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International Programs

International Students

American Language and Culture Program

Study Abroad

UI Study Abroad Program Sites

Mutual Responsibility Agreement

The International Programs Office (IPO) has campus-wide responsibility for international activities, including international student recruitment, student and faculty exchanges, intensive English language training, long- and short-term study abroad, and serves as a liaison with the community regarding international interests. IPO also acts as a clearinghouse for international education activities, training, development programs, research agreements, for faculty and student Fulbright scholarships, and provides support for international activities in the colleges. IPO is located in the Living and Learning Center at 901 Paradise Creek Street, Building #3, Ground Floor; phone 208/885-8984; fax 208/885-2859; e-mail ipo@uidaho.edu; www.uidaho.edu/international.

International Students

International students are an integral part of the ethnic diversity of the University of Idaho. Representing up to 90 countries from around the world, international students contribute significantly to the rich cultural atmosphere of UI.

International student services are provided by international student advisors (ISA's) in IPO. All matters pertaining to students' status with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State are handled by the ISA's, and they also serve as official liaisons between students and their consular offices or sponsoring agencies. ISA's are involved with the progress of international students at every stage of the educational process, and students are encouraged to visit an ISA regularly to discuss concerns or questions related to immigration matters and educational, financial, or cultural adjustments.

Once a student has been admitted, general information is provided about what to bring to the U.S., the U.S. educational system, and housing. A mandatory orientation before classes begin, answers initial questions and provides new students with information and skills to succeed in their academic programs as well as tips on cultural adjustment. Community contacts are arranged through the International Friendship Association (IFA). The IPO, IFA, and international student groups sponsor additional social, cultural, and educational activities.

Insurance. International students holding nonresident alien status must either purchase the UI's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for themselves and all accompanying dependents or document coverage of an equivalent insurance with the International Programs Office as part of their obligation to establish proof of financial responsibility for expenses incurred while attending the university. Failure to obtain and maintain the required insurance may subject students to sanctions, up to and including disenrollment. See the insurance section in this catalog for more information.

American Language and Culture Program

The American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) offers full-time courses in intensive English for Academic Preparation. Courses are offered throughout the year, with two eight-week sessions during each of the fall and spring semesters and one six-week session in the summer. The program also offers specialized short-term programs by arrangement.

Students wishing to improve their English or achieve the required level of English language proficiency for admittance to UI can work toward that goal while living on or off the UI campus and attending the American Language and Culture Program (ALCP). The curriculum emphasizes reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar skills from beginning to advanced levels. At the University of Idaho, students who pass Level 5 may use their passing grades as a substitute for the English language proficiency examination for undergraduate admission and passing grades in level 6 for admission into many graduate programs. ALCP students take part in special cultural activities and learn about U.S. culture and U.S. university culture.

For more information and/or applications, contact ALCP through the International Programs Office located at the Living Learning Center at 901 Paradise Creek Street, Building #3, Ground Floor; Phone: 208/885-8984; Email alcp@uidaho.edu ; Website: www.uidaho.edu/international/alcp.

Applicants to the University of Idaho, please note:

Deferred admission may be granted to applicants who qualify academically, but who have not yet met UI's minimum English language proficiency requirement. In deferred status, students enroll in UI's American Language and Culture Program to achieve their department's English language requirement prior to being granted full admission and commencing their degree programs.

Concurrent Enrollment. Concurrent enrollment is available to ALCP students at Levels 5 and 6. With the consent of the ALCP coordinator and the instructor of the course(s), qualified ALCP students may take up to 7 credits of academic course work at the undergraduate and graduate levels while still remaining enrolled full time in ALCP.

Study Abroad

The University of Idaho has the largest study abroad program in the state of Idaho and one of the most extensive programs in the U.S. With access to 364 universities in 63 countries, students in virtually any field can enhance their UI education. For example, students can study wildlife in South Africa, education in Sweden, ecology in Costa Rica, architecture in Italy, or business in Hong Kong. Students can also study subjects not normally offered at UI. A student pursuing a computer science major might choose to study animation in England, a student interested in microbiology might study genome science in Australia, or a student undertaking a civil engineering major might choose to study ocean engineering in Scotland. Courses in many countries are taught in English so that students without foreign language skills are still able to study abroad. However, those students who are interested in learning a foreign language will find that there are also excellent opportunities for studying Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, as well as other world languages.

Students participating on UI study abroad programs may also take advantage of exciting opportunities in international service learning, internships, and volunteerism. For example, students studying in Kathmandu might volunteer for a cooperative promoting women's rights, health, and standing in Nepali society, students studying in Berlin might participate in an internship with Mercedes-Benz, and students in Quito might participate in a service learning course that explores the complex issues of development in the Amazonian region of Ecuador while they volunteer for the various agencies involved in these issues.

