Oregon State University Corvallis, OR

Information for International Students January 2012

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon, USA

Oregon is approximately: 200 km to Seattle (3 hours by car; 25 minutes by airplane) 800 km to San Francisco (90 minutes by airplane) 1300 km to Los Angeles (2 hours by airplane)

Corvallis, Oregon, U.S.

Corvallis is approximately 2 hours by car from Portland International Airport (PDX).

Oregon: A Great Place to Live

Warm and welcoming people Beautiful unspoiled countryside Convenient travel from Asia and Europe Tax-free shopping

Corvallis, Oregon: A vibrant & safe community

Population approximately 55,000 USs Greenest City per capita USs Safest City per capita

Comprehensive Range of Programs

Colleges include: College of Agricultural Sciences College of Business College of Education College of Engineering College of Forestry College of Public Health & Human Sciences College of Liberal Arts College of Sciences College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences Graduate School School of Pharmacy School of Veterinary Medicine University Honors College

80 + Undergraduate degree programs offered by 9 colleges/schools 120 + Graduate degree programs 12 colleges/schools offer Graduate and Professional programs

Outline of Academic Programs

Graduate Degree Program Year 1

Graduate Pathway Academic English

Undergraduate Degree Program Year 4 Undergraduate Degree Program Year 3

Undergraduate Pathway

Undergraduate Degree Program Year 2

Undergraduate Degree Program Year 1

Some individuals may require additional time depending on academic performance

Undergraduate Studies Direct Entry vs Pathway Entry Requirements

Direct Entry Pathway

TOEFL (iBT/PBT) IELTS

High School GPA

80/550 6.5
3.0

60/500 5.5
2.5 Required

High school diploma Required

SAT

Not required

Not required

Alternative to Direct Entry: INTO OSU

INTO OSU Undergraduate Pathway Program Avenue for guaranteed Admission to a US Tier 1 Research University Designed for students requiring additional academic preparation and English skills development Combination of language study, academic skills development and academic course work Intensive teaching Small classes University-developed curricula Offers additional support to succeed during first year at University

Undergraduate Pathway Program Options

All Pathway Programs are 3 terms (9 months) Pathway programs available in 5 different streams leading to 157 majors Successful completion guarantees progression to 2nd year of undergraduate degree program Jan - 2012 General Pathway leading to 52 majors Mar - 2012 Sept - 2012 Jan - 2013

Business Pathway leading to 9 majors

Engineering Pathway leading to 52 majors Science & Natural Resources Pathway leading to 44 majors

Computer Science Pathway Leading to 1 major

Undergraduate Pathway Curriculum

(sample)
Engineering Pathway Example:
ALS 150 Academic Reading and Writing (INTO) ALS 151 Academic Listening and Speaking (INTO) MTH Variable (INTO) ENGR 111 Engineering Orientation ALS 181 Engineering Orientation ESL Bridge (INTO) Fall Term Total ALS 162 University Reading and Writing (INTO) COMM 111 Public Speaking (INTO) MTH Variable (INTO) CH 221 General Chemistry + Lab ENGR 112 Engineering Orientation Winter Term Total WR 121 English Composition (INTO) MTH Variable (INTO) CH 222 General Chemistry + Lab ANTH 210 Cultural Diversity ALS 181 Cultural Diversity ESL Bridge (INTO) Spring Term Total Total 3 3 4 3 2 15 3 3 4 5 3 18 3 4 5 3 2 17 50

Successful completion guarantees progression to 2nd year of undergraduate degree. Engineering students in particular are encouraged to enroll in summer courses to stay on track to graduate in four years.

Undergraduate Studies Scholarships (for direct entry students)

Oregon State University offers several scholarships and tuition remission programs that award qualified international students at the undergraduate level. Some are highly competitive and require an application, while others are automatically awarded based on your previous grades. International Cultural Service Scholarship Separate Application Required Application deadline January 16, 2012 Provost International Scholarship No Application Required No deadline International Baccalaureate Scholarship No Application Required No deadline More details at http://oregonstate.edu/international/atosu/scholarships

Graduate Studies Direct Entry vs Graduate Pathway Entry Requirements

Graduate Requirements
(varies from program to program)

