HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY’S ADMISSION FOR FALL 2010 IS OPEN UNTIL MAY 31

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Humboldt State University’s admission for fall 2010 is open until May 31, 2010 for international undergraduate students and graduate MBA students only. HSU offers small classes that allow close student-teacher interaction and strong academics.You could join their growing international student population of 140 students from over 30 countries. Humboldt State is a California State University which combines academic excellence with real-world experience and recreational pursuits in a perfect natural setting for studying and living, located 5 hours north of San Francisco in the heart of the ancient redwood forests on the California coast. At HSU, students can study, surf, and catch a concert, all in a single day.

Five percent of international students receive financial assistance in the form of partial tuition waivers (in exchange for working in various HSU offices). At least 25% of international students work on campus.

Academics & Rankings

As one of 7,800 students at Humboldt State University, a student can choose from 61 academically-rigorous majors. In classes with an average of 24 students, professors provide personalized attention to help students with their studies.

· Humboldt State has been named a “Best Western College” and a “College with a Conscience” by the 2008 Princeton Review.

· U.S. News & World Report ranks HSU among the best western universities with masters’ programs.

· HSU is internationally known for its programs in the natural sciences including Forestry, Wildlife, Biology, and Oceanography.

· Dedicated to undergraduate research, HSU provides hands-on experience in all programs.

Majors

A wide range of subjects as well as unique majors (49 undergraduate majors and 12 graduate programs). For a complete list of all the majors and programs offered at HSU, please go to www.humboldt.edu/~humboldt/programs/type.

Intensive English Language Institute (IELI)

The IELI offers English language courses for students in small classes, with personalized attention, and cultural and recreational activities that foster a sense of belonging. Students who are ready to take university classes while continuing to improve their English skills can enroll in the IELI Bridge program. Visit http://www.humboldt.edu/~ieli for more information.

Campus and Community Life

· The International Programs Office staff support international students as well as providing study abroad advising, and advise students on their academic choices and adjusting to life in California.

· The Global Connections Club, along with other student clubs, helps make Humboldt a home away from home. On campus, students can use modern exercise equipment in the Recreation Center; learn SCUBA diving in the HSU pool; practice T’ai Chi; attend world class-concerts; and enjoy festivals and theater performances; and go hiking through the redwood forests.

· Regional bus service is free to all HSU students. Routes take students north to the airport and to the beaches of Trinidad or south to the city of Eureka and beyond.

Housing and Dining

Many students live on campus in residence halls, including the Special Living Communities which house students with common interests. The International Living Community houses international and American students and promotes the sharing of their experiences and cultures. Other students find houses and apartments in Arcata and nearby towns.

Undergraduate & Graduate MBA Admission

Website has admissions information for international students, including the application process, requirements, costs, and visa information. Please visit www.humboldt.edu/international.

Admission for international undergraduate students and MBA graduate students for the fall 2010 semester is open until 31 May 2010. Please note that complete applications (the application and all supporting documents) must be received by 31 May for consideration for the fall 2010 semester.

MBA graduate students need to contact the School of Business as well as applying to Humboldt State. Please go to http://www.humboldt.edu/~sbe/degrees/mba.html for additional information on the MBA, including entrance requirements.

Explore

Under “explore”, http://www.humboldt.edu/explore/, you will see Humboldt State’s location, take a virtual tour of the campus, and view pictures of students learning, living, and playing.

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