management
983150 Economics
Education Comprehensive
Elementary
Secondary
Education and Society
983150 English
Comparative Literature
Medieval andRenaissance Studies
983150 English and Classics
983150 English and French
983150 English and German
983150 English and Greek
983150 English and Latin
983150 English and Russian
983150 English and Theatre
983150 English and WomenGender and SexualityStudies
983150 Environmental Studies
983150 Film Studies
983150 French
983150 French andInternational Business
983150 Geography
983150 German and International
Business983150 German Studies
983150 Greek
983150 Healthcare and Society
983150 History
Integrated Science
983150 Interdisciplinary Studies
983150 International Studies
983150 Africa
983150 Asia
983150 International Economics
983150 Latin America
983150 Middle East Studies
983150 Modern Europe
983150 World Politicsand Diplomacy
983150
Self-Designed 983150 Italian and
International Business
983150 Italian Studies
Japanese
Jewish Studies
983150 Journalism
983150 Latin
983150 Latin American andIberian Studies (LAIS)
983150 LAIS and InternationalBusiness
Law and theLiberal Arts
983150 Leadership Studies
Self-Designed
Linguistics Luso-Brazilian Studies
983150 Mathematics
983150 Mathematical Economics
983150 Music
Arts Management
983150 Philosophy
983150 Philosophy PoliticsEconomics and Law
Economics
Philosophy
Politics
Richmondrsquos
five schools
3000undergraduate students 52 percent women24 percent US students of color 12 percent
international students
16th
The Robins School ofBusiness placed
in BloombergBusinessweek rsquos rankingof the nationrsquosundergraduatebusiness programs
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If you require assistancewith dietary needs
connecting with clubs
and organizations
advocating for yourself
or financial matters
your international
student advisor is
here for you
ORIENTATION
International Student
Orientation begins
three days before
general New Student
Orientation and
all internationalstudents are required
to participate
Arrangements may
be made for trans-
portation to campus
Activities are scheduled
to familiarize you
with the University and
city of Richmond as
well as to allow you to
shop for essential items
ACADEMICRESOURCES
Richmond wants you
to succeed and our
academic resources
are designed to assist
you in your studies
so you can meet your
long-term goals
ACADEMIC
ADVISING
From the beginning
yoursquoll be assigned
to an advisor a membe
of the faculty in yourarea of academic
interest Your advisor
will help you select and
register for courses that
will ensure progress
toward your academic
degree Your advisor
also will help you
adjust to the academic
demands of the
University You can
expect to spend about
15 hours per week in
THE TRANSITION
IMMIGRATION
ISSUES
Richmondrsquos interna-
tional student advisors
will provide you
with pre-arrival and
orientation information
As an international
student you must
present appropriate
immigration forms to
a US Consular Officer
when applying for your
visa The University
cannot complete Forms
I-20 or IAP-66 until allrequired documents
have been received
PERSONAL
ADVISING
The international
student advisor also
can help you adjust
to the culture and
assimilate into the
University community
HelpingYou SucceedA
s an international student yoursquoll receive support from adirections Richmondrsquos international student advisors
will provide immigration and orientation information and
help you adjust to life at the University Once yoursquore settled iacademic advisors will help you select courses and plan yourmajor library and computer facilities will support your research writing and speech centers will assist with papers and presentations and health and counseling services will help you stay well mdash so you can get the most out of your time at Richmond
For more information go to richmondeduacademicsresourceshtml
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HOUSING
ON CAMPUS
Richmond makeshousing available toall first-year students
After the first yearit is recommended thatstudents remain in
campus housing as theresidential environmentat Richmond is an
important part of the
learning experienceExcept for their senior
year when they live in
on-campus apartmentsmost Richmondstudents live in
traditional residencehalls some of whichhave special academic
or thematic componentsto enhance theresidential experience
You will be asked tocomplete a ldquolifestylequestionnairerdquo so that
we can match you with
a roommate who shares
similar living habits
During holidays andschool breaks you may
arrange to remain oncampus Many studentshowever choose to
travel or visit thehomes of friends duringschool holidays
DINING FACILITIESThere are no kitchen
facilities in the residencehalls so you will berequired to participate
in the meal planat the dining hall
A nutritionist is available
to help meet anyspecial dietary needsIn addition to the
dining hall there isa fast food restaurantpub cafeacute offering salads
and sandwiches and aninternational cafeacute
Living at RichmondL
iving on campus not only makes it convenient to get toclasses and social activities but also helps you get to know
other students from different backgrounds As you sharedaily life with your roommate and others in your residencehall yoursquoll gain an understanding of the United States mdashboth its unifying culture and diverse subcultures mdash and learn
new things about yourself as well Yoursquoll also find yourselfgetting involved in extracurricular activities from intramuralsports to student organizations And through cocurricularand volunteer opportunities yoursquoll discover many ways toengage with the greater community and city of Richmond
For more information go to richmondedustudentlife
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175student groupswith new groups forming every year
19residence halls apartments andliving and learning programs
CLUBS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Richmondrsquos numerous
student-run clubs and
organizations offer a
great many opportuni-
ties to help you explore
your interests and get to
know your peers The
International Club
celebrates the diversity
of cultural backgrounds
on campus Othercultural clubs mdash from
the Asian Student Union
to CAPOEIRA Resistecircncia
(an Afro-Brazilian dance
and martial arts group)
to the Spanish and
Latino Student Alliance mdash
bring students together
for a wide range of
activities And the
Multicultural Student
Union works to
strengthen the entire
campus community
THE HONOR CODE
Richmond like many
universities in the United
States has an Honor
System designed to
ensure academic
honesty and integrity
All students must
uphold the Honor
Code which means
there can be no
cheating plagiarism
lying academic theftor disclosing of honor
council information
The Honor Code first
established with
Richmondrsquos founding
in 1830 fosters a sense
of community and
trust among students
and between students
and faculty
The Universityrsquos Bonner Center for CivicEngagement connects students withinternships research opportunities andcollaborative projects with civic nonprofitand government groups in the city of
Richmond Many opportunities for community-based learningare tied to Richmondrsquos curriculum so you can explore howtheory relates to practice mdash while you earn academic credit
Reaching
outward
SPIRITUAL AND
RELIGIOUS PRACTICE
With students from all
over the country and
world Richmond has
a prayer room open
to all forms of religious
practice and observance
including Catholic
Bible study Hindu
prayers Zen meditation
Baptist prayers and
Friday evening Shabbatservice Opportunities
for interfaith community
and dialogue include
community meals
trips to local houses
of worship and
academic programs
More than
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Our LocationT
he University of Richmond is located 15 minutes from downtownRichmond the capital of Virginia mdash one of the mid-Atlantic states
on the east coast of the United States In a 142-hectare park-like setting within a metropolitan region of 12 million people the University providesa safe and welcoming place to pursue your education With its museumsrestaurants and cultural festivals the city of Richmond makes a livelydestination Nearby attractions such as Williamsburg are equally rich with history and culture and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valleyis renowned And if you want to explore the nationrsquos capital itrsquos onlya two-hour drive mdash or an easy train ride mdash to Washington DC
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New York CityChicago
U S A
Atlanta
Boston
Houston
UNIVERSITY OF RICHM
Miami
Washington DC
Richmondrsquos campus is consistently cited byThe Princeton Review as one of the mostbeautiful in the United States Take a virtutour at virtualtourrichmondedu
A place
of beauty
hours from Washington DCthe Blue Ridge Mountainsand Virginia Beach2
Richmond has four distinct seasons enjoyinga moderate climate with an average tem-
perature of 25degC in July and 2degC in JanuaryOur students dress casually and comfortablystarting and ending each academic year inshorts and short sleeves and wearing jacketsand coats in the winter months
GETTING TO CAMPUS
From international
locations you can fly
to any of the major
surrounding cities New
York Atlanta and
Washington DC are
among the closestinternational destinations
A connecting flight to
Richmond International
Airport will put you
30 minutes from campus
From the airport you may
take either a taxi or rental
car to the University
Driving directions from the
airport can be found at
richmondeduvisit
THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
As a state capital city
Richmond is a lively
center of government
and commerce Students
find opportunities to
volunteer and conductresearch with businesses
and organizations
downtown And for
recreation the cityrsquos
historic cultural and
entertainment resources
are only a 15-minute
ride from campus
on the Universityrsquos free
shuttle bus
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Afer RichmondW
hatever your plans mdash whether to continue on to graduateor proessional school or apply your education to a career mdash
Richmond prepares you or success Advisors in the Office oAlumni and Career Services work with you rom your first yearat the University to chart your course and explore your options
And when you graduate yoursquoll find an extensive alumni networkboth in the US and abroad available to offer inormation andadvice about career paths and employment possibilities
Marybe Assouan rsquo06
(Ivory Coast) tax senior
manager Elliott Davis
Virginia
Ellis Fleischer-Djoleto
rsquo11 (Ghana) credit sales
assistant JP Morgan
United Kingdom
Daniel Grillo Madero
rsquo10 (Colombia) teamleader Bloomberg LP
Brazil
Karolina Karczewskarsquo14
(Poland) market
development manager
Coca-Cola Virginia
Farheen Lalarukh
Khurrum rsquo01
(Bangladesh) senior
monitoring and
evaluation specialist
USAID Bangladesh
CAREER
SERVICES
Richmondrsquos Office of
Alumni and Career
Services will assist you
in identifying your
educational and career
goals Through
individual counseling
you can develop
job-search skills learn
how to select and apply
to graduate schools and
fellowships and more
Career Services enables
students to tap into
Richmondrsquos extensive
alumni network
Signature programs
include
Spider Road Trips
which take students to
various cities like New
York and Washington to
meet with professionals
and learn about
industries and oppor-
tunities in other cities
Industry Expos
recruiting and
networking events
scheduled accordingto each industryrsquos
recruiting timeline
Richmond was ranked
9th in the United
States for ldquobest career
servicesrdquo by The
Princeton Review
GRADUATE
PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL PLACEMENT
Most Richmond
students plan to earn
an advanced degree
Richmondrsquos director of
pre-health education
works with students
interested in medical
veterinary physical
therapy and other
programs in the health
professions For those
interested in law the
University has a pre-law
advisor Richmond
students enjoy a high
rate of success in
gaining admission to
graduate and profes-
sional programs
For more information go to careerservicesrichmondedupost-graduation-data
International studehave found Richmoto be an excellent
launching pad forsuccessful careersand post-graduateopportunities
From the world toRichmond and back
CAMPUS
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Although students
holding visas are
mostly prohibited
by immigration law
from holding jobs
outside the University
there are a number
of opportunities for
employment on campus
These include working in
academic departments
libraries and dining
services While campus
employment does
not provide sufficient
earnings to meet
tuition room and
board expenses
it does provide a
convenient source
of spending money mdash
and can provide
useful employment
experience Fifty-one
percent of students
hold campus jobs
Irina Kiseeva rsquo14
(Moldova) junior
business consulting
analyst ICF
International Virginia
Viren Mascarenhas
rsquo02 (India) JD
Columbia University
School of Law
counsel international
arbitration groupKing and Spalding
New York
Olga Troyanskaya
rsquo99 (Russia) PhD
Stanford University
professor of computer
science and integrative
genomics Princeton
University New Jersey
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50920alumni in all 50 US states Washington DCand 111 countries
Richmondrsquos alumninetwork extends aroundthe globe Among ourprominent alumni
Successful
everywhere
Scott Allen rsquo00