Graduate Pathway

TOEFL (iBT)
IELTS

80 91
6.5 7.5

71
6.0

GPA
GMAT/GRE

3.0 3.5
Required

2.75
Not Required

Best Graduate Programs

OSU Graduate Programs are ranked in the 2011 Americas Best Graduate Schools according to U.S. News & World Report.
Nuclear Engineering (#9)
Veterinary Medicine (#26) Pharmacy (#32) Earth Sciences (#34) Industrial/Manufacturing Eng. (#35) Civil Engineering (#41) Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering (#47) Statistics (#58) Electrical Engineering (#59) Computer Science (#63) Mechanical Engineering (#67) Computer Engineering (#67) Biological Sciences (#71) Chemistry (#74) Physics (#77) Engineering (#78) Chemical Engineering (#79) Math (#83) Psychology (#103) Education (#146)

Alternative to Direct Entry: INTO OSU

INTO OSU Graduate Pathway Program
Avenue for guaranteed Admission to a US Tier 1 Research University Designed for students requiring additional academic preparation and English skills development Combination of language study, academic skills development and academic course work Intensive teaching Small classes University-developed curricula Offers additional support to succeed during year one of Masters degree

Graduate Pathway Program Options

Graduate Pathway
All Pathway Programs are a minimum of 3 terms (9 months) Successful completion guarantees progression to Masters GMAT/GRE/TOEFL Preparation included in Pathway

Jan 2012

Sept - 2011

Jan - 2013

Business Pathway leading to 2-year MBA*

Engineering Pathway leading to 2-year MEng Program

*High performing students may be able to complete the MBA in 9 months

Sample Graduate Pathway Curriculum

Civil Engineering Pathway Example:
Academic Reading and Writing (INTO) Academic Listening and Speaking (INTO) CE 311 Hydraulics CE 381 Structural Theory Tutorial Support Academic Success in Engineering (INTO) Fall Term Total COMM 111 Public Speaking (INTO) WR 121English Composition (INTO) 14 3 3 3 3 4 4

CE 372 Geotechnical Engineering

CE 392 Intro to Highway Engineering Tutorial Support Winter Term Total Technical Writing (INTO) ST 511 Methods of Data Analysis CE 481 Reinforced Concrete

4
4 14 3 4 4

ENGR 390 Engineering Economy

Spring Term Total Total

3
14 42

Academic Results
INTO OSUs former Pathway students who have progressed to their second year of study at the university are affirming the mission of the Pathway program ensuring student success.

The Pathway program prepared me for success. I am now attending OSU and I know how to make a plan for every class. Even though my classes are higher level now, its basically using the same skills but with different material. I know how to study now. And I learned everything from the Pathway program.

Hyung Seok Lee, South Korea

English Program Options

Academic English
6 Levels 18 lessons per week in-class & 20 hours per week out-of-class 4 terms per year / 1 term = 11 weeks 4 Start Dates per year High School Diploma required Successful completion of Academic English - Level 4 meets English entry requirements for Pathway Programs

General English
5 Levels 21 / 27 lessons per week option Start Dates every 4 weeks Minimum age 16
1 lesson = 50 minutes

Academic English

Designed to prepare students for entry to university study

Allows students to develop language skills within a U.S. university Develop ability in:
Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Academic Study Skills TOEFL Preparation

Program Outcomes
Write essays at the university level Research topics of study and cite resources accordingly Develop and deliver oral presentations in classroom Interact comfortably in the US Classroom

General English

Improve general English language proficiency for daily use

Develop ability and confidence in:
Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Pronunciation Discussion and Presentation skills American Culture

Study Abroad with English

Study Abroad with English
Combines Academic English & undergraduate course work Students can take 2-3 undergraduate courses at OSU Minimum English requirement: Academic English level 5 or 61iBT/500PBT or IELTS 5.5 Successful completion of at least one year of student at a university/college with a min. GPA 2.5 (out of 4.0) required

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Student Support Services

(a partial list of those most valued by international students)

Pre-departure information Airport pick-up OSU Orientation Conversant Program Social Activity Program Writing Center Academic Success Center ISOSU International Student of OSU Language Advisers Career Services Dixon Recreation Center Student Health Center

OSU students and faculty ride city buses for free International Student Services Residential Assistants Trips & social activities

Dixon Recreation Center

Beaver Spirit!

Everyone loves Benny the Beavereven President Obama!

The International Living-Learning Center

The ILLC: A State of the Art Facility

Building Features: Modern, furnished rooms Comfortable communal spaces Wireless internet in all rooms Cable TV Free self-service laundry Communal kitchens Recreational area Vending machines Live-in resident director Wheelchair accessible rooms

Go Beavs!