BASIT Orientation

An orientation to the program will be held on Friday, June 20, 2008, beginning at 8:00am, and during the week of Monday, June 23, 20087  It is important for students to arrive by Thursday, June 19, 2008!  We have organized a group of students from the previous class to meet you and assist you as you move into your new home!!!

Information on co-op placement, student services, and other general information will be given to students during orientation.

Activities and Events:

• Welcome Breakfast and Dining Service Orientation
• Academic Orientation
• Cooperative Education Placement Process
• Residence Life Orientation
• Health Center and Insurance Orientation
• International Student Services
• Placement Property Fair
• Placement Employer Reception

The $14,395 total cost includes tuition, room and board, medical insurance, security room charge, graduation fee, and activity fee, a dorm room cable television connection (television not provided), internet access line (computer not provided) and local telephone services.  Students are responsible for all living costs during their internship period.  Students are also responsible for their travel, books, personal expenses and costs for setting-up apartments at the internship site including:  apartment deposit (typically the first and last month's rent), utility deposits/installations and furnishing expenses are the responsibility of the student.  Travel costs for the student include flights between their country and the United States as well as between the college and their internship sites.

Students must be aware that when arriving in the U.S., they should have enough funds to cover incidental expenses for Summer One, as there will not be an opportunity to work, even on a part-time basis during that period.

All international students are required to be covered by health insurance.  Students must take the insurance offered by the college.  The charges are as follows:

 $1,125      -  This includes coverage for the 15-month period of the program.
Because of periodic insurance rate changes, this is an estimated amount subject to possible increase at anytime.

Students are also required to submit a chest x-ray report (you do not have to bring the x-ray itself), and a complete physical exam including proof of measles immunization prior to the beginning of classes.