owner Asia SourceConsulting China
Carlos Alfredo
Berguido rsquo87
partner KBK
ABOGADOS and
Business Consulting
Inc partner CASTRO
amp BERGUIDO
executive director
Panamanian
Association of
Insurance Companies
Panama
Carlton Greer rsquo95
general counsel Irish
Distillers Pernod
Ricard France and
Ireland
Laura Haddad rsquo02
managing editor
Family Flavours
magazine Al Marjirsquo
Publications Jordan
Jennifer Nachajski
Lewis rsquo90 vice
president Group
Communications
Lafarge Canada
Jordan Lewis rsquo90
senior project manager
Lawson Projects
Canada
Ina S Nicosia-Schelker
rsquo94 ownerdirector
Kids Camp Interna-
tional School
bookingmanage-
ment foundagirl
records Switzerland
John Quinley Jr rsquo79
founder and CEO
Step Ahead Integrated
Community
Development
Thailand
Jessica Ramesch rsquo98
Panama editor
International Living magazine author of
the book Escape to
Panama Panama
Kristina Rhomberg
Simon rsquo85 account
manager Pharma
Diagnostics and
Imaging European
Society of Cardiology
France
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Admission to
RichmondI
nternational students have a great potential to benefitfrom the education here mdash and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community If you want a first-rate educational experience in the United States we want you to apply to Richmond As for affording aRichmond education the University offers both need-basedaid and scholarships to international students who qualify
So apply for both admission and financial aid mdash and preparefor the world of learning that awaits you
14th for best value among liberal artscolleges in the United Statesaccording to a 2014 ranking byUS News amp World Report
Ranked
For more information go to admissionrichmondedu
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ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
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Office of AdmissionBrunet Hall
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
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School of Arts and SciencesRobins School of BusinessJepson School of Leadership StudiesUniversity of Richmond School of LawSchool of Professional and Continuing Studies
983150 Physics
983150 PhysicsInterdisciplinary
983150 Political Science
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-MedicineHealthProfessions
983150 Psychology
Neuroscience
983150 Religious Studies
983150 Rhetoric and Communi-cation Studies
983150 Russian Studies
983150 Sociology
Spanish (see LAIS)
983150 Theatre
Arts Management
983150 Women Gender andSexuality Studies
KEY
983150 major
minor
concentration
specialization
Students interested in teacher
certification in Virginia must earn a
degree in an approved major while
completing a minor in education
Richmondrsquos program leads to teacher
licensure in Virginia Washington
DC and almost every state
Dual degree program with
Columbia University
Students can study in any
major when preparing for law school
or medical school The University
offers excellent preparation for
advanced studies in these areas
Students wishing to receive at
least a masterrsquos degree in
environmental studies or forestry may
participate in a dual-degree program
with Duke Universityrsquos Nicholas
School of the Environment
For links to each department
visit richmondedumajors
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
More than 100 majors
minors concentrations
and specializations are
available in the School of
Arts and Sciences Robins
School of Business and
Jepson School of Leadership
Studies as well as the
School of Law and the
School of Professional
and Continuing Studies
983150 Accounting
983150 American Studies
983150 Anthropology983150 Arabic Studies
Archaeology
983150 Art History
Arts Management
Medieval andRenaissance Studies
983150 ArtStudio
Arts Management
983150 Biochemistry andMolecular Biology
983150 Biology
Neuroscience
983150 Business Administration
Accounting
Economics
Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing
983150 Chemistry
983150 Chinese andInternational Business
983150 Chinese Studies
983150 Classical Civilization
983150 Cognitive Science
983150 Computer Science
Creative Writing
983150 Criminal Justice
983150 Dance
Arts Management
983150 Economics
Education Comprehensive
Elementary
Secondary
Education and Society
983150 English
Comparative Literature
Medieval andRenaissance Studies
983150 English and Classics
983150 English and French
983150 English and German
983150 English and Greek
983150 English and Latin
983150 English and Russian
983150 English and Theatre
983150 English and WomenGender and SexualityStudies
983150 Environmental Studies
983150 Film Studies
983150 French
983150 French andInternational Business
983150 Geography
983150 German and International
Business983150 German Studies
983150 Greek
983150 Healthcare and Society
983150 History
Integrated Science
983150 Interdisciplinary Studies
983150 International Studies
983150 Africa
983150 Asia
983150 International Economics
983150 Latin America
983150 Middle East Studies
983150 Modern Europe
983150 World Politicsand Diplomacy
983150
Self-Designed 983150 Italian and
International Business
983150 Italian Studies
Japanese
Jewish Studies
983150 Journalism
983150 Latin
983150 Latin American andIberian Studies (LAIS)
983150 LAIS and InternationalBusiness
Law and theLiberal Arts
983150 Leadership Studies
Self-Designed
Linguistics Luso-Brazilian Studies
983150 Mathematics
983150 Mathematical Economics
983150 Music
Arts Management
983150 Philosophy
983150 Philosophy PoliticsEconomics and Law
Economics
Philosophy
Politics
Richmondrsquos
five schools
3000undergraduate students 52 percent women24 percent US students of color 12 percent
international students
16th
The Robins School ofBusiness placed
in BloombergBusinessweek rsquos rankingof the nationrsquosundergraduatebusiness programs
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If you require assistancewith dietary needs
connecting with clubs
and organizations
advocating for yourself
or financial matters
your international
student advisor is
here for you
ORIENTATION
International Student
Orientation begins
three days before
general New Student
Orientation and
all internationalstudents are required
to participate
Arrangements may
be made for trans-
portation to campus
Activities are scheduled
to familiarize you
with the University and
city of Richmond as
well as to allow you to
shop for essential items
ACADEMICRESOURCES
Richmond wants you
to succeed and our
academic resources
are designed to assist
you in your studies
so you can meet your
long-term goals
ACADEMIC
ADVISING
From the beginning
yoursquoll be assigned
to an advisor a membe
of the faculty in yourarea of academic
interest Your advisor
will help you select and
register for courses that
will ensure progress
toward your academic
degree Your advisor
also will help you
adjust to the academic
demands of the
University You can
expect to spend about
15 hours per week in
THE TRANSITION
IMMIGRATION
ISSUES
Richmondrsquos interna-
tional student advisors
will provide you
with pre-arrival and
orientation information
As an international
student you must
present appropriate
immigration forms to
a US Consular Officer
when applying for your
visa The University
cannot complete Forms
I-20 or IAP-66 until allrequired documents
have been received
PERSONAL
ADVISING
The international
student advisor also
can help you adjust
to the culture and
assimilate into the
University community
HelpingYou SucceedA
s an international student yoursquoll receive support from adirections Richmondrsquos international student advisors
will provide immigration and orientation information and
help you adjust to life at the University Once yoursquore settled iacademic advisors will help you select courses and plan yourmajor library and computer facilities will support your research writing and speech centers will assist with papers and presentations and health and counseling services will help you stay well mdash so you can get the most out of your time at Richmond
For more information go to richmondeduacademicsresourceshtml
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HOUSING
ON CAMPUS
Richmond makeshousing available toall first-year students
After the first yearit is recommended thatstudents remain in
campus housing as theresidential environmentat Richmond is an
important part of the
learning experienceExcept for their senior
year when they live in
on-campus apartmentsmost Richmondstudents live in
traditional residencehalls some of whichhave special academic
or thematic componentsto enhance theresidential experience
You will be asked tocomplete a ldquolifestylequestionnairerdquo so that
we can match you with
a roommate who shares
similar living habits
During holidays andschool breaks you may
arrange to remain oncampus Many studentshowever choose to
travel or visit thehomes of friends duringschool holidays
DINING FACILITIESThere are no kitchen
facilities in the residencehalls so you will berequired to participate
in the meal planat the dining hall
A nutritionist is available
to help meet anyspecial dietary needsIn addition to the
dining hall there isa fast food restaurantpub cafeacute offering salads
and sandwiches and aninternational cafeacute
Living at RichmondL
iving on campus not only makes it convenient to get toclasses and social activities but also helps you get to know
other students from different backgrounds As you sharedaily life with your roommate and others in your residencehall yoursquoll gain an understanding of the United States mdashboth its unifying culture and diverse subcultures mdash and learn
new things about yourself as well Yoursquoll also find yourselfgetting involved in extracurricular activities from intramuralsports to student organizations And through cocurricularand volunteer opportunities yoursquoll discover many ways toengage with the greater community and city of Richmond
For more information go to richmondedustudentlife
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175student groupswith new groups forming every year
19residence halls apartments andliving and learning programs
CLUBS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Richmondrsquos numerous
student-run clubs and
organizations offer a
great many opportuni-
ties to help you explore
your interests and get to
know your peers The
International Club
celebrates the diversity
of cultural backgrounds
on campus Othercultural clubs mdash from
the Asian Student Union
to CAPOEIRA Resistecircncia
(an Afro-Brazilian dance
and martial arts group)
to the Spanish and
Latino Student Alliance mdash
bring students together
for a wide range of
activities And the
Multicultural Student
Union works to
strengthen the entire
campus community
THE HONOR CODE
Richmond like many
universities in the United
States has an Honor
System designed to
ensure academic
honesty and integrity
All students must
uphold the Honor
Code which means
there can be no
cheating plagiarism
lying academic theftor disclosing of honor
council information
The Honor Code first
established with
Richmondrsquos founding
in 1830 fosters a sense
of community and
trust among students
and between students
and faculty
The Universityrsquos Bonner Center for CivicEngagement connects students withinternships research opportunities andcollaborative projects with civic nonprofitand government groups in the city of
Richmond Many opportunities for community-based learningare tied to Richmondrsquos curriculum so you can explore howtheory relates to practice mdash while you earn academic credit
Reaching
outward
SPIRITUAL AND
RELIGIOUS PRACTICE
With students from all
over the country and
world Richmond has
a prayer room open
to all forms of religious
practice and observance
including Catholic
Bible study Hindu
prayers Zen meditation
Baptist prayers and
Friday evening Shabbatservice Opportunities
for interfaith community
and dialogue include
community meals
trips to local houses
of worship and
academic programs
More than
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Our LocationT
he University of Richmond is located 15 minutes from downtownRichmond the capital of Virginia mdash one of the mid-Atlantic states
on the east coast of the United States In a 142-hectare park-like setting within a metropolitan region of 12 million people the University providesa safe and welcoming place to pursue your education With its museumsrestaurants and cultural festivals the city of Richmond makes a livelydestination Nearby attractions such as Williamsburg are equally rich with history and culture and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valleyis renowned And if you want to explore the nationrsquos capital itrsquos onlya two-hour drive mdash or an easy train ride mdash to Washington DC
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New York CityChicago
U S A
Atlanta
Boston
Houston
UNIVERSITY OF RICHM
Miami
Washington DC
Richmondrsquos campus is consistently cited byThe Princeton Review as one of the mostbeautiful in the United States Take a virtutour at virtualtourrichmondedu
A place
of beauty
hours from Washington DCthe Blue Ridge Mountainsand Virginia Beach2
Richmond has four distinct seasons enjoyinga moderate climate with an average tem-
perature of 25degC in July and 2degC in JanuaryOur students dress casually and comfortablystarting and ending each academic year inshorts and short sleeves and wearing jacketsand coats in the winter months
GETTING TO CAMPUS
From international
locations you can fly
to any of the major
surrounding cities New
York Atlanta and
Washington DC are
among the closestinternational destinations
A connecting flight to
