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Message rm the Prvstand Vice Chancer r Academic Aairs
I am pleased to welcome Navitas students to the University o Massachusetts Boston,the public research university located in one o the most renowned university cities in
the world. We pride ourselves on the diversity o our students, aculty and sta, andthe rich educational environment that is ostered by this mix.
Te university enrolls about 16,000 students in over 150 undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts, science, management, nursing, education, public service, and policy studies. With a ocus on interdisciplinary research and the global environment,the university also gives students opportunities to study and engage in research withleading scholars in a setting that encourages close student–aculty interaction.
I am sure that you will fnd the University o Massachusetts Boston an exciting andstimulating place o study. I am pleased to welcome you to our campus community and I wish you a successul and enjoyable academic career.
Dr Winston Langley Provost and Vice-Chancellor or Academic Afairs
University o Massachusetts Boston
Message rm the Executive Directr Navitas at UMass Bstn
Studying abroad is an amazing and lie-changing decision. It will be an experience thathelps you grow in ways you never knew you could, opening up opportunities you neverknew existed. Leaving your home country and culture can be very challenging, and itis natural to need a little help. Navitas at UMass Boston will give you the advantage o ariendly community o international students, advisors, and sta to support you during your studies at the university.
Each year, thousands o students choose to study with Navitas to access highereducation studies, improve their English profciency, prepare or uture careers, andbroaden their opportunities in lie. By choosing to study with Navitas at UMass Boston, you will be a UMass Boston student rom day one with all the benefts o learning atone o America’s premier urban universities. We have helped students rom nearly every corner o the globe complete their studies and achieve their dreams o obtaining a degree in the United States.
We realize that the decision to study overseas is an important one, and we are here to
help you succeed. We hope to see you soon and welcome you to your new homein Boston.
Barbara Davis-Leigh
Executive Director
Navitas at UMass Boston
Welcome to Navitas at UMass Boston, your alternative direct entry pathway to the University
o Massachusetts Boston. Navitas is a leading global education provider o pre-university
and university programs, English language courses, and creative media education. There
are currently more than 83,000 Navitas students across a network o over 100 colleges
and campuses in 23 countries.
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wElCoME
why studyith Navitas atUMass Bstn?
UMass Boston is Boston’sonly public university andis rated among the Top 75in the USA or Best ValueColleges - Princeton Review,
2010 /11.
UMass Boston oers morethan 100 majors/minors ostudy with a student acultyratio o 16:1.
Undergraduate BusinessManagement is ranked#135 or Tier 1 according to2012 US News and WorldReport. The UMass systemis ranked 72nd world-wideby Times Higher Education.
The UMass Boston campusis among the most ethnically,culturally, and socially diverseuniversity campuses inNew England.
Yur pathay t success
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UMass BstnPart o the prestigous University o Massachusetts system, UMass Boston isa land-grant research university oering students a high quality and aordableeducation in the heart o America’seducation capital.
In 2012–13, the ve campuses making up the UMass system were ranked72nd worldwide in Te imes Higher
Education World University Rankings(timeshighereducation.co.uk). UMassBoston oers 46+ undergraduate degrees,62 master’s degrees, and 14 doctoral programs across its six discipline-based colleges.
Fu ‘American campus
ie’ experience
UMass Boston boasts superb acilities,accommodation, student services, andclubs/sports activities.
wenty minutes rom world amousHarvard and MI.
100+ student organizations, leadershipgroups, ethnic and cultural clubs.
UMass Boston Career Center helpsassist with internships and work opportunities in Boston.
Diversity
Boston is a city with a culture o social tolerance and acceptance.
UMass Boston is the education capitalo the USA, with more than 50 USuniversities locally.
With nearly 16,000 students rom allcorners o the globe, UMass Bostonhosts one o the most ethnically and
socially diverse student populationsin New England.
For more inormation about UMassBoston, visit umb.edu.
UMass Boston is located close to the downtown area o the exciting and cosmopolitan
city o Boston. The campus shares this picturesque peninsula with the John F Kennedy
Presidential Library and Museum, and oers exquisite views o the city and Boston Harbor.
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“The future belongs to young people with an
educationand the imaginationto create.”
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UMass Bstn: the Navitas advantageTe international pathway programconsists o or-credit and other non-credit support courses which provide anacademic bridge rom your high schoolexperience to studying in a university degree program in the United States.Upon successul completion o yourNavitas program, you will progress to year 2 o your degree studies, earning
UMass Boston credits rom day one.
Be a UMass Bstn student
rm day ne.
Earn 30 credits (up to 10 coursemodules) o your UMass Bostondegree and Year 2 standing.
Have your coursework andacademic standing recordedon the university’s transcripts.
Receive a packaged English + Academic visa that lasts or the entire duration o study (up to 5 years).
No reapplication to the university or visa transer when you enter Year 2.
Be eligible to work through academicinternships (CP) and ull-time or one year ater graduation (OP).
From the day you arrive on campus, you are a UMass Boston student.
Simply put, Navitas provides the academic and cultural ‘sot landing’ to
help you acclimate into a new education system and a new city.
Minimum entry criteria
Navitas aternative entry University direct entry
Duration o study 1 Year (3 academic semesters) 1 Year (2 academic semesters)
Academic – USA 4.0 scale 2.0 GPA 2.5+ GPA
English – IELTS/TOEFL 5.0/59 6.0/79
Entry guaranteed (ull matriculation)
Standardized tests Not required SAT or ACT
Personal statement Not required
University transcript
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Navitas at UMass Boston oers an alternative pathway to UMass Boston or
international students who may not qualiy or direct entry to a UMass undergraduate
or graduate degree and/or who seek a supportive study environment.
Prgram Type prgram
Engish and Academic
entry requirements* Prgram detais†
UPP English Intensive English program 400–500 TOEFL
Completion o Year 12 with aGPA o 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 o ull time Englishbeore progressing to Mixed English or UPP.
UPP (MixedEnglish option)
Academic English andrst-year university courses
500/173/59 TOEFL Completiono Year 12 or its equivalent witha GPA o 2.0
This program combines UPP courses and English languagestudies. In the rst semester, you will take two academiccourses plus 15 hours per week o Academic Englishstudies, provided through UMass Boston College o Advancing & Proessional Studies.
