Fast Facts
Location:
Toowoomba, Australia.
Academic Calendar:
Fall: July to November,
Spring: Late February to July
*There is a summer program available at USQ
Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester: April 12
Spring Semester: November 1
Admission Requirements:
Undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior.
Overall GPA: 2.5
GPA in Major: 2.5
Credits:
12-16 credits per semester, Fall or Spring.
Additional Program Highlights:
On-site orientation and field trips.
University of Southern Queensland
About the University of Southern Queensland
University of Southern Queensland is Australia's 12th largest university. The University is constantly updating its teaching facilities and methods of course delivery to students both in Australia and overseas. Almost 1,000 international students from more than 40 countries study on USQ's campus. The University of Southern Queensland has five Faculties: Arts, Business, Commerce, Education, Engineering and Surveying, and Sciences.
Visit their website at: http://www.usq.edu.au
University of Southern Queensland is located in the city of Toowoomba, 90 minutes drive west of Queensland's capital city, Brisbane. Toowoomba is Australia's second largest inland city and voted twice to be the best city to live in Australia.
Visit the city website:
http://www.toowoomba.qld.gov.au
http://www.tq.com.au
The Brockport Program at the University of Southern Queensland offers you the opportunity to:
- Live and study in a city with a unique educational environment,
- Receive instruction in classes, seminars and tutorials from members of the faculty at the University of Southern Queensland,
- Choose (and be guaranteed - before you leave the US) the coursework you want/need from an almost limitless variety of disciplines,
- Total integration with Australian students,
- Improve your writing and research skills tremendously.
Your experience at the University of Southern Queensland will:
- Introduce you to Australian society and the Australian educational system,
- Make you a better student,
- Expand your outlook on the world,
- Build your self esteem and self confidence,
- Enhance your career prospects.
At the University of Southern Queensland you will:
- Live with Australian students in modern, superior [single bedroom/adjoining suite] University of Southern Queensland-owned accommodation,
- Receive a comprehensive on-site orientation to study at the University of Southern Queensland that will maximize the benefits of your semester/year of study,
- Have the benefit of an on-going program of field trips, excursions, and social events through USQ,
- Enjoy the security of a complete package of academic and non-academic support services.
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Admission
A prospective participant should have:
- Second semester sophomore or junior standing by the start of the program.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
- A GPA of 2.5 in an appropriate major.
- The demonstrated ability to do upper-division work in the subjects chosen.
Application Deadlines:
- For Fall Semester: 12 April
- For Spring Semester: 1 November
- For Full Academic Year: 12 April
2010 Term Dates:
| Semester | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2010 | February 15 2010 | July 31 2010 |
| Fall 2010 | July 2010 | November 2010 |
The academic year at the University of Southern Queensland consists of two 16-week semesters.
*There is a summer program at the University of Southern Queensland
Housing & Orientation
Housing:
Many students choose to live in University housing on campus in one of the residential colleges. College life saves the students the effort of cooking, cleaning and other household chores while trying to adjust to a new environment and making new friends.
Each student is provided with their own room which is fully carpeted and furnished with a bed, bedspread, pillow, blankets, sheets, pillow cases, writing desk, chair, table lamp, book case, cup board, electric heater, power points, natural ventilation and light, and electric lighting. The rooms are cleaned and fresh bed linen is supplied weekly. Rooms come with either private or shared bathroom facilities.
Each college also has several common rooms where students can relax and spend time socializing with one another. The common rooms are variously equipped with television sets, video recorders, refrigerator, refreshment facilities, a table tennis table and a billiards table.
Coin operated washing machines and dryers, irons and ironing boards are provided in each building. Alternative privately operated quality accommodation is available within walking distance of the campus.
For more information, visit:http:// www.usq.edu.au/accommodation
In addition to the residential colleges, participants have the option of living off-campus in USQ's Student Village.
The Student Village is located within a 5 minute walk to campus and is across the road from a small shopping center. Each unit includes 3 or 4 single-study bedrooms with a study area, dining room, lounge and laundry. Units are fully furnished and equipped with a television set, heater, and lounge suite supplied with the latest kitchen appliances and utensils. All units are cleaned once a week and bed linens are provided.
For more information on the Student Village, please visit: http://www.studentvillage.com.au
Orientation:
An orientation program specifically for study abroad and exchange students in conducted by USQ during the week prior to the commencement of classes in both semesters. Issued covered including settling in to life in Toowoomba, culture shock, accommodation, health insurance, clubs and societies, email access, study skills, weekend trips, and social events.
Cost
| Fees for the Brockport University of Southern Queensland Program |
Spring 2010 Semester: $10,900
DOES NOT INCLUDE: As a very rough guide, a participant in the Brockport University of Southern Queensland Program will need to budget approximately $300 to $400 AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS per month, to pay for daily local travel, textbooks and other school supplies, entertainment, meals and other necessities.
*Participants taking Engineering or Science classes will be billed a higher program fee. **For Visa purposes, all Australia study abroad students MUST purchase the mandatory insurance coverage (presently $175.00 per semester). ***Varies depending on the SUNY campus at which the participant pays tuition. |
Estimated budget sheet:
USQ Spring 2010 (pdf)
Courses
Courses:
For more information on the specific courses available, please visit:
http://www.usq.edu.au/course/specification/2010/
Credits:
Students must study a minimum of three units. Each unit is worth one (1) credit point. Students can choose units from: Arts, Business, Information Technology, Engineering and Surveying, Sciences, and Teaching and Education.
Study abroad students are required to take a full course load of 3-4 courses per semester. Students will select their course areas prior to their departure.
Curriculum:
Participants in the Brockport University of Southern Queensland Program will select (prior to departure) courses available to study abroad students at the University of Southern Queensland. All instruction in the Brockport University of Southern Queensland program is by the University of Southern Queensland faculty.
Participants in the Brockport University of Southern Queensland Program are examined in the same manner (and to the same standard) as their Australian counterparts and classmates. The majority of courses in which they will enroll are examined formally at the end of the semester and in order to be awarded credit, participants must take--and pass--the examination at the end of the study period in question.