Richmond International
Airport will put you
30 minutes from campus
From the airport you may
take either a taxi or rental
car to the University
Driving directions from the
airport can be found at
richmondeduvisit
THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
As a state capital city
Richmond is a lively
center of government
and commerce Students
find opportunities to
volunteer and conductresearch with businesses
and organizations
downtown And for
recreation the cityrsquos
historic cultural and
entertainment resources
are only a 15-minute
ride from campus
on the Universityrsquos free
shuttle bus
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Afer RichmondW
hatever your plans mdash whether to continue on to graduateor proessional school or apply your education to a career mdash
Richmond prepares you or success Advisors in the Office oAlumni and Career Services work with you rom your first yearat the University to chart your course and explore your options
And when you graduate yoursquoll find an extensive alumni networkboth in the US and abroad available to offer inormation andadvice about career paths and employment possibilities
Marybe Assouan rsquo06
(Ivory Coast) tax senior
manager Elliott Davis
Virginia
Ellis Fleischer-Djoleto
rsquo11 (Ghana) credit sales
assistant JP Morgan
United Kingdom
Daniel Grillo Madero
rsquo10 (Colombia) teamleader Bloomberg LP
Brazil
Karolina Karczewskarsquo14
(Poland) market
development manager
Coca-Cola Virginia
Farheen Lalarukh
Khurrum rsquo01
(Bangladesh) senior
monitoring and
evaluation specialist
USAID Bangladesh
CAREER
SERVICES
Richmondrsquos Office of
Alumni and Career
Services will assist you
in identifying your
educational and career
goals Through
individual counseling
you can develop
job-search skills learn
how to select and apply
to graduate schools and
fellowships and more
Career Services enables
students to tap into
Richmondrsquos extensive
alumni network
Signature programs
include
Spider Road Trips
which take students to
various cities like New
York and Washington to
meet with professionals
and learn about
industries and oppor-
tunities in other cities
Industry Expos
recruiting and
networking events
scheduled accordingto each industryrsquos
recruiting timeline
Richmond was ranked
9th in the United
States for ldquobest career
servicesrdquo by The
Princeton Review
GRADUATE
PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL PLACEMENT
Most Richmond
students plan to earn
an advanced degree
Richmondrsquos director of
pre-health education
works with students
interested in medical
veterinary physical
therapy and other
programs in the health
professions For those
interested in law the
University has a pre-law
advisor Richmond
students enjoy a high
rate of success in
gaining admission to
graduate and profes-
sional programs
For more information go to careerservicesrichmondedupost-graduation-data
International studehave found Richmoto be an excellent
launching pad forsuccessful careersand post-graduateopportunities
From the world toRichmond and back
CAMPUS
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Although students
holding visas are
mostly prohibited
by immigration law
from holding jobs
outside the University
there are a number
of opportunities for
employment on campus
These include working in
academic departments
libraries and dining
services While campus
employment does
not provide sufficient
earnings to meet
tuition room and
board expenses
it does provide a
convenient source
of spending money mdash
and can provide
useful employment
experience Fifty-one
percent of students
hold campus jobs
Irina Kiseeva rsquo14
(Moldova) junior
business consulting
analyst ICF
International Virginia
Viren Mascarenhas
rsquo02 (India) JD
Columbia University
School of Law
counsel international
arbitration groupKing and Spalding
New York
Olga Troyanskaya
rsquo99 (Russia) PhD
Stanford University
professor of computer
science and integrative
genomics Princeton
University New Jersey
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50920alumni in all 50 US states Washington DCand 111 countries
Richmondrsquos alumninetwork extends aroundthe globe Among ourprominent alumni
Successful
everywhere
Scott Allen rsquo00
owner Asia SourceConsulting China
Carlos Alfredo
Berguido rsquo87
partner KBK
ABOGADOS and
Business Consulting
Inc partner CASTRO
amp BERGUIDO
executive director
Panamanian
Association of
Insurance Companies
Panama
Carlton Greer rsquo95
general counsel Irish
Distillers Pernod
Ricard France and
Ireland
Laura Haddad rsquo02
managing editor
Family Flavours
magazine Al Marjirsquo
Publications Jordan
Jennifer Nachajski
Lewis rsquo90 vice
president Group
Communications
Lafarge Canada
Jordan Lewis rsquo90
senior project manager
Lawson Projects
Canada
Ina S Nicosia-Schelker
rsquo94 ownerdirector
Kids Camp Interna-
tional School
bookingmanage-
ment foundagirl
records Switzerland
John Quinley Jr rsquo79
founder and CEO
Step Ahead Integrated
Community
Development
Thailand
Jessica Ramesch rsquo98
Panama editor
International Living magazine author of
the book Escape to
Panama Panama
Kristina Rhomberg
Simon rsquo85 account
manager Pharma
Diagnostics and
Imaging European
Society of Cardiology
France
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Admission to
RichmondI
nternational students have a great potential to benefitfrom the education here mdash and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community If you want a first-rate educational experience in the United States we want you to apply to Richmond As for affording aRichmond education the University offers both need-basedaid and scholarships to international students who qualify
So apply for both admission and financial aid mdash and preparefor the world of learning that awaits you
14th for best value among liberal artscolleges in the United Statesaccording to a 2014 ranking byUS News amp World Report
Ranked
For more information go to admissionrichmondedu
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ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
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28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
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If you require assistancewith dietary needs
connecting with clubs
and organizations
advocating for yourself
or financial matters
your international
student advisor is
here for you
ORIENTATION
International Student
Orientation begins
three days before
general New Student
Orientation and
all internationalstudents are required
to participate
Arrangements may
be made for trans-
portation to campus
Activities are scheduled
to familiarize you
with the University and
city of Richmond as
well as to allow you to
shop for essential items
ACADEMICRESOURCES
Richmond wants you
to succeed and our
academic resources
are designed to assist
you in your studies
so you can meet your
long-term goals
ACADEMIC
ADVISING
From the beginning
yoursquoll be assigned
to an advisor a membe
of the faculty in yourarea of academic
interest Your advisor
will help you select and
register for courses that
will ensure progress
toward your academic
degree Your advisor
also will help you
adjust to the academic
demands of the
University You can
expect to spend about
15 hours per week in
THE TRANSITION
IMMIGRATION
ISSUES
Richmondrsquos interna-
tional student advisors
will provide you
with pre-arrival and
orientation information
As an international
student you must
present appropriate
immigration forms to
a US Consular Officer
when applying for your
visa The University
cannot complete Forms
I-20 or IAP-66 until allrequired documents
have been received
PERSONAL
ADVISING
The international
student advisor also
can help you adjust
to the culture and
assimilate into the
University community
HelpingYou SucceedA
s an international student yoursquoll receive support from adirections Richmondrsquos international student advisors
will provide immigration and orientation information and
help you adjust to life at the University Once yoursquore settled iacademic advisors will help you select courses and plan yourmajor library and computer facilities will support your research writing and speech centers will assist with papers and presentations and health and counseling services will help you stay well mdash so you can get the most out of your time at Richmond
For more information go to richmondeduacademicsresourceshtml
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HOUSING
ON CAMPUS
Richmond makeshousing available toall first-year students
After the first yearit is recommended thatstudents remain in
campus housing as theresidential environmentat Richmond is an
important part of the
learning experienceExcept for their senior
year when they live in
on-campus apartmentsmost Richmondstudents live in
traditional residencehalls some of whichhave special academic
or thematic componentsto enhance theresidential experience
You will be asked tocomplete a ldquolifestylequestionnairerdquo so that
we can match you with
a roommate who shares
similar living habits
During holidays andschool breaks you may
arrange to remain oncampus Many studentshowever choose to
travel or visit thehomes of friends duringschool holidays
DINING FACILITIESThere are no kitchen
facilities in the residencehalls so you will berequired to participate
in the meal planat the dining hall
A nutritionist is available
to help meet anyspecial dietary needsIn addition to the
dining hall there isa fast food restaurantpub cafeacute offering salads
and sandwiches and aninternational cafeacute
Living at RichmondL
iving on campus not only makes it convenient to get toclasses and social activities but also helps you get to know
other students from different backgrounds As you sharedaily life with your roommate and others in your residencehall yoursquoll gain an understanding of the United States mdashboth its unifying culture and diverse subcultures mdash and learn
new things about yourself as well Yoursquoll also find yourselfgetting involved in extracurricular activities from intramuralsports to student organizations And through cocurricularand volunteer opportunities yoursquoll discover many ways toengage with the greater community and city of Richmond
For more information go to richmondedustudentlife
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175student groupswith new groups forming every year
19residence halls apartments andliving and learning programs
CLUBS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Richmondrsquos numerous
student-run clubs and
organizations offer a
great many opportuni-
ties to help you explore
your interests and get to
know your peers The
International Club
celebrates the diversity
of cultural backgrounds
on campus Othercultural clubs mdash from
the Asian Student Union
to CAPOEIRA Resistecircncia
(an Afro-Brazilian dance
and martial arts group)
to the Spanish and
Latino Student Alliance mdash
bring students together
for a wide range of
activities And the
Multicultural Student
Union works to
strengthen the entire
campus community
THE HONOR CODE
Richmond like many
universities in the United
States has an Honor
System designed to
ensure academic
honesty and integrity
All students must
uphold the Honor
Code which means
there can be no
cheating plagiarism
lying academic theftor disclosing of honor
council information
The Honor Code first
established with
Richmondrsquos founding
in 1830 fosters a sense
of community and
trust among students
and between students
and faculty
The Universityrsquos Bonner Center for CivicEngagement connects students withinternships research opportunities andcollaborative projects with civic nonprofitand government groups in the city of
Richmond Many opportunities for community-based learningare tied to Richmondrsquos curriculum so you can explore howtheory relates to practice mdash while you earn academic credit
Reaching
outward
SPIRITUAL AND
RELIGIOUS PRACTICE
With students from all
over the country and
world Richmond has
a prayer room open
to all forms of religious
practice and observance
including Catholic
Bible study Hindu
prayers Zen meditation
Baptist prayers and
Friday evening Shabbatservice Opportunities
for interfaith community
and dialogue include
community meals
trips to local houses
of worship and
academic programs
More than
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Our LocationT
he University of Richmond is located 15 minutes from downtownRichmond the capital of Virginia mdash one of the mid-Atlantic states
on the east coast of the United States In a 142-hectare park-like setting within a metropolitan region of 12 million people the University providesa safe and welcoming place to pursue your education With its museumsrestaurants and cultural festivals the city of Richmond makes a livelydestination Nearby attractions such as Williamsburg are equally rich with history and culture and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valleyis renowned And if you want to explore the nationrsquos capital itrsquos onlya two-hour drive mdash or an easy train ride mdash to Washington DC
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New York CityChicago
U S A
Atlanta
Boston
Houston
UNIVERSITY OF RICHM
Miami
Washington DC
Richmondrsquos campus is consistently cited byThe Princeton Review as one of the mostbeautiful in the United States Take a virtutour at virtualtourrichmondedu
A place
of beauty
hours from Washington DCthe Blue Ridge Mountainsand Virginia Beach2
Richmond has four distinct seasons enjoyinga moderate climate with an average tem-
perature of 25degC in July and 2degC in JanuaryOur students dress casually and comfortablystarting and ending each academic year inshorts and short sleeves and wearing jacketsand coats in the winter months