UPP First-year university courses 525/196/69 TOEFL Completiono Year 12 or its equivalent witha GPA o 2.0
This program is equivalent to the rst year o selectdegree programs at UMass Boston. To progress to thesecond year o your degree, during the UPP you mustcomplete 10 courses equal to a minimum o 30 credithours and achieve good academic standing. Thesecourses are usually completed within three semesters(one year).
PMP Pre-Master’s Program 550/213/79 TOEFLCompletion o a recognizedundergraduate degree
The PMP is a two-semester program designed orstudents who have completed their bachelor’s degree andwho need or seek additional support to gain entry to theUMass Boston master’s program.
*See pages 16-17 or equivalent UPP academic entry requirements or dierent countries. † See page 21 or English language entry requirements.
High School
(Year 12 or equivalent)
Year 2
Sophomore
Year 3
Junior
Year 4
Senior
Navitas at UMass Boston
UPP = Freshman
Undergraduate pathway
Completionof recognised
undergraduate degree*Master’s
Navitas at UMass Boston
Pre-Master’s Program
Graduate pathway
Yur pathay t UMass BstnTe Navitas undergraduate program isequivalent to the rst year o a UMassBoston bachelor degree program. All creditcourses are UMass Boston rst-year degreecourses, taught by UMass Boston aculty.
Upon successul completion o the Navitas program, you will progress to Year 2 o your degree program, receiving ull credittowards your undergraduate degree.Navitas students are UMass Bostonstudents rom day one.
Te Navitas Pre-Master’s Program (PMP) prepares students or graduate degreecourses and programs. Subject to meeting
university requirements, students cancommence their graduate coursework during the Navitas PMP.
Cmprehensive student supprt:
small classes (<25 students)
highest standards o teaching—delivered by ully qualieduniversity instructors
increased academic/Englishsupport and tutoring
training in time management,study skills and research methods
individualized counselling, mentoring and academic support
Fexibe admissin:
three intakes per year with the optionto begin in September, January, or May
all applicants screened within24-48 hours with a conditionaladmission decision
no SA/AC and no personalstatement required
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Anh Phung Nguyen, Vietnam
Business Management-Marketing
“The best thingabout studyingat UMassBoston is that
the classes arereally small andstudents havemany chances toask questionsand improve
their English.”
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As a Navitas at UMass Boston student you will have access to all acilities
and services on the UMass Boston campus, which will enhance your
learning experience.
lie at UMass BstnActivities and eadership
Te Ofce o Student Activities can help you make the most o your time at UMassBoston by advising you about leadershipopportunities outside the classroom.
Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs)are clubs and organizations unded by undergraduate ees. As an undergraduate
student, you are welcome to join any RSOat UMass Boston, or to start a new RSObased on a particular area o interest.Current RSOs include:
Anime and Manga Club
Business and Marketing Club
Cricket Club
Fashion Club
Inormation echnology Club
Jazz Club
Psychology Club
Sailing Club
Student Athlete Advisory Council
Country-specic student associations
For more inormation about UMassBoston-recognized student organizations, visit umb.edu/lie_on_campus/student_involvement/activities/clubs or umb.collegiatelink.net/organizations.
I you aspire to a student leadership position, are looking or studentemployment, or want to access themany resources and services, theStudent Activities sta can help.
Internship and c-p pprtunities
Navitas at UMass Boston students who progress to second year, earning aminimum o 30 credits, become eligibleto participate in the Internship Program.Tis provides practical hands-on learning in your area o study or career interest.Most o the internships are part-time andlast or one semester. Some o them can be
or-credit, and some o them are paid.
For more inormation, visit umb.edu/academics/vpass/career_services
UMass Bstn Campus Center
Te Campus Center serves as the ‘l iving room’ o the university — welcoming students, aculty, sta and visitors. It hasstunning views o Boston Harbor and provides student services, nurtures studentlie, and oers gathering spaces that buildand encourage community interaction.
Te Campus Center hosts most o the
social, cultural, and recreational events oncampus. Over 100 dierent student clubsand organizations meet here and plantheir activities. I you need a student ID,MBA pass, discount tickets, or an AM, you’ll nd it at the Campus Center. Tereis also a ood court dining room and acaé here.
Beacn Fitness Center
Te UMass Boston Beacon FitnessCenter is or the sole use o university students, alumni, sta and aculty. Itoers a r iendly, healthy environment or people o all abilities to enjoy. Te sta are all proessionally trained and can
provide instruction in personal tness andhealth concerns. Te range o programsoered includes:
ree exercise program design
group exercise classes
orientation sessions on how touse the acilities
tness assessments
For more inormation, visitumb.edu/athletics/tness_recreation/beacon_tness.
orientatin
Orientation is a series o activities and workshops occurring just prior to thestart o your rst semester that provides valuable inormation and assistance tohelp you make a smooth transition toUMass Boston. Attendance is compulsory or all new students. During orientation, we will:
welcome you to the Navitas at UMassBoston community
walk you through the range o servicesand acilities available
provide you with program inormationand your student ID card
take you on a tour o the UMassBoston campus
provide you with unorientation activities
create opportunities or you tomeet new riends
introduce you to UMass Boston sta
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Additina supprt servicesStudy supprt
Engish skis and academic
riting supprt
Being able to communicate eectively and condently in English is essentialto your success at a United Statesuniversity. In addition to ormalacademic programs, Navitas at UMassBoston oers comprehensive support
courses to improve your skills in Englishgrammar, critical reading and academic writing, l istening eectively to lectures, participating in tutorials and discussions,and note-taking. Tese support courses will also help you develop study skillsin areas such as time management andexamination techniques.
Math supprt
Beore you start your studies at UMassBoston, you will take a math placementassessment. You must complete secondary
school mathematics (or equivalent) atan acceptable level to qualiy or UMassBoston mathematics courses. Navitas atUMass Boston oers regularly scheduledmath support tutorials to ensure you haveassistance with your math studies in astructured learning environment. Tis will prepare you or the math coursesincluded in the academic program.
