INFORMATION FOR International Students

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About GUILFORD

STUDENTS/FACULTY

Guilford activities: President of Student Community Senate, Inter-ClubCouncil, Judicial Board

Why Guilford: “What drew me to Guilford is its distinguished commit-ment to academic excellence, social responsibility and the core values of community, diversity, equality, excel-lence, integrity, justice, and stewardship. At Guilford, the approach to solving problems with principles and integrity transforms our core values into action.”

Career preparation: “Guilford Col-lege allowed me to incorporate di!erentexperiences and opportunities such as internships, study abroad, and community service. For example, during my intern-ship with the Carter Center in Palestine, I served as the Assistant to the Project Coordinator for the visit of the elders, a group of Independent Global Leaders, who were to visit both the Palestinian territories and Israel.”

After Guilford: “I was awarded a Gradu-ate Assistantship position to obtain an M.ED. in Student Personnel Administra-tion in Higher Education and I will also be pursuing a second degree in Non-pro"t Management. I strive to build on my past leadership experiences and work with education and policy-makers in Palestine, Israel, and international organizations.”

At Guilford, learning takes place in small classes, with students participating

in lively classroom discussions. You’ll be expected to speak up and express

your opinion. Students are encouraged to explore their passions and gain

practical experience through research, internships, community engagement

and study abroad.

MAJORS

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

DEGREES Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Fine Arts | Bachelor of Music

Discussion-based classes engage students and professors in a lively learning environment.

Dana HamdanHometown: Jerusalem, Palestine Major: Political Science and Government Minors: European History and Sociology Class: 2011

Why Guilford: “#e golf coach at Guil-ford College called me at home in India. I heard from a lot of other schools, but no one else gave me that kind of attention. Guilford was small, it was personal, and it was always helpful. Where else can you interact so often and easily with a college’s president and vice presidents?”

Career preparation: “Assimilation is very important for any "eld of endeavor, and that means an ability to communicate. At Guilford, the students are required to speak in class. #at has proven invalu-able. I’d say the most important things that Guilford taught me were how to work

hard, how to write, and how to communi-cate clearly and e!ectively.”

Guilford faculty: “I had great professors and three of them in particular gave to me generously — I spent massive amounts of time in their o$ces. #eir help continues to shape my life and career.”

After Guilford: “I attended #e Univer-sity of Chicago Booth School of Business and then worked at Morgan Stanley and for Barclays Capital in New York, before taking my current job as a research analyst for Fidelity Investments in Boston.”

We Invite Your ApplicationGuilford College welcomes applications from international students,

including American citizens living abroad, as either !rst-year students or

transfer students from other universities. Transfer students may transfer

up to 64 credit hours from another university.

To be considered for admission to Guilford College, international students must:

-sion along with all supporting documentation, including records of prior academic work and recommendations. If records are not in English, an o$cial translation must be included.

paper test or 80 internet based test. Guilford’s

* If your TOEFL or IELTS is below the minimum requirement, you will need to enroll in English language training prior to enrolling at Guilford.

bene"cial for obtaining scholarships).

our web site. U.S. Immigration requires that all international students submit a Certi!cate of Finances indicating ability to cover their educational costs prior to issuance of the I-20 document used to secure a student visa.

Visa Clearance Form.

submitted online are free.

American citizens living abroad must apply online. You may also use the Common Application, but you will need to complete our Common Application Supplement Form, as well. American citizens living abroad do not need a Certi"cate of Finances, but do

#e admission committee thoroughly reviews each applicant to determine academic preparation as well as to evaluate other qualities such as leadership, creativity, and school and community involvement.

www.guilford.edu/interna-tional for more information about admission require-ments.

For "rst-year applicants, we consider your course-work and grades, with the expectation that you will have at least four college-preparatory courses each year and the hope that you have challenged yourself with

we can, we also consider the level of competition in your secondary school. Along with your test scores, academic record, and extracurricular activities, Guilford also looks at a personal essay as well as school recommendations from a counselor

and a teacher.

Guilford reviews applications on a continuing basis. Please contact us if you cannot meet an application deadline but still wish to apply. Fall semester is the traditional start of the school year in the United States.