GETTING TO CAMPUS
From international
locations you can fly
to any of the major
surrounding cities New
York Atlanta and
Washington DC are
among the closestinternational destinations
A connecting flight to
Richmond International
Airport will put you
30 minutes from campus
From the airport you may
take either a taxi or rental
car to the University
Driving directions from the
airport can be found at
richmondeduvisit
THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
As a state capital city
Richmond is a lively
center of government
and commerce Students
find opportunities to
volunteer and conductresearch with businesses
and organizations
downtown And for
recreation the cityrsquos
historic cultural and
entertainment resources
are only a 15-minute
ride from campus
on the Universityrsquos free
shuttle bus
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Afer RichmondW
hatever your plans mdash whether to continue on to graduateor proessional school or apply your education to a career mdash
Richmond prepares you or success Advisors in the Office oAlumni and Career Services work with you rom your first yearat the University to chart your course and explore your options
And when you graduate yoursquoll find an extensive alumni networkboth in the US and abroad available to offer inormation andadvice about career paths and employment possibilities
Marybe Assouan rsquo06
(Ivory Coast) tax senior
manager Elliott Davis
Virginia
Ellis Fleischer-Djoleto
rsquo11 (Ghana) credit sales
assistant JP Morgan
United Kingdom
Daniel Grillo Madero
rsquo10 (Colombia) teamleader Bloomberg LP
Brazil
Karolina Karczewskarsquo14
(Poland) market
development manager
Coca-Cola Virginia
Farheen Lalarukh
Khurrum rsquo01
(Bangladesh) senior
monitoring and
evaluation specialist
USAID Bangladesh
CAREER
SERVICES
Richmondrsquos Office of
Alumni and Career
Services will assist you
in identifying your
educational and career
goals Through
individual counseling
you can develop
job-search skills learn
how to select and apply
to graduate schools and
fellowships and more
Career Services enables
students to tap into
Richmondrsquos extensive
alumni network
Signature programs
include
Spider Road Trips
which take students to
various cities like New
York and Washington to
meet with professionals
and learn about
industries and oppor-
tunities in other cities
Industry Expos
recruiting and
networking events
scheduled accordingto each industryrsquos
recruiting timeline
Richmond was ranked
9th in the United
States for ldquobest career
servicesrdquo by The
Princeton Review
GRADUATE
PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL PLACEMENT
Most Richmond
students plan to earn
an advanced degree
Richmondrsquos director of
pre-health education
works with students
interested in medical
veterinary physical
therapy and other
programs in the health
professions For those
interested in law the
University has a pre-law
advisor Richmond
students enjoy a high
rate of success in
gaining admission to
graduate and profes-
sional programs
For more information go to careerservicesrichmondedupost-graduation-data
International studehave found Richmoto be an excellent
launching pad forsuccessful careersand post-graduateopportunities
From the world toRichmond and back
CAMPUS
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Although students
holding visas are
mostly prohibited
by immigration law
from holding jobs
outside the University
there are a number
of opportunities for
employment on campus
These include working in
academic departments
libraries and dining
services While campus
employment does
not provide sufficient
earnings to meet
tuition room and
board expenses
it does provide a
convenient source
of spending money mdash
and can provide
useful employment
experience Fifty-one
percent of students
hold campus jobs
Irina Kiseeva rsquo14
(Moldova) junior
business consulting
analyst ICF
International Virginia
Viren Mascarenhas
rsquo02 (India) JD
Columbia University
School of Law
counsel international
arbitration groupKing and Spalding
New York
Olga Troyanskaya
rsquo99 (Russia) PhD
Stanford University
professor of computer
science and integrative
genomics Princeton
University New Jersey
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50920alumni in all 50 US states Washington DCand 111 countries
Richmondrsquos alumninetwork extends aroundthe globe Among ourprominent alumni
Successful
everywhere
Scott Allen rsquo00
owner Asia SourceConsulting China
Carlos Alfredo
Berguido rsquo87
partner KBK
ABOGADOS and
Business Consulting
Inc partner CASTRO
amp BERGUIDO
executive director
Panamanian
Association of
Insurance Companies
Panama
Carlton Greer rsquo95
general counsel Irish
Distillers Pernod
Ricard France and
Ireland
Laura Haddad rsquo02
managing editor
Family Flavours
magazine Al Marjirsquo
Publications Jordan
Jennifer Nachajski
Lewis rsquo90 vice
president Group
Communications
Lafarge Canada
Jordan Lewis rsquo90
senior project manager
Lawson Projects
Canada
Ina S Nicosia-Schelker
rsquo94 ownerdirector
Kids Camp Interna-
tional School
bookingmanage-
ment foundagirl
records Switzerland
John Quinley Jr rsquo79
founder and CEO
Step Ahead Integrated
Community
Development
Thailand
Jessica Ramesch rsquo98
Panama editor
International Living magazine author of
the book Escape to
Panama Panama
Kristina Rhomberg
Simon rsquo85 account
manager Pharma
Diagnostics and
Imaging European
Society of Cardiology
France
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Admission to
RichmondI
nternational students have a great potential to benefitfrom the education here mdash and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community If you want a first-rate educational experience in the United States we want you to apply to Richmond As for affording aRichmond education the University offers both need-basedaid and scholarships to international students who qualify
So apply for both admission and financial aid mdash and preparefor the world of learning that awaits you
14th for best value among liberal artscolleges in the United Statesaccording to a 2014 ranking byUS News amp World Report
Ranked
For more information go to admissionrichmondedu
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ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
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28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
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HOUSING
ON CAMPUS
Richmond makeshousing available toall first-year students
After the first yearit is recommended thatstudents remain in
campus housing as theresidential environmentat Richmond is an
important part of the
learning experienceExcept for their senior
year when they live in
on-campus apartmentsmost Richmondstudents live in
traditional residencehalls some of whichhave special academic
or thematic componentsto enhance theresidential experience
You will be asked tocomplete a ldquolifestylequestionnairerdquo so that
we can match you with
a roommate who shares
similar living habits
During holidays andschool breaks you may
arrange to remain oncampus Many studentshowever choose to
travel or visit thehomes of friends duringschool holidays
DINING FACILITIESThere are no kitchen
facilities in the residencehalls so you will berequired to participate
in the meal planat the dining hall
A nutritionist is available
to help meet anyspecial dietary needsIn addition to the
dining hall there isa fast food restaurantpub cafeacute offering salads
and sandwiches and aninternational cafeacute
Living at RichmondL
iving on campus not only makes it convenient to get toclasses and social activities but also helps you get to know
other students from different backgrounds As you sharedaily life with your roommate and others in your residencehall yoursquoll gain an understanding of the United States mdashboth its unifying culture and diverse subcultures mdash and learn
new things about yourself as well Yoursquoll also find yourselfgetting involved in extracurricular activities from intramuralsports to student organizations And through cocurricularand volunteer opportunities yoursquoll discover many ways toengage with the greater community and city of Richmond
For more information go to richmondedustudentlife
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175student groupswith new groups forming every year
19residence halls apartments andliving and learning programs
CLUBS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Richmondrsquos numerous
student-run clubs and
organizations offer a
great many opportuni-
ties to help you explore
your interests and get to
know your peers The
International Club
celebrates the diversity
of cultural backgrounds
on campus Othercultural clubs mdash from
the Asian Student Union
to CAPOEIRA Resistecircncia
(an Afro-Brazilian dance
and martial arts group)
to the Spanish and
Latino Student Alliance mdash
bring students together
for a wide range of
activities And the
Multicultural Student
Union works to
strengthen the entire
campus community
THE HONOR CODE
Richmond like many
universities in the United
States has an Honor
System designed to
ensure academic
honesty and integrity
All students must
uphold the Honor
Code which means
there can be no
cheating plagiarism
lying academic theftor disclosing of honor
council information
The Honor Code first
established with
Richmondrsquos founding
in 1830 fosters a sense
of community and
trust among students
and between students
and faculty
The Universityrsquos Bonner Center for CivicEngagement connects students withinternships research opportunities andcollaborative projects with civic nonprofitand government groups in the city of
Richmond Many opportunities for community-based learningare tied to Richmondrsquos curriculum so you can explore howtheory relates to practice mdash while you earn academic credit
Reaching
outward
SPIRITUAL AND
RELIGIOUS PRACTICE
With students from all
over the country and
world Richmond has
a prayer room open
to all forms of religious
practice and observance
including Catholic
Bible study Hindu
prayers Zen meditation
Baptist prayers and
Friday evening Shabbatservice Opportunities
for interfaith community
and dialogue include
community meals
trips to local houses
of worship and
academic programs
More than
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Our LocationT
he University of Richmond is located 15 minutes from downtownRichmond the capital of Virginia mdash one of the mid-Atlantic states
on the east coast of the United States In a 142-hectare park-like setting within a metropolitan region of 12 million people the University providesa safe and welcoming place to pursue your education With its museumsrestaurants and cultural festivals the city of Richmond makes a livelydestination Nearby attractions such as Williamsburg are equally rich with history and culture and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valleyis renowned And if you want to explore the nationrsquos capital itrsquos onlya two-hour drive mdash or an easy train ride mdash to Washington DC
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New York CityChicago
U S A
Atlanta
Boston
Houston
UNIVERSITY OF RICHM
Miami
Washington DC
Richmondrsquos campus is consistently cited byThe Princeton Review as one of the mostbeautiful in the United States Take a virtutour at virtualtourrichmondedu
A place
of beauty
hours from Washington DCthe Blue Ridge Mountainsand Virginia Beach2
Richmond has four distinct seasons enjoyinga moderate climate with an average tem-
perature of 25degC in July and 2degC in JanuaryOur students dress casually and comfortablystarting and ending each academic year inshorts and short sleeves and wearing jacketsand coats in the winter months
GETTING TO CAMPUS
From international
locations you can fly
to any of the major
surrounding cities New
York Atlanta and
Washington DC are
among the closestinternational destinations
A connecting flight to
Richmond International
Airport will put you
30 minutes from campus
From the airport you may
take either a taxi or rental
car to the University
Driving directions from the
airport can be found at
richmondeduvisit
THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
As a state capital city
Richmond is a lively
center of government
and commerce Students
find opportunities to
volunteer and conductresearch with businesses
and organizations
downtown And for
recreation the cityrsquos
historic cultural and
entertainment resources
are only a 15-minute
ride from campus
on the Universityrsquos free
shuttle bus
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Afer RichmondW
hatever your plans mdash whether to continue on to graduateor proessional school or apply your education to a career mdash
Richmond prepares you or success Advisors in the Office oAlumni and Career Services work with you rom your first yearat the University to chart your course and explore your options
And when you graduate yoursquoll find an extensive alumni networkboth in the US and abroad available to offer inormation andadvice about career paths and employment possibilities
Marybe Assouan rsquo06
(Ivory Coast) tax senior
manager Elliott Davis
Virginia
Ellis Fleischer-Djoleto
rsquo11 (Ghana) credit sales
assistant JP Morgan
United Kingdom
Daniel Grillo Madero
rsquo10 (Colombia) teamleader Bloomberg LP
Brazil
Karolina Karczewskarsquo14
(Poland) market
development manager
Coca-Cola Virginia
Farheen Lalarukh
Khurrum rsquo01
(Bangladesh) senior
monitoring and
evaluation specialist
USAID Bangladesh
CAREER
SERVICES
Richmondrsquos Office of
Alumni and Career
