INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
As an international student, you have many questions about the U.S. education institutions you are considering, as well as the cities or towns in which they are located. This brochure will provide information on topics not covered in the general academic catalog or information brochures.
Campus Life and Environment
What is Wayland’s General Environment?
Our faculty, staff, and students have one word to describe the environment at Wayland: Family. Due to its small size, Wayland affords the opportunity to develop very close relationships with everyone you meet here. It is not uncommon for a professor to contact a student who has missed class to see if they are alright. Also, the students develop very close bonds, especially in the international community. It is a safe campus where your faith is nurtured and you are encouraged to seek answers to life’s questions and make your own decisions about your life’s path.
What Type of Living and Food Accommodations are Available?
All international students are required to live in school housing. Men and women live in separate dorms, but do have limited visitation privileges. There is housing available for married students. A central cafeteria serves all dorm residents and any faculty or staff member who wish to eat there. There is also a second, smaller eating location called Pete’s Place that serves a different selection of foods than the central cafeteria. Different meal plans are available based on the number of times a week you want to eat in the cafeteria. Some dorms have kitchens where students are allowed to do some food preparation.
How Much Are Living Expenses?
Dorm prices are based on the amenities available. The average cost of a dorm room is $1,600 for two semesters (one academic term). Meal plans range in price based on the number of meals per week you wish to eat in the cafeteria. There are 10-meal, 14-meal, 19-meal, and flexible meal plans. It is suggested that a student purchase a 19-meal plan their first year and then afterwards modify their choice of plan based on their class schedule, food preferences, etc.
The cost of living in Plainview is below the U.S. national average, which means it is a very affordable place to live. For the international student, it may be either lower or higher than the norm, based on the nationality of the student and the student’s financial situation. Also, it depends on what your personal needs are.
Following is an estimate of the cost of a full academic year based on a 12-hour course schedule.
Tuition - 12 hours at $395.00 per hour (beginning July 1, 2009) |
$4740.00 |
General Fee |
$310.00 |
Room (median) |
$664.00 |
Meal plan - 14 (median) |
$1171.42 |
Sales tax on meal plan (median) |
$96.64 |
Technology Fee (@9.00 per credit hour) |
$108.00 |
Books (estimate) |
$400.00 |
Total estimated costs per semester |
$ 7490.06 |
*This is an estimate for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Tuition is subject to change each academic year.
What Type of Entertainment is Available in Plainview?
Wayland is a major source of the entertainment in Plainview with its excellent athletic teams, theater productions, and concert offerings. Students can find many different activity outlets through various campus organizations. The city of Plainview also offers a multi-screen movie theater, athletic events, festivals, and concerts.
For those students who want more options, Plainview is located 45 miles north of Lubbock, Texas and 75 miles south of Amarillo, Texas. These two major cities both have populations over 200,000 and offer large malls, museums, athletic events, major theater productions and concerts, fine restaurants, and amusement parks.
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