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Requirements
Applicants for the
full-time program should possess the following requirements:
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At least a Diploma
degree (or an official equivalent)
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Between the ages of 16
and 25
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Successfully completed
the Howza summer program
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Submit all required
documents
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Two letters of
recommendation
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Full-financial support
The applicant must be able to prove that he or
she can support himself or herself for the full duration of the program. There
are a limited number of small grants available for deserving students to help
towards his/her personal expenditures.
Application for
Admission
Application for admission must be made on the
form supplied by the Howza. The completed form, along with all other required
documentation, must be submitted by the date given or stamped on the
application form. All forms and documents submitted in the application process
become the property of the Howza and are not returnable.
Together with a formal application, the
student must submit the following:
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Either an official
transcript of his/her high school/college grades, or
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An authorized
photocopy of his/her most recent degree
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Two letters of
recommendation
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Application fee
Tuition and Fees
Application fee
(non-refundable) $ 25.00
Late application fee
(non-refundable) $ 35.00
Tuition
$
125.00 (At Least 12 credits per semester is
required)
Dormitory fee (one
academic year, ten months) $ 2750.00
Dormitory
deposit $
250.00
Meal (daily regular meal
for ten months) $ 1800.00
Late registration fee:
additional 10% of the tuition will be required
Note: The application fee is non-refundable.
Financial Aid
The Howza annually offers a limited number of
tuition grants. An applicant who wishes to be considered for such grants
should so indicate on his or her application for admission form. Continuing
students who wish to be considered for tuition grants should notify the Office
of the Howza at least five months prior to the beginning of the new academic
year. Financial aid is granted to students on the basis of need, and all
decisions in this regard will be made by the Principal of the Howza.
Admission
Students are officially admitted to the Howza
only through a letter of admission from the Principal of the Howza, and only
students who have been admitted in this manner may register in the Howza.
Admission to continuing education programs does not constitute or imply
admission to the Howza.
Registration
Students are required to register in the very
beginning of each academic year. Students who fail to register on time will
have to apply for late registration permission from the Principal of the Howza.
New, first-time students must register in person at the Howza.
Registration is confirmed by making full
payment to the Howza prior to the announced deadline. Students who fail to do
so will be dropped from their classes. If they are reinstated, after obtaining
late registration permission from the Principal, they may join classes only
upon payment of a late registration fee.
Should a student voluntarily withdraw from
courses, credit for tuition will be calculated according to the following
percentages:
1st week of academic
year 100% of tuition charges
2nd to 4th
week of academic year 80% of tuition charges
5th to 8th
week of academic year 50% of tuition charges
9th to final
week of academic year 0% of tuition charges
The first week of classes
is considered to begin the day following the last day for registration,
regardless of which days of the week a particular class may meet.
Application
Applications must be postmarked not later than
one week prior to the beginning of each semester. Late applications must
include the late application fee.
Fees
Application Fee
$15
Late Application Fee
$25
Tuition
$60 per credit hour
Note: The application fee is non-refundable.
Requirements
The part-time program is open to all Muslim
undergraduate and graduate students, as well as to other adults with an
academic background. Together with a formal application, applicant must submit
an authorized photocopy of his/her most recent degree, one recommendation and
the application fee.
Registration
Final registration will be processed by the
Office of Howza at the address below one week before the beginning of each
semester. Should a student voluntarily withdraw from courses, credit for
tuition will be calculated according to the following percentages:
1st week of semester
100% of tuition charges
2nd to 4th week of semester
50% of tuition charges
5th to final week of semester
0% of tuition charges
The first week of classes is considered to
begin the day following the last day for registration, regardless of which
days of the week a particular class may meet.
Note: The Imam Mahdi Seminary (Howza) reserves
the right to cancel the courses for which there is insufficient registration.
Date
& Classes
Summer courses are held as follows: July 1
through August 15. Generally, classes will meet five days a week,
Sunday-Thursday, 5 to 6 hours per day.
Application
Applications must be postmarked by April 15.
Late applications must include the late application fee. Note that late
applicants cannot be guaranteed.
Facilities
The Howza will provide qualified houses
(and/or Madrassah) for accommodations. So single applicants are housed in the
Howza itself.
Fees
Application Fee
$25
Late Application Fee
$35
Tuition
$650
Dormitory Fee
$375
Meal
$275
Books, other materials
$125
Note: The application fee is non-refundable.
Requirements
Together with a formal application, student
must submit either an official transcript of his/her high school/college
grades or an authorized photocopy of his/her most recent degree, two
recommendations and the application fee. Students who wish to reserve Howza
housing must also include the dormitory deposit. The required age is 18
through 35 and at least completed the first semester of their freshman year.
Furthermore, at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale is required.
Registration
Final registration will be processed by the
Office of Howza at the address below on the last office day of May every
year, 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
Note: The Imam Mahdi Seminary (Howza) reserves
the right to cancel the courses for which there is insufficient registration.
Summer Plus
The IMS Summer Program is
supplemented by Umra and a number of field trips and tours to places of
interest around Madineh, Maccah, and Iran. The cultural tours include the
following:
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a visit to the Holy city of Madineh
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an Umra Mufradah A`maal
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a visit to the Holy city of Maccah
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a trip to Mashhad visiting Haram Imam Reza (pbuh)
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a tour of the Holy places in Qum
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a tour of historical and cultural places in
Esfahan
Eligibility
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Students who have completed the first
semester of their freshman year, who are at least 18, and have at least a
2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale may participate.
