The University is located in the historic seaport of 纽波特，罗德岛, less than two hours from Boston. The city is a popular tourist destination and home to world-class sailing, the 国际 Tennis Hall of Fame and iconic music and film festivals.

首先查看 360° virtual campus tour. Our 51 buildings and campus arboretum sit on seven 19th-century estates overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. We are a residential campus with an active student body. 徒步悬崖步道, go surfing at nearby beaches, explore Newport with our free bicycle loan program or make use of the University’s gymnasium, 健身中心, aerobics studio and playing fields.

国际 students choose us for many of the same reasons that U.S. 学生做的. We have small classes where faculty get to know you. There are internships and research opportunities, 社区服务, a variety of academic and personal support services and free bus transportation with your University ID.

We also provide several international-friendly benefits, such as free airport pickup for Orientation, a dedicated immigration advisor, English language support and a team of international student mentors to guide you through the first year.

我们提供各种 学术项目, including undergraduate majors and minors, combined bachelor’s/master’s programs, certificates and doctoral degrees. 国际 students can be found in every academic discipline and especially business (all concentrations), 生物学, 全球研究, 心理学, 化学, 政治科学, studio art and engineering (3+2 dual degree).

A description of the application process, deadlines and required documents can be found on our webpage for 国际申请者.

必威 is SAT and ACT optional. Students who do not submit scores will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process.

We ask students to meet a standard of 英语水平 不提供ESL课程. 然而，我们确实有 English for Academic Purposes, a program that provides academic language and cultural support alongside University courses.

We have different styles of 学生宿舍 for undergraduate students. Our meal plan provides unlimited access to the University’s main dining facility and you can find additional choices on campus or by exploring the 40-plus restaurants along nearby Newport harbor.

The 必威 campus and city of Newport both have reputations for being safe. Our security officers are on duty 24 hours a day and oversee residence hall access cards, 失物招领处, emergency call boxes and on-campus medical transports.

卫生服务 maintains regular hours during the academic year. It is staffed by a caring and highly skilled team of nurse practitioners and a consulting physician. If necessary, Newport Hospital and major pharmacies are just minutes from campus.

You will only receive an I-20 form after you have been admitted, pay the enrollment deposit and complete the financial certification form.

A limited number of scholarships cover full tuition but do not include room and board, 书籍和杂项. A contribution is expected each year from family resources, personal funds and sponsorships to cover the 出勤费用.

Students who are in F-1 visa status are eligible to work on campus. When school is in session, the typical jobs average 10-20 hours per week. During approved breaks, students can work full time on campus.