Wilson College

• Location: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA
• Year of foundation: 1869
• Language of instruction: English
• Number of students: about 1600
• Type of education: mixed.

Wilson College is a private liberal arts college founded by Presbyterian priests in 1869. For 144 years, this institution accepted only women for education, but since 2013 it has been decided to study together of both sexes, and the first men were enrolled in the programs in 2014.

The college is named after one of the largest "donors" - Sarah Wilson, who donated more than $ 30,000 for the development of the institution.

At the moment, the institution offers about 40 specialties of bachelor's degree, several dozen master's degrees. The most popular programs for applicants are agriculture, biological sciences, nursing, and veterinary medicine.

Wilson College has more than 1600 students from different states and countries. The ratio of students to teachers is 13:1, but the number of people in the class does not exceed 15.

Six residential complexes have been prepared for accommodation:

• McElwain Davidson Hall

Single, double rooms with dressing rooms in a two-storey building. In the central part of the building there is a common living room.

• Disert Hall

On the ground floor there are triple apartments with their own bathroom, as well as a shared kitchen, laundry room, living room, computer room. On the two floors above there are double rooms with all amenities: bathrooms and toilets, kitchens.

• South Hall

Three floors, which are equipped with single, double rooms. The building also has common living rooms and a kitchen, a computer room.

• Riddle Hall

Riddle consists of suites: double rooms for four people with shared bathroom. There are also several separate single rooms, some equipped with private bathrooms, toilets. The building has several student halls, computer labs, laundry facilities and a fully equipped shared kitchen.

• Prentis Hall

The building has prepared suites that accommodate two people in each. Children can be accommodated in this hostel. Common are kitchens, children's play areas, living room with TV, computer class.

• Rosenkrans Hall

On each floor of Rosenkrans there is a fully equipped kitchen, two spacious bathrooms, a living room, a self-study room, as well as a large laundry room, a computer room. All living rooms on the floors are divided into two by built-in partitions of chests of drawers, cabinets and bookshelves that divide the room into two sections of the same size.

Residents on campus have easy access to canteens, library, student center and fitness rooms. In each residential complex there are assistants who are ready to help at any time in solving housing and academic problems.

The cost of living will cost the student 5500-6464 $ per semester. Pets can be accommodated in the buildings at an additional cost.

Campus residents must have a meal plan. Sage College provider provides services for students even with complex dietary needs, students can make changes to the menu at will or due to medical conditions.

Meal plans with the number of meals per week:

• Phoenix: 19
• Gold: 14
• Silver: 10 meals for residents of Riddle Hall, RA, SPS
• Suburban plan: 10 meals for $ 60-120.

Semester payment for meals is about $ 6340.

Student clubs in college bring together students with the same interests and hobbies. On campus there are more than 30 different associations: cultural, professional, sports, scientific, religious, etc. All clubs are managed by students. If a new student cannot find a suitable organization for himself, he has the opportunity to open his own.

Some clubs:

• Allies supports same-sex students, bisexuals, transgender people.
• A sports association is an organization that includes all students. Participants develop activities at various sporting events. The sports association not only promotes the experience of student-athletes, but also works with students, staff and administration.
• The choir functions as a chapel and a concert group performing on and off campus. If possible, the choir performs in concerts with various colleges and other organizations.
• The Therapeutic Care Club with Horses was created in order to inform students about the benefits of hippotherapy, to create and maintain a support system for families with children with special needs.
• The Gamers Club was created to allow gamers of all types to share games, play, relax with each other.
• The Psychology Club assists students in exploring careers related to psychology, in working to eliminate the negative stigma associated with mental illness. 

Sports teams are members of Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and primarily participate in the Colonial States Conference (CSAC).

Men's sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Golf
• Soccer
• Volleyball.

Female species:

• Basketball
• Field hockey
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Softball
• Volleyball.

Wilson students also have the opportunity to directly influence their lives by participating in the Lunch and Parking Committees, the Dormitory Board, and student government.

• Students from 22 states, 13 countries
• More than $ 22,000,000  per year allocated for scholarships
• Class size – up to 15 people
• 11 major sports teams.

Wilson College campus is located on the outskirts of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

On campus there are:

• Six student dormitories.
• Several facilities for athletics and equestrian competitions, including three sports grounds: field hockey, football and softball, tennis courts and a gym.
• Penn Hall equestrian complex with three barns for 24 stalls, indoor and outdoor arenas. The college also provides therapeutics, equipment for horses.
• An organic farm that provides a wide range of opportunities to explore approaches to sustainable living.
• Harry R. Brooks Complex of Science, Mathematics and Technology with laboratories, modern classrooms, research facilities.

The Office of Student Development organises a shuttle service that runs on Friday evenings in the Chambersburg area. There is a shuttle service to BWI and Harrisburg Airports, as well as to scheduled train/bus stations.

The academic year is divided into several stages:

• Winter semester: January 3-23
• Spring semester: January 24-May 6
• Fall semester: August 24-December 14.

Vacation:

• 14-18 March
• 14-15 May
• October 17-19.

The number of lessons per week depends on the chosen program.

Additional costs:

• Accommodation – from 5500$
• Meal plan – from 6000$
• Orientation fee for new students – 285$
• Traditional student fee – 400$
• Parking fee – 80-176$ per year
• The cost of the laboratory for the course is $ 110
• Fee for student clubs and classes - from 70 to 895 $
• Pet supplement – $50 per semester
• Transport
• Health Insurance
• Personal expenses.

An application for admission can be submitted on the official website of the institution by creating an account.

Applicants for bachelor's and master's degrees must provide:

• School Certificate/Bachelor's Degree
• Official transcript of completed courses
• Official results of standard tests: SAT, ACT, TEAS or others.
• The results of the language test TOEFL (from 500 or 61), IELTS (from 5.0).

Applicants wishing to obtain a teacher's certificate should provide:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Average score of 3.0 on translation
• Application fee of $35
• Official transcripts
• Actual summary of the history of education, work experience
• Essay from 300 to 500 words: "Why I want to teach"
• Two statements with recommendations
• Official results of passing the state PA test (both the language test through ACTFL or PRAXIS, and the PRAXIS test: fundamental subjects).

The best time to apply is February.

About 98% of students receive financial aid.

• Faculty scholarships based on academic merit
• Scholarships for transferable students
• Competitive awards: Hakob Boginian Scholarships, Karran-Bonner, for graduates
• Presbyterian Awards for Excellent Students
• Scholarships for the study of relatives, twins and twins
• Sports awards
• Material support for former military personnel, foster students without a family, etc.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision