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B.E.S.T. SUMMER PROGRAM 2015: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
List of documents included in the application package
1) Application instructions (this document);
2) B.E.S.T. 2015 student application form;
3) B.E.S.T. 2015 consent and release;
4) B.E.S.T. summer program information sheet;
5) Health requirements form.
Application Instructions
To apply for the program, please submit the following documents by April 15, 2015:
Completed ‘B.E.S.T. 2015 student application’ form;
Completed ‘B.E.S.T. 2015 consent and release’ form (completed by parent/guardian if you are under the
age of 18);
Official transcript(s) from home institution.
Application Submission
Please email Jia Jia Wei at jwei01@udayton.edu the following documents:
Scanned/electronic copy of completed ‘B.E.S.T. 2015 student application’ form;
Scanned/electronic copy of completed ‘B.E.S.T. 2015 consent and release’ form (if applicable);
Scanned/electronic copy of official transcript(s) from home institution.
Please send your official transcript(s) from your home institution via post to:
Raji Ananthraja
Assistant Director of International Admission
Office of International Admission
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH
U.S.A. 45469-1671
Please bring your completed health requirements form with you to the University of Dayton for collection upon
arrival.
Summer 2015 B.E.S.T. Program: Student Application
The University of Dayton's B.E.S.T. program is a special blend of academic and hands-on learning centered
around business, engineering, science and technology.
You'll spend four weeks on campus, learning from University of Dayton professors as you immerse yourself in
the university experience.
To be eligible for consideration as a B.E.S.T. student, you must have completed at least their sophomore
year of high school.
Section 1: Student Information
Last Name:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy):
Gender Male Female
Are you a U.S. citizen or
permanent resident?
Yes No
If no, what are your citizenship
and visa statuses?
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Permanent Address:
Mailing Address:
(If different from above)
Section 2: Educational Background (Home Institution)
Current High School:
Address of High School:
First Attended (mm/dd/yyyy):
Last Attended (mm/dd/yyyy):
(Leave blank if still attending)
Expected Graduation Date:
Your Intended College Major:
PARENTAL/LEGAL GUARDIAN CONSENT (If under 18 years of age)
As parent/legal guardian of this student, I authorize him/her to travel to the University of Dayton in Dayton,
Ohio, for the B.E.S.T. program offered from July 6 to July 31, 2015. I acknowledge that this student has major
medical insurance that will cover this child for medical treatment in the United States. I authorize the University
of Dayton to make medical treatment decisions for the student in cases of emergency. In addition, emergency
contact information is provided:
Name:
Address:
Home Phone Number:
Work Phone Number:
Cell Phone Number:
Signature of Parent/Guardian:
Date:
TO BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY THE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR OFFICIAL
He/she has been given approval to take courses at the University of Dayton during Summer 2015.
Name of High School:
School CEEB Code:
Counselor Name:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
School District:
Student's Class Standing:
(_____ of _____)
GPA (out of 4.0):
Would you recommend this student as having the aptitude and academic record appropriate to study at the
University of Dayton in the B.E.S.T. program?
Please state any evidence to
support your
recommendation:
Signature:
Date:
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH
U.S.A. 45469-1671
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INFORMED VOLUNTARY CONSENT AND GENERAL RELEASE
(For parent/guardian signature of participants under age 18)
In consideration of participation in The University of Dayton activity/program as described herein, and having
actual knowledge and appreciation of the particulars of the program and those risks involved in this type of
activity/program, I, on behalf of my child, voluntarily consent to use of the facilities and participation in the
activities/programs at this site, and assume all the risks arising therefrom.
Group Name: B.E.S.T. Summer 2015
Description: Enrollment Management B.E.S.T. Summer 2015 Program
Location: University Summer Conference – University of Dayton Release
Date(s) of Activity/Program: July 6-31, 2015
I hereby declare that my child is in good health and has no mental or physical condition or symptoms that could
interfere with her/his safety or the safety of others while participating in any activity using any equipment or facilities
of the University of Dayton. Furthermore, I certify that (s)he has adequate health insurance to cover any injury or
damage that (s)he may suffer while participating, or alternatively, agree to bear all costs associated with any such
injury or damages to her/him.
I, the undersigned, do hereby release, hold harmless, indemnify, waive, and discharge the University of Dayton and
all its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action
arising from any injuries or damages my child may suffer or sustain from her/his participation in, or use of, any facility,
equipment, and/or programs. Furthermore, in full recognition and appreciation of the potential dangers and hazards
inherent in athletic and other activities, I do hereby agree to assume any and all risks, liabilities, and responsibilities
for all accidents, injuries, damages, or property losses arising from my child’s participation.
In the event of a medical emergency requiring more than basic first aid, I authorize University of Dayton officials and
Board of Trustees of University of Dayton to secure from any licensed hospital, physician, and/or medical personnel
any treatment deemed necessary for my child’s immediate care and agree that I will be responsible for payment of
any and all medical services rendered.
I have read and fully understand the above statements.
Print Name of Participant Print Name of Parent/Legal Guardian
Signature of Participant Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian
Date Date
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B.E.S.T. SUMMER PROGRAM 2015: INFORMATION SHEET
About the Program
The University of Dayton offers an opportunity to high school students to participate in a practical learning
experience in various areas of study. B.E.S.T. focuses on Business, Engineering, Science and Technology, in
which most courses are centered around hands on learning through labs and/or group projects. The program
will run from July 6, 2015 to July 31, 2015, for a period of four weeks.
Academic Components of B.E.S.T.
The B.E.S.T. program allows students to undertake 6 University of Dayton credit hours, which includes:
3 credit English/Communication course; and
3 credit Engineering course OR
3 credit Business course.
