passport to uiw: an international student's guide to incarnate word
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UIW
University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) was founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity and is located on an 154-acre campus just minutes from downtown San Antonio. It is known for its academic excellence, its diversity and personal attention to more than 7,700 students from over 60 countries who call UIW home. As an institution, UIW welcomes international students from Mexico, Taiwan, China, Turkey, India, Korea and France – to name a few. Incarnate Word has a long standing tradition of excellence in education taught by world class professors who bring theoretical and practical applications to the classroom experience. With an average class size of 25 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, students are able to fully engage in their education. Students are given the opportunity to build relationships that extend beyond the classroom and provide a solid foundation for their future.
UIW is a liberal arts university offering nearly 80 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs of study in virtually every field, including professional programs in Optometry and Pharmacy. It is the largest Catholic university in the Southwest and the fourth largest private university in Texas.
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Ten student dormitories of single, double or triple living accommodations with free wireless internet, basic cable and local telephone service.
Graduate hall advisors and resident assistants are available 24 hours a day to provide students with the most enjoyable and comfortable living experience with campus police available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The various dining halls offer something for most diets, preferences or appetites including Finnegan’s Café with Starbuck’s Coffee products, Hortencia’s Café with Chick-fil-A products and the International Cafe.
Participate in academic, social and professional organizations such as: Student Government Association, International Student Association, Campus Ministry, KUIW Campus Radio and Logos Student Newspaper.
Students have access to the library, learning assistance center, media center, career services, student center, Natatorium with Olympic size swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts and football/soccer fields.
A Campus Health Center to provide medical assistance.
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Around Town
The City of San Antonio is the
7th largest city in the U.S. The
surrounding area is filled with
a variety of tourist attractions
including museums, parks,
gardens, golf courses and a
zoo that offer scenic trails and
areas to walk, run or enjoy an
afternoon picnic. UIW’s
picturesque campus with its
trees, flowering plants and
classic architecture, provides a
comfortable environment to
study, think and interact with
friends. The campus is within
walking distance of various
boutiques, grocery stores,
restaurants and entertainment
venues.
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Admissions Qualified applicants are admitted on a continual or rolling basis throughout the year for
fall, spring and summer sessions. Please contact the International Admissions Office, [email protected], before applying, to assure there is enough time to process
certificates of eligibility (Form I20/DS2019) and apply for a student visa.
Students interested in transferring to UIW or applying to one of the graduate or
doctoral programs must have completed course work from an accredited institution.
English Proficiency
Proof of English proficiency is required before registering and enrolling for classes.
Students that do not submit an acceptable score with the application will be given an
in-house English exam at International Orientation.
Students may be required to take English as a Second Language at their own expense
before enrolling in full-time university classes.
550 TOEFL for Undergraduates; 560 for Graduates and Doctoral
For information on testing centers and dates, please visit www.ets.org or www.ielts.org.
Funding Education All undergraduate international students receive a $1,000 scholarship for their
first year.
Freshman Merit Scholarships are awarded based on high school GPA and SAT/ACT
scores.
Transfer Merit Scholarships are awarded based on cumulative GPA.
Academic scholarships are renewable for 4 years if a 3.0 GPA is maintained.
For information on the SAT or ACT exam, please visit Collegeboard.com or ACT.org. Testing centers are avail-
able throughout the world.
Note: UIW does NOT have in-state, out-of-state or International tuition. All students are charged the same tui-
tion rates.
TOEFL pbt TOEFL cbt TOEFL ibt IELTS TOEIC
550 - 587 213 - 240 79 - 95 6.5 - 7.0 650 - 780
Admissions Qualified applicants are admitted on a continual or rolling basis throughout the year for
fall, spring and summer sessions. Please contact the International Admissions Office, [email protected], before applying, to assure there is enough time to process
certificates of eligibility (Form I20/DS2019) and apply for a student visa.
Students interested in transferring to UIW or applying to one of the graduate or
doctoral programs must have completed course work from an accredited institution.
English Proficiency
Proof of English proficiency is required before registering and enrolling for classes.
Students that do not submit an acceptable score with the application will be given an
in-house English exam at International Orientation.
Students may be required to take English as a Second Language at their own expense
before enrolling in full-time university classes.
550 TOEFL for Undergraduates; 560 for Graduates and Doctoral
For information on testing centers and dates, please visit www.ets.org or www.ielts.org.
Funding Education All undergraduate international students receive a $1,000 scholarship for their
first year.
Freshman Merit Scholarships are awarded based on high school GPA and SAT/ACT
scores.
Transfer Merit Scholarships are awarded based on cumulative GPA.
Academic scholarships are renewable for 4 years if a 3.0 GPA is maintained.
For information on the SAT or ACT exam, please visit Collegeboard.com or ACT.org. Testing centers are avail-
able throughout the world.
Note: UIW does NOT have in-state, out-of-state or International tuition. All students are charged the same tui-
tion rates.
TOEFL pbt TOEFL cbt TOEFL ibt IELTS TOEIC
550 - 587 213 - 240 79 - 95 6.5 - 7.0 650 - 780
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Academic Programs Undergraduate
Accounting
Art
Athletic Training Education
Banking and Finance
Biochemistry
Biology
Broadcast Meteorology
Business
Chemistry
Communication Arts
Computer Graphic Arts
Computer Information
Systems
Convergent Media
Criminal Justice
Cultural Studies
Economics
Economics and Finance
Elementary Certification w/ Interdisciplinary Studies
Engineering Management
English
Environmental Science
Fashion Management
Hispanic Marketing
History
Information Systems
Interior Environmental
Design
International Business
International Studies
Kinesiology
Management
Marketing
Mathematics (BA)
Mathematics (BS)
Merchandising Management
Meteorology
Modern Languages
Music
Music Education
Music Industry Studies
Music Therapy
Nuclear Medicine Science
Nursing
Nutrition
Philosophy
Political Economy
Political Science
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Optometry
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Sports Management
Teacher Education
Theatre Arts
Undeclared Major
Vision Science
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Accounting - MS
Administration - MAA
with concentrations in:
Adult Education
Communication Arts
Healthcare Administration
Nutrition
Organizational Development
Sports Management
Biology - MA & MS
Business Administration - MBA
with concentrations in:
General Business
International Business
Sports Management
Communication Arts - MA
Education (General
Education) - MA & MEd
Education - MA or MEd
with concentrations in:
Adult Education
Cross-Cultural Education
Early Childhood Education
Kinesiology
Literacy
Organizational Leadership
Teacher Leadership
Health Administration - MHA
Kinesiology - MS
Sport Management - MS
Mathematics Teaching MA
Multidisciplinary Studies - MA
Multidisciplinary Sciences -
MA
Nursing - MSN
Nursing/MBA - MSN/MBA
Nutrition - MS
with concentrations in:
General Nutrition
Administration
Nutrition Education and Health Promotion
Religious Studies/Pastoral
Institute - MA
Research Statistics -MS
Teaching - MAT
Teaching
with concentrations in:
All-level
Elementary
Secondary
Graduate Doctoral
Education - PhD
with concentrations in:
Higher Education
International Education and Entrepreneurship
Organizational Leadership
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