Integrated earning skisTe Navitas at UMass Boston IntegratedLearning Skills course provides you withthe skills to succeed in your university studies in an American learning environment, as well as the skills toacquire knowledge and convey inormationto others. Aspects o the course emphasizenon-academic issues to help you transitionto the university and community. Tiscourse is compulsory or all directUPP students.
Academic cnsutatins
In addition to regularly scheduledofce hours, Navitas at UMass Bostoninstructors are available or individualappointments outside class to assist withany difculties you might be acing in your studies.
Cunseing and guidance
Adjusting to a new environment can bea stressul experience or some students.Navitas at UMass Boston sta will provide excellent personal support in your academic, social and personal lie.Students also have access to the medicaland counseling services at UMass Boston.
In addition to ormal academic courses, Navitas at UMass Boston provides
a variety o support services to help you develop the skills you need to
successully complete your program o study.
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Bstn: ecme t Bean TnTis vibrant, thriving city is renownedor its cultural acilities, world-classeducational institutions, championsports ranchises, and its place at the very oreront o American history. ourism isone o the New England region’s largestindustries, and, as the region’s social andcommercial hub, Boston has a great dealto oer. It is also the destination o choiceor over 325,000 university and college
students rom all over the world.
Things t see and d in Bstn
ake a tour o Boston on board anauthentic, renovated World War IIamphibious landing vehicle withBoston Duck ours.
Discover Boston’s history at theBoston ea Party Ships and Museum.
ake the Freedom rail, Boston’s two-and-a-hal mile walk through history.
Relive the Kennedy era at the John F
Kennedy Library and Museum, where you can watch a short lm and explorea series o ascinating exhibits.
Shop at Quincy Market at Fanueil Hallin downtown Boston, and enjoy the variety o 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’soldest park (ounded in 1640),and mingle with cyclists, musical perormers, protestors, skaters, and
other people out enjoying the day.
Have dinner in the North End, Boston’soldest Italian neighborhood, amousor its wonderul restaurants andhistoric sights.
Visit Beacon Hill, the renowned BostonBrahmin neighborhood o red brick sidewalks, cobblestone streets, eleganttownhouses and gas street lamps.
Catch a Boston Pops concert insummer at the Hatch Shell, which ison the Charles River Esplanade — a popular path or bladers, bicyclists, joggers, and walkers.
Marvel at the views rom TePrudential Center Skywalk Observatory — the only observatory inNew England, oering a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view o thegreater Boston area and beyond.
Shop at Newbury street — Boston’sultra-chic shopping address — whichmixes elegant boutiques with unky salons and trendy galleries.
aste delicious traditional Chinese oodin Boston’s Chinatown, one o America’slargest Chinese neighborhoods.
ake in the views o Boston Harbor atChristopher Columbus Park.
Enjoy Boston Harbor by taking a whale- watching tour, visiting the aquarium, ortaking the erry to Martha’s Vineyard,Nantucket, or Cape Cod.
o nd out more about what Boston hasto oer, visit bostonusa.com.
Experience the ur seasns Ne Engand
New England experiences our distinctseasons with spring, summer and early all being the most temperate seasons.Te region has warm summers withaverage temperature o 77°F (25°C) andis one o the best places or outdoor sportsand activities. In the summer you canenjoy beautiul beaches, sailing, kayaking,hiking in the mountains and trails, andcycling around the parks. Te region hasmoderately cold winters with an averagetemperature o 32°F (0°C). Students canenjoy ice skating, snow tubing, skiing, andsnowboarding all within an hour driveo campus.
weather snapsht
A orward-looking town with an eye on the past, Boston combines the charm o a
New England harbor town with the conveniences and mindset o a bustling, modern
metropolis. Each year, Boston attracts over 18 million visitors rom around the world.
Mnth Seasn Cesius Fahrenheit
October Fall 8° to 17° 50° to 62°
January Winter -4° to 2° 25° to 36°
April Spring 5° to 15° 41° to 60°
July Summer 21° to 29° 70° to 85°
Expre the regin
New York City : 4 hours by car, 45 minutes by plane
Jersey Shore:
5 hours by car, 1 hour by plane
Philadelphia:
6 hours by car, 1.5 hour by plane
Washington DC:
7 hours by car, 2 hours by plane
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FAST FACTS
Ppuatin 617,594 (US Census
Bureau 2010)
State Massachusetts
Currency US Dollar (US$/USD)
Time zne Eastern StandardTime (UTC/GMT
–5 hours)
Eectricity 120V
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Bstn: city cntrasts
As summer turns to all, brilliant red, orange and yellow colors blanket the city.
‘Fall oliage’ is one o Boston’s most popular attractions with thousands o tourists
focking to the city each year to view the beautiul changing colors o the leaves.
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Did yu kn?
Te frst public school in America was established by Puritan settlersin 1635 in the home o SchoolmasterPhilemon Pormont and was latermoved to School Street.
Boston is considered the educationalhub o the United states, boasting
more than 50 universities Rated the third best student city inthe world and the only U.S. city tomake the top ten*
Boston is rated one o the best citiesto start your career in the USA †
Boston is one o the mostentrepreneurial cities in the world with a diverse range o start-up companies.
Boston is considered a regional hubor innovation and technology. Inact, the modern telephone, Internet,and even Facebook were inventedby Bostonians.
You can take a round-trip bus toNew York City in less than 4 hoursor just US$50. Te buses notonly oer wireless Internet andrereshments, but extra leg room oran enjoyable experience.
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* Please note: course oerings may change without notice. † To guarantee progression in any o these programs, you must complete a minimum o 30 credit hours
(10 course modules) and maintain good academic standing upon completion o the UPP.
Empyment and career ptins
Advocacy; clinical and social psychology;communication; counseling and humanservices; criminal justice; curating;directing; economics; education; ederal,state and local government; oreign
service; orensics; journalism; law enorcement/legal services; linguistics;medicine; politics; public health; public
policy; public relations; theatre.
University Pathays Prgram (UPP)Cege libera Arts
This program is equivalent tothe rst year o a UMass BostonBachelor o Arts degree. It providesthe oundation or urther study inmany aspects o the humanities,ne arts, and social sciences.
