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ExtraordinaryEducationFlagler College, situated in historic St. Augustine, Florida,offers the ideal setting for students like you from other countriesto live and learn in the United States.Here, you will receive an exceptional private-college education at an affordable cost. Your professors are accomplishedscholars who bring years of work experience into the classroom. Because Flagler’s student-faculty ratio is 18:1, your professors willknow and mentor you. They also will be among the first to celebrate your future with you.“I would highly recommend Flagler College to internationalstudents. The classes are small so you get to know yourprofessors. There is help available, like the math and writinglabs. There is always someone who is willing to help you.”Nadine Trabanino ’12Psychology and Communication MajorSan salvador, El SalvadorConsider this:b Flagler College isfully accredited by theCommission on Colleges ofthe Southern Association ofColleges and Schools.bThe Princeton Reviewincludes Flagler in itsBest 376 Colleges—andranks our campus as one ofthe most beautiful inthe United States.bU.S. News & WorldReport ranks FlaglerCollege ninth in thesouthern United States for“Best Regional Colleges.”bWithin six months ofgraduation, most of ourgraduates have startedtheir careers, or areenrolled in graduate orprofessional schools.2

A Supportive CommunityChan Mi “Charry” Lee had a plane ticket in handand every intention of going to a university in Texaswhen her grandmother suggested that was not theright path for her life. At a deep level, Charry knewher grandmother was right, so she scrapped her plansand revisited her college search. This time she choseFlagler College. She read about the college in ThePrinceton Review and was especially drawn to thephrase “family feel” in conjunction with the school.“I wanted a college with small class sizes and wherepeople cared for each other. I wanted a community tobelong to and be a part of.” She found that at Flagler.Charry earned a degree in education (elementary andexceptional student) and plans to study internationaleducation policy in graduate school. Flagler, she says,remains “dear to my heart. It has made me the personI am now. The support I received from faculty andstaff was overwhelming. I loved it here.”Chan Mi “Charry” Lee ’11Elementary and ExceptionalStudent EDUCATION MajorsCainta Rizal, The PhilippinesGreat ValueYour Flagler educationis highly affordable.The cost is almost halfthat of a comparableprivate college and onpar with most largepublic universities.Programs of StudyMajor/MinorPrograms of StudyMajor/MinorAccountingMajor or MinorHistoryMajor or MinorAdvertisingMinorIllustrationMinorAnthropologyMinorInternational StudiesMinorArt HistoryMajor or MinorJournalismMinorBusiness AdministrationMajor or MinorLatin American StudiesMinorCommunicationCreative WritingMajor or MinorMinorLatin American Studies/SpanishMajor or MinorCriminologyMinorLiberal ArtsMajorEconomicsMajor or MinorMarketingMinorEducation, K–12ArtDeaf & Hard of HearingExceptional StudentMajorMathematicsPhilosophyPhilosophy/ReligionPolitical ScienceMinorMinorMajorMajor or MinorEducation, SecondaryEnglishSocial SciencesMajorPre-LawPsychologyPublic HistoryMinorMajor or MinorMinorElementary EducationEnglishEnvironmental ScienceFinanceFine ArtsGraphic DesignMajorMajor or MinorMinorMinorMajor or MinorMajor or MinorReligionSociologySpanishSport ManagementTheatre ArtsYouth MinistryMinorMajor or MinorMajor or MinorMajorMajor or MinorMinor3

