GLOBAL EDUCATION Fact Sheet 2023 – 2024
Address

4484 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, Georgia 30319

Fax/EmailAdmissions: +1-404-364-8491/ admission@oglethorpe.edu
Global Education: +1 404-364-8862/ globaled@oglethorpe.edu

Websitewww.oglethorpe.edu and alab.oglethorpe.edu/global-education/

Website forInternational Exchange
Applicants

https://oglethorpe.edu/admission/undergraduate-admission/how-toapply/exchange/

CONTACTS- Questions, email globaled@oglethorpe.edu
Contact Persons

FunctionsContact Data

Assistant Dean and Director for Global
Education, DSO, academic advising andgeneral support

matencio@oglethorpe.edu;

Peter Dye

DSO, Assistant Director for Global &Community Engagement

pdye@oglethorpe.edu

Ray FeranAdmission counselor for International andExchange students

rferan@oglethorpe.edu

Marisa Atencio,Ed.D.

+1-404-364-8862

admission@oglethorpe.edu

Nomination and Application Timeline
Fall 2023 Semester - Dates

Spring 2024 Semester - Dates

Nomination Deadline: April 3, 2023

Nomination Deadline: October 2, 2023

Application Deadline: May 1, 2023

Application Deadline: November 3, 2023

*Required Application Documents: To be admitted

Application Form
Copy of Passport
Official Transcripts/Academic Records from Colleges EnrolledCourse Requirements and Information- https://oglethorpe.edu/academics/
Language of Instruction
English Language Requirements(TOEFL, IELTS or other)Level/Courses/Programs offered forincoming students
Course Selection/Procedure

Course Information/Syllabus

Course load per semester

All courses taught in English unless students enroll in an
upper-level Spanish or French, or introductory German course.
Compulsory; Minimum of 79 on IBT TOEFL is required; Letterfrom outbound exchange coordinator or faculty stating
English proficiency satisfies the language requirement.
Undergraduate/Bachelor
After admission, students must submit a course preference form
with general areas of interest. Students will receive access toOASIS after their admission and are expected to review course
listings to help them complete the course preference form.
Course schedules will be created after the course preference
form is submitted. Course schedules can be changed through theend of the first week of classes.
Minimum enrollment of 12 credit hours and maximum 16 credits.

* Required After Admitted: To get enrolled in courses- items on the PetrelPortal ChecklistImmunization FormForm I-20 Request Form - to obtain the I-20 needed to apply for an F-1 visa at the US Consulate
Proof of Financial Support- used when applying for the I-20 and F-1 visa at the US Consulate
Course Preference Form

Requirements for Exchange Students
Visa (F-1)
Health Insurance

Accommodation

Detailed visa information/ guidance is emailed after acceptance with the issuanceof an I-20 form.
Purchasing health insurance is the responsibility of the student and is required foruniversity attendance. Students have the option to purchase an insurance plan
upon arrival to the U.S. if they have not purchased coverage at home.
Housing on campus is required in one of our upperclassmen dorms.
https://reslife.oglethorpe.edu/
QUESTIONS AFTER APPLICATION CONTACT: ResidenceLife@oglethorpe.edu*Required By Arrival to campus: To maintain an F-1 student visa

Headshot photo (for Petrel ID card)- email petrelpass@oglethorpe.edu
Proof of Health Insurance- upload in the New Student Check-in form

Estimated Expenses Apx. $10,000 USD per term
Accommodation$5,500 (apx. per semester)

Food$4000

Public Transportation

One ride on Marta bus or Train is $3

Books

Varies; around $400.00 (per semester)Health Insurance (compulsory)

apx. $450 per semester. Student responsible for purchase. Proof ofcoverage required at arrival
Varies; around $150 (per month)Entertainment* These expenses include actual and estimated costs reviewed each year

Facilities
On Campus

Near Campus

Recreation facilities

Bus line

Library

Shopping

MuseumMovie theatre

Spaces for academic and social programs

Banks

Dining hall

Train system within 1.5km walking distance