By undertaking the UPP, you willhave the opportunity to exploreareas that interest you and choosea suitable major when you progressto the second year o the Bacheloro Arts.
Your Liberal Arts education will help you develop skills that will be invaluablethroughout your career. As well as developing the condence to nd creative solutions to
problems, you will learn how to:
communicate eectively, both verbally and in writing
adapt to new situations quickly
analyze inormation
interact with a wide variety o people
For more inormation about the UMassBoston College o Liberal Arts, visitumb.edu/academics/cla .
Intakes
September, January and May
Duratin
Tree semesters (one calendar year)
Sampe curse ist* AMST101 American Popular Culture
(Credits: 3)
ANTH112G First Year Seminar:
Understanding Human Behavior(Credits: 4)
ECON101 Introduction to Microeconomics(Credits: 3)
ECON102 Introduction toMacroeconomics (Credits: 3)
EEOS101 The Global Environment
(Credits: 3) ENGL101 Freshman English I (Credits: 3)
ENGL102 Freshman English II (Credits: 3)
ESL100D Academic Writing II (Credits: 4)
HIST266 American History since 1877(Credits: 3)
MATH115 College Algebra (Credits: 3)
MATH129 Pre-Calculus or Managementand Social Sciences (Credits: 3)
MSIS110 Introduction to Computers andInormation Systems (Credits: 3)
MSIS111 Managerial Statistics (Credits: 3)
MUSIC115 World Music (Credits: 3)
PHIL108 Moral and Social Problems(Credits: 3)
SEMINR126G First Year Seminar: Aging andWisdom (Credits: 4)
SOCIOL101 Introduction to Sociology (Credits: 3)
UNI 101 Integrated Skills (NavitasSupport Course)
Prgram ee:
US$24,900 (plus US$4,000 per semester or the
Mixed English option)
Secnd year yur UMass Bstn
Bacher Arts.†
Avaiabe majrs: Aricana Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Archaeology and History
Art
Asian Studies
Classical Languages
Classical Studies
Criminal Justice
Economics
English
Ethics and Social and Political Philosophy
French
History
Italian
Music
Philosophy
Philosophy and Public Policy
Political Science
Psychology (BA)
Psychology (BS)
Psychology and Sociology
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre Arts
Women’s Studies
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COURSE OUTLINES
* To guarantee progression in any o these programs, you must complete a minimum o 30 credit hours (10 course modules) and maintain good academic standing
upon completion o the UPP. † Some majors will only be available at certain times o the year and then only i there are enough students enrolled.
Empyment and career ptins
Accounting; account management;advertising; architecture; banking;brand management; engineering ;nancial planning; inormationtechnology; insurance; internal revenue;international business; investmentbanking; Java/net development; publicrelations; sales; taxation.
Empyment and career ptins
Computer programming; computersystems analysis; computer systemsdesigner; database administration anddesign; mathematics; physics; science;teaching; technical specializations.
Empyment and career ptins
Computer systems analysis; databaseadministration; I consulting;sotware engineering; network administration; network security analysis; system administration.
Cege
Management and
Cege Science
and Mathematics
These programs are equivalent
to the rst year o a UMassBoston Bachelor o Sciencein Management or Bacheloro Science in InormationTechnology, providing theoundation or urther study inmany aspects o Managementand Inormation Technology.
By undertaking the UPP, you will have theopportunity to explore areas that interest youand choose a suitable major when you progressto the second year o the Bachelor o Science inManagement or Inormation echnology.
Your management education will help youdevelop skills that will be invaluable throughout
your career. You will be able to:
develop competent business writing andoral communication skills
cultivate a proessional demeanor
understand and integrate key business components
develop critical thinking and analytical skills
appreciate the impact o diversity, as well asregional and global issues
contribute productively to a teamor organization
dene and deend your own ethical compass demonstrate computer prociency
For more inormation about the Col lege o
Management, visit umb.edu/academics/cm .
Intakes
September, January and May
Duratin
Tree semesters (one calendar year)
Prgram ee
US$24,900 (plus US$4,000 per semesteror the Mixed English option)
Secnd year UMass Bstn
Bacher Science in Management*Majring in:
Accounting
Finance
Inormation Technology — a joint major
with Scienceand Mathematics (BS IT)
International Management
Management
Management Inormation Systems
Marketing
Supply Chain and Management
Secnd year UMass Bstn
Bacher Science/Arts in
Science and Mathematics*
Majring in:
Computer Science
Environmental, Earth and Ocean Sciences
Mathematics
Physics
Select majors†
Secnd year yur UMass
Bstn Bacher Science in
Inrmatin Techngy
Majring in:
Inormation Technology
Pre-Master’s Prgram (PMP)Te Pre-Master’s Program (PMP) is a two-semester program designed or students whohave completed a bachelor’s degree but who
need or seek additional academic support to
gain entry to a UMass Boston master’s degree program. For more detailed inormation onspecic PMP programs oered through Navitas
at UMass Boston, please see umb.navitas.com.
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Cuntry UPP entry
Panama Diploma de Bachiller with a 71% or better
Peru Bachillerato Académic with 11 or better
Philippines High School Diploma with 75% (Grade C) or better
Qatar Al-Thanawiya Aama Qatari with 60% average or better
Russia Certicate o [Complete] General Secondary Education with a 3.0 GPA
Saudi Arabia Shahadat Al-Marhalat Al-Thanawiyyat (General Secondary Education Certicate) with a 65% (Good) average or better
Singapore GCE O Level — 5 academic subjects with 7 or lower or GCE A Level D (pass) or higher
South Arica Senior Certicate with Matriculation with ‘D’ average or matriculation endorsement with 50–59%
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka A Levels with S grade (Ordinar y Pass) in 3 subjects or 45% and above
Sweden Avgångsbetyg with ‘G’ grade (Godkand) in 3 subjects
Taiwan Senior High School Graduation Certicate with a C (60%) average or higher
Tanzania Certicate o Secondary Education with minimum E/5 average
Thailand Matayom 6 with 60% average or higher
Turkey Lise Diplomasi with a minimum 3 points (orta) or 60% average
UAE Tawjihiy ya (General Secondary Education Certicate) with a 70% average or higher
Uganda Uganda Certicate o Education with a C (7,8) average or higher
Ukraine Attestat with a Grade 4 or higher
United Kingdom See GCE criteria
Vietnam Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thing (Diploma o Completion o Secondary School) with a Grade 6 or better
West AricanSchool Certicate
Completion with a 6 or better in a minimum 5 subjects
Zambia Zambian School Certicate Examination with 5 (Credit) or better average
Zimbabwe See GCE criteria
other accepted quaifcatins
InternationalBaccalaureate
Completion with an overall 22 or IB Score 3.5
GCE – O & A Level O Level — Completion with a D or 7 in a minimum o 5 subjectsA Level — Completion with passes in 3 academic subjects
Note: Meeting the minimum application entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Your complete application will be reviewed to determine i you qualiy orone o the Navitas pathways at UMass Boston. This inormation is a guide only. It is correct at the time o printing and is subject to change without notice.
