Concorde University Portland

• Age of students: from 17 years
• Location: Portland, USA
• Type of institution: University College
• Language of instruction: English
• Type: mixed.

Concord University Portland educatesthe next generation of U.S. health and dental professionals. For more than 65 years, Concorde Career Colleges has prepared thousands of people for a decent career in this field.

Concorde's 25 student-centered academic programs and one-on-one support prepare graduates for sought-after careers in nursing, dentistry, respiratory specialists, diagnosticians, and other medical positions. Concorde is accredited by the Commission on accreditation of vocational schools and colleges (ACCSC) and the Council for Vocational Education (COE).

The institution prepares motivated students for successful employment in a prestigious profession in the field of healthcare through high-quality education, real-world experience and student-centered support.

Concorde employees adhere to the principle of integrity through a policy of open communication and mutual understanding. All employees of the Institute are highly qualified specialists.

In the process of studying, students earn credits – certain academic units that indicate how much time the student devoted to studying. They are earned by attending lectures, classes, seminars, workshops. Knowledge is controlled through credits and design work. For independent study, teachers issue a large amount of thematic literature for review.

All unmarried students must reside on campus in university dormitories as long as there are available places. The dormitories have everything you need for a comfortable stay, the rooms are fully furnished. Students also have access to local restaurants and canteens.

Foodlab and WingSpan (local cafeteria canteens) are located on the ground floor of the Jean and Jerry L. Beasley Student Center. In the Dining Room Foodlab you can snack on wings, rootbir, burgers, sandwiches and french fries in the company of friends.

One of the most popular dormitories on campus among foreigners – Wilson Hall – accommodates 210 residents. In each wing of this building there is a common bathroom. Wilson Hall includes a study with wireless Internet access, a TV room with surround sound, a lounge, a lounge-lounge.

All furniture in the rooms is mobile, allowing students to remodel the room according to their personal taste.

Here you will find:

• Beds: Towers mattresses are twin XL in size. The beds are height adjustable.
• Dressers
• Wardrobe
• Tables for work.

Extracurricular student life is quite rich. Students can visit clubs and hobby organizations, play sports and volunteering, create their own mini-campaigns and hold thematic events.

The most popular interest clubs among locals and foreigners are:

• American Chemical Society (ACS)-Concord,
• CATSA – open to all students enrolled in the sports program and / or wishing to gain additional knowledge in the field of sports ,
• Concord Social Work Organization – combining fun and camaraderie with service and management. The main purpose of the organization is to give students the opportunity to organize events on their behalf,
• PATCH (Pre-Professional Association for Careers in Healthcare) is a department organization that provides CU students with the resources they need to make informed decisions about future careers relevant to any medical profession,
• Hopper-Turing Society – This club provides support to students specializing in technical fields, offers programming seminars, social and activities, inspires networking to establish connections in the technology industry,
• Honor Society Psi Chi-International,
• Sigma Zeta – National Society of Distinguished Bachelors in Science, Computer Science or Mathematics who have worked at least 25 hours, have at least 3.0 GPA in science and mathematics and 3.0 GPA overall. Sigma Zeta encourages and encourages scientific activities and recognizes academic scholarship in the fields of natural, computer science and mathematics,
• BCM (Baptist Student Ministry) is a religious organization open to all students whose mission is to spread the gospel, help develop a relationship with Jesus Christ, and provide opportunities for Bible study, worship, and prayer.
• "Collegiums for Christ".

• Concorde's blended learning model combines online courses with face-to-face labs and clinical experience.
• The institution has accreditations of vocational schools and colleges (ACCSC) and the Council for Vocational Education (COE).
• More than 25 academic programs.
• The University has been successfully operating for more than 65 years.
• More than 90% of students are completely satisfied with the learning process.
• Rich and active extracurricular life.

The Gene and Jerry Beasley Student Center is the center of Student Life at Concord University. It is home to the Academic Success Centre, bookstore, cafeteria, counselling centre, games room, food court and post office. The following offices are also located in the Student Center:

• autism spectrum disorders,
• services for the disabled,
• accommodation
• full-time classes,
• multicultural affairs,
• McNair program,
• student affairs,
• student support service,
• resident directors.

Research classroom equipment is maintained to stimulate innovative teaching and learning at Concord. The equipment includes West Virginia's only electron microprobe— a device similar to a scanning electron microscope that magnifies and chemically analyzes tiny areas in minerals and other solid materials. Also, the institution has an astronomical observatory and additional laboratories for research in the field of chemistry, physics and geology. In Concord, it is possible to use such equipment already in the classroom in the first year.

Additionally available:

• Laboratory of Electron Microprobes
• Laboratory of Ecological Geography
• Field Geology and Geophysics
• Laboratory of Micro-X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
• Seismograph Raspberry Shake
• Laboratory of Spatial Analysis
• Tephra's laboratory.

Additional fees for a particular course will be assessed upon enrolment.

• Books are valued at $25 per credit hour if they participate in the Follett access program. Otherwise, books are priced at $550 per semester.
• There is a one-time fee of $85 for new students and $50 for graduates.

In the application for education, you must specify your name strictly as it is indicated in the passport! If the name in the account is different from the name in the passport, you need to enter the name from the academic record in the "Preferred name" section. All foreign applicants must provide a permanent physical mailing address (not a PO Box).

After graduation, pupils have a valuable diploma with which they can continue their studies at the next educational stages (master's and doctoral studies), undergo an internship in another country of the world, find a job in America, Canada or Europe.

• Academic Records: Official copies of academic records of all secondary, pre-university programs and attended colleges/universities
• All academic documents directly from schools (if possible)
• IB results, GCSE/IGCSE results, WAEC results.

Transfer international applicants must submit:

• Students who have studied at an international college or university must submit an official transcript from WES (World Education Services) or ECE (Education Credential Evaluators).
• Knowledge of English (confirmed by the certificate of the international exam).

All foreign undergraduate applicants must demonstrate knowledge of English:

• ACT – at least 15, read at least 18
• TOEFL iBT not less than 60 points
• TOEFL Essentials 6.0 or later
• IELTS not lower than 6.0.

A personal essay and portfolio are also required.

All documents must be in English or have a certified translation.

At Concord University, 88% of undergraduate students who wish to pursue a degree receive some kind of grant or scholarship. The average amount is $10,083.

Concord University is committed to helping its students solve the financial problems associated with paying for their education. Students must complete an application form to receive a merit scholarship. Scholarships are awarded in the fall semester of each academic year and are divided equally between the fall and spring semesters.

• Federal Assistance Programs
• State Aid Programs
• Student Loans
• Reduced tuition costs
• Scholarships for freshmen for residents of West Virginia (with the possibility of extension for 4 years)
• Scholarships for Nonresident First-Year Students of West Virginia
• Competitive scholarships of scientists with honors (with the possibility of extension for 4 years)
• Transfer scholarships (with the possibility of extension for up to 4 years)
• International Scholarships
• Additional scholarships
• Scholarship opportunities that require separate applications.

The tuition discount is only available for international students transferring from U.S. high schools or colleges.

There is also the possibility of student employment, which can help well with tuition fees. Federal Work-Study provides part-time employment for undergraduates and masters/doctoral students in need of financial resources. The program encourages community service, especially related to the student's course of study.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision