University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Estimated number of Students per semester: 1

Application Materials: click here

Spring Deadline: Ocotober 15
Fall Deadline: April 1

Websites:
General for the depart: http://art.umbc.edu/
Specific for the exchange: http://userpages.umbc.edu/%7Esbradley/syllabus/studyabroad.html

Primary Student and Administrative Contact:
Brian V. Souders
Coordinator of Study Abroad
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
222 Administration Building
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
410 455-2624
410 455-1130 fax
souders@umbc.edu

Additional Contact:
Prof. John Sturgeon
Department of Visual Arts
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
FA-111
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
410 455-1439
sturgeon@umbc.edu

General order of application process:

1. Students must fill in UMBC non-degree application and send it to my attention at UMBC Study Abroad Office. Faxes are okay. Transcripts are useful from the students as well.

2. Undergraduate admissions office generates an acceptance letter on their behalf.

3. IES generates a DS-2019 and Fedexes it to students.

4. Students must submit an application to their nearest US Consulate to obtain a J-1 exchange student visa. US Consulates usually have clear
instructions as to how to apply. Students will also need a face-to-face interview with a consular official, according to new US government regulations, in order to obtain a visa.

5. After students have confirmed arrival date and opening of halls of residence, they can purchase an international air ticket to BALTIMORE
only. Students can only be met at BWI; they will be responsible for transportation from any other airport if they choose to ignore this advice.

Materials to include:
Exchange application
Official transcripts
Portfolio of work , 12 samples
Statement of purpose
Financial Info for Form I-20
Proof of Health Insurance
You don't need a TOEFL

Fall semester: approximately Sept 1-Dec 20
Spring semester: approximately January 15-May 10

Major programs of study: Ceramics, Drawing, Environmental Design, Fiber, General Fine Art, General Sculptural Studies, Graphic Design, Illustration, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Video

Exchange students must take a full-time course of study, typically 15 credits (5 classes) of 4 studio classes and 1 liberal arts class. Exchange students can take classes in their major area plus any other studio area, space permitting. Studio classes general meet once per week for 6 hours, and liveral arts classes once per week for 3 hours. Student should epxect to spend approximately 45 hours per week in class time and out of class studies. Depending on the class, during clas time students may do studio work and/ or participate in critiques and presentations. Exchnage students are expected to attend all class meetings and complete all coursework. Individual studio space is not available for exchange students.

Estimated Expenses for 2003-2004 Exchange Students:

Tuition $0 (waived)
Fees $600
Room and board $3,590
Books, supplies, travel and personal $1,900
TOTAL $6,090

Other fees:
Student Activities: $65
Health Insurance: $85 (if needed)
Health Center: $75