Services will assist you
in identifying your
educational and career
goals Through
individual counseling
you can develop
job-search skills learn
how to select and apply
to graduate schools and
fellowships and more
Career Services enables
students to tap into
Richmondrsquos extensive
alumni network
Signature programs
include
Spider Road Trips
which take students to
various cities like New
York and Washington to
meet with professionals
and learn about
industries and oppor-
tunities in other cities
Industry Expos
recruiting and
networking events
scheduled accordingto each industryrsquos
recruiting timeline
Richmond was ranked
9th in the United
States for ldquobest career
servicesrdquo by The
Princeton Review
GRADUATE
PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL PLACEMENT
Most Richmond
students plan to earn
an advanced degree
Richmondrsquos director of
pre-health education
works with students
interested in medical
veterinary physical
therapy and other
programs in the health
professions For those
interested in law the
University has a pre-law
advisor Richmond
students enjoy a high
rate of success in
gaining admission to
graduate and profes-
sional programs
For more information go to careerservicesrichmondedupost-graduation-data
International studehave found Richmoto be an excellent
launching pad forsuccessful careersand post-graduateopportunities
From the world toRichmond and back
CAMPUS
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Although students
holding visas are
mostly prohibited
by immigration law
from holding jobs
outside the University
there are a number
of opportunities for
employment on campus
These include working in
academic departments
libraries and dining
services While campus
employment does
not provide sufficient
earnings to meet
tuition room and
board expenses
it does provide a
convenient source
of spending money mdash
and can provide
useful employment
experience Fifty-one
percent of students
hold campus jobs
Irina Kiseeva rsquo14
(Moldova) junior
business consulting
analyst ICF
International Virginia
Viren Mascarenhas
rsquo02 (India) JD
Columbia University
School of Law
counsel international
arbitration groupKing and Spalding
New York
Olga Troyanskaya
rsquo99 (Russia) PhD
Stanford University
professor of computer
science and integrative
genomics Princeton
University New Jersey
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50920alumni in all 50 US states Washington DCand 111 countries
Richmondrsquos alumninetwork extends aroundthe globe Among ourprominent alumni
Successful
everywhere
Scott Allen rsquo00
owner Asia SourceConsulting China
Carlos Alfredo
Berguido rsquo87
partner KBK
ABOGADOS and
Business Consulting
Inc partner CASTRO
amp BERGUIDO
executive director
Panamanian
Association of
Insurance Companies
Panama
Carlton Greer rsquo95
general counsel Irish
Distillers Pernod
Ricard France and
Ireland
Laura Haddad rsquo02
managing editor
Family Flavours
magazine Al Marjirsquo
Publications Jordan
Jennifer Nachajski
Lewis rsquo90 vice
president Group
Communications
Lafarge Canada
Jordan Lewis rsquo90
senior project manager
Lawson Projects
Canada
Ina S Nicosia-Schelker
rsquo94 ownerdirector
Kids Camp Interna-
tional School
bookingmanage-
ment foundagirl
records Switzerland
John Quinley Jr rsquo79
founder and CEO
Step Ahead Integrated
Community
Development
Thailand
Jessica Ramesch rsquo98
Panama editor
International Living magazine author of
the book Escape to
Panama Panama
Kristina Rhomberg
Simon rsquo85 account
manager Pharma
Diagnostics and
Imaging European
Society of Cardiology
France
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Admission to
RichmondI
nternational students have a great potential to benefitfrom the education here mdash and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community If you want a first-rate educational experience in the United States we want you to apply to Richmond As for affording aRichmond education the University offers both need-basedaid and scholarships to international students who qualify
So apply for both admission and financial aid mdash and preparefor the world of learning that awaits you
14th for best value among liberal artscolleges in the United Statesaccording to a 2014 ranking byUS News amp World Report
Ranked
For more information go to admissionrichmondedu
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ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
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Office of AdmissionBrunet Hall
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
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HOUSING
ON CAMPUS
Richmond makeshousing available toall first-year students
After the first yearit is recommended thatstudents remain in
campus housing as theresidential environmentat Richmond is an
important part of the
learning experienceExcept for their senior
year when they live in
on-campus apartmentsmost Richmondstudents live in
traditional residencehalls some of whichhave special academic
or thematic componentsto enhance theresidential experience
You will be asked tocomplete a ldquolifestylequestionnairerdquo so that
we can match you with
a roommate who shares
similar living habits
During holidays andschool breaks you may
arrange to remain oncampus Many studentshowever choose to
travel or visit thehomes of friends duringschool holidays
DINING FACILITIESThere are no kitchen
facilities in the residencehalls so you will berequired to participate
in the meal planat the dining hall
A nutritionist is available
to help meet anyspecial dietary needsIn addition to the
dining hall there isa fast food restaurantpub cafeacute offering salads
and sandwiches and aninternational cafeacute
Living at RichmondL
iving on campus not only makes it convenient to get toclasses and social activities but also helps you get to know
other students from different backgrounds As you sharedaily life with your roommate and others in your residencehall yoursquoll gain an understanding of the United States mdashboth its unifying culture and diverse subcultures mdash and learn
new things about yourself as well Yoursquoll also find yourselfgetting involved in extracurricular activities from intramuralsports to student organizations And through cocurricularand volunteer opportunities yoursquoll discover many ways toengage with the greater community and city of Richmond
For more information go to richmondedustudentlife
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175student groupswith new groups forming every year
19residence halls apartments andliving and learning programs
CLUBS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Richmondrsquos numerous
student-run clubs and
organizations offer a
great many opportuni-
ties to help you explore
your interests and get to
know your peers The
International Club
celebrates the diversity
of cultural backgrounds
on campus Othercultural clubs mdash from
the Asian Student Union
to CAPOEIRA Resistecircncia
(an Afro-Brazilian dance
and martial arts group)
to the Spanish and
Latino Student Alliance mdash
bring students together
for a wide range of
activities And the
Multicultural Student
Union works to
strengthen the entire
campus community
THE HONOR CODE
Richmond like many
universities in the United
States has an Honor
System designed to
ensure academic
honesty and integrity
All students must
uphold the Honor
Code which means
there can be no
cheating plagiarism
lying academic theftor disclosing of honor
council information
The Honor Code first
established with
Richmondrsquos founding
in 1830 fosters a sense
of community and
trust among students
and between students
and faculty
The Universityrsquos Bonner Center for CivicEngagement connects students withinternships research opportunities andcollaborative projects with civic nonprofitand government groups in the city of
Richmond Many opportunities for community-based learningare tied to Richmondrsquos curriculum so you can explore howtheory relates to practice mdash while you earn academic credit
Reaching
outward
SPIRITUAL AND
RELIGIOUS PRACTICE
With students from all
over the country and
world Richmond has
a prayer room open
to all forms of religious
practice and observance
including Catholic
Bible study Hindu
prayers Zen meditation
Baptist prayers and
Friday evening Shabbatservice Opportunities
for interfaith community
and dialogue include
community meals
trips to local houses
of worship and
academic programs
More than
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Our LocationT
he University of Richmond is located 15 minutes from downtownRichmond the capital of Virginia mdash one of the mid-Atlantic states
on the east coast of the United States In a 142-hectare park-like setting within a metropolitan region of 12 million people the University providesa safe and welcoming place to pursue your education With its museumsrestaurants and cultural festivals the city of Richmond makes a livelydestination Nearby attractions such as Williamsburg are equally rich with history and culture and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valleyis renowned And if you want to explore the nationrsquos capital itrsquos onlya two-hour drive mdash or an easy train ride mdash to Washington DC
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New York CityChicago
U S A
Atlanta
Boston
Houston
UNIVERSITY OF RICHM
Miami
Washington DC
Richmondrsquos campus is consistently cited byThe Princeton Review as one of the mostbeautiful in the United States Take a virtutour at virtualtourrichmondedu
A place
of beauty
hours from Washington DCthe Blue Ridge Mountainsand Virginia Beach2
Richmond has four distinct seasons enjoyinga moderate climate with an average tem-
perature of 25degC in July and 2degC in JanuaryOur students dress casually and comfortablystarting and ending each academic year inshorts and short sleeves and wearing jacketsand coats in the winter months
GETTING TO CAMPUS
From international
locations you can fly
to any of the major
surrounding cities New
York Atlanta and
Washington DC are
among the closestinternational destinations
A connecting flight to
Richmond International
Airport will put you
30 minutes from campus
From the airport you may
take either a taxi or rental
car to the University
Driving directions from the
airport can be found at
richmondeduvisit
THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
As a state capital city
Richmond is a lively
center of government
and commerce Students
find opportunities to
volunteer and conductresearch with businesses
and organizations
downtown And for
recreation the cityrsquos
historic cultural and
entertainment resources
are only a 15-minute
ride from campus
on the Universityrsquos free
shuttle bus
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Afer RichmondW
hatever your plans mdash whether to continue on to graduateor proessional school or apply your education to a career mdash
Richmond prepares you or success Advisors in the Office oAlumni and Career Services work with you rom your first yearat the University to chart your course and explore your options
And when you graduate yoursquoll find an extensive alumni networkboth in the US and abroad available to offer inormation andadvice about career paths and employment possibilities
Marybe Assouan rsquo06
(Ivory Coast) tax senior
manager Elliott Davis
Virginia
Ellis Fleischer-Djoleto
rsquo11 (Ghana) credit sales
assistant JP Morgan
United Kingdom
Daniel Grillo Madero
rsquo10 (Colombia) teamleader Bloomberg LP
Brazil
Karolina Karczewskarsquo14
(Poland) market
development manager
Coca-Cola Virginia
Farheen Lalarukh
Khurrum rsquo01
(Bangladesh) senior
monitoring and
evaluation specialist
USAID Bangladesh
CAREER
SERVICES
Richmondrsquos Office of
Alumni and Career
Services will assist you
in identifying your
educational and career
goals Through
individual counseling
you can develop
job-search skills learn
how to select and apply
to graduate schools and
fellowships and more
Career Services enables
students to tap into
Richmondrsquos extensive
alumni network
Signature programs
include
Spider Road Trips
which take students to
various cities like New
York and Washington to
meet with professionals
and learn about
industries and oppor-
tunities in other cities
Industry Expos
recruiting and
networking events
scheduled accordingto each industryrsquos
recruiting timeline
Richmond was ranked
9th in the United
States for ldquobest career
servicesrdquo by The
Princeton Review
GRADUATE
PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL PLACEMENT
Most Richmond
students plan to earn
an advanced degree
Richmondrsquos director of
pre-health education
works with students
interested in medical
veterinary physical
therapy and other
programs in the health
professions For those
interested in law the
University has a pre-law
advisor Richmond
students enjoy a high
rate of success in
gaining admission to
graduate and profes-
sional programs
For more information go to careerservicesrichmondedupost-graduation-data
International studehave found Richmoto be an excellent
launching pad forsuccessful careersand post-graduateopportunities
From the world toRichmond and back
CAMPUS
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Although students
holding visas are
mostly prohibited
by immigration law
from holding jobs
outside the University
there are a number
of opportunities for
employment on campus
These include working in
academic departments
libraries and dining
services While campus
employment does
not provide sufficient
earnings to meet
tuition room and
board expenses
it does provide a
convenient source
of spending money mdash
and can provide
useful employment