Program costs vary, but in many cases a study abroad experience will cost about the same amount as studying on campus. Students receiving federal or state financial aid may be able to apply their entire award to UI study abroad programs. UI full-time undergraduate students may also be eligible for International Experience Grants (IEGs) created through the Associated Students of the University of Idaho (ASUI). Approximately one hundred of these grants are awarded to UI undergraduate study abroad participants each year. Many other study abroad scholarships are available to UI students. Some study abroad programs such as the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), and the Institute for Foreign Study Abroad (IFSA) at Butler, have established scholarship programs at UI, a number of UI departments and colleges also provide study abroad scholarships, and there are also many national study abroad scholarships available to UI students.

Students may receive credit for study abroad or other experience overseas in the following ways:

  1. Residency credit toward baccalaureate degree. Students are registered under the study abroad course number (SA 999). The "Advising - Credit Evaluation Agreement" form must be completed before departure to ensure proper evaluation when the program is completed. Upon receipt of an official transcript, courses are evaluated and recorded as transfer credit. However, credits earned through approved UI study abroad programs are included in the residency requirement for baccalaureate degrees.
  2. Transfer credit. Students choosing non-UI study abroad programs must complete a UI Study Abroad Application, all required UI mandatory study abroad forms, and a "Financial Aid Consortium/Contract Agreement" form (signed by the study abroad institution and submitted to the International Programs Office before departure) for registration to be processed and financial aid to be disbursed. Students are registered under the non-UI study abroad course number (SA 998). Upon receipt of an official transcript, courses are evaluated and recorded as transfer credit. Credits earned through non-UI study abroad programs are not included in the residency requirement for baccalaureate degrees.
  3. Directed study. Students may plan their own educational experiences abroad, and arrange in advance for credit from any appropriate department. This is for education comparable to that gained in other courses of that department, but it may be as general and inclusive as the department will allow. Students choosing this option must also fill-out all appropriate UI Study Abroad applications and mandatory forms.
  4. Course challenge. Some courses may be challenged on the basis of knowledge gained abroad. See regulation I-2.
  5. Experiential learning. Credit may be awarded to students for knowledge and/or competence gained in foreign travel. See regulation I-2. This option requires the submission of a portfolio demonstrating knowledge and competence.

UI Study Abroad Program Sites

All students who participate in UI study abroad programs do not pay their normal UI registration fees. Instead, they pay the program cost for each semester they are abroad.

Students participating in study abroad programs are required to be registered as full-time students unless special arrangements have been made.

For more information on study, work abroad, or volunteering overseas, call, email, or visit the study abroad office in LLC Building #3, Ground Floor (tel: 208/885-7870, email: abroad@uidaho.edu). Information about the following programs can also be obtained from exchange program coordinators in the departments listed below:

Countries

Number of Partner Institutions

Argentina

8

Australia

39

Austria

4

Belgium

1

Botswana

1

Brazil

6

Bulgaria

1

Cambodia

1

Canada

3

Chile

7

China

11

Costa Rica

10

Cuba

1

Czech Republic

2

Denmark

4

Dominican Republic

5

Dutch Territories

1

Ecuador

1

Egypt

4

England (UK)

35

Estonia

1

Fiji

1

Finland

13

France

28

French Territories

2

Germany

10

Ghana

2

Greece

1

Hungary

3

Iceland

1

India

3

Ireland

8

Israel

1

Italy

8

Japan

11

Jordan

1

Kenya

1

Korea, Rep. of

5

Latvia

1

Malta

1

Mexico

11

Morocco

3

Nepal

1

The Netherlands

9

New Zealand

8

Nicaragua

1

Northern Ireland (UK)

2

Norway

1

Peru

4

Poland

2

Portugal

2

Russia

1

Scotland (UK)

7

Senegal

3

South Africa

4

Spain

29

Sweden

6

Switzerland

3

Taiwan

2

Thailand

4

Turkey

1

Uruguay

1

Vietnam

2

Wales

1

Total International Institutions

355

UI participates in the following study abroad programs:

Study Abroad Program

Placement Sites

Duration

Grades

Reqd GPA

Fr

So

Jr

Sr

Gr

Other Requirements

 

Al Akhawayn University

Morocco

Semester, year, summer

P/F

2.50

X

X

X

X

 

 

American InterContinental University

England, France

Semester, year, summer

P/F

2.50

X

X

X

X

X

Media, animation, graphic arts, interior design, English literature, political science, history majors

Arabic Language Institute in Fez

Morocco

Semester, year, summer

P/F

2.50

X

X

X

X

 

Arabic Language & Culture

Architecture in Rome

Italy

Summer

A-F

2.50

 

 

X

X

X

 

Autonomous University of Guadalajara

Mexico

Semester, year, summer

P/F

2.50

X

X

X

X

 

 

Centro Agronomica Tropical de Investigacion y Eñsenanza (CATIE)

Costa Rica

Semester, year, summer

P/F

3.0

 

 

 

 

X

Tropical agriculture, forestry in tropical & subtropical zones, agroforestry systems, plant, soil, and entomological sciences

Chulalongkorn University

Thailand

Semester, year, summer

P/F

2.50

 

 

X

X

 

 

Deakin University

Australia

Semester, year

P/F

2.75

 

X

X

X

X

Environmental science, natural resources majors

Ecole Superiéure de Commerce de Chambéry

France

Semester, year, summer

P/F

2.50

 

