Location: Palos Hills, Illinois
Type: Community college (part of the USA Consortium of Community Colleges)
About:
Moraine Valley Community College currently enrolls almost 300 international students from 52 different countries. Hundreds of international students have improved their English, succeeded in their coursework, graduated, transferred and been successful in their academic and career plans through the education and experiences they gained at Moraine Valley.
Moraine Valley is an excellent place to begin your studies in the United States, and pursue your academic and personal goals. It is located in Palos Hills, Illinois–a very pleasant, safe and peaceful residential suburb located approximately 20 kilometers from downtown Chicago, Illinois. The 294-acre campus is surrounded by beautifully landscaped and scenic nature areas, forest preserves, and residential family-oriented communities. The surrounding suburbs have urban conveniences such as parks, libraries, restaurants, movie theatres, shopping malls, banks, recreation and health facilities. A public transportation system serves Palos Hills and the numerous suburban communities surrounding the Chicago area. Palos Hills offers you a lovely environment to focus on your studies, along with the opportunity to enjoy the city on weekends or during free time.
Two-year University Transfer Degree Programs prepare students to transfer to a four-year college to complete the bachelor’s degree. Degree programs provide training and certification for specific careers and employment in over 70 different areas.
University Transfer Advantages: 2+2 programs. Located near many outstanding colleges and universities, Moraine Valley has established transfer agreements with some of the best universities in the United States. These agreements allow students to transfer with ease to four-year colleges and universities. Students who successfully complete the university transfer degree program (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate in Fine Arts) will find it easy to transfer two full years of courses and credits to complete a four-year degree.
“The college’s mission is to educate the whole person in a learning-centered environment, recognizing our responsibilities to one another, to our community, and to the world we share. We value excellence in teaching, learning and service as we maintain sensitivity to our role in a global, multicultural community. We are committed to continuous improvement and dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and diverse learning opportunities and environments.”
Fast Facts:
- a convenient and safe suburban location
- a beautiful 294-acre campus close to Chicago, the third largest city in the United States
- comprehensive support services–for international students
- university transfer degree programs–high quality 2+2 programs
- degree programs in over 70 different areas of study
- the full-time Intensive English Language Program
- outstanding facilities and attractive campus
- small class sizes (22 students per class) and faculty dedicated to teaching
- a fully accredited and nationally recognized institution
- a great place to begin your education in the United States
Athletics:
The Moraine Valley Community College athletics team are known as the “Cyclones”. They participate in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference and are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Mens’ teams: Baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, and tennis.
Women’s teams: Basketball, cross-country, golf, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
School Information:
Housing:
Homestay
Off-campus apartments
Tests:
TOEFL: none required
Tuition: (indicative of 2015-2016 academic year)
$321 per credit hour, plus $2 college activities fee, $7 technology fee, and $8 construction/infrastructure fee for a total of $338 for each credit hour of enrollment.
This estimate does not include the summer semester or other expenses such as additional coursework, entertainment, travel, clothing, medicine, automobiles, special recreation and activities, etc. Actual tuition and other expenses could be higher and are subject to change.
Read more specific details about tuition and fees online.
Financial Aid/Scholarships: Only available for US citizens and eligible non-citizens.
For International Students:
Are you interested in finding out how you can apply to this college? Make an appointment with our education advisor to start your own American study adventure.
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