McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles

P One of the fastest growing areas in Louisiana

P Home to more than 73,000 people

Southwest Louisiana offers:

P Cajun culture and delicious food

P Live music at area nightspots

P A variety of outdoor activities

P Numerous entertainment opportunities both on and off campus

P Mardi Gras and the Contraband Days Pirate Festival

McNeese’s campus includes:

P 121-acre main campus

P 503-acre McNeese Farm

P 65-acre athletic complex

P Center for Advancement of Meat Production and Processing

P Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic

Development Center

P Over 1,400 acres of donated farm property used for research and farming

P Cultural activities that include lectures, exhibits and performances hosted by Banners at McNeese

On Campus & in theCommunity

First-Time Freshman International Admission RequirementsApply now by completing an online application for admission and academic scholarships at mcneese.edu/international

P International Student Application for Admission.P A non-refundable application fee of $30.P Affidavit of Support and accompanying bank letter.P Official TOEFL or IELTS scores.P Complete official high school transcripts translated into English.

All documents must be attested by a school official (Registrar or Attestation Officer or Controller of Examinations).

P Scholarship Application (optional).

All forms and more information are available at mcneese.edu/international

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION PROCESS

A-Level/IB Transfer Credit Opportunities:In recognition of the academic rigor

that A-Level and IB credits represent,

McNeese is proud to offer transfer

credit opportunities to students

who earn A-Levels or IB Diplomas.

We are always adding new transfer

credits to our list, so be sure to

ask if you want us to consider your

A-Level or IB credit. A current

list of already approved credits

can be found at: www.mcneese.edu/international/advanced_level_credit

Ask us about our scholarship opportunities!

Ask us about our scholarship opportunities!

College of BusinessAccounting*Finance*General Business Administration* ¤Management*Marketing

Burton College of EducationEarly Childhood Education- Grades PK-3Elementary Education-Grades 1-5Health and Physical Education-

Grades K-12Health and Human Performance*Psychology

College of Engineering and Computer Science

Engineering*Chemical Engineering ConcentrationCivil Engineering ConcentrationElectrical Engineering ConcentrationMechanical Engineering Concentration

Computer Science*

Bachelor Degree Programs

College of Liberal ArtsArt* ¤Criminal Justice*English* ¤History* ¤Liberal Studies*Mass Communication*Music* ¤Political Science*Sociology*

College of Nursing & Health Professions

NursingHealth Systems Management

College of ScienceAgricultural Sciences* ¤Biological Science* ¤Chemistry* ¤Mathematical Sciences* ¤Medical Laboratory ScienceNatural Resource Conservation

Management ¤Radiologic Sciences

General & Basic StudiesGeneral Studies*

*Concentrations are available.¤ Concentration is available in secondary education.

McNeese also offers graduate programs through the Doré School of Graduate Studies.

To explore more areas of study, visit mcneese.edu/catalog.

Undergraduate ResearchUndergraduate students at McNeese work with faculty members to conduct innovative field research. Current research by McNeese faculty and students may lead to discoveries of new antibiotics, healthier beef and pork products, mosquito control strategies, coastal restoration and innovative ways to use native plants for their natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Honors CollegeThe Honors College is designed for outstanding students with strong academic backgrounds who desire an alternative course of instruction at the college level. Students who participate in Honors College may be awarded financial assistance toward tuition and fees, residence hall and meal plan fees, and book expenditures. Students will also receive a special designation on their University transcript and diploma.

Honors College Criteria: ACT composite of 27 or SAT combined math and critical reading of 1210 and an overall high school GPA of 3.4 on 4.0 scale. Admission is limited and awarded on a competitive basis. Additional information, as well as the application, can be found at mcneese.edu/honors.

English Language Program (ELS):If you don’t have a TOEFL or IELTS score or

simply need to perfect your English before beginning an academic program, intensive English language study is available at McNeese though ELS. Students who successfully complete level 112 of the ELS program do not need an IELTS or TOEFL score. To learn more about ELS, visit: universityguideonline.org/mcneese

Graduate Degree Programs

College of BusinessBusiness Administration

Burton College of EducationCurriculum and Instruction

Educational Leadership

Educational Technology Leadership

Elementary Education-Grades 1-5

Health and Human Performance

Instructional Technology

Psychology

School Counseling

Secondary Education-Grades 6-12

College of Engineering and Computer ScienceChemical Engineering Concentration

Civil Engineering Concentration

Electrical Engineering Concentration

Engineering Management Concentration

Mechanical Engineering Concentration

College of Liberal ArtsCreative Writing

Criminal Justice

English

College of ScienceEnvironmental and Chemical Sciences

Instructional Technology

Mathematical Sciences-Computer Science Concentration

Mathematical Sciences-Mathematics Concentration

Mathematical Sciences-Statistics Concentration

Read about our scholarships and awards to make your education even more affordable! Most award offers

are valued at $10,000 per year towards the cost of tuition for students who qualify!*Tuition and fees are subject to change. Cost is based on full-time enrollment.**Costs based on basic on-campus accommodations and are subject to availability

GRADUATE APPLICATION PROCESSP Apply online at McNeese.edu, click on Apply Now.

