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• Location: Central Missouri

Columbia College (CC) is a four-year private liberal arts and sciences institution located in central Missouri that has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for more than 150 years. CC is recognized by the U.S. News and World Report as being in the top tier of America's Best Colleges for the past five years.

About 1,200 students are enrolled in Columbia College's traditional academic programs, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. CC students come from all over the United States and more than 30 different countries and six continents. Many international students choose Columbia College because of its small campus that provides personalized attention.

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Academic Programs

Business Administration: Accounting / Financial Services / Human Resource Management / International Business / Management / Marketing / Sports Management.
Associate, Bachelors, and Masters degrees are available in Business Administration.

Computer Information Systems / Math / I.T.: Computer Information Systems / Computer Science / Management Information Systems / Mathematics.
Associate and Bachelors degrees are available in Computer Information Systems / Math / I.T.

Criminal Justice: A Masters degree is available in Criminal Justice.

Criminal Justice Administration: Associate and Bachelors degrees are available in Criminal Justice Administration.

Education: Bachelors and Masters degrees are available in Education.

English as a Second Language Program: No TOEFL is required to enter Columbia College's ESL Program.

Fire Service Administration: An Associate degree is available in Fire Service Administration.

Forensic Science: A Bachelors degree is available in Forensic Science.

Health Professions: Nursing / Pre-Communication Science and Disorders
A Bachelors degree is available in Speech Communications. An Associate degree is available in Nursing and Pre-Communication Science and Disorders.

Physical / Life Sciences: Biology / Chemistry / Environmental Studies / Environmental Science
A Bachelors degree is available in Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Studies. An Associate degree is available in Environmental Science.

Social Sciences: American Studies / English / History / Human Services / Philosophy and Religious Studies / Political Science / Psychology / Sociology / Spanish / Speech Communications / Women's Studies
Bachelors degrees are available in all Social Science majors.

The Arts: Art / Art History / Art Studio / Ceramics / Graphic Design / Painting and Drawing / Photography / Printmaking
Bachelors degrees are available in all Art majors.

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Resources for International Students

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program: Columbia College's ESL program is designed to assist students with the improvement of their English reading, writing and speaking skills. The ESL program prepares students for academic programs, courses and tasks they will be expected to perform as they pursue their academic degrees. Conditions whereby students will be considered for admission to the ESL program:

• Students who have not taken either the TOEFL nor the IELTS exam
• Students who have scored below 500 on the paper-based TOEFL exam
• Students who have scored below 173 on the computer-based TOEFL exam
• Students who have scored below 61 on the internet-based TOEFL exam
• Students who have scored below 5.0 on the IELTS exam

An international student who does not have the English proficiency required to immediately begin taking academic coursework will be given an English diagnostic test by Columbia College. This test is administered once the student arrives on campus. This test assesses a student's written and spoken English skills, and helps determine placement within the ESL program.

Columbia College's ESL program offers instruction to students with intermediate and advanced proficiency in English. One of the special features of our ESL classes is that they will count as credit toward your academic degree at Columbia College. You may even be able to take academic coursework while you complete the ESL program. Once the ESL program is successfully completed, students receive a certificate of completion and may begin to pursue a full academic course of study at Columbia College.

International Programs: The International Programs office serves as a liaison for international students concerning their interactions with government agencies, community organizations and other campus constituents. The Director of International Programs advises students regarding immigration regulations and employment opportunities, and assists in the transition to life in the United States.

Clubs and Organizations: Columbia College believes that participation in a club or organization is an integral part of the college-learning experience. Active participation provides the opportunity for students to make a difference, develop new skills and to meet new people.

Career Services Center: The Career Services Center offers students and alumni a broad range of services, resources and programs designed to prepare them to successfully achieve personal and career goals.

Seabrook Writing Center: The writing center provides free individual assistance and tutorials to students working on papers assigned in any course taught on the home campus. Its professional staff can help students meet professor expectations as well as the student's personal goals by working on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.

Tutoring Services: Tutors are available to help students in a wide variety of subjects. Services include help with productively reviewing notes, better understanding texts, concepts and assignments, and preparing for quizzes and exams.

Individual Academic Advising: Full-time faculty, serving as academic advisors, assist students in creating a personally relevant plan for educational, career and life fulfillment.