Rick GandhiHometown: Patna, IndiaMajor: Economics and Information

Class: 2004

APPLICATION DEADLINES Early Action I—November 15

Early Action II—January 15 Regular Decision—February 15

www.guilford.edu/international

Above: Students enjoy many gathering spaces on campus, including our Multicultural Education Resource Center

75% admission rate* to medical school for Guilford graduates

* national average is 47%

GUILFORD GETS GOOD GRADES

Forbes magazine selected Guilford as part of its

Best 376 Colleges.

Guilford is a national leader in sustainability e!orts Guide to 322

Green Colleges: 2012 Edition.

GUILFORD IS A GREAT VALUE

by !e Fiske Guide to Colleges: 2012 Edition.”

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AVERAGE TEMPERATURES AUTUMN 18° C 65° F

WINTER 13° C 55° F

SPRING 18° C 65° F

SUMMER 30° C 85° F

TRAVEL DISTANCE* TO NEARBY CITIESASHEVILLE, NC 178ATLANTA, GA 325BALTIMORE, MD 326BOSTON, MA 724CHARLESTON, SC 258CHARLOTTE, NC 91JACKSONVILLE, FL 478

MIAMI, FL 808NASHVILLE, TN 450NEW YORK, NY 525RALEIGH, NC 81ROANOAKE, VA 98TAMPA, FL 658WASHINGTON, D.C. 300

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GUILFORD is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, a medium-sized city in Southeast United States. From campus, it’s a safe, easy walk to nearby shops, cafes, banks, and parks. Public transportation provides access to the city’s urban conveniences, including other colleges, shopping centers, and social and cultural venues. Approximately 30,000 university students reside in the Greensboro metropolitan area. The Greensboro population is 250,000.

Financial Aid & Scholarships for International StudentsA Guilford education is priced fairly. It is more a!ordable than most private four-year colleges in the U.S.

International students may qualify for a merit-based scholarship.

Since Guilford does not o!er aid to cover all expenses, international students must be prepared to pay a part, if not all, of their

expenses depending upon the amount of scholarship they are awarded. F-1 students are eligible to work on campus to earn money towards their expenses. #ese students may

-national students may take out alternative or private loans.

Why Guilford: “I came all the way from Ethiopia and felt comfortable at Guilford. People are very supportive and the educa-tion is amazing. Guilford exposed me to di!erent ideas, people, and perspectives — and brought out the best in me.”

Career preparation: “My professors helped me choose internships. During the summer after my junior year, I collaborat-ed on professional research at the Universi-ty of Michigan. #at experience, combined with excellent letters of recommendation from my Guilford professors, made me a strong candidate when I applied to gradu-ate schools.”

After Guilford: “I’m currently a Ph.D. candidate in Pharmacology at the Univer-sity of Pennsylvania, which has one of the most advanced programs for pharmacol-ogy graduate study in the world. I applied to graduate schools at Duke, Cornell, the University of Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt and the Mayo Clinic. And I was accepted by all of them.”

Mahlet Abera

Hometown: Addis Ababa, EthiopiaMajors: Biology and Health Sciences Minor: ChemistryClass: 2008

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CONTACT GUILFORD COLLEGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL DETAILS:

Tel: +1-336-316-2100 Email: international@guilford.edu

Website: www.guilford.edu/international

Left: Guilford graduates celebrate their achievements during commencement exercises held outside in the Main Quad.

Nearly 70% job

placement rate** within one year of graduation for the

class of 2011 * * national average is 55%

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Events are free of charge for Guilford students.www.guilford.edu/bryanseries

The Bryan Series® brings world‐renowned speakers to

lecture and meet with small groups of students.

PAST SPEAKERS Isabel Allende

Prime Minister Tony BlairTina Brown

Tom BrokawPresident Bill Clinton

Thomas FriedmanMikhail Gorbachev

Khaled HosseiniToni Morrison

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond TutuFareed Zakaria

Above and Left: Bryan Series speakers journalist Fareed Zakaria and former President Bill Clinton greet students following their speeches to the Guilford community.