P International Student Application for Admission.

P A non-refundable application fee of $30.

P Affidavit of Support and accompanying bank letter.

P Official TOEFL or IELTS scores.

P Official GRE/GMAT scores.

P Complete official undergraduate transcripts translated into English. All documents must be sent directly to McNeese and must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation. A list of approved credential evaluators is available on our website.

P Scholarship Application (optional).

Flywire:McNeese State University has partnered with Flywire (formerly PeerTransfer) to provide a streamlined way for you to make wire payments to your student account. It’s fast, simple and secure, and you can track your payments from start to finish. Current or newly admitted students may transfer funds to cover tuition and fees via Flywire. McNeese cannot accept funds transferred or wired by any other means. Learn more at: mcneese.peertransfer.com

Undergraduate/GraduateEstimated Costs per Semester:

Tuition and Fees ………$19,000*Living expenses…………$8,000**

$27,000Total estimated cost per year

Graduate International Admission RequirementsApply now by completing an online application for admission and academic scholarships at mcneese.edu/international

Ask us about our scholarship opportunities!

Ask us about our scholarship opportunities!

AthleticsHere’s your chance to cheer for 16 NCAA sports teams. The McNeese Cowboys and Cowgirls have claimed more than 30 conference championships in the Southland Conference. For more information, visit mcneesesports.com.

Student OrganizationsAt McNeese, you’ll find more than

120 organizations that promote

leadership,academics, community service

and fun! We also have country-specific

clubs that allow international students to

celebrate their cultures!

For a complete list, visit mcneese.edu/

studentlife/student_organizations.

Career Exploration:P Our geographic proximity to

coastal wetlands as well as major

oil and gas investments provides

McNeese students with unique

hands-on learning and research

opportunities. At McNeese, you live

and learn at the heart of innovation.

P Most McNeese academic programs

offer internship opportunities

throughout the world, which allow

students practical experience and

global opportunities in a variety of

professional environments.

P F-1 students who successfully

complete a degree at a U.S.

university are eligible to apply for up

to one year of work permission in the

United States.

Residence LifeLiving in a residence hall puts you right in the heart of the McNeese campus. Residence halls offer affordable, year-round housing and dining within walking distance of classes, library, bookstore, post office, computer labs and your friends! Visit mcneesereslife.com or call 337-475-5606 for more information.

DiningMcNeese has partnered with Chartwells, a food service management company, to provide residential and retail dining services on the campus. Visit dineoncampus.com/mcneese for more information on current dining offerings and meal plans.

Live and Learn in the USAWith a warm, sunny climate, Louisiana is an ideal place to live and learn all year round. The Lake Charles area is known for its festivals, natural beauty and scenic lake area that offer a variety of opportunities to explore and experience American life. www.visitlakecharles.org

Just the Facts:P McNeese has a total student population of 8,100, which includes over 500 international students from 45 different countries.

P McNeese student: faculty ratio is 20 to 1

P Population of Lake Charles is almost 75,000.

P Average year round temperature is 69 degrees.

P Average undergraduate class size is 22.9

Contact Us:International Admissions .................... 337-475-5962

Cashier ............................. 337-475-5098

Housing ........................... 337-475-5606

Scholarships ................... 337-475-5140

Email:InternationalOffice@McNeese.edu

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Points of ExcellenceP U.S. News & World Report named McNeese one of the best regional universities in the South for the fifth consecutive year.

College of BusinessP The College of Business is among just 5% of the world’s business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.

Burton College of EducationP McNeese’s graduate training program in Applied Behavior Analysis has been ranked nationally in the top 10 ABA programs.

College of Engineering and Computer ScienceP McNeese’s College of Engineering and Computer Science was recently ranked third in the nation among engineering programs in terms of career return

on investment for its graduates- topping all engineering programs in the

state of Louisiana – by PayScale Inc.

P A team of mechanical engineering students won second place in the in “Robots for Relief” student design competition sponsored by the at the American Society of Mechanical

Engineers. Seventeen entries from universities in 10 countries competed for the three awards in the annual international competition for college students.

College of Liberal ArtsP The criminal justice program has implemented a course that allows qualified students to become certified police officers before their graduation date as part of their curriculum – making this program the first of its kind in the state. This increases their chances in obtaining employment upon graduation.

College of Nursing and Health ProfessionsP The renamed college includes a new Bachelor of Science degree in health systems management. This non- nursing degree prepares graduates for mid- level jobs managing the business of health care.

College of ScienceP McNeese has three working farms and a state-of-the-art meat processing and production facility that provide hands-on experience for careers in the agricultural and food science industry students need to succeed in agriculture today.

McNeese is a member of the University of Louisiana System. Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428,

voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.