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University Programs Your direct pathway to UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON 2 0 1 2 Boston, Massachusetts USA INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE WHY CHOOSE NAVITAS AT UMASS BOSTON? NAVITAS AT UMASS BOSTON Your direct pathway to UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON 2012 • Boston is a vibrant, thriving city and the destination of choice for over 250,000 university and college students from all over the world. • The Boston area offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, as well as world-class museums, exhibitions, performances, sporting events, and festivals. • UMass Boston is Boston’s only public university and its research and public-service programs advance knowledge and improve the lives of people throughout the world. • The UMass Boston campus is close to the downtown area, offering exquisite views of the city and Boston Harbor. • Navitas at UMass Boston offers high-quality educational programs in a supportive environment, with the added flexibility of three intakes each year. Read on to find out more about studying in Boston, Massachusetts. 1 YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS Welcome to Navitas at UMass Boston, your direct pathway to the University of Massachusetts Boston. The Navitas Group is an internationally recognized education provider with the knowledge and resources of staff in more than 50 different colleges and campuses worldwide. Navitas offers university-level programs that will prepare you for a smooth transition to your degree at UMass Boston. Navitas pathway programs, which attract students from over 50 countries, are designed and taught by university instructors, enabling you to meet the demands of higher education in the United States. We provide a dynamic and supportive environment, with smaller class sizes and additional contact hours to those typically offered at university. This teaching model has resulted in high success rates for our students. We look forward to welcoming you at UMass Boston, which is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban universities. Message from the Provost and Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs I am pleased to welcome Navitas students to the University of Massachusetts Boston, the public research university located in one of the most renowned university cities in the world. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our students, faculty and staff, and the rich educational environment that is fostered by this mix. The university enrolls more than 15,000 students in over 150 undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts, science, management, nursing, education, public service, and policy studies. With a focus on interdisciplinary research and the global environment, the university also gives students opportunities to study and engage in research with leading scholars in a setting that encourages close student–faculty interaction. The university is located on a beautiful oceanfront peninsula that offers exquisite views of Boston Harbor, the skyline of the city of Boston, and the Boston Harbor Islands National Park. Our students and faculty are a vital part of the city, engaged in the community and linking local issues with international perspectives and activities. I am sure that you will find the University of Massachusetts Boston an exciting and stimulating place of study. I am pleased to welcome you to our campus community and I wish you a successful and enjoyable academic career. Dr Winston Langley Provost and Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs University of Massachusetts Boston OVERVIEW New York Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Miami Dallas Houston Boston 2 NAVITAS AT UMASS BOSTON Your direct pathway to UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON 2012 Boston: Welcome to Bean Town A forward-looking town with an eye on the past, Boston combines the charm of a New England harbor town with the conveniences and mindset of a bustling, modern metropolis. Each year, Boston attracts over 18 million visitors from around the world. This vibrant, thriving city is renowned for its cultural facilities, world-class educational institutions, champion sports franchises, and its place at the very forefront of American history. Tourism is one of the New England region’s largest industries, and, as the region’s social and commercial hub, Boston has a great deal to offer. It is also the destination of choice for over 250,000 university and college students from all over the world. Boston is recognized as one of the most entrepreneurial cities in the world with a diverse range of start-up companies. It is also the home of the renowned professional basketball team (the Boston Celtics), baseball team (the Boston Red Sox), hockey team (the Boston Bruins), and soccer team (New England Revolution). And with its convenient public transportation system, Boston is an easy city to get around. It’s also the ideal starting point for exploring the region. Boston’s seasons Boston experiences four distinct seasons. It has warm summers with average temperature of 77°F (25°C), and moderately cold winters with an average temperature of 32°F (0°C). Spring, summer and early fall are the most temperate seasons. Freezing temperatures can be common from late October until the end of March. Things to see and do In Boston, it can take as little as half an hour to escape metropolitan life and enjoy a range of outdoor activities — from kayaking, water rafting, sailing, skiing, snowboarding and skydiving to hiking, rock climbing, horse riding, biking and whale watching. You can also visit our world-class museums, exhibitions, performances, sporting events, and festivals. Boston is a wonderful blend of stylish sophistication and historic New England charm, allowing you to uncover the city’s past while enjoying its distinctively modern edge. While you are in Boston, we recommend you: • take a tour of Boston on board