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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Introduction

Welcome to the International Pathway Program at UMass Dartmouth!

  • Access to success: Our program is a starting point on your academic journey.
  • We offer step-by-step support from application assistance, streamlining admissions, and pre-arrival support, to academic advisement and exploring campus life at UMassD through events and excursions.
  • Once you are accepted to IPP, you are also conditionally accepted into the degree program of your choice and have full access to UMassD.
  • You’ll receive guidance to ensure your academic success, receiving personal advisement to help you reach your goals.
  • You’ll earn credits toward your degree during the pathway program.
  • You are guaranteed admission to your program once your pathway is successfully completed.

Why UMass Dartmouth?

UMass Dartmouth is

  • A world-class institution with over 125 years of educational experience and ranked as a top public university nationwide;
  • Part of the UMass system ranked as the #59 in the nation and #2 in Massachusetts. According to U.S. News & World Report, UMass Dartmouth ranks as a top performer in social mobility, finishing ahead of 28 national universities in New England including MIT, Harvard, and Brown University;
  • A National Research Institution recognized 6 years in a row as an institution offering undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs with a commitment to producing groundbreaking research;
  • Success-driven with 96% of graduates either employed or in graduate school;
  • An opportunity to study in diverse fields including 30+ graduate programs and 80+ undergraduate programs

Mission Statement

UMass Dartmouth distinguishes itself as a vibrant, public research university dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research resulting in personal and lifelong student success. The University serves as an intellectual catalyst for economic, social, and cultural transformation on a global, national, and regional scale.

Vision Statement

UMass Dartmouth will be a globally recognized premier research university committed to inclusion, access, advancement of knowledge, student success, and community engagement.

Accreditation

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) since 1963; this accreditation encompasses the entire institution.

As of August 1, 2018, CIHE-NEASC became an independent corporation called the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). NECHE establishes and maintains high standards of educational excellence through self-evaluation and peer review. Institutions demonstrating that they meet these standards are accredited. NECHE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Campus Features

The Campus Experience

  • Enjoy a loose-knit, enclosed campus environment featuring.
  • Over 170 clubs and organizations for students to join including academic, recreational, cultural, and community engagement clubs
  • Student engagement including offices focused on civic engagement, student government, student activities, sustainable practices, and athletics/ intermural sports
  • Student support including offices focused on residential life, health services, religious and spiritual life, counseling services, academic advising, and career services
  • State-of-the-art facilities including computer laboratories, research facilities, recreation, and athletic facilities, library and study spaces, and newly-built residence halls

    Visa Requirements

    Once you have been admitted to the University, and after you have sent your enrollment deposit and financial records, we will send you one of three forms:

    • The I-20 form for F-1 students
    • The DS-2019 form for J-1 Students
    • The DS 2019 form for J-1 Scholars who have completed the scholar appointment process

    The I-20 or DS-2019 form will show the semester you are entering the University as a student, or the term of your scholar appointment, and date of your expected arrival. With one of these forms and a letter of acceptance or appointment, you will be able to apply to a U.S. Consul for the student visa (F-1 or J-1), or scholar visa (J-1), that will allow you to enter the United States.

    The U.S. Consul will require the following paperwork in addition to your letter of acceptance or appointment:

    • A current passport from your country, valid for at least six months beyond your stay in the United States
    • AND A U.S. Government Affidavit of Support completed by your sponsor(s)
    • OR Other proof of financial resources

    English Language Requirements

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    Locations

    • Dartmouth

      Old Westport Road,285, 02747, Dartmouth

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