1. The UIC Process ETH Zurich Kristin Kutella October 14, 2010

2. History UIC has bilateral exchange agreement with ETH (about 1 year) 2 UIC students have participated in the exchange UIC currently has 2 ETH students on campus under the exchange UIC does not have a precedent for sending non-UIC students through exchange agreements

3. If consortium members will send students through UIC… Participants will be enrolled at UIC in a variable credit exchange course At least 12 credits for undergraduates At least 8 credits for graduates Tuition cost is currently being negotiated at UIC Current in-state tuition ~$6,500 Currently negotiating rate equal to KU tuition rate Orientations will occur via video conferencing Students must complete all UIC paperwork & follow UIC rules and regulations

4. UIC Application Procedure Potential UIC admissions application Required Documents 2 page application (basic information) Official transcripts from all past institutions 2 academic references (forms & format in application packet) Statement of purpose (500+ words) Resume

5. Application Procedure Initial acceptance email sent within 2 weeks (due to distance issues & a short timeframe, acceptance email will be sooner) Acceptance packet will be sent to applicants as well as ETH application procedures ETH handles visa paperwork for students

6. ETH Exchange Application ETH Application Official transcripts (submitted in step 1) ETH Photo form & Photo Swiss visa application & Proof of financial support Photocopy of passport Confirmation letter by ETH supervisor Confirmation letter by home university supervisor

7. Moving Forward: Fall 2011 Deadline: Applications to UIC by March 1, 2011 (please send advance notice about potential students) ETH would like to send & receive 4 semester students per year (or equivalent combinations) 1 st step: UIC application & documents 2 nd step: ETH application (to be sent from UIC & received at ETH by April 1, 2011)

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