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- What is a liberal arts education?
- How does Wooster evaluate foreign diplomas?
- May students receive international advanced placement
credit?
- Is there a foreign language requirement for international
students?
- May international students participate in off-campus study?
What
is a liberal arts education?
 In the United States the term "college," like "university," refers
to tertiary level education. Students must successfully complete their
secondary education before enrolling in a college or university. The College
of Wooster offers the degrees of Bachelor
of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education.
The "liberal arts" is a concept in university education rarely
found outside the United States. It emphasizes the development of critical
thinking and communication skills, enabling students to analyze problems
and synthesize solutions — skills needed for any profession. Students
have the opportunity to explore a wide range of academic disciplines during
their four years of undergraduate study, including courses in the natural
sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Although some students enter
Wooster knowing exactly which academic field they wish to pursue, most
students do not choose their major until the end of their second year.
In the last two years of the Bachelor's degree program, you will concentrate
on your major. In addition to regular course work, you will complete an Independent
Study (I.S.) project in your major. I.S. is a one-to-one tutorial
with a faculty advisor involving sophisticated research and resulting in
a written thesis, performance, or exhibition. This distinctive, nationally
recognized program stands at the heart of Wooster's curriculum and allows
you to become an expert in your field.
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How does Wooster evaluate foreign diplomas?
Wooster recognizes that successful completion of some foreign diplomas
represents academic work beyond the level of the American high school diploma.
In accordance with the placement recommendations approved by the National
Association of International Educators (NAFSA) and the American Association
of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), students presenting
these diplomas may receive up to one year of college credit. The exact
number and nature of course credits granted will be determined through
conferences with the Registrar and appropriate academic departments after
matriculation.
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May students receive international advanced
placement credit?
Students who successfully pass Advanced-Level examinations with marks of A or B will automatically receive credit for one elective for subjects that are included in the Wooster curriculum. The credits will be recorded on the transcript and included as part of the elective credit required for a Wooster degree.
Students who successfully pass the International Baccalaureate Higher-Level Examinations with grades of 6 or 7 will receive one course credit towards graduation in the subjects included in the Wooster curriculum.
Students who pass the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with scores of I, II, and III for each passed Unit, will automatically receive credit for one Wooster course for subjects that are included in the Wooster curriculum.
Approval will be needed from the appropriate department for these credits to be applied towards major, minor or distribution credit. When possible, students should submit official transfer documents before they arrive on campus. The process of evaluating documents for transfer credit should begin with the Registrar. Where there is doubt about the accreditation status of an institution granting a particular credential, the Registrar will consult with the Coordinator of International Recruitment and assist faculty in making the evaluation.
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Is there a foreign language requirement
for international students?
International students whose primary language is other than English may
satisfy the College’s foreign language requirement by achieving an
appropriate TOEFL (at least 550 on the written test; 80 on the internet-based test) or by meeting the College requirement in Writing by placement examination
or course work. International students whose primary language is English
but who are proficient in a second language must demonstrate that proficiency
either by taking the College’s language placement exam (in the case
of languages taught at Wooster) or providing evidence by examination or
other manner to the Dean of the Faculty. The same conditions apply for
American students who have studied or lived in a non-English speaking environment
for an extended period.
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May international students participate
in off-campus study?
All students at Wooster are encouraged to consider off-campus
study for at least one semester of their undergraduate
program. Wooster currently offers eight domestic programs in cities
like Washington D.C., New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Portland.
We also offer over sixty endorsed overseas programs to practically
every corner of the world. International students can apply all of
their financial aid (except campus employment) toward the cost of an
endorsed off-campus program.
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