Darton College

Darton College in Albany, Georgia, is a two-year college of the University System of Georgia offering Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, and one-year certificate programs. The modern classrooms and labs, as well as the beautifully landscaped 180-acre campus, offer students a perfect college setting. The arts - music, theater, photography, and literature are alive and well at Darton. Intercollegiate athletic programs are offered in men's and women's soccer, cross-country, and swimming: women's basketball and softball; and men's baseball, wrestling, and golf. Intramural activities and clubs for almost every interest are also available. Darton College's faculty and staff take pride in Darton's record of academic excellence and the philosophy of a student-centered education.

Why Darton?

• Low tuition and fellowship opportunities
• Small class sizes, various class offerings
• Quality education and caring faculty and staff
• Safe campus in safe neighborhood
• Brand new on-campus housing and brand new student center
• Easy transfer to four-year institutions
• International Student support programs:
  • Cultural Exchange Program
  • International Student Mentor Program
  • ESOL Program
  • Foreign Language Honor Society

The top universities our students transfer to are:

1. University of Georgia
2. Valdosta State University
3. Georgia Southwestern State University
4. Albany State University

About Albany, Georgia, USA

It will be easier for an international student to settle down and adapt much more quickly in Albany than in a large city. The people are friendly, the climate is perfect, and the cost of living is low. However, Albany is just a few hours away from Florida's Gulf Coast, Georgia's Atlantic Coast, the capitol city of Atlanta, as well as the convenience of great shopping, museums, parks, and the many areas of natural beauty that surround this section of the country.

Housing

As of Fall 2009, Darton College is a residential campus with one and two bedroom apartments available. Refer to the Web site http://www.darton.edu/future-students/housing/ for more information. Off-campus housing is also available within walking distance, ranging in price from $300-$600 per month.

Darton College International Student
Fellowship Program

International students can save about three-fourths on tuition at Darton. Each year, Darton College offers a limited number of fellowships to highly qualified international students. The Darton College International Student Fellowship Program waives the out-of-state cost of tuition for eligible students. Fellowship recipients will pay the in-state tuition-approximately $1,662 (fall and spring semesters). This will be a savings of about $4,194. In order to be eligible for an International Student Fellowship, applicants must meet all admissions requirements for enrollment into Darton College. Fellowship recipients are required to assist the college with campus and community activities. Continuation of Fellowship Awards is contingent upon the recipient's academic performance and contributions to the campus and community.

ESOL Program

Darton College has an ESOL program designed to help international students be successful in their courses at Darton. The ESOL Program is not an intensive English program, but is a part of the student's degree or certificate program.

Popular Programs

Programs popular with current international students are Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Education, and Nursing. Darton is well known for its high-quality Nursing and Allied Health Programs. Darton offers 14 two-year health career programs. As part of the University System of Georgia, graduates from Darton College can transfer easily to four-year colleges and universities.

International Students

Through the Cultural Exchange Club, the Global Center and the Ethnic Diversity Committee, our students, together with faculty and staff, are involved in ensuring that Darton College creates an atmosphere in which foreign students feel welcome. The International Student Advisor plays a big role in their adjustment to the college and the community. Students are assisted in initial airport pickup, obtaining driver's licenses, opening bank accounts, etc. Faculty members are willing to work one-on-one with students who need extra help in their academics. International students are seen as ambassadors from their countries, and they delight in sharing information about their countries with their classmates. A welcome party every semester brings all returning and new international students together. International students are encouraged to participate in the Cultural Exchange Club that plans local and regional trips, house parties, an International Festival, and holiday celebrations. Students can enjoy four bowling alleys, a massive indoor climbing wall, three racquetball courts, student study lounge areas, interaction areas, a table tennis area, a pool table area, TV and electronic gaming areas at the new student center. This provides international students a forum to socialize with each other and with faculty and staff.
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