Discovering Opportunities on Campus
Located in the scenic, small town of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Dickinson College has earned recognition as a top U.S. liberal-arts college with a close-knit community of approximately 2,400 students. International students attending Dickinson discover:

• a top-tier global curriculum taught by caring, committed professors
• an intellectually vibrant community where individuals are valued and supported
• state-of-the-art facilities on a historic campus
• lifelong friendships in an environment that encourages free exchange of ideas and celebrates diversity.

Dickinson’s 40 major areas of study allow you to build your future through hands-on learning and research. Sharpen your skills in global business through our unique international business & management major or explore opportunities for government or policy research through the international-studies program. Create an in-demand career in computer security and systems analysis by studying computer science.

The college’s rigorous, interdisciplinary and cross-cultural academic program—the hallmarks of a liberal-arts education—fosters unparalleled comfort in the boardroom, laboratory, newsroom, hospital, courtroom, political arena or even just the dining room. You’ll work side-by-side with faculty members on exciting research and find yourself just as likely to be discussing topics with your professor at a local restaurant, coffee bar or backyard barbecue as in the classroom. There is nothing hands-off about an education at Dickinson.



Gaining a New Perspective
The Carlisle campus is a global community. The internationalization you’ll find at Dickinson prepares you for a complex world where a perspective on the many rich cultures, languages, arts and political processes allows you to move freely outside of the confines of geographic boundaries. 

International students comprise 6 percent of the college’s student body and represent more than 50 countries. Students entering the class of 2011 hail from 25 countries, with China, Bulgaria, and Argentina having the largest numbers of students.

Internationalism thrives in our classrooms as well through the college’s emphasis on foreign-language study—the core of Dickinson’s global curriculum. The college offers 12 languages, including Modern Greek, Mandarin Chinese, and Arabic. All students study at least one language and many develop fluency. You’ll likely encounter someone who knows your language or would like to know it. Each week, students and faculty members come together for a meal and lively discussions in a language other than English.  

Learning Beyond the Campus
More than 60 percent of Dickinson students study abroad, making the college a leader among U.S. institutions. Offering more than 40 highly regarded programs on six continents in 24 countries, the options include semester and yearlong programs, along with summer- and winter-break opportunities.

International students may opt to participate in the college’s off-campus study at institutions within the United States. Stateside programs include the Dickinson semester in Washington, D.C., and a semester of environmental science at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Living at Dickinson
Dickinson is a residential college, which means students live in college-provided, comfortable housing, ranging from traditional large college dormitories to independent apartment living to specialized small housing where students with specific interests come together.

You’ll have a telephone number and an e-mail address to keep in touch with your family and friends back home and to stay in close contact with the friends you’ll make in the United States. 

You may bring your own computer or use one of the many computers you’ll find on campus. Most students eat in the cafeteria where food is served buffet-style. Vegetarian dishes always are available, and special dietary needs can be accommodated. 

Because the college experience isn’t just about the classroom, you’ll have an opportunity to participate in many special-interest clubs, athletics, trips and other recreational activities. Hike a portion of the famed Appalachian Trail running from Maine to Georgia;
pursue your musical interests by joining the college orchestra or a cappella group; attend guest lectures, concerts, films and theatre; debate current world politics; or enrich your knowledge about pressing global issues.

Living in Pennsylvania
You might be wondering about the weather in our area. In Pennsylvania, we are fortunate to experience all four seasons. You’ll enjoy a little bit of everything from warm sunny days and
a crisp, colorful fall to a snowy winter wonderland followed by a bright spring thaw.

You’ll find light clothing appropriate when you first arrive on campus in late August, moving into sweaters and light jackets in October and November. By December you’ll need warm coats and heavier shoes and will stay bundled up until the weather warms in spring, usually April.

We’ll be communicating with you regularly about the college, our area of the country and much more. Our goal is to get to know you better and help you through the admissions process, so please feel free to contact us.

International Admissions
Dickinson College
P.O. Box 1773
28 N. College St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
E-mail: studyusa@dickinson.edu
Web site: www.dickinson.edu/international
Phone: 001-717-245-1231
Fax:001-631-947-0270 or 001-717-245-1442