PowerfulConnectionsFlagler business majorsJohan Flostrand, MatthewRendell, and Arlin Zajmilanded internships at thePalm Coast/St. AugustineMerrill Lynch office, thanksto their connection withFlagler alum David Hanvey.“It has been a great experience to study at Flagler. I like the low studentto-teacherratio. My professors have a lot of experience in their field andbring that to the classroom.”Matt Rendell ’12Business Administration and Accounting MAJORSOttawa, Ontario, Canada“I’ve had an amazing learning experience at Flagler. I knowafter I graduate, I will look back and say that I worked hardhere, but I also had fun. I have made great friends—and myEnglish has improved.”Johan Flostrand ’12Accounting and Economics MajorSOslo, NorwayExceptionalExperienceAt Flagler, you will deepen your understanding through ourlearning communities, which blend academic challenge with a supportivelearning environment and co-curricular activities. Professors and staff willhelp connect you to practicums and internships, ranging from the CannesFilm Festival and Motorola to Bank of America and the Boston Celtics.Through study abroad trips, you may explore World War II battlefieldsin Europe, climb Machu Picchu, or walk on the Great Wall of China.Through our alternative spring break trips, you can help make a differencein the world, like our students who built a sustainable garden to feedpeople in Ecuador.4Work in the U.S.As an internationalstudent, you may applyfor a work permit sothat you may work inthe U.S. for up to ayear after graduation.Consider this:b Your professors include former judges,nationally recognized experts, publishedauthors, and award-winning filmmakers whohave connections across the U.S. and aroundthe world.b Flagler features state-of-the-art computerlabs, wireless residence halls, and thetechnologically advanced Proctor Library.b Our library has 205 computer terminals,an Internet lab with student email, wirelessaccess, graphic design labs, and soundproofstudy rooms.b You will have the support you need to besuccessful, including academic advisingwith a faculty member in your field of study;math and writing labs; and one-on-oneassistance and study skills seminars offeredthrough our Learning Resource Center.

Our students have had internships and launched careers at:b ABC’s World News Tonightb AOL/Time Warnerb Bank of Americab Boston Celticsb Cannes Film Festivalb CBS/FOXb Daytona International Speedwayb Dow Jonesb ESPNb Florida School forthe Deaf and the Blindb Florida State Attorney’s Officeb HGTV’s Designed to Sellb Institute on Political Journalismb Jacksonville Jaguarsb Jacksonville Museumof Contemporary Artb Merrill Lynchb Miami Dolphinsb Motorolab Northrup Grumman Corp.b Professional Golfers Association (PGA)b Prudential Securitiesb St. Johns County Courthouseb Universal Studios—Floridab U.S. Coast Guardb U.S. Food and Drug Administrationb U.S. Olympic Committeeb Walt Disney Worldb The Washington Timesb The White Houseb Wimbledon Lawn Tennis AssociationNicole del Bene, Business major andPre-Law minor, interns with JudgeBerger at St. Johns Courthousein St. Augustine.“I have had so many opportunities at Flagler, like being involved with SIFE andSAM (both are student business organizations). I’m a student-athlete, too, and it’svery competitive. I like living in a small city so that I can concentrate on my studies.”Rafaela Faria ’12Business MajorSÃo JosĒ, BrazilIan Waterhouse’s successful intershipat Walt Disney Parks andResorts led to a full-time job aftergraduation.Our graduates go onto study at prestigiousschools, such as:b Boston Universityb Duke Universityb Georgetown Universityb Harvard Universityb Johns Hopkins Universityb New York Universityb Pepperdine Universityb Princeton Theological Seminaryb University of Notre Dameb Vanderbilt UniversityOur graduates have beenadmitted to law school at:b Boston Universityb Columbia Universityb Duke Universityb Georgetown Universityb Tulane Universityb University of Chicagob University of Floridab University of North Carolinab University of Virginia5

ExhilaratingFlagler College has a beautiful, historic,and safe campus. The centerpiece of ourcampus is Ponce de Leon Hall. Recognizedas a National Historic Landmark, thisimpressive building has hand-carved wood,imported marble, elaborate murals, andTiffany stained glass windows. Ponce de LeonHall features our dining hall and dorm roomsfor about 500 students.You will enjoy exploring the exquisitearchitecture and the cultural and recreationalopportunities that abound in the St. Augustinearea. Nearby St. George Street is home to quaint shops and a variety of restaurants. Joinfriends for relaxation and fun on the beaches that are within walking distance of Flagler.Or stay on campus and cheer on the Flagler Saints athletic teams, swim in the outdoorpool, play sand volleyball, or challenge friends in the game room at the RinghaverStudent Center.Athletic ScholarshipsAs an international student, you are eligible to receivean athletic scholarship to compete in the followingvarsity sports:Varsity Men’s• Baseball• Basketball• Cross Country• Golf• Soccer• TennisVarsity Women’s• Basketball• Cross Country• Golf• Soccer• Softball• Tennis• VolleyballConsider this:b St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, issmall, but offers big-city opportunitiesfor shopping, culture, recreation, andentertainment.b Flagler College is two hoursfrom Orlando and one hour fromJacksonville, both of which haveinternational airports.b It is easy to get involved on campusthrough playing intramural sports orjoining student clubs and organizations,like the Spanish Heritage Club.b You will gain pre-professionalexperience—and grow creatively—by exhibiting your artwork in ourCrisp-Ellert Art Museum; participatingin productions in the Flagler CollegeAuditorium or the Rahner-GibbsSecond Stage Studio Theatre; or gettinginvolved with our online studentnewspaper, The Gargoyle; our studentradio station, WFCF 88.5 FM; or ouronline student literary arts magazine,the Flagler Review.St. Augustine’s temperatureaverages a high of:66˚ F (19° Celsius) in the winter77˚F (25° C) in the spring88˚F (31° C) in the summer79˚F (26° C) in the fallDining HallPonce De Leon HallResidence HallPonce De Leon HallSt. George StreetDowntown St. Augustine6