an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle with Boston Duck Tours • discover Boston’s history at the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum • take the Freedom Trail, Boston’s two-and-a-half mile walk through history • relive the Kennedy era at the John F Kennedy Library and Museum, where you can watch a short film and explore a series of fascinating exhibits • shop at Quincy Market at Fanueil Hall in downtown Boston, and enjoy the variety of shops, carts, and kiosks • catch a baseball game at Fenway Park, the oldest Major League baseball park in the United States • visit Boston Common, the country’s oldest park (founded in 1640), and mingle with cyclists, musical performers, protestors, skaters, and other people out enjoying the day • have dinner in the North End, Boston’s oldest Italian neighborhood, famous for its wonderful restaurants and historic sights • visit Beacon Hill, the renowned Boston Brahmin neighborhood of red brick sidewalks, cobblestone streets, elegant townhouses and gas street lamps • catch a Boston Pops concert in summer at the Hatch Shell, which is on the Charles River Esplanade — a popular path for bladers, bicyclists, joggers, and walkers • see the John Hancock Tower, the tallest building in New England • marvel at the views from The Prudential Center Skywalk Observatory — the only observatory in New England, offering a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the greater Boston area and beyond • shop at Newbury street — Boston’s ultra-chic shopping address — which mixes elegant boutiques with funky salons and trendy galleries • taste delicious traditional Chinese food in Boston’s Chinatown, one of America’s largest Chinese neighborhoods • take in the views of Boston Harbor at Christopher Columbus Park • enjoy Boston Harbor by taking a whale-watching tour, visiting the aquarium, or taking the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, or Cape Cod To find out more about what Boston has to offer, visit bostonusa.com. 3  State Massachusetts Population 617,594 (US Census Bureau 2010) Currency US Dollar (US$/USD) Time zone Eastern Standard Time (UTC/GMT –5 hours) Electricity 120V BOSTON 4 NAVITAS AT UMASS BOSTON Your direct pathway to UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON 2012 UMass Boston UMass Boston is located on Columbia Point Peninsula, close to the downtown area of the exciting and cosmopolitan city of Boston. The campus shares a picturesque peninsula with the John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, and offers exquisite views of the city and Boston Harbor. UMass Boston is a land-grant research university offering students a high-quality education that is also affordable and accessible. Research and public-service programs aim to advance knowledge and improve the lives of people throughout the world. Some of the priorities for UMass Boston are to: • integrate and expand international opportunities for students • support and encourage links with research and teaching institutions around the world • promote innovative programs that enrich learning, cultural knowledge and experience UMass Boston offers 46+ undergraduate degrees and many undergraduate certificate programs, 62 master’s degrees and graduate certificate programs as well as 14 doctoral programs. It also has over 35 programs for international cultural experiences through its six discipline-based colleges, the John W McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, and University College (formerly known as Continuing Education) offering courses and ESL for students. In 2010–11, the five campuses making up the UMass system were ranked 56 worldwide in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings (timeshighereducation.co.uk). UMass Boston: • is part of the reputable University of Massachusetts System • is Boston’s only public university • has an academic history spanning over 150 years • is a research university with a teaching soul • has a diverse student population For more information about UMass Boston, visit umb.edu. "The best things about studying at UMass Boston are the small classes and the diverse student body. The people here are wonderful and I've made friends with students from different countries. The instructors are incredibly helpful and supportive ." Naila Farhana, Indonesia Management OVERVIEW 6 NAVITAS AT UMASS BOSTON Your direct pathway to UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON 2012 UMass Boston: the Navitas advantage Navitas USA offers a University Pathway Program (UPP) at UMass Boston. By choosing this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to successfully complete a degree in the United States. From the day you enroll in this program, you will be a UMass Boston student. The UPP consists of for-credit and other non-credit support courses, and provides an academic and cultural bridge from your high school experience to studying for a university degree in the United States. Upon successful completion of these courses, you will receive credit towards your UMass Boston degree. Be a UMass Boston student from day one! Navitas at UMass Boston students are UMass Boston students. By being a student of the university from day one, you will: • receive 30 credits (up to 10 course modules) and Year 2 standing after completion of the University Pathway Program (UPP) • receive your official letter of offer and visa sponsorship (I-20) directly from UMass Boston • receive a packaged English + Academic visa that lasts for the entire duration of study (up to five years) • not need to re-apply to the university or transfer your visa when you enter Year 2 • be eligible to work off-campus for academic credit (CPT) • be eligible to work full time up to one year in the United States after completion of studies (OPT) • get personalized attention from professors in small classes of fewer than 25 students By choosing to study with Navitas at UMass Boston, you will benefit from: • the opportunity to study on the UMass campus in the exciting city of Boston • the flexibility of three