Undergraduate Exchange Undergraduate Exchange with Tennessee Tech with Tennessee Tech

University (University (www.tntech.edu))

Kwun-Lon TingKwun-Lon Ting

Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department & Center for Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department & Center for Manufacturing Research, Tennessee Tech University Manufacturing Research, Tennessee Tech University Fellow, American Society of Mechanical EngineersFellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Associate Editor, Journal of Mechanical DesignAssociate Editor, Journal of Mechanical Design

Exchange program at TTUExchange program at TTU

• For every student rather than the For every student rather than the eliteelite

• Every student is encouraged to apply Every student is encouraged to apply and participate in the exchange and participate in the exchange program. program.

•www.tntech.edu

International exchange International exchange programs at programs at

Tennessee Tech UniversityTennessee Tech University

• Magellan and ISEP Magellan and ISEP • One-on-one agreements with schools in Korea, One-on-one agreements with schools in Korea, Japan, Sweden, Germany, Egypt, Brazil, Austria, Japan, Sweden, Germany, Egypt, Brazil, Austria, and the Ukraine.and the Ukraine.• At TTU, all J-1 students will pay in-state At TTU, all J-1 students will pay in-state tuition. (i. e. an automatic $12,100 tuition tuition. (i. e. an automatic $12,100 tuition scholarship for all international exchange scholarship for all international exchange students)students)

Step for applicationStep for application

• Step 1 - Apply for AdmissionsStep 1 - Apply for Admissions

Complete an Complete an International International Exchange/Visiting Student Exchange/Visiting Student ApplicationApplication (PDF) for admissions or (PDF) for admissions or APPLY ONLINE. APPLY ONLINE.

Step 2 - Request Official Step 2 - Request Official TranscriptsTranscripts

• Transcript to TTU from your Transcript to TTU from your institution. institution.

• All transcripts must be in English.All transcripts must be in English.

Step 3- Cost and Affidavit of Step 3- Cost and Affidavit of SupportSupport

• Evidence of financial support to cover the cost of Evidence of financial support to cover the cost of attendance.attendance.

• The estimated amount required for issuance of the DS2019 The estimated amount required for issuance of the DS2019 is is $5900$5900 U.S. dollars. You will take the DS2019 and apply U.S. dollars. You will take the DS2019 and apply for your  J-1 visa in your country. for your  J-1 visa in your country.

• Be sure to pay the SEVIS fee prior to your visa Be sure to pay the SEVIS fee prior to your visa appointment; go to http://www.fmjfee.com to pay the $180 appointment; go to http://www.fmjfee.com to pay the $180 SEVIS fee via Western Union (see www.fmjfee.com).SEVIS fee via Western Union (see www.fmjfee.com).

• Students already in the USA, who have a visa, must submit Students already in the USA, who have a visa, must submit copies of your passport, I-20/DS2019, I-94 and visa.copies of your passport, I-20/DS2019, I-94 and visa.

Tuition and fees: 2010-2011Tuition and fees: 2010-2011All J-1 undergraduate students pay in-state All J-1 undergraduate students pay in-state feesfees

UndergraduateUndergraduate In-StateIn-State Out-of-StateOut-of-State

TuitionTuition $0$0 $12,180$12,180

FeesFees $5,800$5,800 $5,800$5,800

cost estimationcost estimation

UndergraduateUndergraduate officialofficial Un-officialUn-official

TuitionTuition $0$0 $0$0

FeesFees $5,800$5,800 $5,800$5,800

Room & BoardRoom & Board $7,680$7,680 $ 3,200 and up $ 3,200 and up ($400/month)($400/month)

Books, SuppliesBooks, Supplies $1,700$1,700 $$

PersonalPersonal $1,580$1,580 $$

TransportationTransportation $1,720$1,720 $1200 (flight)$1200 (flight)

Loan FeesLoan Fees $20$20 $0$0

TOTALTOTAL $18,500$18,500 $10,200 and up$10,200 and up

Step 4 - English Language Step 4 - English Language ProficiencyProficiency

• ESL: no min. score is required. ESL: no min. score is required. 

• ESL and major: 475  paper    52  Ibt  ESL and major: 475  paper    52  Ibt  150  Computer 150  Computer

• Major: 500 paper toefl;  61  IBT:  173 Major: 500 paper toefl;  61  IBT:  173 ComputerComputer

ESL (English as second language)ESL (English as second language)

• ESL: If 20 hours a week, $450 a ESL: If 20 hours a week, $450 a month.month.

• No Toefl requirementNo Toefl requirement

• Short termShort term

Step 5- Complete Health Step 5- Complete Health FormsForms

• Two forms must be completed and Two forms must be completed and submitted to Health Services before submitted to Health Services before a student can enroll:a student can enroll:

• Student Health FormStudent Health Form (PDF) (PDF)

• Meningitis/Hepatitis FormMeningitis/Hepatitis Form (PDF) (PDF)

Step 6 - Submit All Step 6 - Submit All MaterialsMaterials• Send all materials to:Send all materials to:• International Student AffairsInternational Student Affairs

Tennessee Tech UniversityTennessee Tech University1 William L. Jones Dr., Derryberry 1 William L. Jones Dr., Derryberry Hall Rm. 103, Box 5093Hall Rm. 103, Box 5093Cookeville, TN 38505 USACookeville, TN 38505 USA

• Phone: (931) 372-3634        Fax: Phone: (931) 372-3634        Fax: (931) 372-3674(931) 372-3674

Affordable study abroad at Affordable study abroad at TTUTTU

• International exchange for everyoneInternational exchange for everyone

• Requiring no university agreement Requiring no university agreement

• Duration: one or two semestersDuration: one or two semesters

• One semester internship allowedOne semester internship allowed

• No degree at TTU but transferableNo degree at TTU but transferable

• A shorter intensive language A shorter intensive language program is available. (starting July 1)program is available. (starting July 1)