Ferris State University
Contact Information
International Student Services
1010 Campus Drive, FLITE Suite 408
Big Rapids , Michigan 49307-2279
Phone: 231.591.3915 or 231.591.5444
Fax: 231.591.3944
1010 Campus Drive, FLITE Suite 408
Big Rapids , Michigan 49307-2279
Phone: 231.591.3915 or 231.591.5444
Fax: 231.591.3944
Program Description
Study in Michigan
Since 1884, Ferris State University’s mission has been to provide first-rate education to its students. This was the vision of our founder, Woodbridge N. Ferris. Today, 125 later, the University remains devoted to quality education for its students. We have more than 170 academic majors and a personal, hands-on approach to education. Ferris is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges.
Here is Ferris State University:
- A career-oriented public university located in Big Rapids, Mich.
- Big Rapids is a small, safe and friendly college community
- More than 170 degrees are offered through the Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, Optometry, Pharmacy, Engineering Technology and Kendall College of Art and Design
- Two-year Associate, four-year Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees are offered
- The average student teacher ratio is 15:1
- Our classes begin in January, May and August
- English Support Program (ESP): For students whose English score is close to but does not reach the TOEFL requirements, an English Support Program is available – two semesters maximum to available for one semester.
- One proof of English proficiency required for admission: TOEFL score 61 iBT, 6,0 IELTS, SAT, ACT, ELS Level 112 or college level English class
- Field trips and special activities
Campus Community
- Student enrollment is about 10,000
- Excellent academic and support facilities
- A diverse and dynamic environment
- Wireless campus: 17 on-campus residence halls with internet access
- Single-student and married-student on-campus apartments with internet access
- Four on-campus dining centers
- Support services for international students include new-student orientation, counseling, advising, immigration and personal advising, and extracurricular activities
- Social, recreational, cultural, educational and intercollegiate athletics activities
- 14 Division II sports
- Division I men’s ice hockey in our newly-renovated ice arena
- On campus recreational facilities that include: 18-hole golf course, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, racquet facility, fitness center, and indoor ice arena
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