Lycoming is a modern, clean, safe, undergraduate university with 1500 students. Our students appreciate the friendly campus community, small class sizes and the keen interest and personal attention they receive from their professors. Fifteen international students are currently enrolled at Lycoming. They come from Viet Nam, Germany, China, Japan, India, Zambia, Russia, Ukraine, Nepal, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Venezuela and several other countries.

Many of our international students go on for further education--usually in doctoral or professional programs. Presently, our international student graduates are enrolled at Northwestern University in Chicago, Georgetown University in Washington D.C., The University of Virginia, Penn State University and the University of Pittsburgh.

Lycoming College is located in a small city (35,000) in rural, north central Pennsylvania. By car or bus, we are located less than four hours from New York City, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Baltimore. A regional airport served by US Airways is five miles from campus. Winters in northeast US can be cold (0° C) and sometimes snowy; summers are warm and humid (30° C).

Important Information

~ All Lycoming students under the age of 23 are required to live in one of the eight residence halls during each academic year. One of our residence halls, usually Forrest, remains open year round.

~ All Lycoming resident students are required to purchase the dining plan.

~ All international students are required to purchase medical insurance through a plan provided through Lycoming College. As of this writing the cost is $180 per year. During the academic year, a nurse is on duty 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. weekdays and a doctor is available 1-2 hours per day (weekdays). A major hospital is located within one mile of the College.

Items Needed to be Considered for Admission
To be considered for admission to Lycoming College, international students must have completed at least 12 years of formal education within officially recognized public or private schools.  

• Electronic Application for Admission
  

• Official transcripts with English translation.
  

• Original copy of SATs or a notarized photocopy. Average SATs of current Lycoming international students with scholarship aid are 540 critical reading and 600 math. Minimum requirement for admittance: 450 critical reading, 450 math, 450 writing.
  
• Original copy of TOEFL score report is required of all international students except those with citizenship in Canada, Australia, England or students who have been enrolled in US high schools for at least 3 full years. Average TOEFL of current Lycoming international students with scholarship aid: 580 (237 computer-based test). Minimum requirement for admittance: 500 (173 computer based test).
  
• Two letters of recommendation
  
• Evidence of ability to pay (Affidavit of Support, bank statements, tax returns, etc.).  U.S. Immigration requires students to show proof of funding to complete one full year of education, but many American Consulates are requiring proof of funding for all four years.   
  

Financial Aid Information
 

Academic scholarships are the only types of financial aid available to international students. The awards are partial scholarships and range in value from $8,000 to $16,000 per year.  There is no scholarship application. Students are told of their eligibility and the amount (if any) upon acceptance for admission.  

A limited number of campus jobs are available. On average, a student can expect to earn $1200 per academic year. There are also summer employment opportunities. Students can earn $2,000-3,000 over the summer holidays.  

College costs are projected to increase 4-5% per year, but awards are not increased for any circumstance.  

Per-Year Costs: 2005-2006

Tuition....................................$23,680

Room and Dining........................6,542

Fees (estimated)...........................755

Books..........................................800

Personal expenses.....................1,400

Total.......................................$33,177

Important Dates

While the best time to begin Lycoming is in the Fall semester, international students may begin their studies prior to the Fall or Spring Semesters. 

Applications must be complete 3 months prior to the start date. The I-20 form is typically sent with acceptance notification.

Fall Semester 2005                 
8/29/05 - 12/16/05

Spring Semester 2006
1/09/06 - 4/21/06