EnvironmentHousingFlagler believes that living on campus is an important part of the collegeexperience, so you will be required to live on campus your first year. Flaglerhas five residence halls—two for women and three for men—that areaccessible only with a special security card. Most rooms accommodate twoor three students, though some rooms house four or more students. Roomsare furnished with beds, desks, chairs, and dressers. You will need to bringbedding and other personal items.Learn MoreFlagler offers a safe environment where respect and integrity are highly regarded.Admission to Flagler is selective, based on your grade point average, test scores,letters of recommendation, and extracurricular activities. If your first languageis not English, you must have a TOEFL Score of 79 or higher on the IBT, 6.5 orhigher on the IELTS, or 500 or more on the Critical Reading part of the SAT Iexamination. If you are interested in applying to Flagler, please begin theprocess early by contacting the Director of International Student Admissions atinternationaladmissions@flagler.edu.“I remember the first days of living atPonce de Leon Hall. I couldn’t believethis was my home. St. Augustine isalso so beautiful. I enjoy just walkingaround the city.”Anemick Alegre ’14Business Administration andSpanish Majorscancun, Mexico7

Flagler College at a glanceEnrollment: About 2,500 students from nearly 50 statesin the U.S. and 30 countries.Academic Programs: 24 majors and 32 minors inselected fields emphasizing the liberal arts, education,business, and law.Student-Faculty Ratio: 18 to 1; average class size is 21.Calendar: Two 14-week semesters.Location: Four miles from the Atlantic Ocean, in historicSt. Augustine, Florida, the nation’s oldest city, with apopulation of 15,000 — lies east of I-95 on the northeastcoast of Florida, 35 miles south of Jacksonville, and about100 miles northeast of Orlando.Campus: The heart of campus is historic Ponce de LeonHall, a former resort hotel and the dream of Henry M. Flagler,industrialist, oil magnate, and railroad pioneer. Campus alsoincludes the Ringhaver Student Center, which houses theGamache-Koger Theatre; the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum; and theMolly Wiley Art Building. Flagler’s 19-acre athletics complex isjust two miles from campus.Housing: Flagler’s residence hall for women is Ponce de LeonHall; men live in Lewis House or Cedar Hall. Upperclassmenlive in the Florida East Coast Railway Residence Halls.Athletic Membership:NCAA Division II, Peach Belt ConferenceWhere isFlagler College?TallahasseeJacksonvilleSt. AugustineJacksonvilleto St. Augustine: 56 KM35 MilesOrlando toSt. Augustine: 160 KM100 MilesOrlandoKissimmeeTampaSt. PetersburgSarasotaFort LauderdaleNaplesMiamiOur international students represent:• Australia• Bahamas• Bermuda• Brazil• Canada• Colombia• DominicanRepublic• Ecuador• France• Germany• Guatemala• Honduras• Ireland• Italy• Peru• Jamaica • The Philippines• Japan• Spain• Kazakhstan • Sweden• Kenya• United• MexicoKingdom• The Netherlands• NorwayInternational Student AdmissionsFlagler College b 74 King Street b St. Augustine, FL 32084Telephone: 1-904-819-6220 b Fax: 1-904-819-6466E-mail: internationaladmissions@flagler.edu b Website: www.flagler.eduFlagler College welcomes all applicants—without regard to race, color, age, marital status, sex, handicap, religion, or ethnic origin.