{"id":16,"date":"2014-08-14T23:12:07","date_gmt":"2014-08-14T23:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2022-10-12T13:38:37","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T18:38:37","slug":"about-bsu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/international-students\/about-bsu\/","title":{"rendered":"Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ enrolls over 5,000 students from across Minnesota, the United States, and many different countries. Learn why so many international students call Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ home.<\/p>\n

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During the Feast of Nations each year international students share food with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ community.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Founded in 1919 and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is a coeducational institution offering bachelor and master degree programs.<\/p>\n

As a state-supported university, all of our students can take advantage of the vast resources of the Minnesota State College and Universities System (MnSCU).<\/p>\n

Location<\/h3>\n

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is located on Lake Bemidji in North-Central Minnesota. It is approximately four hours by car from Minneapolis\/St.Paul, and approximately 4 hours from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. There are daily flights from Minneapolis\/St.Paul which his a major airport within the United States.<\/p>\n

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Academics<\/h3>\n

We provide a liberal arts education focused on three signature themes: the global family, civic engagement and the environment.<\/p>\n

Our undergraduate and graduate programs are rigorous and career-oriented, taught by distinguished faculty with advanced degrees from top U.S. schools like Cornell University,\u00a0Purdue, University of Minnesota, University of Iowa, University of Illinois, Texas A & M, Virginia PolyTech, University of Wisconsin and Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ.<\/p>\n

Through personalized instruction, hands-on learning and independent research opportunities, our students develop invaluable real world experience, practical skills and a broader, global perspective.\u00a0Learn more about Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ academics.<\/a><\/p>\n

Academic Calendar
\n<\/a><\/strong>The academic year is divided into two sixteen-week semesters. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ also offers 3-5 week summer sessions, beginning in June and ending in mid-August. Incoming\u00a0international students may not initiate study beginning in a summer session.<\/p>\n

Admission and Costs<\/h3>\n

When you are ready to apply, carefully review our requirements for international student admission<\/a>, and contact the International Program Center with any questions you have about the admissions process.<\/p>\n

Apply to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ<\/a><\/h5>\n

International students qualify for resident tuition rates (in-state tuition), resulting in substantial savings to the cost of your education. We also offer\u00a0“banded tuition” where each semester costs the same for full-time students taking 12-18 credits. With banded tuition, you can complete your degree more efficiently. Learn more about international student tuition.<\/a><\/p>\n

Activities and Recreation<\/h3>\n
Outdoor Program Center<\/a><\/h5>\n

The nationally-recognized Outdoor Program Center features a new lakeside facility that rents kayaks, canoes, pontoons, sailboats, ski boats, cross-country skies, mountain bikes, tents, backpacks, snowshoes, fish houses and sleeping bags. Weekend trips and semester break trips are available at student-discounted prices.<\/p>\n

OPC’s lakeside boathouse is in Diamond Point Park, just steps away from campus. The park offers lakeside benches, walkways, grills and gazebos \u2014\u00a0perfect for a quick study-break getaway. A newly built biking and walking trail winds it way along the lake and through campus, offering students a\u00a0convenient\u00a0and inexpensive outdoor experience.<\/p>\n

Gillett Recreation-Fitness Center<\/a><\/h5>\n

The Gillett Recreation-Fitness Center offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that will help you slim down, tone up, de-stress or just play. Students meeting minimum enrollment requirements can use the facilities for free.<\/p>\n

Gillett includes four activity courts adaptable for basketball, tennis, volleyball or badminton, a six-lane 200 meter indoor track, free and fixed weight rooms, five racquetball courts, a new climbing wall, a six-lane 25 year pool, a spacious dance studio, and a variety of cardiovascular equipment. Various programs are offered throughout the summer.<\/p>\n

Activities<\/h5>\n

There are a variety of activities on campus every semester. Past events have included bowling nights, movie nights, special deals on food\/beverages at the Lakeside Food Court, giveaways, tie-dye, musicians, games and more. These events are advertised through campus emails, posters flyers, and calendars that will be distributed at events, in the Residence Halls and the Hobson Memorial Union<\/a> Information Desk.<\/p>\n

Visit the\u00a0Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Events Calendar\u00a0for the dates of upcoming events.<\/p>\n

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