experience Fifty-one
percent of students
hold campus jobs
Irina Kiseeva rsquo14
(Moldova) junior
business consulting
analyst ICF
International Virginia
Viren Mascarenhas
rsquo02 (India) JD
Columbia University
School of Law
counsel international
arbitration groupKing and Spalding
New York
Olga Troyanskaya
rsquo99 (Russia) PhD
Stanford University
professor of computer
science and integrative
genomics Princeton
University New Jersey
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50920alumni in all 50 US states Washington DCand 111 countries
Richmondrsquos alumninetwork extends aroundthe globe Among ourprominent alumni
Successful
everywhere
Scott Allen rsquo00
owner Asia SourceConsulting China
Carlos Alfredo
Berguido rsquo87
partner KBK
ABOGADOS and
Business Consulting
Inc partner CASTRO
amp BERGUIDO
executive director
Panamanian
Association of
Insurance Companies
Panama
Carlton Greer rsquo95
general counsel Irish
Distillers Pernod
Ricard France and
Ireland
Laura Haddad rsquo02
managing editor
Family Flavours
magazine Al Marjirsquo
Publications Jordan
Jennifer Nachajski
Lewis rsquo90 vice
president Group
Communications
Lafarge Canada
Jordan Lewis rsquo90
senior project manager
Lawson Projects
Canada
Ina S Nicosia-Schelker
rsquo94 ownerdirector
Kids Camp Interna-
tional School
bookingmanage-
ment foundagirl
records Switzerland
John Quinley Jr rsquo79
founder and CEO
Step Ahead Integrated
Community
Development
Thailand
Jessica Ramesch rsquo98
Panama editor
International Living magazine author of
the book Escape to
Panama Panama
Kristina Rhomberg
Simon rsquo85 account
manager Pharma
Diagnostics and
Imaging European
Society of Cardiology
France
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Admission to
RichmondI
nternational students have a great potential to benefitfrom the education here mdash and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community If you want a first-rate educational experience in the United States we want you to apply to Richmond As for affording aRichmond education the University offers both need-basedaid and scholarships to international students who qualify
So apply for both admission and financial aid mdash and preparefor the world of learning that awaits you
14th for best value among liberal artscolleges in the United Statesaccording to a 2014 ranking byUS News amp World Report
Ranked
For more information go to admissionrichmondedu
7212019 Publication
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ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
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Office of AdmissionBrunet Hall
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
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175student groupswith new groups forming every year
19residence halls apartments andliving and learning programs
CLUBS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Richmondrsquos numerous
student-run clubs and
organizations offer a
great many opportuni-
ties to help you explore
your interests and get to
know your peers The
International Club
celebrates the diversity
of cultural backgrounds
on campus Othercultural clubs mdash from
the Asian Student Union
to CAPOEIRA Resistecircncia
(an Afro-Brazilian dance
and martial arts group)
to the Spanish and
Latino Student Alliance mdash
bring students together
for a wide range of
activities And the
Multicultural Student
Union works to
strengthen the entire
campus community
THE HONOR CODE
Richmond like many
universities in the United
States has an Honor
System designed to
ensure academic
honesty and integrity
All students must
uphold the Honor
Code which means
there can be no
cheating plagiarism
lying academic theftor disclosing of honor
council information
The Honor Code first
established with
Richmondrsquos founding
in 1830 fosters a sense
of community and
trust among students
and between students
and faculty
The Universityrsquos Bonner Center for CivicEngagement connects students withinternships research opportunities andcollaborative projects with civic nonprofitand government groups in the city of
Richmond Many opportunities for community-based learningare tied to Richmondrsquos curriculum so you can explore howtheory relates to practice mdash while you earn academic credit
Reaching
outward
SPIRITUAL AND
RELIGIOUS PRACTICE
With students from all
over the country and
world Richmond has
a prayer room open
to all forms of religious
practice and observance
including Catholic
Bible study Hindu
prayers Zen meditation
Baptist prayers and
Friday evening Shabbatservice Opportunities
for interfaith community
and dialogue include
community meals
trips to local houses
of worship and
academic programs
More than
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Our LocationT
he University of Richmond is located 15 minutes from downtownRichmond the capital of Virginia mdash one of the mid-Atlantic states
on the east coast of the United States In a 142-hectare park-like setting within a metropolitan region of 12 million people the University providesa safe and welcoming place to pursue your education With its museumsrestaurants and cultural festivals the city of Richmond makes a livelydestination Nearby attractions such as Williamsburg are equally rich with history and culture and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valleyis renowned And if you want to explore the nationrsquos capital itrsquos onlya two-hour drive mdash or an easy train ride mdash to Washington DC
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New York CityChicago
U S A
Atlanta
Boston
Houston
UNIVERSITY OF RICHM
Miami
Washington DC
Richmondrsquos campus is consistently cited byThe Princeton Review as one of the mostbeautiful in the United States Take a virtutour at virtualtourrichmondedu
A place
of beauty
hours from Washington DCthe Blue Ridge Mountainsand Virginia Beach2
Richmond has four distinct seasons enjoyinga moderate climate with an average tem-
perature of 25degC in July and 2degC in JanuaryOur students dress casually and comfortablystarting and ending each academic year inshorts and short sleeves and wearing jacketsand coats in the winter months
GETTING TO CAMPUS
From international
locations you can fly
to any of the major
surrounding cities New
York Atlanta and
Washington DC are
among the closestinternational destinations
A connecting flight to
Richmond International
Airport will put you
30 minutes from campus
From the airport you may
take either a taxi or rental
car to the University
Driving directions from the
airport can be found at
richmondeduvisit
THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
As a state capital city
Richmond is a lively
center of government
and commerce Students
find opportunities to
volunteer and conductresearch with businesses
and organizations
downtown And for
recreation the cityrsquos
historic cultural and
entertainment resources
are only a 15-minute
ride from campus
on the Universityrsquos free
shuttle bus
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Afer RichmondW
hatever your plans mdash whether to continue on to graduateor proessional school or apply your education to a career mdash
Richmond prepares you or success Advisors in the Office oAlumni and Career Services work with you rom your first yearat the University to chart your course and explore your options
And when you graduate yoursquoll find an extensive alumni networkboth in the US and abroad available to offer inormation andadvice about career paths and employment possibilities
Marybe Assouan rsquo06
(Ivory Coast) tax senior
manager Elliott Davis
Virginia
Ellis Fleischer-Djoleto
rsquo11 (Ghana) credit sales
assistant JP Morgan
United Kingdom
Daniel Grillo Madero
rsquo10 (Colombia) teamleader Bloomberg LP
Brazil
Karolina Karczewskarsquo14
(Poland) market
development manager
Coca-Cola Virginia
Farheen Lalarukh
Khurrum rsquo01
(Bangladesh) senior
monitoring and
evaluation specialist
USAID Bangladesh
CAREER
SERVICES
Richmondrsquos Office of
Alumni and Career
Services will assist you
in identifying your
educational and career
goals Through
individual counseling
you can develop
job-search skills learn
how to select and apply
to graduate schools and
fellowships and more
Career Services enables
students to tap into
Richmondrsquos extensive
alumni network
Signature programs
include
Spider Road Trips
which take students to
various cities like New
York and Washington to
meet with professionals
and learn about
industries and oppor-
tunities in other cities
Industry Expos
recruiting and
networking events
scheduled accordingto each industryrsquos
recruiting timeline
Richmond was ranked
9th in the United
States for ldquobest career
servicesrdquo by The
Princeton Review
GRADUATE
PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL PLACEMENT
Most Richmond
students plan to earn
an advanced degree
Richmondrsquos director of
pre-health education
works with students
interested in medical
veterinary physical
therapy and other
programs in the health
professions For those
interested in law the
University has a pre-law
advisor Richmond
students enjoy a high
rate of success in
gaining admission to
graduate and profes-
sional programs
For more information go to careerservicesrichmondedupost-graduation-data
International studehave found Richmoto be an excellent
launching pad forsuccessful careersand post-graduateopportunities
From the world toRichmond and back
CAMPUS
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Although students
holding visas are
mostly prohibited
by immigration law
from holding jobs
outside the University
there are a number
of opportunities for
employment on campus
These include working in
academic departments
libraries and dining
services While campus
employment does
not provide sufficient
earnings to meet
tuition room and
board expenses
it does provide a
convenient source
of spending money mdash
and can provide
useful employment
experience Fifty-one
percent of students
hold campus jobs
Irina Kiseeva rsquo14
(Moldova) junior
business consulting
analyst ICF
International Virginia
Viren Mascarenhas
rsquo02 (India) JD
Columbia University
School of Law
counsel international
arbitration groupKing and Spalding
New York
Olga Troyanskaya
rsquo99 (Russia) PhD
Stanford University
professor of computer
science and integrative
genomics Princeton
University New Jersey
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50920alumni in all 50 US states Washington DCand 111 countries
Richmondrsquos alumninetwork extends aroundthe globe Among ourprominent alumni
Successful
everywhere
Scott Allen rsquo00
owner Asia SourceConsulting China
Carlos Alfredo
Berguido rsquo87
partner KBK
ABOGADOS and
Business Consulting
Inc partner CASTRO
amp BERGUIDO
executive director
Panamanian
Association of
Insurance Companies
Panama
Carlton Greer rsquo95
general counsel Irish
Distillers Pernod
Ricard France and
Ireland
Laura Haddad rsquo02
managing editor
Family Flavours
magazine Al Marjirsquo
Publications Jordan
Jennifer Nachajski
Lewis rsquo90 vice
president Group
Communications
Lafarge Canada
Jordan Lewis rsquo90
senior project manager
Lawson Projects
Canada
Ina S Nicosia-Schelker
rsquo94 ownerdirector
Kids Camp Interna-
tional School
bookingmanage-
ment foundagirl
records Switzerland
John Quinley Jr rsquo79
founder and CEO
Step Ahead Integrated
Community
Development
Thailand
Jessica Ramesch rsquo98
Panama editor
International Living magazine author of
the book Escape to
Panama Panama
Kristina Rhomberg
Simon rsquo85 account
manager Pharma
Diagnostics and
Imaging European
Society of Cardiology
France
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Admission to
RichmondI
nternational students have a great potential to benefitfrom the education here mdash and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community If you want a first-rate educational experience in the United States we want you to apply to Richmond As for affording aRichmond education the University offers both need-basedaid and scholarships to international students who qualify
So apply for both admission and financial aid mdash and preparefor the world of learning that awaits you
14th for best value among liberal artscolleges in the United Statesaccording to a 2014 ranking byUS News amp World Report
Ranked
For more information go to admissionrichmondedu
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ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
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Office of AdmissionBrunet Hall
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
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Our LocationT
he University of Richmond is located 15 minutes from downtownRichmond the capital of Virginia mdash one of the mid-Atlantic states
on the east coast of the United States In a 142-hectare park-like setting within a metropolitan region of 12 million people the University providesa safe and welcoming place to pursue your education With its museumsrestaurants and cultural festivals the city of Richmond makes a livelydestination Nearby attractions such as Williamsburg are equally rich with history and culture and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valleyis renowned And if you want to explore the nationrsquos capital itrsquos onlya two-hour drive mdash or an easy train ride mdash to Washington DC
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New York CityChicago
U S A
Atlanta
Boston
Houston
UNIVERSITY OF RICHM
Miami
Washington DC
Richmondrsquos campus is consistently cited byThe Princeton Review as one of the mostbeautiful in the United States Take a virtutour at virtualtourrichmondedu
A place
of beauty
hours from Washington DCthe Blue Ridge Mountainsand Virginia Beach2
Richmond has four distinct seasons enjoyinga moderate climate with an average tem-
perature of 25degC in July and 2degC in JanuaryOur students dress casually and comfortablystarting and ending each academic year inshorts and short sleeves and wearing jacketsand coats in the winter months
GETTING TO CAMPUS
From international
locations you can fly
to any of the major
surrounding cities New
York Atlanta and
Washington DC are
among the closestinternational destinations
A connecting flight to
Richmond International
Airport will put you
30 minutes from campus
From the airport you may
take either a taxi or rental
car to the University
Driving directions from the
airport can be found at
richmondeduvisit
THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
As a state capital city
Richmond is a lively
center of government
and commerce Students
find opportunities to
volunteer and conductresearch with businesses
and organizations
downtown And for
recreation the cityrsquos
historic cultural and
entertainment resources
are only a 15-minute
ride from campus
on the Universityrsquos free
shuttle bus
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Afer RichmondW
hatever your plans mdash whether to continue on to graduateor proessional school or apply your education to a career mdash
Richmond prepares you or success Advisors in the Office oAlumni and Career Services work with you rom your first yearat the University to chart your course and explore your options
And when you graduate yoursquoll find an extensive alumni networkboth in the US and abroad available to offer inormation andadvice about career paths and employment possibilities
Marybe Assouan rsquo06
(Ivory Coast) tax senior
manager Elliott Davis
Virginia
Ellis Fleischer-Djoleto
rsquo11 (Ghana) credit sales
assistant JP Morgan
United Kingdom
Daniel Grillo Madero
rsquo10 (Colombia) teamleader Bloomberg LP
Brazil
Karolina Karczewskarsquo14
(Poland) market
development manager
Coca-Cola Virginia
Farheen Lalarukh
Khurrum rsquo01
(Bangladesh) senior
monitoring and
evaluation specialist
USAID Bangladesh
CAREER
SERVICES
Richmondrsquos Office of
Alumni and Career
Services will assist you
in identifying your
educational and career
goals Through
individual counseling
you can develop
job-search skills learn
how to select and apply
to graduate schools and
fellowships and more
Career Services enables
students to tap into
Richmondrsquos extensive
alumni network
Signature programs
include
Spider Road Trips
which take students to
various cities like New
York and Washington to
meet with professionals
and learn about
industries and oppor-
tunities in other cities
Industry Expos
recruiting and
networking events
scheduled accordingto each industryrsquos
recruiting timeline
Richmond was ranked
9th in the United
States for ldquobest career
servicesrdquo by The
Princeton Review
GRADUATE
PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL PLACEMENT
Most Richmond
students plan to earn
an advanced degree
Richmondrsquos director of
pre-health education
works with students
interested in medical
veterinary physical
therapy and other
programs in the health
professions For those
interested in law the
University has a pre-law
advisor Richmond
students enjoy a high
rate of success in
gaining admission to
graduate and profes-
sional programs
For more information go to careerservicesrichmondedupost-graduation-data
International studehave found Richmoto be an excellent
launching pad forsuccessful careersand post-graduateopportunities
From the world toRichmond and back
CAMPUS
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Although students
holding visas are
mostly prohibited
by immigration law
from holding jobs
outside the University
there are a number
of opportunities for
employment on campus
These include working in
academic departments
libraries and dining
services While campus
employment does
not provide sufficient
earnings to meet
tuition room and
board expenses
it does provide a
convenient source
of spending money mdash
and can provide
useful employment
experience Fifty-one
percent of students
hold campus jobs
Irina Kiseeva rsquo14
(Moldova) junior
business consulting
analyst ICF
International Virginia
Viren Mascarenhas
rsquo02 (India) JD
Columbia University
School of Law
counsel international
arbitration groupKing and Spalding
New York
Olga Troyanskaya
rsquo99 (Russia) PhD
Stanford University
professor of computer
science and integrative
genomics Princeton
University New Jersey
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11
50920alumni in all 50 US states Washington DCand 111 countries
Richmondrsquos alumninetwork extends aroundthe globe Among ourprominent alumni
Successful
everywhere
Scott Allen rsquo00
owner Asia SourceConsulting China
Carlos Alfredo
Berguido rsquo87
partner KBK
ABOGADOS and
Business Consulting
Inc partner CASTRO
amp BERGUIDO
executive director
Panamanian
Association of
Insurance Companies
Panama
Carlton Greer rsquo95
general counsel Irish
Distillers Pernod
Ricard France and
Ireland
Laura Haddad rsquo02
managing editor
Family Flavours
magazine Al Marjirsquo
Publications Jordan
Jennifer Nachajski
Lewis rsquo90 vice
president Group
Communications
Lafarge Canada
Jordan Lewis rsquo90
senior project manager
Lawson Projects
Canada
Ina S Nicosia-Schelker
rsquo94 ownerdirector
Kids Camp Interna-
tional School
bookingmanage-
ment foundagirl
records Switzerland
John Quinley Jr rsquo79
founder and CEO
Step Ahead Integrated
Community
Development
Thailand
Jessica Ramesch rsquo98
Panama editor
International Living magazine author of
the book Escape to
Panama Panama
Kristina Rhomberg
Simon rsquo85 account
manager Pharma
Diagnostics and
Imaging European
Society of Cardiology
France
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12
Admission to
RichmondI
nternational students have a great potential to benefitfrom the education here mdash and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community If you want a first-rate educational experience in the United States we want you to apply to Richmond As for affording aRichmond education the University offers both need-basedaid and scholarships to international students who qualify
So apply for both admission and financial aid mdash and preparefor the world of learning that awaits you
14th for best value among liberal artscolleges in the United Statesaccording to a 2014 ranking byUS News amp World Report
Ranked
For more information go to admissionrichmondedu
7212019 Publication
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpublication-56da7d16cbf92 1516
ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
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Office of AdmissionBrunet Hall
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
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9
New York CityChicago
U S A
Atlanta
Boston
Houston
UNIVERSITY OF RICHM
Miami
Washington DC
Richmondrsquos campus is consistently cited byThe Princeton Review as one of the mostbeautiful in the United States Take a virtutour at virtualtourrichmondedu
A place
of beauty
hours from Washington DCthe Blue Ridge Mountainsand Virginia Beach2
Richmond has four distinct seasons enjoyinga moderate climate with an average tem-
perature of 25degC in July and 2degC in JanuaryOur students dress casually and comfortablystarting and ending each academic year inshorts and short sleeves and wearing jacketsand coats in the winter months
GETTING TO CAMPUS
From international
locations you can fly
to any of the major
surrounding cities New
York Atlanta and
Washington DC are
among the closestinternational destinations
A connecting flight to
Richmond International
Airport will put you
30 minutes from campus
From the airport you may
take either a taxi or rental
car to the University
Driving directions from the
airport can be found at
richmondeduvisit
THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
As a state capital city
Richmond is a lively
center of government
and commerce Students
find opportunities to
volunteer and conductresearch with businesses
and organizations
downtown And for
recreation the cityrsquos
historic cultural and
entertainment resources
are only a 15-minute
ride from campus
on the Universityrsquos free
shuttle bus
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Afer RichmondW
hatever your plans mdash whether to continue on to graduateor proessional school or apply your education to a career mdash
Richmond prepares you or success Advisors in the Office oAlumni and Career Services work with you rom your first yearat the University to chart your course and explore your options
And when you graduate yoursquoll find an extensive alumni networkboth in the US and abroad available to offer inormation andadvice about career paths and employment possibilities
Marybe Assouan rsquo06
(Ivory Coast) tax senior
manager Elliott Davis
Virginia
Ellis Fleischer-Djoleto
rsquo11 (Ghana) credit sales
assistant JP Morgan
United Kingdom
Daniel Grillo Madero
rsquo10 (Colombia) teamleader Bloomberg LP
Brazil
Karolina Karczewskarsquo14
(Poland) market
development manager
Coca-Cola Virginia
Farheen Lalarukh
Khurrum rsquo01
(Bangladesh) senior
monitoring and
evaluation specialist
USAID Bangladesh
CAREER
SERVICES
Richmondrsquos Office of
Alumni and Career
Services will assist you
in identifying your
educational and career
goals Through
individual counseling
you can develop
job-search skills learn
how to select and apply
to graduate schools and
fellowships and more
Career Services enables
students to tap into
Richmondrsquos extensive
alumni network
Signature programs
include
Spider Road Trips
which take students to
various cities like New
York and Washington to
meet with professionals
and learn about
industries and oppor-
tunities in other cities
Industry Expos
recruiting and
networking events
scheduled accordingto each industryrsquos
recruiting timeline
Richmond was ranked
9th in the United
States for ldquobest career
servicesrdquo by The
Princeton Review
GRADUATE
PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL PLACEMENT
Most Richmond
students plan to earn
an advanced degree
Richmondrsquos director of
pre-health education
works with students
interested in medical
veterinary physical
therapy and other
programs in the health
professions For those
interested in law the
University has a pre-law
advisor Richmond
students enjoy a high
rate of success in
gaining admission to
graduate and profes-
sional programs
For more information go to careerservicesrichmondedupost-graduation-data
International studehave found Richmoto be an excellent
launching pad forsuccessful careersand post-graduateopportunities
From the world toRichmond and back
CAMPUS
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Although students
holding visas are
mostly prohibited
by immigration law
from holding jobs
outside the University
there are a number
of opportunities for
employment on campus
These include working in
academic departments
libraries and dining
services While campus
employment does
not provide sufficient
earnings to meet
tuition room and
board expenses
it does provide a
convenient source
of spending money mdash
and can provide
useful employment
experience Fifty-one
percent of students
hold campus jobs
Irina Kiseeva rsquo14
(Moldova) junior
business consulting
analyst ICF
International Virginia
Viren Mascarenhas
rsquo02 (India) JD
Columbia University
School of Law
counsel international
arbitration groupKing and Spalding
New York
Olga Troyanskaya
rsquo99 (Russia) PhD
Stanford University
professor of computer
science and integrative
genomics Princeton
University New Jersey
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11
50920alumni in all 50 US states Washington DCand 111 countries
Richmondrsquos alumninetwork extends aroundthe globe Among ourprominent alumni
Successful
everywhere
Scott Allen rsquo00
owner Asia SourceConsulting China
Carlos Alfredo
Berguido rsquo87
partner KBK
ABOGADOS and
Business Consulting
Inc partner CASTRO
amp BERGUIDO
executive director
Panamanian
Association of
Insurance Companies
Panama
Carlton Greer rsquo95
general counsel Irish
Distillers Pernod
Ricard France and
Ireland
Laura Haddad rsquo02
managing editor
Family Flavours
magazine Al Marjirsquo
Publications Jordan
Jennifer Nachajski
Lewis rsquo90 vice
president Group
Communications
Lafarge Canada
Jordan Lewis rsquo90
senior project manager
Lawson Projects
Canada
Ina S Nicosia-Schelker
rsquo94 ownerdirector
Kids Camp Interna-
tional School
bookingmanage-
ment foundagirl
records Switzerland
John Quinley Jr rsquo79
founder and CEO
Step Ahead Integrated
Community
Development
Thailand
Jessica Ramesch rsquo98
Panama editor
International Living magazine author of
the book Escape to
Panama Panama
Kristina Rhomberg
Simon rsquo85 account
manager Pharma
Diagnostics and
Imaging European
Society of Cardiology
France
7212019 Publication
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpublication-56da7d16cbf92 1416
12
Admission to
RichmondI
nternational students have a great potential to benefitfrom the education here mdash and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community If you want a first-rate educational experience in the United States we want you to apply to Richmond As for affording aRichmond education the University offers both need-basedaid and scholarships to international students who qualify
So apply for both admission and financial aid mdash and preparefor the world of learning that awaits you
14th for best value among liberal artscolleges in the United Statesaccording to a 2014 ranking byUS News amp World Report
Ranked
For more information go to admissionrichmondedu