For countries not listed, please contact [email protected].
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Necmetten Turk, Turkey
Business Management-Finance
"The Navitas staff
offer students somuch support during their rst year, the staff are really lookingafter the students to make sure they
succeed. They provide students withextra tutoring andhelp the studentswith anything theyreally need to excel in
their courses."
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AccmmdatinApartments
Peninsua Apartments
Live by the sea at Te Peninsula, Boston’snewest waterront designer apartmentcomplex sharing a scenic neighborhoodnext to UMass Boston, walking distanceto the subway and only minutes todowntown Boston. Peninsula Apartments
are one minute walk rom campus; eightminute walk to the subway; and 10-15minutes to downtown Boston by subway.
Studio, one or two bedroomapartments available.
Available rom US$1,300-US$2,300 permonth, per student.
Harbr Pint Apartments
Harbor Point oers spacious and luxuriousapartments across the street rom theUMass Boston campus. With a range o multi bedroom styles, students can livealone or share a unit with other students.
One, two, and three bedroomapartments available.
Rent rom US$1,200-US$2,200 permonth, per student.
Archstne Apartments
Archstone Quincy apartments are locatedin North Quincy one stop away romUMass Boston on the local transit system. Archstone Quincy is close to the subway and is located on Quincy Bay directly across the water rom UMass Boston.
One and two bedrooms available.
en minute train ride to UMass Bostonand 20 minutes rom downtown Boston.
wo to 12 month leases.
Rent starts at US$1,000 per month, per student, and can change basedon availability and length o lease.
Hmestay
Homestay provides international students with comortable housing at aordable prices. Locations are always in sae urbanand suburban neighborhoods in andaround Boston.
Navitas preerred providers are At Homein Boston and Welcome to America.
At Hme in Bstn hmestay
Available rom US$750–US$825 permonth, including evening meals, per
student, based on availability. Available rom US$650–US$750 per
month, breakast only, per student,based on availability.
wecme t America hmestay
A variety o payment options are availableincluding month to month or by thesemester. Pre-paid semester plans can helpsave money. Airport pickup can also bearranged or a small ee.
Private room (breakast and dinner).
Private room (breakast only).
Renta Beast
Te one stop shop or getting anapartment in Boston!
Rental Beast is Navitas at UMass Boston’s preerred third-party source to assist
international students in securing accommodation within or nearby thecity o Boston. Rental Beast will nd anapartment or you, help with paperwork and get urniture beore you arrive inBoston. Rental Beast understands thatinternational students must secureaccommodation prior to arrival in Boston.Hassle ree assistance rom Rental Beast will make your housing search easy!
Airprt pickup
Students requiring transportation upon
arrival in the United States simply needto contact an admissions ofcer orrequest an airport pick up on the Navitasapplication orm. For urther inormationcontact [email protected] may vary depending on theservices requested.
Navitas at UMass Boston students have many choices or accommodation near
campus. Students choose rom apartments, homestay, or hiring Rental Beast,
a ull-service company which can nd something that suits your specic needs.
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Yur Engish anguage preparatin
University Preparatin
Engish Prgram
The university’s English (ESL)Program is designed to help youimprove your language prociency beore you begin your studies with
Navitas at UMass Boston.
Intakes
September, January and May
Duratin
Minimum one semester
Prgram ee:
US$5,500 per semester
Tis ull-time course is provided by UMass Boston or students who do nothave the required English prociency testscores to enter directly into the UPPMixed program.
Tis integrated program ocuses oninstruction in university study skills,academic writing, and content-basedcourse work typical o a United States
university classroom.
Course work includes intensive practicein the basic language skills o listening,speaking, reading, and writing. Telearning process is enhanced throughassigned readings and exercises, as well as oral presentation and writing projects. Computer lab time is scheduled,and you will receive basic instruction inresearch and creating presentations oracademic purposes.
Classes take place Monday through Friday between 8.00am and 4.00pm, or a total o 20–24 hours per week.
Ater completion o your Intensive English program with UMass Boston, you will notbe required to take IELS/OEFL. Navitasat UMass Boston students will receive a5-year I-20 to cover the entire durationo English + degree studies. Tere is no
transer or re-application process with Navitas.
Admissins requirements
Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.See pages 16-17 or equivalent UPPacademic entry requirements ordierent countries.
I you do not meet the minimum English language requirement or the UPP
or the UPP Mixed English option, you can enroll in a preparation course at
UMass Boston’s College o Advancing and Proessional Studies.
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Engish anguage entry requirementsUPP entry
I you have achieved one o the Englishtest results in the table below, and meetthe relevant academic requirement or your country, you will be eligible or directentry into the UPP. Students can requestto have their ofcial OEFL score sentdirectly to UMass Boston. Te UMassBoston code is 3924.
Mixed Engish entry
I your English test scores meet therequirements or the Mixed EnglishProgram you may begin the UPP withthe addition o Academic English studiesin your rst semester.
Note that i you need to do AcademicEnglish ull time, this will extend
the overall length o your program.
Fu-time academic Engish entry
I your English test scores do not meet therequirements or Mixed English entry, youmay begin your Navitas program with ulltime intensive English at UMass Boston.
Note that this will extend the overalllength o your program.