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Islamic Studies and Religious Studies
teachers and instructors who have successfully experienced the teaching in
Islamic schools, who are at least 18 and at most 35, may participate.
APPLICATION
Completed application forms must be
received preferably by 1st of April and at the very latest by 25th of April.
A $25 non-refundable application fee must accompany the application.
COSTS
The whole package (Umra,
Summer Educational Program, Ziyarat and Tour in Iran) costs for 2004 are
$3125.00. The Package fees include:
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Roundtrip Tickets: New York (Washington)–Jaddeh–Tehran–Jaddeh–New
York (Washington)
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3 Days in Madineh, Ziyarat of Haram and Baqi`
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3 Days in Makkah, A`maal of Umra
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6 weeks (42 days) in Howza (Iran) for Summer
Educatinal Program (Courses, Library Facilities)
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7 Days Tour in Iran, Ziyarat of Mashhad, Qum,
Rey (Tehran), Isfahan and/or Shiraz
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Accommodation and Food for 8 weeks
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Transportation and Tour Guide
Note:
In case an applicant wants to purchase his/her own ticket and go the route on
his/her own choice (not coming to Umra), the cost will be $1450.00. This
amount is due to change.
Limited Scholarship for
Summer Plus Program is available.
Refunds
Withdrawal from a summer program must be made in writing. Imam
Mahdi Seminary reserves the right to adjust program fees or cancel any program
without prior notification; however, every effort will be made to provide
information on cancellations in a timely manner. In the event of
cancellation, IMS will refund 100% of recoverable program fees. IMS is not
responsible for indirect costs paid directly by the student, including but not
limited to passport fees, vaccinations, and transportation costs.
Important Notes:
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Applications must be
postmarked by April 15.
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Late applications must
include the late application fee.
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Late applicants cannot
be guaranteed.
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The Application Package
should be contained of:
1.
A formal application
form
2.
An official transcript
of student’s high school/college or an authorized photocopy of his/her most
recent degree
3.
Two recommendations
4.
The application fee
Notification of final
acceptance will be announced by mid- May.
Completed applications should be sent to:
IINY
(IMS Summer Program)
55-11 Queens Blvd.
Woodside, 11377 USA
For
Summer Program Application Click here.
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Continuing
Education Program (CEP) |
Qualifications
& Requirements
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Muslim male or female at least 18 years of
age
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High School Diploma or GED
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Mature
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Self interested
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Achieving at least 80% on entry exam
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Two letters of recommendation from teachers
or community leaders
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Criminal & Drug screening background check
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A one full page typed letter written by the
applicant giving reasons for his/her interest in learning the Islamic
Jurisdictions.
Advantage of Distant Learning Studies
at IMS:
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Students can study with little conflict with
their working conditions
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Apart from low fees, a great deal of money
can be saved by not traveling abroad and saving high living costs there
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No cultural or family conflicts by staying
in their native country
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Enjoy a high quality teaching
Students who have registered in the
distance learning
course, do not need to attend classes. Instead, they are provided with a
complete set of lectures on audio-tape or Compact Disk (CD) as well as
relevant
books and
teaching notes. In case these students have any question, they can direct them
either to the Local Centers or contact on-line.
There are many local examination centers
world-wide. Students should sit for their exams in either these centers or at
IMS headquarter in New York.
A minimum number of 10 students is needed in
order to secure a new local examination center in each area. A list of
examination centers
is available.
General Requirements
Students should have good command of Arabic language and be
acquainted with general knowledge of Islamic issues. A minimum of a 2.5 GPA on
a 4.0 scale or equivalent qualifications is required. Payment of admission and
registration fees, a minimum age of 18 and a letter of reference of good
conduct are required at the registration. Almost all lectures, tutorials,
exams and final year dissertations are conducted in English and/or in Arabic.
Postgraduate thesis can be written in either Arabic, English, Persian.
Language:
Almost all lectures, tutorials, exams and final year
dissertations are conducted in English and/or Arabic. Therefore, a good
command of Arabic language is required. However, we are trying to translate
these courses in to English in order to help those who find it difficult.
Postgraduate thesis can be written in Arabic, Persian (Farsi) or English.
Course Duration:
All undergraduate level courses are offered in 4 academic
years. The duration of the distance learning
is 5 to 7 years. Upon successful examination of the final year and provision
of a suitable dissertation, students are awarded with a diploma certificate
equivalent to BA degree which enables them to continue their postgraduate
studies.
Starting Date:
Our academic year
starts in the first week of September and ends at the end of May of the same
year. However, there is no fixed starting date for
distance learning students. They can
virtually start from any date during the year.
Fees:
Application Fee: There is one off non-refundable fee of
$25 payable at the time of submitting your application.
Registration Fees:
· Registration and office costs $ 125
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Distance Learning Per Credit $
45
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Books and lecturer’s note papers $ 125
· Full set of audio tapes or CDs $ 150
If a group of two or more students wish to study together the
following fees may apply:
First student pays the full fee and receives the whole package.
Sharing students pay 50% of the fee and share the materials
with the first student.
Examination Fee: Students should pay a fee of $50 for
sitting for the yearly exams.
Resit Fee: Those students who have failed in more than 3
subject, have to resit for the entire subjects in the following year and pay a
fee of $ 100 only and do not need to pay the registration fee again.
There is a one off fee of $ 40 for
marking of the final dissertation (in the final year).
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