7212019 Publication
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpublication-56da7d16cbf92 1516
ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
7212019 Publication
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Office of AdmissionBrunet Hall
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
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10
Afer RichmondW
hatever your plans mdash whether to continue on to graduateor proessional school or apply your education to a career mdash
Richmond prepares you or success Advisors in the Office oAlumni and Career Services work with you rom your first yearat the University to chart your course and explore your options
And when you graduate yoursquoll find an extensive alumni networkboth in the US and abroad available to offer inormation andadvice about career paths and employment possibilities
Marybe Assouan rsquo06
(Ivory Coast) tax senior
manager Elliott Davis
Virginia
Ellis Fleischer-Djoleto
rsquo11 (Ghana) credit sales
assistant JP Morgan
United Kingdom
Daniel Grillo Madero
rsquo10 (Colombia) teamleader Bloomberg LP
Brazil
Karolina Karczewskarsquo14
(Poland) market
development manager
Coca-Cola Virginia
Farheen Lalarukh
Khurrum rsquo01
(Bangladesh) senior
monitoring and
evaluation specialist
USAID Bangladesh
CAREER
SERVICES
Richmondrsquos Office of
Alumni and Career
Services will assist you
in identifying your
educational and career
goals Through
individual counseling
you can develop
job-search skills learn
how to select and apply
to graduate schools and
fellowships and more
Career Services enables
students to tap into
Richmondrsquos extensive
alumni network
Signature programs
include
Spider Road Trips
which take students to
various cities like New
York and Washington to
meet with professionals
and learn about
industries and oppor-
tunities in other cities
Industry Expos
recruiting and
networking events
scheduled accordingto each industryrsquos
recruiting timeline
Richmond was ranked
9th in the United
States for ldquobest career
servicesrdquo by The
Princeton Review
GRADUATE
PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL PLACEMENT
Most Richmond
students plan to earn
an advanced degree
Richmondrsquos director of
pre-health education
works with students
interested in medical
veterinary physical
therapy and other
programs in the health
professions For those
interested in law the
University has a pre-law
advisor Richmond
students enjoy a high
rate of success in
gaining admission to
graduate and profes-
sional programs
For more information go to careerservicesrichmondedupost-graduation-data
International studehave found Richmoto be an excellent
launching pad forsuccessful careersand post-graduateopportunities
From the world toRichmond and back
CAMPUS
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Although students
holding visas are
mostly prohibited
by immigration law
from holding jobs
outside the University
there are a number
of opportunities for
employment on campus
These include working in
academic departments
libraries and dining
services While campus
employment does
not provide sufficient
earnings to meet
tuition room and
board expenses
it does provide a
convenient source
of spending money mdash
and can provide
useful employment
experience Fifty-one
percent of students
hold campus jobs
Irina Kiseeva rsquo14
(Moldova) junior
business consulting
analyst ICF
International Virginia
Viren Mascarenhas
rsquo02 (India) JD
Columbia University
School of Law
counsel international
arbitration groupKing and Spalding
New York
Olga Troyanskaya
rsquo99 (Russia) PhD
Stanford University
professor of computer
science and integrative
genomics Princeton
University New Jersey
7212019 Publication
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpublication-56da7d16cbf92 1316
11
50920alumni in all 50 US states Washington DCand 111 countries
Richmondrsquos alumninetwork extends aroundthe globe Among ourprominent alumni
Successful
everywhere
Scott Allen rsquo00
owner Asia SourceConsulting China
Carlos Alfredo
Berguido rsquo87
partner KBK
ABOGADOS and
Business Consulting
Inc partner CASTRO
amp BERGUIDO
executive director
Panamanian
Association of
Insurance Companies
Panama
Carlton Greer rsquo95
general counsel Irish
Distillers Pernod
Ricard France and
Ireland
Laura Haddad rsquo02
managing editor
Family Flavours
magazine Al Marjirsquo
Publications Jordan
Jennifer Nachajski
Lewis rsquo90 vice
president Group
Communications
Lafarge Canada
Jordan Lewis rsquo90
senior project manager
Lawson Projects
Canada
Ina S Nicosia-Schelker
rsquo94 ownerdirector
Kids Camp Interna-
tional School
bookingmanage-
ment foundagirl
records Switzerland
John Quinley Jr rsquo79
founder and CEO
Step Ahead Integrated
Community
Development
Thailand
Jessica Ramesch rsquo98
Panama editor
International Living magazine author of
the book Escape to
Panama Panama
Kristina Rhomberg
Simon rsquo85 account
manager Pharma
Diagnostics and
Imaging European
Society of Cardiology
France
7212019 Publication
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpublication-56da7d16cbf92 1416
12
Admission to
RichmondI
nternational students have a great potential to benefitfrom the education here mdash and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community If you want a first-rate educational experience in the United States we want you to apply to Richmond As for affording aRichmond education the University offers both need-basedaid and scholarships to international students who qualify
So apply for both admission and financial aid mdash and preparefor the world of learning that awaits you
14th for best value among liberal artscolleges in the United Statesaccording to a 2014 ranking byUS News amp World Report
Ranked
For more information go to admissionrichmondedu
7212019 Publication
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpublication-56da7d16cbf92 1516
ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
7212019 Publication
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpublication-56da7d16cbf92 1616
Office of AdmissionBrunet Hall
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
![Page 13: Publication](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062411/5695d1301a28ab9b02958636/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
7212019 Publication
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpublication-56da7d16cbf92 1316
11
50920alumni in all 50 US states Washington DCand 111 countries
Richmondrsquos alumninetwork extends aroundthe globe Among ourprominent alumni
Successful
everywhere
Scott Allen rsquo00
owner Asia SourceConsulting China
Carlos Alfredo
Berguido rsquo87
partner KBK
ABOGADOS and
Business Consulting
Inc partner CASTRO
amp BERGUIDO
executive director
Panamanian
Association of
Insurance Companies
Panama
Carlton Greer rsquo95
general counsel Irish
Distillers Pernod
Ricard France and
Ireland
Laura Haddad rsquo02
managing editor
Family Flavours
magazine Al Marjirsquo
Publications Jordan
Jennifer Nachajski
Lewis rsquo90 vice
president Group
Communications
Lafarge Canada
Jordan Lewis rsquo90
senior project manager
Lawson Projects
Canada
Ina S Nicosia-Schelker
rsquo94 ownerdirector
Kids Camp Interna-
tional School
bookingmanage-
ment foundagirl
records Switzerland
John Quinley Jr rsquo79
founder and CEO
Step Ahead Integrated
Community
Development
Thailand
Jessica Ramesch rsquo98
Panama editor
International Living magazine author of
the book Escape to
Panama Panama
Kristina Rhomberg
Simon rsquo85 account
manager Pharma
Diagnostics and
Imaging European
Society of Cardiology
France
7212019 Publication
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpublication-56da7d16cbf92 1416
12
Admission to
RichmondI
nternational students have a great potential to benefitfrom the education here mdash and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community If you want a first-rate educational experience in the United States we want you to apply to Richmond As for affording aRichmond education the University offers both need-basedaid and scholarships to international students who qualify
So apply for both admission and financial aid mdash and preparefor the world of learning that awaits you
14th for best value among liberal artscolleges in the United Statesaccording to a 2014 ranking byUS News amp World Report
Ranked
For more information go to admissionrichmondedu
7212019 Publication
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpublication-56da7d16cbf92 1516
ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
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Admission to
RichmondI
nternational students have a great potential to benefitfrom the education here mdash and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community If you want a first-rate educational experience in the United States we want you to apply to Richmond As for affording aRichmond education the University offers both need-basedaid and scholarships to international students who qualify
So apply for both admission and financial aid mdash and preparefor the world of learning that awaits you
14th for best value among liberal artscolleges in the United Statesaccording to a 2014 ranking byUS News amp World Report
Ranked
For more information go to admissionrichmondedu
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ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
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28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
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ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors
including the following
ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math and
at least three years of
laboratory science
world language and
ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT
If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests
International Baccalau-
reate (IB) higher-level
examinations British
General Certificate of
Education AdvancedLevel examinations the
French Baccalaureate
or the German Arbitur
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrarrsquos office
Visit registrar
richmondedu for
more information
FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14 Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students
$60 million of which
came from Richmondrsquos
own resources Sixty-five
percent of undergradu-
ate students received
grantsscholarships and
the average amount of
grantsscholarships
received was $32035
NEED-BASED AID
Admission decisions
for US citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-US citizens
In 2013-14 47 percentof international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmondrsquos own
resources The Universityrsquos
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students
Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students
To apply for need-based
financial aid submit the
following application
forms available at
financialaidrichmondeduprospective by
the Universityrsquos deadline
of February 15
US Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
CSS PROFILE
Federal income
tax returns
Non-US Citizens
CSS PROFILE
International Student
Financial Certification
Form
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both US citizens and
international students
They are awarded on
a competitive basis and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application
For scholarship
consideration you must
apply by December 1
Visit richmondedu
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladmrichmondedu
for more information
2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition $46680
Room and Board $10970
Personal Expenses $5500
(including books supplies
transportation and
incidentals)
Total $63150
history For transfer
students the quality
of your university-
level work is most
important and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better
STANDARDIZEDTESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
The minimum TOEFL
score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT)
Generally competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT) Richmond
considers all indicationsof English proficiency mdash
such as SAT critical
reading score writing
sample English teacher
evaluation and TOEFL
score results mdash when
making a decision
OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement written
communication skills
teachercounselor
recommendations
unique cultural
background andexperiences and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process
The 2013 Open Doors reportranked Richmond sixth amongbaccalaureate institutions in theUnited States for number ofinternational students enrolled
Internationally
known
CONTACTINFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
intladmrichmondedu
NCSDO U35085 714
The contents of this publication represent the most
current information available at the time of printing
However information may change following the
date this publication was issued without prior
notice Please visit richmondedu for the most
up-to-date information
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants students faculty
or staff on the basis of race religion national or
ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender
identity gender expression disability status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local
state or federal law
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28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu
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Office of AdmissionBrunet Hall
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond VA 23173USA
(804) 289-8640
richmondedu