1. Evert Ting, Ph.D. Professor Department of Biological Sciences Purdue University Calumet

2. What is the dual degree program? Purpose : To obtain BS degrees at both home university and Purdue University Calumet (PUC) after fulfill course requirement s at both universities. Benefits: With existing course articulation, qualified students can easily transfer to PUC and obtain a BS degree from Purdue.

3. What do I need to do? 1. Successfully completed at least two years (64 credits) of the undergraduate course curriculum of SCU. 2. Apply for admission at PUC 3. Prove proficiency in English (to be admitted to the academic program) 4. Fulfill PUC degree requirement

4. Language Proficiency Any one of the following 1. TOFAL Paper test - 550 Internet based test- 79. Writing 18. Speaking 18. Listening 14. Reading 19 (Each one is a minimum required score.) 2. SAT reading - 480 3. Successfully complete ESL level - 3 4. Eng. 104 - C or better grade.

5. What if I don’t pass TOFEL English Language Program http://webs.calumet.purdue.edu/elp/ http://webs.calumet.purdue.edu/elp/ New this year Summer Language & Culture Immersion Program (July)

6. PUC BS in Biology degree requirement Complete 32 credits of courses at 300 level or above Complete 124 credits including transfer credits Complete Biology graduation requirements All biology courses must be completed with a C average or better

7. Course Articulation Agreement Read the articulation table.

8. How much does it cost? Undergraduate Fees & Tuition (12 credit hours minimum per semester ) $444.35/credit x 12 credits (4 courses) = $ 5,332.20 Total $ 5,332.20 x 2 (2 Semesters) = $ 10,665.40 *Lab fee not included

9. How much does it cost? Living Expenses Room and Board $ 9,500.00 Miscellaneous (Books, Insurance) $ 3,000.00 Total for Academic Year = $12,500.00 Undergraduate Total = $ 23,165.40/year

10. Helpful PUC Websites Visit PUC website http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/ Check out Admission http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/international/ English Language Program http://webs.calumet.purdue.edu/elp/ http://webs.calumet.purdue.edu/elp/ Biology Website http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/biology/ http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/biology/ International program http://webs.calumet.purdue.edu/ipo/ http://webs.calumet.purdue.edu/ipo/