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Application to Summer Program 2009

General Information

Join students from many countries for the 6th annual Western Illinois University Summer Program 2009 - Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Community Commitment, which will provide (1) the opportunity to expand your knowledge to develop new business models in the ever-changing marketplace today; (2) a seminar taught in English and in Spanish ; (3) participation in an intensive English Language Course at the level of proficiency (beginner, intermediate or advanced after assesment); (4) knowledge of local customs and history; and (5) many cultural activities, including several excursions.

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Eligibility

The Summer Program 2009 is open to any university student over the age of 18 who is interested in gaining current knowledge and experience of the American culture. All participants of the Summer Program 2009 must have a J1-Visa or F1-Visa. All applicants must be university students, either undergraduate or graduate, from any academic discipline. No applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted during any part of the Summer Program 2009. Proof of university enrollment and age will be required upon registration. We suggest you apply as early as possible in order to secure your place in the program.

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How To Apply

To apply to the Summer Program 2009, you must complete all the application forms. All completed application forms must be accompanied by a $25.00 nonrefundable registration fee. The full program fee of $2,000 is due immediately upon the receipt of your appropiate Visa and payment in full must be received prior to arrival. We will accept applications up to April 15th, 2009. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a case by case basis and evaluated based upon availability and the possibility of obtaining your visa in a timely manner. You should not assume that you have been accepted. Wait for confirmation from us before making further arrangements for travel, etc. Once you are accepted for the Summer Program 2009, you will receive confirmation via email and will be provided with detailed information about the program. The information will include arrival instructions, details about the Entrepreneurship and English courses, tentative itinerary of activities, suggested reading lists, and a list suggesting what you need to bring.

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Application Forms

You are required to complete the following application forms:


IMMUNIZATION

Western Illinois University’s Immunization policy reflects the Illinois College Student Immunization Act (Copy Enclosed) which requires International Students to document the following:

1) Dates of any combination of three or more doses of Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTP or DTaP), pediatric Diphtheria and Tetanus (DT), or adult Tetanus and Diphtheria (Td) vaccine, with the most recent dose having been received within 10 years prior to the term of enrollment.

2) Dates of 2 doses of live measles virus vaccine on or after the first birthday. The minimum time interval between each dose must have been at least 4 weeks (28 days). If either dose was received prior to 1968, proof must be provided that a live virus vaccine, without gamma globulin, was administered. Students who cannot provide proof of immunization may provide laboratory (serologic) evidence of measles immunity, or a physician's signed confirmation of disease history and date of conclusive diagnosis.

3) Immunization with rubella vaccine on or after the first birthday, or laboratory (serologic) evidence of rubella immunity. History of disease is not acceptable as Proof of immunity for rubella.

4) Immunization with live mumps vaccine on or after the first birthday or a physician's signed confirmation of disease history and date of conclusive diagnosis.

5) International students are also required to have a tuberculosis skin test upon enrollment or registration at WIU. In other words, the student must be tested according to the Illinois Control of Tuberculosis Code at the Beu Health Center upon arrival at WIU. Evidence of previous testing and/or vaccination with BCG does not fulfill this requirement. Those students with a positive reaction to the TB test will be required to complete a chest radiograph. A written report of a chest radiograph will be accepted if completed within the three months prior to the date of arrival in the United States.

Acceptable documentation means evidence of appropriate immunization, physician diagnosed disease (if allowable), or laboratory evidence of immunity documented in writing and signed by the physician or local health authority. To assist your students in documenting their immunization status, a Beu Health Center Immunization Record is included, with the required sections highlighted. A Health History form is also included and should be completed by each student and returned with the immunization records.

Students without adequate proof of immunization will need to receive the required immunizations, and may obtain them at the Beu Health Center by appointment. Estimated cost for Td is $12.00, and the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) combined vaccine is estimated at $8.00; immunizations are not covered by student insurance. Currently, TB testing and chest radiographs are free to the students.


Health Information and Documents to Download


Program Fee & Payment

The fee for the summer program 2009 is $2,000 and includes all academic instruction and materials for the English course and the daily semminars, transportation, housing, all breakfasts and lunches, cultural activities, and lodging while on excursions. Please note that these costs do not include evening meals and miscellaneous/personal expenses. We suggest that each participant have a minimum of $500 for these additional expenses. Students are responsible for the cost of their own airfare to and from Chicago, Illinois to their home country.

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Methods Of Payment

Payment of fees must be made by one of the following methods:


- Mail a cashier check's or money order in the amount of $25.00(US) for the registration fee (US). This payment must be sent along with your complete application package.

- Mail a cashier check's or money order in the amount of $2,500 (US). This payment must be sent immediately upon the receipt of your J1 or F1-Visa.

- Along with your check please include your name, address, phone number, and email address. You must provide a valid email address so we can notify you as soon as your payment is received.


Cashier's check or money order should be made payable to Western Illinois University. Do not send cash. Personal checks drawn on banks outside the United States cannot and will not be accepted. We also do not accept credit card payments of any kind.

Send your application forms and cashier's check or money order to the following address:


Western Illinois University
Jo Ann Davis, Office Manager
Global Education - Stipes Hall 326
1 University Circle
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois 61455



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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel your registration prior to the beginning of the program, you will be charged the following:

A) Registration fee of $25.00 (nonrefundable)
B) Cancellation on or before June 1 will receive a full refund
C) Cancellation made after June 1 and prior to June 15 assessed a $250.00 cancellation fee
D) Cancellation made after June 15 receives no refund

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Insurance

Travel Insurance

We recommend that all participants purchase travel insurance before traveling to the U.S. This will cover any expenses incurred as a result of lost or stolen property, late arrival, early departure, or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. Please note that Western Illinois University is not responsible for the loss or damage of a participant’s personal property. This insurance should also cover medical expenses due to illness or unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances preventing or curtailing your stay.

Medical Insurance

All participants in the Summer Program 2009 are required to purchase Western Illinois University’s Health Insurance. This fee is included in your program fee.

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Terms & Conditions

WIU reserves the right to cancel the WIU Summer Program 2009 due to insufficient participants or circumstances beyond the University's control. Participants enrolled by April 15, 2009, will be contacted by April 30th, 2009, and notified of the cancellation.
The Office of Global Education makes every effort to ensure that the information on this Webpage is correct and current. Changes to the itinerary will occur as the program proceeds relating to the included activities. Please check this site periodically for updates or changes. Once your application is received, you will be informed of these changes via email.

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