Webinar: EducationUSA Canada June Virtual Showcase

About This Webinar

Learn about 32 diverse U.S. universities!

The day will begin with a presentation on "How to stand out in U.S. undergraduate admissions" by EducationUSA adviser Jenika Heim (9:30-10:00 am ET). Then, every 15 minutes, a U.S. admissions officer will give information about their university including top majors, athletics, special programs, campus amenities, work/internship opportunities, admissions procedures, scholarships, and more!

AGENDA (times are in Eastern Time):
9:30 - "How to stand out in U.S. undergraduate admissions," EducationUSA
10:00 - Central Michigan University
10:15 - Oklahoma City University
10:30 - Kent State University
10:45 - Dallas Baptist University
11:00 - University of Missouri St Louis
11:15 - Emerson College
11:30 - Warren Wilson College
11:45 - Syracuse University
12:00 - University of La Verne
12:15 - Columbia College Chicago
12:30 - New York Film Academy
12:45 - Fordham University
1:00 - Capital University
1:15 - Ohio University
1:30 - University of North Dakota
1:45 - Montana State University
2:00 - Columbia University
2:15 - University of New Haven
2:30 - Tennessee Tech University
2:45 - Florida Institute of Technology
3:00 - Ferris State University
3:15 - Minnesota State University, Mankato
3:30 - Eastern Michigan University
3:45 - Missouri Western State University
4:00 - University of South Florida
4:15 - Carleton College
4:30 - University of Richmond
4:45 - SUNY Stony Brook
5:00 - Johns Hopkins University
5:15 - Portland State University
5:30 - University of Montana
5:45 - San Francisco State University

Jenika Heim

Jenika advises students across Canada on the process of applying to U.S. universities. EducationUSA is a free service funded by the U.S. Department of State.

Capital University

Sofia Closson, Interim Assistant Director for Graduate and International Admission

Every university gives reasons why it’s the right one for you, but no university is right for everyone. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll be heard, where you can discover your potential, and explore what you want from life, Capital University is the ideal place for you.

Carleton College

Brian Swann, Sr Assistant Dean of Admissions & Coordinator of International Recruitment

Carleton College is committed to providing a true liberal arts education—a curriculum that challenges our students to learn broadly and think deeply. While developing your critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, & effective communication, the most important thing our students gain is how to learn for a lifetime.

Central Michigan University

Tisa Thompson-Betz, Assistant Director of International Outreach & Recruitment

A Central Michigan University education is a unique and wonderful opportunity for international students to obtain a quality education in cutting edge programs from some of most well-respected professors while also being immersed in the traditional university experience in a beautiful area of the country.

Columbia College Chicago

Skye Rust, Associate Director of International Admissions

A liberal arts college that focuses on the visual, performing, media and communication arts, and arts business. We are located in the center of downtown Chicago.

Columbia University

Courtney Hobgood, Senior Admissions Officer

Columbia is an Ivy League university with two full-time undergraduate colleges: Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. Columbia offers over 100 areas of study—more than 80 through Columbia College, the traditional undergraduate liberal arts college, and 16 through Columbia Engineering.

Dallas Baptist University

Mitchell Guthrie, Assistant to the Director of Global Development

Located in Dallas, TX, DBU is uniquely positioned to provide students with a quality education in a small school environment, but with the student experience of a big city. With over 100 degree programs, DBU offers a variety of educational options and experiences that allow students to work to achieve their dreams.

Eastern Michigan University

Joe Vainner, Associate Director of Admissions

EMU is a mid-size public university with over 200 programs, Division I athletics, and domestic tuition rates for Canadians.

Emerson College

Frederik Osborne, Associate Director of Admission

Emerson College's undergraduate and graduate programs in communication and the arts prepare students to be creative forces in fields that move the world. In addition to the main campus in Boston, students can study in LA & the Netherlands, along with Global Portal programs in Paris & Lugano, Switzerland.

Ferris State University

Jacob van Laar, International Student Recruiter

Ferris State University is dedicated to providing unique programs and practical experience. Affordable tuition and scholarship opportunities make this degree a valuable investment. Founded in 1884 in Michigan, Ferris State provides a safe and friendly campus. 70% of students participate in internships and enter the job market with an advantage.

Florida Institute of Technology

Stacey Reeder, Associate Director of International Admissions

Florida Institute of Technology is a fully accredited, coeducational, national, doctoral-granting research, STEM university with a strong tradition of international education in an enriched technological environment. Located on Florida’s beautiful Space Coast in Melbourne, Florida; Florida Institute of Technology offers degrees in Aeronautics, Business, Engineering, Psychology/Liberal Arts, and the Sciences.

