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|| History and Mission || Location and Climate || Enrollment || Academic Year || Residential and Campus Life || Services for International Students || Costs || Academic and Admissions Requirements || Contact Information ||

For additional information about undergraduate studies, visit Marywood's Undergraduate Admissions website.

History and Mission Marywood is an independent, coeducational, Catholic institution committed to the integration of liberal arts and professional studies in the context of ethical and religious values. Founded in 1915 by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Marywood now enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. From 1919, when the Unviversity welcomed its first international students, to the present, Marywood has always been proud of its membership in the global community and its capacity to promote well-being among all people.

Location and Climate Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America, is located (latitude 41 degrees north, longitude 75 degrees west) in the northeastern section of Pennsylvania, near the scenic Pocono Mountains. Scranton experiences a full four-season climate with average summer temperatures, June through August, between 15 degrees Celcius (59 degrees Fahrenheit) and 27 degrees Celcius (80 degrees Fahrenheit) and average winter temperatures, December through February, between -6 degrees Celcius (20 degrees Fahrenheit) and 2 degrees Celcius (35 degrees Fahrenheit). Marywood's 115-acre (46.54 Hectares) campus is situated in a safe, residential neighborhood. Students enjoy sports, special events, music, theatre, art and parks in this hospitable community, located 193 km (120 miles) west of New York City and 185 km (115 miles) north of Philadelphia. Marywood is easily accessible by automobile, bus and air. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is just a ten minute ride from Marywood's campus.

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Residential and Campus Life

You'll find your areas of interest represented in over 80 student organizations, which include performing groups, honor societies and academic-interest clubs, as well as campus ministry and service-related organizations. You can also enjoy concerts, lectures, films, plays, dances, art exhibits and other activities which take place on campus.

Services for International Students Marywood's International Student Services Advisor provides guidance concerning U.S. government regulations, campus services, activities, special programs, orientation, financial planning, health services and personal concerns. The Intensive English Program (IEP) at Marywood offers a special opportunity for international students to develop proficiency in English. This language immersion program enables students to develop a fluency in English while adapting to cultural differences in the United States and academic requirements at Marywood. A comprehensive orientation program is held prior to the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. At that time, students meet with faculty advisors to plan their curriculum. Additional information is sent to admitted students with the I-20 form, the document required to obtain a student visa.

Costs

Second, third and fourth year projected support should be increased by increments of at least $1,000 per year. Costs are subject to change without notice.

Please note: International students (who require an I-20 form to come to the United States to study) are required to send to Marywood a $1,460 advance deposit when accepted for study at the University.

All international students are required to have medical insurance while studying at Marywood University.

Academic and Admission Requirements

To secure admission at Marywood in any field of study, a satisfactory academic record in all previous secondary, college and university work is required. SAT or ACT scores are required of applicants whose native language is English. If the candidate's first language is not English, in order to determine that he or she has sufficient proficiency in English to participate and succeed in a chosen program of study, Marywood University requires each student to submit the official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A TOEFL score of 500 or above (written), 62 (internet-based) or 173 (computer base) is required for admission.

Students who do not meet these requirements may be eligible for language study in our Intensive English Program (IEP).

A candidate must submit to the Office of Admissions a carefully, thoroughly completed application, a supplementary questionnaire, transcripts which reflect all course work in which a person has enrolled in secondary school and /or in college, SAT, ACT or TOEFL test scores and one letter of recommendation from a candidate's guidance counselor or former teacher.

Documentation of sufficient funds to cover the educational and living expenses for the duration of study are also required to obtain a student visa and for admission to Marywood University.

Information about the College Board SAT program may be obtained from:

College Board SAT Program
PO Box 6200
Princeton, NJ 08541-6200
USA

Web Site: http://www.collegeboard.org

Information about the ACT test may be obtained from:

ACT-Universal Testing Outside USA
PO Box 4028
2255 North Dubuque Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52243-4028

Website: www.act.org

Information about the TOEFL examination may be obtained from:

TOEFL/TSE Services
Educational Testing Service
Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08541
USA

E-mail: toefl@ets.org
Web Site: http://www.toefl.org

For more information, please contact:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Marywood University
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509, USA

Phone: 1-866-279-9663
Outside the U.S.: 00-1-570-348-6234
Fax: 00-1-570-961-4763
E-mail: YourFuture@marywood.edu

www.MyMarywood.com