intakes each year, with the option to begin your studies in September, January or May • great value for money, with our competitively priced tuition fees • comprehensive student support, covering all aspects of your academic and non-academic life • the highest standards of teaching — delivered by fully qualified university instructors • academic programs that are quality assured by UMass Boston • an extensive range of majors to choose from in the fields of Management, Science & Mathematics and Liberal Arts • access to state-of-the-art university facilities and services including libraries, computer laboratories, recreational facilities, and health and career services 7 OVERVIEW Pre-University University Level Secondary School UMass BostonNavitas at UMass Boston UPP Year 12 or equivalent Year 1 (Freshman) Year 2 (Sophomore) Year 4 (Senior) Year 3 (Junior) Progression to second year university is dependent upon successful completion of the UPP. YOUR BACHELOR DEGREE 8 NAVITAS AT UMASS BOSTON Your direct pathway to UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON 2012 Your pathway to UMass Boston The Navitas at UMass Boston UPP offers an alternative pathway to UMass Boston for international students who may not qualify for direct entry to a UMass undergraduate degree and who seek a supportive study environment. The UPP is equivalent to the first year of a UMass Boston bachelor’s degree program. Courses within the UPP are predominantly UMass Boston first-year degree courses, and are taught by UMass Boston instructors. Upon successful completion of the UPP you will receive full credit towards selected undergraduate degree programs. This credit is applied to your degree, allowing you to move directly into the second year of your chosen degree program. Name of program Type of program Academic entry requirement * Program details † UPP English Intensive English program 400 – 500 TOEFL Completion of Year 12 with a GPA of 2.0 (or its equivalent) This is a 15-week (one semester) Academic English language program. Depending on English entry level, students take one to two semesters of full time English before progressing to Mixed English or UPP. UPP (Mixed English option) Academic English and first-year university courses 500/173/59 TOEFL Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent with a GPA of 2.0 This program combines UPP courses and English language studies. In the first semester, you will take two academic courses plus 15 hours per week of Academic English studies, provided through UMass Boston University College. UPP First-year university courses 525/196/69 TOEFL Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent with a GPA of 2.0 This program is equivalent to the first year of selected degree programs at UMass Boston. To progress to the second year of your degree, during the UPP you must complete 10 courses equal to a minimum of 30 credit hours and achieve good academic standing. These courses are usually completed within three semesters (one year). * See page 16 for equivalent academic entry requirements for different countries. † See page 14 for English language entry requirements. Pathways to a UMass Boston degree [...]... Deakin University • SAE Institutions - India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand/Qantm College - Singapore CRIC - Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge EIC - Edinburgh Napier University HIC - University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield ICP - University of Portsmouth ICRGU - Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen ICWS - Swansea University LIBT - Brunel University, London PUIC - Plymouth University SAE Institutions/Qantm... choosing areas nearby the UMass Boston campus: • welcometoamericahomestay.com • athomeinboston.org Information on accommodation options can also be obtained from the Navitas at UMass Boston admissions office, AdmissionsUMB@navitas.com Housing and dining UMass Boston Dining provides an exciting and innovative dining service for the entire UMass Boston community The program offers great food, good value,... progression in any of these programs, you must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (10 course modules) and maintain good academic standing upon completion of the UPP 12 NAVITAS AT UMASS BOSTON Your direct pathway to UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON 2012 UPP: College of Management and College of Science and Mathematics This program is equivalent to the first year of a UMass Boston Bachelor of Science in. .. affiliates of Navitas: Australia Canada Africa • ACAP (Australian College of Applied Psychology) • ACN - La Trobe University, Sydney • ATTC (Australian TESOL Training Centre) • CELUSA (Centre for English Language in the University of South Australia) • Curtin College - Curtin University, Perth • Curtin University Sydney • Cytech Intersearch • Eynesbury - The University of Adelaide and University of South... 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UMass Boston offers comprehensive support courses to improve your skills in English grammar, critical reading and academic writing, listening effectively to lectures, participating in tutorials and discussions, and note-taking These support courses will also help you develop study skills in areas such as time management and examination techniques Integrated learning skills The Navitas at UMass Boston Integrated... MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON 2012 Conditions of enrollment (continued) Refund Policy 1 For the purposes of this policy, semester fees are defined as one full-time semester of study in any Navitas at UMass Boston program 2 All fees and charges referred to in this policy are in United States dollars (US$) 3 If an applicant accepts a place offered at Navitas at UMass Boston and pays the administration fee, a binding contract . from kayaking, water rafting, sailing, skiing, snowboarding and skydiving to hiking, rock climbing, horse riding, biking and whale watching. 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