Cost
Students will be charged $6,500 program fee, which covers:
6 credit hours tuition;
Room and board;
Meal plan; and
Activities.
Students will be responsible for travel expenses and any other miscellaneous expenses (i.e., health insurance,
textbooks) while at the University of Dayton.
Computer Requirements
All UD students are required to have a notebook computer that meets the academic hardware and software
requirements of the University. Students must bring with them to the University of Dayton a laptop meeting our
minimum requirements. For details, please visit
http://www.udayton.edu/udit/computing_printing/student_computer_program.php.
Application/Admission Requirements
The program is open to students who have completed at least their sophomore year of high school. Students
wishing to participate in the B.E.S.T. program must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and be
recommended for admission into the Program by their home institution.
To apply, students must submit the completed ‘B.E.S.T. 2015 student applicationform, ‘B.E.S.T. 2015 consent
and release’ form (if under the age of 18), and official transcript(s) from their home institution.
Application Deadline
All applications and supporting documents must be submitted to the Office of International Admission no later
than April 15, 2015 to ensure acceptance letters can be sent out in a timely manner. For specific application
submission instructions, please refer to the ‘Application Instructions’ document contained in the application
package.
Name____________________________________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
Address___________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Country
Cell Phone (__________) ______________________ Email_________________________________________________
Date of Birth________/________/________ Age at the time you will enter the University__________
Student ID number (required)_________________________________
First term of Enrollment (circle) Fall Spring Summer I Summer II Year: 20__________
Please circle: Freshman Law/ Grad. Student Transfer International Student Commuter Online Class Only
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
Required immunizations: This information must be submitted to avoid a medical hold on class registration.
Due July 1 for fall semester, Jan 1 for spring semester.
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Two doses required for all students born in 1957 or later.
Dose 1– Given at age 12 months or later. Date of administration_______/________/________
Dose 2– Given at least one month after the rst dose. Date of administration_______/________/________
Exemption: Students born before 1957 are exempt from this requirement. Proof of positive MMR titer results also satisfy the
MMR requirement (attach lab reports).
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER (Signature or stamp required)
Name___________________________________________ Signature________________________________________
(Please print)
Address___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone (__________) ______________________ Date____________________________________
Student name (print)_____________________________________ Student ID #_______________________________
Meningitis and Hepatitis B vaccines are strongly recommended. The state of Ohio requires that all students who plan to
live on campus disclose whether or not they have been vaccinated against Meningitis and Hepatitis B or sign the vaccine
disclosure statement (below).
Hepatitis B: Dose 1_____/______/_____ Dose 2_____/______/_____ Dose 3_____/______/_____ (required for Doctor of
Physical Therapy students)
Meningococcal vaccine: Menactra____/____/____ Menveo____/____/____ Menomune____/____/____
Declined meningitis or hepatitis B vaccination (student signature required, parent if student is under 18)
I have read the attached CDC guidelines and understand the associated risk of Meningococcal disease and Hepatitis B
disease.
Signature_______________________________________________________ Date_______________________________________
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Return completed forms to University of Dayton Gosiger Health Center
300 College Park | Dayton, OH 45469-0900 | Phone: 937-229-3131 | Fax: 937-229-3107
OPTIONAL IMMUNIZATIONS
The following vaccines are strongly recommended, but are not required for admission.
1. Tetanus and Diphtheria (date of most recent): Tdap: ___/___/___ or Td: ___/___/___
(Tdap is required for students who will be working in childcare settings, including some Education students.)
2. HPV (Human Papillomavirus): Dose #1: ___/___/___ Dose #2 : ___/___/___ Dose #3 : ___/___/___
3. Hepatitis A: Dose #1: ___/___/___ Dose #2 : ___/___/___
4. Varicella: Dose #1: ___/___/___ Dose #2 : ___/___/___
5. Other vaccinations (e.g. oral typhoid for travel etc.) ___________________________________________________
TUBERCULOSIS (TB) QUESTIONNAIRE Required for all students (please circle response)
1. Have you had contact with a person with active TB? Yes No
2. Have you ever lived or worked in a nursing home, correctional facility (jail/prison), homeless shelter, hospital, or other
healthcare facility? Yes No
3. Do you have a chronic medical condition or take medication that impairs the immune system? Yes No
4. Have you ever used illegal IV drugs or cocaine? Yes No
5. Were you born in one of the countries listed below, or spent more than 1 month visiting these countries?
(If yes, please circle the country or countries, below) Yes No
Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Argentina
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia (Plurinational State
of)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Côte d’Ivoire
Croatia
Democratic People’s
Republic of Korea
Democratic Republic of the
Congo
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Guam
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People’s Democratic
Republic
Latvia
Lesotho
Liberia
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Lithuania
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Micronesia (Federated States
of)
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Republic of Moldova
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Syrian Arab Republic
Tajikistan
Thailand
The former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Republic of
Tanzania
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela (Bolivarian
Republic of)
Viet Nam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
(Source: World Health Organization Global Health Observatory, Tuberculosis Incidence 2010. Countries with incidence rates of ≥ 20 cases per
100,000 population. For future updates, refer to http://apps.who.int/ghodata)
IF YOUR ANSWERED YES TO TB QUESTIONS 1-5 OR CIRCLED ONE OR MORE COUNTRIES ABOVE, THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.
Tuberculin Skin Test Date given: _____/_____/_____ Date read: _____/_____/_____
Result: ________mm Negative Positive (Attach results)
or TB blood test (IGRA such as T-spot or Quantiferon Gold) Negative Positive (Attach results)
Chest X-ray result (required if tuberculosis skin or blood test is positive): Date____/____/____ Normal Abnormal
(Attach results)