X

X

X

 

Some business & economics

Fachhochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin (FHTW)

Germany

Semester, year

P/F

2.50

 

 

X

X

 

Some business & economics

Haagse Hogeschool

Netherlands

Semester, year

P/F

2.50

 

X

X

X

 

Some business & economics

Institut International d'Etudes Francaises

France

Semester, year, summer

P/F

2.50

X

X

X

X

 

 

Institut National Polytechnique Grenoble

France

Semester, year, summer

P/F

2.50

X

X

X

X

 

Engineering, Computer Science majors, 19 credits French

KCP International Language Institute

Japan

Semester, year, summer

A-F

2.50

 

X

X

X

 

 

Kenya Methodist University

Kenya

Semester, year

P/F

2.50

 

X

X

X

 

 

Lancaster University

England

Semester, year

P-F

2.75

 

X

X

X

X

 

Landscape Architecture in Cremolino

Italy

Summer

A-F

2.50

 

X

X

X

X

 

Lincoln University

New Zealand

Semester, year

P-F

2.75

X

X

X

X

X

 

Luleå University

Sweden

Semester, year

P/F

2.50

 

 

X

X

X

Engr, geology, computer sci, business majors

Mikkeli Polytechnic

Finland

Semester, year

P/F

2.50

 

X

X

X

X

Forestry, environmental science, business majors

Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies

Japan

Semester, year

A-F

2.50

X

X

X

X

 

 

National Chiayi University

Taiwan

Semester, year

P/F

2.50

 

X

X

X

 

 

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE)

Ecuador

Semester, year

P/F

2.50

 

X

X

X

 

 

Sann-Nepal/India

Nepal

Semester, year, summer

A-F

2.50

X

X

X

X

 

 

Southern Denmark University

Denmark

Semester, year

P/F

2.50

 

X

X

X

X

 

Universidad de Zaragoza

Spain

Semester, year

P/F

2.50

 

X

X

X

 

 

University of Pretoria/Ecolife

South Africa, Swaziland

Summer, winter

A-F

2.50

X

X

X

X

X

 

University of the Sunshine Coast

Australia

Semester, year

P/F

2.50

X

X

X

X

 

 

Växjö University

Sweden

Semester, year

P/F

2.50

 

X

X

X

 

Comm, educ, political sci, business majors

AustraLearn

25 universities in Australia, 1 in Fiji, and 8 in New Zealand

Semester, year, summer

P/F

2.50-3.00

X

X

X

X

X

 

Australian Education Connection

6 universities in Australia, 1 in New Zealand

Semester, year

P-F

2.50-3.00

X

X

X

X

X

 

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

66 institutions in 36 countries

Semester, year, summer

A-F

2.50-3.00

 

X

X

X

X

8-19 credits foreign language *

Institute for Study Abroad through Butler University

92 universities in Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, England, India, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Wales

Semester, year, summer

A-F

2.50-3.70

 

X

X

X

X

 

International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)

51 institutions in 43 countries

Semester, year, summer

P/F

2.75

 

X

X

X

 

19 credits foreign language*

International Studies Abroad (ISA)

45 universities in Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Portugal, Spain

Semester, year, summer

A-F

2.50-3.00

X

X

X

X

X

3-19 credits foreign language*

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)

42 institutions in Australia,

Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Thailand

Semester, year, summer

A-F

2.50-3.00

X

X

X

X

X

 

* Not all sites require knowledge of foreign languages.

U. of Brighton, Chelsea School: HPERD (PE Bldg 206, 208/885-2187)

Chambéry: Foreign Languages and Literatures (Admin 312A, 208/885-7756)

FHTW: Business (ALB 312, 208/885-7342), and Foreign Languages & Literatures (Admin 314A, 208/885-8995)

Haagse Hogeschool: Business (ALB 312, 208/885-7342)

Institut International d'Etudes Francaise: Foreign Languages & Literatures (Admin 312A, 208/885-7756)

KVL-Denmark: Food Science & Toxicology (HRC 22, 208-885-9234)

Monterrey Tech: Business (ALB 312, 208/885-7342), Foreign Languages & Literatures (Admin 314A, 208/885-8995)

PUCE: Foreign Languages & Literatures (Admin 314A, 208/885-8995)

Southern Denmark: Business (ALB 312, 208/885-7342)

Zaragoza: Business (ALB 312, 208/885-7342), and Foreign Languages & Literatures (Admin 314A, 208/885-8995)

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UI's acceptance of a student for admission and the student's enrollment in the university constitute an agreement of mutual responsibility. The student's part of this agreement is to accept established UI policies and rules, to respect the laws of governmental units, and to act responsibly and in a manner appropriate to these laws, policies, and rules. UI's part is to carry out its commitment to higher education, to fulfill its responsibilities in pursuit of the academic goals and objectives of all members of the university community, and to meet its obligation to provide an atmosphere in which students will have an opportunity to be heard in matters affecting their welfare as students. UI must take appropriate disciplinary action when it has been ascertained that a student's action is contrary to UI regulations and thus that this agreement has been violated.