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The University of Rhode Island (URI) is considered to be the largest university in the smallest state of the United States: more than 13,000 students study undergraduate programs. At the same time, the atmosphere of the university is invariably friendly and benevolent, as if the educational institution is very chambered: most students and teachers know each other in person and by name, are always ready to help with advice and support.
The university campus is located just 6 miles from the coast, in transport accessibility from Boston, New York, Newport and Providence: here students can count on both the infrastructure of a large developed city, and the tranquility of the countryside and picturesque landscapes.
On the basis of the University of Rhode Island there is a well-known international organization ONCAMPUS, which allows to teach the University Pathway program, which is extremely valuable for foreign students. It is an opportunity to improve academic and language skills in a short time, to adapt to a new socio-cultural environment, to improve professional skills, in order to subsequently successfully graduate in the best universities in the United States. For study, the full-time department is offered. In the learning process, academic credits are used that can be enrolled for a degree - so, students who successfully complete the University Pathway course are guaranteed to be enrolled at the University of Rhode Island!
For foreign students wishing to improve their level of English, intensive academic courses are provided at the partner center - Stafford House International (Boston, USA).
New groups begin classes every Monday. The intensity of the studying is 30 lessons per week (22.5 hours). The language school is beautifully equipped with modern technology and provides students with the most current manuals, textbooks and teaching materials, online learning platforms. Usually the results of students after studying are easy to track after passing the IELTS or TOEFL test:
A one-year educational course is an ideal option for international students who want to effectively improve the language and academic level of preparation before entering American universities.
During the year, the programs can earn up to 30 academic credits, which can then be taken into account when obtaining a bachelor's degree - in fact, the University Pathway program is considered to be equivalent to the first year of the university. In each classroom, up to 25 students are engaged, which makes the learning process more dynamic and intensive. There is an opportunity to take additional (including individual) classes in English or academic disciplines.
For foreign students, this course is also valuable in that it makes it possible to adapt to a new cultural, academic and linguistic environment, to adapt to life on campus and to US university requirements, to streamline their knowledge in accordance with national standards. Students will learn how to work effectively independently and in a team, to work with different sources, learn to create and present scientific works and research projects, to work faster and more productively in the library and with electronic data formats.
In addition, the preparatory course is aimed at actively raising the level of the English language, enabling you to prepare for the TOEFL exam (those who wish can pass it at the end of the course).
In total, three dates are offered throughout the year, when you can start learning:
The ONCAMPUS program at the University of Rhode Island is designed for foreign students who want to enter the University of Rhode Island for undergraduate programs. For those who wish to receive post-secondary education in the United States, it is difficult to adapt to the education system and the order of the university, and this program is designed to facilitate the adaptation of the student and help him to acquire the necessary academic, social and behavioral skills to successfully integrate into a new collective and value system.
The program is designed for applicants from the age of 17 who graduated from high school and speak English at the level of IELTS from 5.5 or TOEFL - 60. The program lasts one academic year (2 semesters) and can begin 3 times a year - in January, May and August. Depending on the start time, there are three options for the program:
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
The program includes carefully selected academic courses necessary for the full involvement of the student in the diversity of university programs and areas of study. In addition to academic subjects, students are actively engaged in English, improving their level. For regular monitoring of academic progress, students carry out various projects, write essays, prepare presentations. Also during the academic year, inconspicuous "slices" for students are held, at which the teachers find out the success of mastering this or that course / area of knowledge and set priorities for further work. Academic subjects are assessed by the university system of credits (each subject is from 1 to 4 credits). To successfully complete the year of study, the student needs to receive 32 credits (16 in each of the semesters).
Educational program:
Semester 1:
1.Academic subjects (16 credits)
2.English language
Semester 2:
1.Academic subjects (16 credits):
2.English language
In addition to subjects and the English language, every foreign student receives additional support from teachers and university staff during their studies. Support includes:
1.Special adaptation workshops:
2. Support of academic skills
3. Personal counseling
If the program is successfully completed, the student is guaranteed admission to the selected undergraduate program at the University of Rhode Island. A big advantage is a huge number of programs, in the list of which everyone will find what he needs.
Bachelor's programs:
All ONCAMPUS members live in their own residences at the University of Rhode Island. Children are constantly under the supervision of teachers and special staff - placement consultants (Resident Assistant (RA) and Resident Director (RD)) who help with the solution of any issues, create a friendly and comfortable environment.
Meals are arranged according to the boarding system, three times a day: for this purpose, the common dining rooms of Butterfield Dining Halls and Mainfare Dining Halls operate. There is a possibility of ordering dietary dishes or compiling a diet that meets religious or medical prescriptions (by prior arrangement).
Please note: all students leave the residence during the winter holidays between semesters (but can stay to live during the spring break and on Thanks giving in November, when the university is closed and classes are not held). For the summer semester, the student can change the room and choose a room in the summer residence.
In total, three dates are offered during the year when you can start studying:
Additional paid:
Once the student is convinced of his desire to participate in the program, determines his goals and what is desired to achieve the goal, it is worthwhile to carefully consider the available study options:
For admission to the university it will be useful to take the preparation courses for exams TOEFL, SAT, ACT (if you do not already have these certificates), to visit profile lessons on writing an extended essay and motivation letter.
Each applicant must fill out an official application form and provide a general package of documents: usually this is an identity card, a report card with grades from the previous place of study, certificates of tests in subjects and English, letters of recommendation and characteristics and. . Please note that all documents must be translated into English and notarized.
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| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
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