UMass Bstn
Engish (2 terms)
UMass Bstn
Engish (1 term)
UPP:
Mixed Engish
UPP:
Standard PMP
TOEFL/IELTS Less than 49/4.5 49/4.5 59/5.0 69/5.5 69/5.5, 72/6.0
GPA 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.75
Semester 1 English English Mixed English + twouniversity courses
Threeuniversity courses
English
Semester 2 English Mixed English + twouniversity courses
Fouruniversity courses
Threeuniversity courses
Navitas PMP courses/graduate course
Semester 3 Mixed English + two
university courses
Four
university courses
Four
university courses
Four
university courses
Navitas PMP courses/
graduate course(s)Semester 4 Four
university coursesFouruniversity courses
Sophomore yearat UMass Boston
Sophomore yearat UMass Boston
Master’s degree programat UMass Boston
Semester 5 Fouruniversity courses
Sophomore year
at UMass Boston
Semester 6 Sophomore year
at UMass Boston
Please note: English language prociency can also be determined by equivalent scores rom the Navitas Pearson Versant English test, HKDSE (Hong Kong), EIKEN
(Japan), or GCE ‘O’ or ‘A’ levels. A test o English prociency can be waived or students who received instruc tion in English or at least one year (GCE curriculum,
International Baccalaureate, etc). For urther inormation regarding entry requirements please visit umb.navitas.com/enroll-today/admissions-requirements.
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Reski Aiansyah, Indnesia
Business Management
"The Navitas staff really helped me a lot with adjusting
to life here and I think Boston is a great home for anyIndonesian student."”
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Each year through the Navitas academic merit scholarship program, 162
scholarships are awarded worldwide to students currently studying in our
university pathway colleges and managed campuses.
Navitas bursaries and scharshipsNavitas amiy bursaries
Navitas oers nancial support in theorm o amily bursaries. A bursary applies where two or more students romthe same amily study with a Navitasmember institution.*
Te bursary is equivalent to 10 percento the tuition ee o your program o study (certicate, diploma, University ranser
Program (UP), University PathwaysProgram (UPP), bachelor’s degree, Pre-Master’s Program (PMP), postgraduatequaliying program or master’s degree).†
D I quaiy?
Has your husband, wie, brother, sister,mother, ather, son, daughter or stepchild previously studied at, or are they currently studying at, a Navitas memberinstitution*? I yes, then you may qualiy!
H d I appy?
Pick up an application rom the Navitasinstitution where you have enrolledand submit together with supporting documents such as a birth certicate oramily card. Tese documents will vary depending on the country where you planto study.
H i I receive my bursary?
I you qualiy, then 10 percent o yourtuition ee will be credited to your accounteach academic term. Tis amount will vary based on the number o units being undertaken. Note that the bursary applies
to the rst program o study and does notapply to additional units or repeat unitsthat may also be undertaken.
Navitas academic
merit scharships
Navitas is committed to helping youachieve your career goals by oering scholarships to outstanding students.
Each term, Navitas colleges* award twostudents with academic merit scholarships.
what des a scharship incude?
Fees or one academic term‡ (or part thereo) at a Navitas memberinstitution or:
a diploma, advanced diploma orassociate degree (Australia)
UP Stage II or associate degree (Canada)
UPP or IUP (United States)
undergraduate pathway program(United Kingdom); or
one semester o undergraduate study at ACN, Curtin University Sydney, CurtinSingapore or Macquarie city campus; or
one semester o a master’s programat Curtin University Sydney, CurtinSingapore or Macquarie city campus.
H d I appy?
Tere is no need to apply – all ull timeenrolled students are automatically eligible!
Te scholarship is based on academic perormance – the two students with thehighest GPA in our or more subjects orcourses will each receive a scholarship.
I you are successul, you will be notied by
mail once end o term results are released.Te names o successul students will alsobe posted on the college website.
H i I receive my scharship?
Scholarships are applied to the tuitionee‡ or the second term o enrollmentonly or the nal semester o study in anundergraduate or postgraduate program.
Scharship picy
1. wo scholarships or one academicterm’s tuition are oered at eachNavitas member institution.*
2. Where the Academic Assessment
Committee must dierentiatebetween equally qualied applicants,additional actors such as educationaldisadvantage, membership o a specicequity group and/or signicantly adverse personal circumstances may be taken into account.
3. Students are eligible to quali y orthe scholarships ater successulcompletion o their rst term andater commencing their second term.
4. Students can only be awarded thescholarship once.
5. Students already in receipt o ascholarship may not be eligible orthe Navitas scholarship.
6. Students are required to pay or any additional courses or subjects orcourses undertaken that are over theamount covered by the scholarship.
7. Consent will be obtained priorto publishing student names oncollege websites.
* The Navitas amily bursary and academic merit scholarships are oered to students studying at ACBT, ACN, AUSI, BCUIC, Curtin College, Curtin University Sydney,
Curtin Singapore, CRIC, EIBT, EIC, Eynesbury, FIC, HIC, ICM, ICP, ICRGU, ICWS, La Trobe Melbourne, LIBT, Macquarie City Campus, MIBT, MIBT Indonesia, NIC, PIBT,PUIC, QIBT, SAIBT, SIBT, Navitas at UMass Boston, Navitas at UMass Dartmouth, Navitas at UMass Lowell, Navitas at WKU and Navitas at UNH only.
† Certicate programs may also be known or registered a Foundation Studies or University Transer Program Stage I. Diploma programs may also be known or
registered as Undergraduate Pathway, University Transer Program Stage II or University Pathways Program. The Navitas bursary is not applicable to any English
language program or any component o an English language program oered by a Navitas member institution.
‡ Equivalent to the tuition ees or a maximum o up to ve academic subjects or courses.
This inormation is correct as at the time o printing and may be subject to change without notice or at the discretion o Navitas member institutions or Navitas Limited.