For more info:
http://www.ccis.edu/day/international/

Financial Aid / Scholarship Opportunities / Costs
Tuition and Finances

Residential Costs (per semester)

Scholarships and Financial Aid: Columbia College offers international scholarships based on academic coursework and test scores.

Canadian Tuition Grant: This automatic grant is intended to subsidize tuition for Canadian students who enroll full-time at Columbia College. The grant offers funds to Canadian citizens to help offset the imbalance in the exchange rate. It is renewable with a 2.5 Columbia College grade point average (GPA) and 30 hours earned per credit year.

Capstone Scholarship: Five students are selected from our scholarship competition to receive this prestigious award. New first-year applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic accomplishments (minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and 25 ACT or comparable SAT score) as well as school and community leadership are eligible to compete. The scholarship is renewable with a 3.5 cumulative Columbia College GPA with 30 semester hours earned per academic year, and campus involvement.

Presidential Scholarship: Five students are selected from our scholarship competition. New first-year applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic accomplishments (minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and 25 ACT or comparable SAT score) as well as school and community leadership are eligible to compete. The scholarship is renewable with a 3.5 cumulative Columbia College GPA with 30 semester hours earned per academic year, and campus involvement.

ESL Tuition Grant: A $1,000 per-semester tuition grant is available to full-time English as a Second Language students. The grant is awarded to students who are new to Columbia College. The funds are applied during the first two semesters the student is enrolled in the ESL sequence.

International Award: New international students are eligible for this automatic award of $1,000 if they have a minimum TOEFL score of 530 (paper-based), 197 (computer-based), or 71 (internet-based), a minimum IELTS band score of 5.5, as well as a 3.0 secondary-school cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. New international students are also eligible if they have an ACT score of 22 or an SAT score of 1030.

International Excellence Scholarship: New international students are eligible for this automatic award of half tuition if they have a minimum TOEFL score of 560 (paper-based), 220 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based), a minimum IELTS band score of 6.0, at least a 28 on the ACT or 1260 on the SAT, as well as a 3.0 secondary-school cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. The award is renewable with a 3.2 Columbia College cumulative GPA and 24 semester hours earned annually. Recipients are not eligible for the International Award.

Columbia College offers many more scholarships; for more information:
http://www.ccis.edu/offices/financialaid/scholarshipfinder/

Student Employment: International students may work, on campus, up to 20 hours per week while school is in session, and 40 hours per week during school holidays.

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Student Testimonials

There are Columbia College faculty and staff members who I am confident will still remember my name 50 years from now when I return for Homecoming and Family Day! -— Nick Carroll

I feel privileged to be able to communicate with students from all over the world while working toward my Bachelors degree at Columbia College. I have benefited greatly from my studies in the United States. —- Ani Georgieva

Studying in the United States has exposed me to different cultures, and Columbia College has definitely assisted with my adjustment. -— Stephanie Chong

Columbia College offers a significantly different experience when compared to bigger colleges. You're not just a number here -— which allows you to interact more closely with your teachers and coaches, make more friends and take advantage of everything from athletics to scholarships. —- Ignacio Recondo

For more info about Columbia College:
http://www.ccis.edu/smallisbig/

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Campus Life: Columbia offers a unique blend of sophistication and small-city charm in a culturally diverse community. With a population of 100,000 people (including 30,000 college students at three separate institutions), Columbia has earned the nickname Collegetown, U.S.A. This atmosphere of higher education creates a stimulating environment for all students. Shops, restaurants, galleries, comedy clubs, concert halls, dance clubs, theatres and cafes are plentiful in the lively downtown area, many within walking distance from Columbia College.

Athletics and Intramurals: Intramural competitions are offered throughout the year and are open to students of all athletic abilities. Participate in basketball, putt-putt golf, volleyball, tennis, soccer, slow-pitch softball, and much more. Five Columbia College intercollegiate athletic teams compete in the NAIA Division 1 American Midwest Conference: men's basketball and soccer teams, and women's volleyball, basketball and softball teams.

On-Campus Living: The Columbia College community is small enough to ensure every student matters, but large enough to offer a variety of activities to shape your college experience. Our residential campus is the center of activity and interaction. Get to your classes in just minutes, and easily access the many activities our campus community has to offer.

We look forward to welcoming you to Columbia College! To learn more:

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