1. WELCOME

2. Why study in the USA? What’s different about the US experience?
Flexible curricula - Combine degree programs around career goals
Counseling/advising - Professors & University Staff
Living on Campus – Deepens friendships
Degrees recognized worldwide – Professional level accreditation
English-based; language of global business
Opportunities for Leadership - Professional clubs & organizations
Talent based Scholarship – Undergraduate
Build your resume with working experience

3. Connecticut – a proving ground for leaders
Located in the Northeast section of the United States
Set in West Hartford – One of the most livable small cities in the US
19 of the Fortune 500 companies located in CT
Hartford is the “insurance capital” with property, casualty, health and life carriers all located in the area
CT is an attractive destination for businesses and students: CT Economic Review

4. Ranking & Recognition - Business
Barney School of Business Accounting Degree Ranked in Top 25
U.S. News and World Report “Best Graduate Business Schools
The Barney School is 1 of 711 business schools worldwide accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
- The Barney School of Business has landed a spot on the Bloomberg Businessweek “Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2016.”
The University of Hartford's Barney School of Business is ranked in the top 20 of risk and insurance programs in the United States. The ranking was reported by Business Insurance magazine in the "Top U.S. College Risk Management and Insurance Undergraduate Programs.“

5. Ranking & Recognition - Engineering
The University’s College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA) ranks #14 on the list right alongside MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Tufts, and Cooper Union. According to the article, the early career median pay for UHart engineering majors is $61,900.
Mid-career professionals from CETA earn a median salary of $130,000 (Business Insider).
- #69 Best Engineering programs (US News & World Report).

6. Return on investment – Value of degree

7. Quick Facts
Location: West Hartford, CT, two hour drive from Boston to the
North and New York City to the South. 7km from the
city of Hartford, Connecticut.
Size of Campus: Acres
Type of School: Private, Residential (92% of students living on Campus)
Student Population: / 5000 Undergraduate Students
International : / 65+ countries

8. The Right Size
Numbers Undergraduate and 2000 Graduate students.
Class Size - Average class size at the University is 22 students. Students come from 40 of the U.S. states and 65+ countries around the world.
Access - Student Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
Teaching – Highly Interactive, Seminar, Case Study, Project based classroom experience.

9. Why is class size important?
Interactive Classrooms – Seminar vs. lecture / you will be asked for your opinion & asked to defend your thinking.
Undergraduate Research – You will have the opportunity to work along side faculty and then lead your own research.
Project Based Learning - As an Engineering student you will learn design by creating design and testing this design.

10. The International Center
Three full time advisors with over 45 years of experience advising students.
Orientation to the University
Social, Cultural and Athletic programming
Visa Rules and Regulations
Where to Live – Housing advice
Phones
Paying Taxes

11. Academic Student Services
Student Success Center
Arrangement of a free tutor
Assistance with time management
Guidance about what club to join
Exploration of how to choose a major
Assisting with personal problems
The Center for Reading & Writing
One-on-one tutoring services for writers of all abilities
Assistance is free of charge
Professional or peer tutors are available

12. Leading programs Architecture Business Communication Engineering
Fine & Performing Arts
Health Sciences
Music

13. Distinctive Degree Programs
Acoustical Engineering & Music Actor Training
Architecture Biomedical Engineering
Entrepreneurial Studies Environmental Engineering
Insurance & Finance Multimedia Web Design & Development
Music Management Music Production and Technology
Performing Arts Management Prosthetics and Orthotics
Respiratory Care Radiologic Technology

14. Undergraduate Scholarship - Academic
International Scholarship - Academic Scholarships range from $6,000-16,000 These Scholarships will be evaluated for renewal after each academic term/semester. If the student is able to maintain satisfactory academic progress this scholarship can be renewed for a maximum of eight semesters.

15. Performing Arts Scholarship (PAS)
The Hartt School – students applying to the Hartt School of Music, Theatre & Dance will be considered for Scholarship on the basis of their Audition. These Scholarships range from $6000 to $25, They do NOT include living expenses. They can be renewed each year based on satisfactory academic progress.

16. Artistic Talent Scholarship (ATS)
The Hartford Art School – students applying to the Hartford Art School will be considered for Scholarship on the basis of their Art Portfolio. These Scholarships range from $6000 to $25, They do NOT include living expenses. They can be renewed each year based on satisfactory academic progress.

17. How to apply

18. Undergraduate Application Procedures
admission.hartford.edu/intl
What’s required to apply for the Bachelor’s degree?
__ Application – Please have the student complete the on line application.
__Official Transcripts - We can begin the review of an application on the basis of an electronic copy of the students academic record. The student must send the official copy from their school/University prior to being cleared to register for classes.
__ Proof of Financial Support – Please send an electronic copy of a statement from the parents bank that is equal to or greater than the cost of attendance.
__ English Testing Results – If the student presents the official results of one of the following they will be considered for direct admission: TOEFL, IELTS or Pearson’s English Test. TOEFL 79 / IELTS 6.0 / Pearson’s 52.

19. Undergraduate Application Procedures
What is the profile of an accepted student?
Grades above at or just above 80%. 3.0 out of 4.0 or B average
Engineering Applicants – the student’s highest grades should be in Math & Science.
Business Applicants - the student’s highest grades should be in Math & Languages.
Health Science Applicants - the student’s highest grades should be in Math & Science.
Music & Fine Arts Applicants – In addition to their Academic transcripts these applicants must prove their talent. Music – Audition / Fine Arts – Art Portfolio

20. Undergraduate Fees Cost of Attendance total $56,118.00
Cost of Attendance
Tuition & Fees $38,910.00
Living Costs ,346.00
Health Insurance ,200.00
Books & Academic supplies ,020.00
Personal & Miscellaneous ,642.00
total $56,118.00

21. Graduate Application Procedures
Submit an on-line application – Application fee will be waived
Transcript Evaluation: apply for a transcript evaluation through the World Education Services (WES) & send an official transcript to WES:
*By postal mail: World Education Services P. O. Box Bowling Green Station New York, NY USA
*By express courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc...) World Education Services
64 Beaver St, #146 New York, NY USA

22. Graduate Application Procedures
3. English Proficiency Requirement:
Direct Admission – TOEFL 80 IBT, CBT 213, PB 550 / IELTS 6.5
4. Proof of Financial Support
Please present a bank statement or letter indicating a balance equal to or greater than the minimum required amount by the program.

23. Admission contacts Undergraduate Admission: Graduate Admission:
Mr. Sam Skinner, Director Intl Admission
WeChat: samskinner
Whatsapp:
Skype: samuelskinnr /
Mr. Anas Malhan, Asst. Director, Intl Admission
WeChat: malhananas
Graduate Admission:
Dr. Summer Amorosino, Director /

24. Who is this?