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Further inrmatin nine
Picies and prcedures: umb.navitas.cm/picies-and-prcedures
Navitas at UMass Boston has a number o policies and procedures inplace to comply with quality, regulatory and legislative requirements.These processes orm a ramework to ensure that Navitas at UMassBoston delivers a high-quality service to its students. Importantpolicies include:
Privacy Act Code o conduct
Access and equity
Grievance, complaints and appeals Credit exemptions
Academic perormance
Student prfes: umb.navitas.cm/usa-students
Navitas at UMass Boston hosts students rom more than 50 dierentcountries. Visit our website to see proles o current and past studentsand hear what they have to say about their experience in theNavitas program. Watch:
Student interviews Videos o campus through the
eyes o an international student
Video tour o the city o Boston
Country proles including localcommunity organizations, placeso worship, etc
op rated ethnic ood suggestionsin Boston
Cnditins enrment and ee inrmatin:umb.navitas.cm/appy-tday/cnditins--enrment
Beore applying to Navitas at UMass Boston you must read,
‘Conditions o Enrollment’, which contains inormation relating to ees,U.S. visa inormation, conditions relating to your course enrollment,course deerral and Reund Policy.
Successul applicants will receiveenrollment terms o oer which, together with the letter o oer and acceptance o oer, orm a binding agreement between
Navitas at UMass Boston and therecipient o a Navitas at UMass BostonLetter o Oer.
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H t appy: umb.navitas.cm/appy-tday
You may apply to Navitas at UMass Boston directly or through aNavitas at UMass Boston representative in your home country.
For a list o authorized Navitas at UMassBoston representatives, go toumb.navitas.com/nd-a-recruiter.
Early application and payment willsecure your place in your chosen programand allow you enough time to obtain astudent visa.
Study Abrad: umb.edu/academics/ita/exchange/studying_abrad
UMass Boston oers academically rich Study Abroad and student-exchange programs as well as an Honors Program that is part o thestatewide Commonwealth Honors Program.
UMass Boston also oers short-term,
summer, or winter session Study Abroad programs, which can take you to Latin American countries, or to Asia, Europe,or Arica.
Te University Honors Program oersgreat opportunities or those who wantan intellectual chal lenge outside their
major. Enriched courses are oered
through the program, which probe moredeeply into theory or venture urther intoapplication. Tis may involve bringing guest experts to the classroom, oraccessing special resources in the Bostonarea. For more inormation on the HonorsProgram visit umb.edu/academics/honors.
Accmmdatin and husing:umb.navitas.cm/Husing_Guide_r_Navitas_Students
As a student with Navitas at UMass Boston, you can benet rom livingin the downtown area or in one o the city’s outlying neighborhoods.Navitas at UMass Boston has relationships with local apartmentcomplexes and can help you nd a sae and aordable place to live.
O-campus housing partnerships
Boston neigborhoods
Roommate matching
Homestay placement
Full-service apartment search
Furniture Rental
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Navitas at UMass Boston tuition ees are very competitively priced to
give you an aordable education that provides the maximum return on
your educational investment.
Academic caendarYear Intake orientatin Semester starts Semester ends
2013 May 22 May 28 May 22 August
2013 September 28 August* 3 September* 18 December*
2014 January 14† /22 January* 27 January* 23 May*
* Dates are approximate at the time o printing † Mixed English only orientation, UPP orientation on 22 January 2014
Note: Semester dates are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date listings, visit umb.navitas.com.
Yur investment
Fees and charges r the 2013 academic year
Prgram Duratin Tta prgram ee (US$)
Intensive English Program* Per semester $5,500
UPP Three semesters $24,900
UPP Mixed English option* Per semester $4,000 (plus additional costs o UPP program)
other ees and charges
Administration ee One time $250
International student ee Per semester $105
Health insurance (mandatory) Per year $1,902
Other mandatory ees (new student ee, ID ee) One time $617
* The Intensive English program and Mixed English component o the UPP are delivered through UMass Boston College o Advancing and Proessional Studies.
Fees and charges are subject to change without notice. Actual program costs may be higher or lower depending on specic course choices. The ees and charges
listed above do not include accommodation or meals.
Prgram ees incude:
ull tuition and orientation program
access to UMass Boston acilities(campus center, librar y, athletic center,computers, etc)
participation in UMass Bostonstudents clubs and associations
UMass Boston academic and careeradvising, housing, international studentadvising, I services and other servicesavailable to all students on campus
twenty-our hour access to on-campussecurity department
access to UMass Boston health services
(additional ees may apply)
Heath insurance
In accordance with the State o Massachusetts Qualiying Student HealthInsurance Program, all Navitas USA students must carry health insurance.Tereore, i you do not have healthinsurance under another plan withcomparable (equal or better) coverage, you must join the UMass Boston StudentHealth Insurance Plan.
Please note: Te ollowing items do notmeet the state’s criteria or comparableinsurance coverage:
oreign (international) health insurance
Uncompensated Care Pool (ree care)
Additina csts
In addition to your tuition and other ees, you will need approximately US$12,000to US$15,000 to meet your living expenses each year. ypical expensesinclude accommodation, meals, books,stationery, transportation, utilities,telecommunications, recreation, andentertainment. Tese will vary according to your individual requirements. Pleaseremember that living in the metropolitanarea might make it tempting or you tospend more, so you should plan yourexpenses according to your budget.
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Please print in BLOCK LETTERS
Application form
Personal detailsName must appear exactly as it is in the applicant’s passport.
Title: Mr Ms Other Gender: Male Female
Family name:
Given names:
Preerred name:
Date o birth: DAY / MONTH / YEAR
Country o birth:
Country o citizenship:
Passport number:
Contact details
Applicant’s home country address (not recruiter’s address):
Applicant’s mail address in the USA, i applicable (not recruiter’s address):
City: State: Zip code:
Mobile telephone:
Home telephone:
Applicant’s email: (mandatory):
Recruiter’s email: (i applicable):
Ethnic origin(optional — or statistical purposes only)
Do you consider yoursel to be Hispanic/Latino? Yes No
In addition, select one or more o the ollowing racial categories to describe yoursel:
American Indian or Alaska Native Asian
Black or Arican American White
Native Hawaiian or Pacifc Islander Do not wish to report
Family background
Father’s ull name:
Father’s address (i dierent rom applicant’s):
Father’s occupation:
College/university attended by ather (i any):
Mother’s ull name:
Mother’s address (i dierent rom applicant’s):
Mother’s occupation:
College/university attended by mother (i any):
Please designate a person to be notified in case of emergency
Name: Relationship to applicant:
Address:
Home telephone:
Business telephone:
Mobile telephone:
Program selection
UPP UPP Mixed English Intensive English Program PMP
Please indicate the year and semester you wish to begin your studies.
