2. Takeo Suzuki??
Takeo Suzuki
Executive Director of International Relations
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
5210 Grand Avenue
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72913-3649
Telephone: (479) 788-7166
Fax: (479) 788-7524
E-Mail: Takeo.Suzuki@uafs.edu

3. Takeo Suzuki:
Executive Director
 Born on May 27, 1975
ACADEMICS
 Kobe University of Commerce
 University of Wales, Newport
 Osaka School of International Public Policy, University of Osaka
CAREER
 1999-2000, TBS-V (Kosovo)
 2003-2005, Japan Foundation / University of Arkansas Little Rock
 Leadership Arkansas
FAMILY
 Antonela (wife/Croatian), Hana (5yr/daughter), Leon(4yr/son)

8. Bill Clinton
42nd President of
the United States
of America

9. President Bill Clinton

10. Arkansas’ Fortune 500 Companies
Five Headquarters
110+ with
315+ facilities

13. Fortune 500 Companies

15. Fort Smith(298,592 residents)
 Fort Smith is the 2nd-largest city in Arkansas.
 Fort Smith was founded in 1817 as a military post.
 Fort Smith's name comes from General Thomas
Adams Smith (1781–1844), who commanded the
United States Army in 1817.
 Airport: Fort Smith Regional Airport
Asia  Dallas or Atlanta(1hr)
 Fort Smith(10min)UAFS Campus

16. University of Arkansas Fort Smith

22. UAFS HOUSINGS

25. LISA / ACCOUNTING MAJOR

28. 2012 - 2013 Rates
http://uafs.edu/housing/prices-floor-plans-0
Single $2,370 / Double $2,184 / Triple $2,030
Lion's Den Meal Plan Options 2012 – 2013
 10 meals a week, $100 in Lion's Cash=$1300
 160 block plan, $200 in Lion's Cash=$1400
 14 meals a week, $100 in Lion's Cash=$1460
 19 meals a week, $25 in Lion's Cash=$1515
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
 80 block plan, $300 in Lion's Cash $920

30. Requirements for enrollment

31. Requirements for enrollment
1. International Student Application
2. English Proficiency
(TOEFL/IBT 61, IELTS 5.5 or ELS level 12)
1. Minimum GPA 2.0
2. Passport photo copy
3. Bank statement ($21,000) for I-20

32. Semesters-2013 at UAFS
 Summer Term l-2013 (limited meal service)
Classes Begin June 3
Last Day of Term July 3
 Summer ll-2013 (limited meal service)
Classes Begin July 8
Last Day of Term August 7
 Fall Semester-2013
August 10 or 11: New International Students arrive at UAFS.
August 12 and 13: Meeting with Academic Advisors
August 14-17: New International Student Orientation
August 18: New Student Convocation
August 19: Classes Begin
December 4-10: Final Exam week

33. TUITION AND FEES

34. TUITION AND FEES
 TUITION AND FEES $12000/YEAR
 HOUSING $5000/YEAR
 MEALS $2500/YEAR
 INSURANCE $1000/YEAR
 MISCELLANEOUS $500
TOTAL $21000/YEAR

35. SCHOLARSHIPS

36. SCHOLARSHIPS
Chancellor's Leadership Council (CLC)
(Not available for Fall 2013 anymore)
 -over $35,000 over 4 years-
 25+ composite ACT score, 3.25 cumulative
GPA, plus demonstration of strong leadership
and academic performance. Must be seeking a
Bachelor's degree

37. SCHOLARSHIPS
Honors International Studies Program
(HISP) Scholarship -over $33,000 over 4 years-
 27+ composite ACT score (or +1800 SAT score)
 3.5 cumulative GPA
 91+ TOEFL (or 6.5 IELTS)
 Essay
 plus strong academic performance and
international interests
Due on March 1, 2013

38. SCHOLARSHIPS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ACADEMIC
SCHOLARSHIP (OVER $4000 OVER 4 YEARS)
 3.5 OR higher GPA
 Participation in International Festival and
International Student Speech Contest

39. Freshman Merit Scholarships
 Academic Distinction Scholarship of Prestige: Amount: $4,500 per
year for tuition/fees + a $2,000 optional housing allowance
Qualifications: Average ACT score of 27, Average GPA of 3.87, and
TOEFL 91 (IELTS 7.0)
 Academic Excellence Scholarship: Amount: $3,500 per year for
tuition/fees + a $500 optional housing allowance
Qualifications: Average ACT score of 24, Average GPA of 3.51 and
TOEFL 81 (IELTS 6.5)
 Academic Opportunity Scholarship
Amount: $1,500 per year for tuition/fees
Qualifications: Average ACT score of 21, Average GPA of 3.21, and
TOEFL 71 (IELTS 6.0)

40. Colleges at UAFS
 College of Applied Science & Technology
 College of Business
 College of Education
 College of Health Sciences
 College of Humanities & Social Sciences
 College of Languages & Communication
 College of Science, Technology, Engineering
& Mathematics

41. BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS
 English
 History
 Media Communication
 Music
 Psychology
 Rhetoric and Writing
 Spanish
 Studio Art
 Theatre
 Accounting
 Business Administration
 Marketing
 Animation Technology
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Criminal Justice
 Graphic Design
 Imaging Sciences Management
 Information Technology
 Mathematics
 Organizational Leadership
 Nursing
 Music Education
 Bachelor of Applied Science

42. MINORS
 Anthropology
 Biology
 Business Administration
 Chemistry
 Creative Writing
 Criminal Justice
 English
 Geography
 Geology
 Rhetoric and Writing
 Sociology
 Theatre
 History
 IT-Database Technology
 Mathematics
 Media Communication
 Music
 Philosophy
 Physics
 Political Science
 Psychology
 Spanish
 Speech
 Studio Art

43. GET CONNECTED

44. GET CONNECTED
1. LISTs Program = leading international students
to success=American Buddy
2. Wednesday Lunch Group
3. American Family Program
4. Language Tables / International Tea Time
5. International Student Association
6. Community
Outreach/Volunteering/Internships

50. 7 REASONS TO ATTEND UAFS
1. Affordable tuition with high quality academic curriculums
2. Internationally accredited programs and award-winning
researchers and instructors
3. Small class sizes and extensive academic and personal support
(free tutoring center)
4. Hands-on and applied learning through innovative programs
5. Safe and beautiful campus environment ("Best Maintained
Landscape in the Nation" in 2003)
6. Great volunteer, internship, and job opportunities
7. State-of-the-art equipment and newest technology available
and accessible for all students