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 Hollins University welcomes students from around the world to apply for admission. Students come to Hollins from many countries, including Japan, the Netherlands, Jamaica, India, Ghana, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia, to name just a few. At Hollins you will find outstanding academic programs, a friendly and safe campus environment, personal attention from faculty and staff, and an active international student program. The university has a strong international focus, with an international studies major, many events focusing on other cultures and countries, and a large number of students and faculty members who have lived and studied abroad. The international house, international club, international student orientation, and special activities and trips are among the many programs available to students from other countries. The international student advisor helps with arrival and transition to life in the U.S. and at Hollins, and is available to help resolve any problems or concerns students or their families may have.
International students may apply as first-year students, transfer students, or exchange students.
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Where is Hollins University?
Hollins' 475-acre campus is located in Roanoke, Virginia, a metropolitan area of 230,000, set in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway are minutes away. Within an hour's drive are 10 colleges with an enrollment of 35,000 undergraduate students. The campus is a 10-minute drive from the Roanoke Regional Airport. Roanoke is located within a day's drive to two-thirds of the United States' population and within 500 miles of such metropolitan areas as New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Washington, D.C., Nashville, and Atlanta.
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To Apply:
To apply for admission to Hollins University, you must file a formal application with the admissions office, together with the documents listed below. All forms should be completed in English and either printed or typewritten. |
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The Hollins University Application for Admission or the Common Application. Students may also apply online. |
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Official copies of academic records. An official copy of your academic record (transcript) listing the courses taken and grades received in each grading period during the secondary school years must be mailed to the Hollins admissions office by the school official. This transcript of courses must have your secondary school's official stamp or seal.
If you wish to transfer from a college or university outside the United States, you must have an official transcript of your college or university coursework sent to Hollins and you must also have an evaluation of your transcript completed by a foreign credential evaluation service and sent to Hollins University. Hollins recommends that the evaluation be done by the following foreign educational credential service:
World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
USA
Telephone: (212) 966-6311 or (800) 937-3895
Fax: (212) 966-6395
e-mail: info@wes.org
Web site: www.wes.org
This evaluation will help us determine how many credits you can receive toward your Hollins degree for courses you have taken elsewhere. Sending us a brief description of each college-level course you have taken will also help us determine the transfer credits you have earned and which, if any, Hollins graduation requirements you may have already fulfilled. The Hollins registrar’s office works individually with each international transfer student to ensure that she receives all appropriate transfer credits.
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The Confidential Declaration and Certification of Finances |
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One letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor at your school. If your native language is not English, you must submit a recommendation from your most recent English instructor that briefly indicates the content of your English course work and the level of proficiency you have achieved. |
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If you come from a country where English is not the official language, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have your scores forwarded to the Hollins University admissions office. Hollins requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based total) or 213 (computer-based total). If you come from a country where English is one of the official languages and you have done your secondary school or university coursework in English, you must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board and have the scores forwarded to the admissions office. |
Any national examination results, such as the English GSCE or "A" Levels, should be submitted as part of your application. Photocopies of these certificates must bear your secondary school's official seal or stamp.
We will not be able to review your application until all the required documents have been received. If you are admitted, Hollins will issue you a Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status (also known as an I-20 form) so you can apply for a student visa at the appropriate United States consulate.
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Where to send the application:
International Admissions
Admissions Office
Hollins University
P. O. Box 9707
Roanoke, VA 24020-1707
USA
If you apply online, you need only mail the supporting documents.
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Financial assistance:
International students and their families are expected to contribute toward the annual expenses of a Hollins education. Scholarships for international students with previous demonstrated academic success range from $5,000 - $15,000. International students are also eligible to compete for the Batten Scholars program which covers full tuition, provided they meet the SAT/GPA requirements. Limited financial aid is available for international students with outstanding academic credentials.
To apply for scholarships or other financial aid, you should complete the College Board’s Confidential Declaration and Certification of Finances and submit it with your Hollins application.
Please note that U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations prohibit most students in F status from accepting paid employment anywhere except on the campus where they are studying. A limited number of student jobs on the Hollins campus are available for international students with financial need.
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Deadlines:
The priority application deadline for international students wishing to enroll for fall semester is April 1. However, if you wish to be considered for scholarships or other forms of financial aid, we encourage you to complete your application by February 1 or as soon as possible thereafter. Scholarship funds are limited and may no longer be available for students who apply late. In most cases, you will be notified by mail shortly after April 1 about your admission and any financial aid (if applicable). In some cases, you may hear earlier or later, depending on when your application file was complete. Applications received after June 1 will be considered on a space-available basis. Students wishing to apply for spring semester must submit their complete applications by October 1.
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2008–2009 Tuition and Fees
| Tuition |
$26,500.00 |
| Room and Board |
$ 9,650.00 |
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| Additional costs include: |
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| Student Government Fee |
$ 275.00 |
| Technology Fee |
$ 280.00 |
| Books |
$ 800.00* |
| Health Insurance |
$ 600.00* |
| Personal Expenses |
$1,000.00* |
| Total: |
$2,955.00* |
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*Estimated. Expenses for books vary depending on course choices. Hollins requires that all students have medical insurance. Information on the student medical insurance policy recommended by Hollins is sent to all admitted students. Personal expenses include living expenses during summers and vacations, daily spending money, and personal necessities. Travel expenses to and from Hollins are not included in the total.
If you are just beginning your search of U.S. colleges and universities, you might want to also reference http://educationusa.state.gov/. This Web site was created by the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to inform international students about the U. S. university system.
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Undergraduate Admissions:
Important Dates
Transfer Students
For Adult Women Entering/Returning to College
International Students
Hollins Firsts
Meet Some Students
At a Glance/Quick Facts
Visit Roanoke
Why an Undergraduate University for Women
Dana Manuel
International Recruitment Coordinator
Jeri Suarez
Associate Dean for Cultural and Community Engagement
Contact an International Student
Profiles
Cultural and Community Engagement
CONTACT
Dana Manuel '94,
Admissions Office
Hollins University
P.O. Box 9707
Roanoke VA 24020
U.S.A.
1-800-456-9595
huintl@hollins.edu
Countries Represented at Hollins, 2000-2006:
Afghanistan
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Columbia
Ethiopia
Finland
France
Germany
Haiti
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Israel
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Korea
Kosovo
Lithuania
Mexico
Moldova
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
People’s Republic of China (Hong Kong)
People’s Republic of China (Mainland)
Peru
Philippines
Republic of China (Taiwan)
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Trinidad and Tobago
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Venezuela
Vietnam
Students live on campus but spend time with their host families in the Roanoke community
New students visit Mill Mountain in Roanoke during orientation
International students enjoy preparing foods from their home countries
Many international students participate in the activities of the International Club
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