Learning in an Ideal Setting

Founded in 1876, Juniata is a four-year college of higher education. Juniata is highly regarded for academic excellence and currently ranks 82nd out of 3800 colleges and universities by Forbes.com, and 81st amongst liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Juniata offers university-level programs in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and awards undergraduate degrees (B.A. and B.S.) in over 50 areas of study. At Juniata, classes are small and each student receives two academic advisors. Additionally, Juniata's Intensive English Program provides language instruction and studies in American Culture. With an enrollment of 1580, students at Juniata are assured a personalized, yet challenging, educational experience.

Juniata is located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania on a modern, attractive campus. Juniata has access to over 1,100 acres of land, placing the college among the largest private, liberal arts college settings in the northeastern United States. Juniata attracts students from all over the world. In a typical term, there are students from more than 30 countries on campus. A typical American small town, Huntingdon provides a safe and secure environment for experiencing U.S. culture. The beautiful Allegheny Mountains and the surrounding countryside feature natural areas for swimming, canoeing, skiing and hiking. Huntingdon is on the main AMTRAK train line with easy access to Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York City, and beyond.

Intensive English Program (IEP)

Juniata offers an academic year Intensive English program. Students may begin in either August or January. Juniata’s IEP emphasizes small classes (average of 6 students per class), personal attention from experienced teachers and innovative methods of instruction. The Intensive English program offers courses at three proficiency levels -- intermediate, high intermediate, and advanced. There are no classes for beginners. The Intensive English Program is designed to:

• improve oral skills to communicate with confidence in English
• increase reading speed, develop writing skills and provide the study skills necessary to move with ease through an academic program
• orient the student to the keys of academic success at an American college or university
• give the participant a broad experience of American culture
• Students receive college credit for all Intensive English courses they complete. Advanced level students have the opportunity to begin degree coursework at Juniata while enjoying the support of the Intensive English Program.

Things to do at Juniata

Juniata's cultural and recreational schedule offers students the opportunity to experience American culture and use English in non-classroom settings. Some student activities include:

• Over 90 clubs and campus organizations
• On-campus concerts, parties and other social events
• Free admission to most Performing Arts, Athletic, and Cultural events
• Community Service, Internship, Research, and Leadership Development opportunities in the local area and throughout the United States
• Mountain Day, a surprise day when classes are cancelled and students and faculty enjoy a day of fun and relaxation in a nearby park
• Celebrating the Lunar New Year at the Spring Festival
• Eid Festival, a celebration of the end of Ramadan with a dinner of Middle Eastern food and dance presentations organized by students
• Madrigal Dinner at Christmastime-when the faculty serve the students
• Trips to Lake Raystown, a beautiful natural area located nearby on the largest lake within the state of Pennsylvania
• International Club excursions to places like Washington DC, New York City, a local Amish market and other areas

English Requirements

Because Juniata offers no beginner level English classes, students must have at least an intermediate level of English proficiency. Students must show proof of English proficiency as part of the application process by submitting recent scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE, or other approved English test. An Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score of 42, IELTS score of 5.0, or a PTE score of 37 is required for admission to Juniata’s Intensive English Program or to be considered for conditional admission to Juniata’s degree program. Up to 15 credits of Intensive English study may be applied to graduation requirements for the degree. An iBT score of 80 (or its equivalence) is required for full, unconditional admission to the degree program.

Support for International Students

From the time a student arrives at Juniata, someone is there to help. For international students, the staff of the Center for International Education (CIE) makes sure that students feel comfortable in the Juniata campus community. At the CIE, a student finds answers to questions about housing, getting a visa, what courses to take and how to get tutoring help. Juniata offers free airport pickup, American roommates during the academic year, Friendship Family relationships with local American families and a Conversation Partner Program for informal conversation practice.