Year: September January May
Preferred major at UMass Boston
Please speciy:
Education details
English proficiency
IELTS score: TOEFL score:
Other:
Are you currently enrolled in an English language school? Yes No
I ‘yes’, name o school:
Current level o English:
Form I-20
Do you have a current Form 1-20 rom another institution in the
United States? Yes No Expired
I you answered ‘yes’ or ‘expired’, please provide a copy with your other
application materials.
Secondary education: highest level achieved
Name o qualifcation (e.g. A–levels):
School attended:
School address:
Name o Principal or head teacher:
Completed: Yes No
Graduation date: DAY / MONTH / YEAR
Country/state:
CEEB code i you attended a US high school:
Language o instruction:
Post-secondary and further education
Name o qualifcation:
Institution attended:
Dates attended:
Completed: Yes No
Country/state:
Language o instruction:
Please attach certifed copies o all academic transcripts or mark sheets.
Personal statement1. Have you ever been ound responsible or a disciplinary violation at an
educational institution you have attended rom 9th grade (or the international
equivalent) onwards, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral
misconduct that resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal or
expulsion rom the institution?Yes No
2. Have you ever been convicted o a elony or other crime?
Yes No
I you have answered ‘yes’ to either o the above questions, please submit a
separate sheet that gives the approximate date o each incident and explains
the circumstances.
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Employment historyI you believe you have relevant employment experience, please attach details.
Airport receptionDo you require airport pick-up? Yes No
Request for learning supportI there is anything that may aect your learning (or example, impairments toyour mobility, sight, hearing, reading or writing), please notiy Navitas at UMass
Boston so we can determine our ability to accommodate you. Please indicateyour needs on a separate sheet o paper and attach it to this application.
Medical insurance requirements(this section must be completed)
I understand Navitas at UMass Boston will provide a mandatory 12months o medical coverage upon my arrival in the United States, at a cost
o U$1,902. At the end o 12 months I will be required to extend the initialcoverage. This ee changes annually and is correct at the time o printing.
Sponsored students only
Type o sponsorship (i.e. tuition ees and/or living expenses):
Name o organization sponsoring you:
Other information
How did you frst learn about Navitas at UMass Boston?You may check more than one option:
Exhibition/seminar
Newspaper/magazine
Recommended by a riend/relative
Recommended by an education recruiter
Internet
Other (please speciy):
Application checklist
Check that you have:
completed all sections o the Application orm
read and understood the Conditions o Enrollment, including theReund Policy
Check that you have attached:
certifed copies o your academic transcripts
certifed evidence o your English language ability, i required
a certifed copy o your passport, student visa or birth certifcate,i required
a certifed Declaration o Finances
Disclaimer (for students aged 18 or older)I grant Navitas at UMass Boston permission to provide my parent(s),guardian(s) and recruiter, when requested, with any inormation pertaining tomy application to study, ongoing academic progress, results and attendance.
Yes No
Please note: This inormation will be automatically provided to the parent(s) orguardian(s) o any student aged 18 or younger.
DeclarationI declare that the inormation I have supplied on this orm with respect to my application to Navitas at UMass Boston is, to the best o my understandingand belie, complete and correct. I understand that giving alse or incompleteinormation may lead to the reusal o my application or cancellation o
enrollment. I have read and understand the published course inormation inthe brochure or website and I have sufcient inormation about Navitas atUMass Boston to enroll.
I give Navitas at UMass Boston permission to obtain ofcial records roman educational institution attended by me. I grant Navitas at UMass Bostonpermission to provide UMass Boston with any inormation pertaining to my application o study, my ongoing academic progress, and my results and
attendance or the purposes o admission and transer. I understand thatNavitas at UMass Boston may collect, store and use personal inormation only or the purposes o administering prospective, current and graduate studentadmissions, enrollment and education, and that the inormation collectedis confdential and will not be disclosed to third parties without my consent,except to meet government, legal or other regulatory authority requirements.
For urther inormation consult Navitas at UMass Boston’s Privacy Policy andUMass Boston’s Access to Inormation and Protection o Privacy Policy atumb.navitas.com/policies-and-procedures.
I understand that ater I commence my studies with Navitas at UMass Boston,I will need to successully complete the program and maintain the minimumrequired GPA beore I can continue my studies at UMass Boston. I understandthat i I have applied through an approved UMass Boston or Navitas at UMassBoston recruiter, any inormation contained in my Navitas at UMass Boston
application may be released to that recruiter.
I understand that ees may change without notice. I accept liability or payment
o all ees as explained in this brochure, and I agree to abide by the ReundPolicy, which is current at the time o my studies at Navitas at UMass Boston.I understand that living expenses in the United States may be higher than inmy own country and I confrm that I am able to meet these costs. I understandthat by signing this application orm, I will be eligible to receive a Letter o Admission rom Navitas at UMass Boston.
Applicant’s signature:
Date: DAY / MONTH / YEAR
I you are under 18 years o age, your parent or guardian must also sign thisApplication orm.
Parent’s/guardian’s signature:
Date: DAY / MONTH / YEAR
Unsigned applications cannot be processed.Recruiters cannot sign on an applicant’s behal.
Postal address for applicationsAdmissions OfcerNavitas at UMass BostonUniversity o Massachusetts Boston100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston MA 02125-3393 USAF +1 617 287 7644E [email protected] umb.navitas.com
Office use only
Identifcation number:
Application number:
Representative’s stamp
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Education for your world
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Navitas atUMass Bstn
Wheatley Hall, 3rd foor Rm 154/06
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston MA 02125
United States o America
T +1 617 287 5794
F +1 617 287 7644
This school is authorized under ederal law to
enroll non-immigrant alien students. The Navitas
University Pathways Programs are not available to
any applicants rom the People’s Republic o China
or any University o Massachusetts campus where
Navitas conducts these programs.
The inormation contained in this brochure is
correct at the time o publication; however, Navitas
at UMass Boston reserves the right to alter, amendor delete details at any time without notice.
This brochure is provided ree o charge.
Printed February 2013
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