Fordham University

Steven DelVecchio, Associate Director for International Admission

Fordham is a tight community in New York City. We value and educate the whole person. Much of our Jesuit history and mission comes down to three ideas: strive for excellence in everything you do, care for others, fight for justice. It adds up to an education that works. Wisdom, experience, morality, critical thinking, creative problem-solving.

Johns Hopkins University

Ford Torney, Assistant Director of Admission

The United States' oldest and most well-funded research University, with a focus on liberal arts education, hands-on experiences, and student-driven campus life nestled in the mid-size city of Baltimore.

Kent State University

Elly Styles, Sr. International Admissions Counselor

Discover your purpose at Kent State University! We are a large public research institution ranked by the U.S. News and World Report as one of the first tier of the best national public universities. Along with our reasonable tuition, beautiful safe campus, and robust athletics Kent State offers more than 300 academic programs with generous scholarships for international students.

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Elizabeth Lohrenz, International Recruitment Specialist

Since 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato has educated students in excellence to help them achieve their goals. Students choose Minnesota State Mankato because of our excellent academic programs and affordable tuition rates. The average total cost of attendance for international tuition and living expenses is less than $25,000 USD per academic year. Most popular programs include Aviation, Business, Education, Engineering, Nursing and Psychology.

Missouri Western State University

Rashad Howze, Director of International Recruitment

Missouri Western State University is an affordable public university with 5,000 students. Located just north of Kansas City, MWSU offers programs in more than 100 areas. Popular majors include life sciences, business, engineering technology, and the arts. Scholarships are available and no is SAT required for scholarship or admission.

Montana State University

Que Vo - International Student Recruiter

Situated in Bozeman, a small town with big energy located only 1.5 hours from Yellowstone National Park, Montana State University is proud to be the largest institution in Montana.
MSU boasts academic excellence with its highly active research background and is home to an ideal destination for outdoor lovers.

New York Film Academy College of Visual and Performing Arts

Lizzie Sack, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives

New York Film Academy (NYFA), the regionally accredited College of Visual and Performing Arts, is for a new generation of storytellers, offering intensive hands-on programs in diverse, international locations. NYFA is honored to be the college of choice for Hollywood filmmakers’ families, including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Al Pacino.

Ohio University

Vicki Seefeldt West, Associate Director for International Admissions

Founded in 1804, Ohio University is a top 100 public research university offering 250+ majors. Through research, hands-on experience, campus involvement, and personal advising, our students consistently meet their academic and career goals. Located in the historic city of Athens, OHIO provides a vibrant, peaceful, and safe environment for students.

Oklahoma City University

Kelly Charles, Assistant Director of International Admissions

OCU is an urban private university with an 11:1 student to faculty ratio. We offer degrees in liberal arts, fine arts, sciences and business. OCU is especially well known for performing arts degrees in music, theater and dance. Nursing is another top choice, and OCU's Business school is AACSB accredited.

Portland State University

Anouksha Gardner, International Admissions Counselor

Urban, safe and clean- Portland ranks among the nation’s most livable and welcoming cities. Portland State University lies in the heart of downtown. PSU is known for its diversity of students, broad range of excellent academic programs, internationally recognized faculty and among the top 10 innovative universities.

San Francisco State University

Izy Alilin, Lead Outreach Officer

The University is located in a quiet and safe residential neighborhood on the southwest corner of the city of San Francisco, in the state of California and the country of the United States of America. When you visit our campus for the first time, you will be surprised at how green and grassy it is. The Pacific Ocean is just a short distance away, and peaceful Lake Merced is right next door. We are a small campus with a large student body in the middle of one of the most exciting destination cities in the USA. With international students attending from over 100 different countries, walking across our campus is like walking across the world.

SUNY Stony Brook

Youssef Wahib, International Admissions Counselor

Stony Brook University is an internationally recognized research institution and one of only four University Centers in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. QS World University Rankings places SBU among the top 1 percent of higher education institutions in the world; U.S.News & World Report ranks SBU one of the top 35 public institutions in the nation; and U.S.News’ Best Global Universities Rankings lists the university as the top public university in New York State.

Syracuse University

Lisa Raney, Associate Director of International Admissions

Syracuse University is a mid-sized, private research university in central New York state. Our 15,000 undergraduate students come from more than 140 countries. Our students enjoy an extensive breadth of academic options, career advising, study abroad opportunities and a diverse campus experience, as well as a global alumni network.

Tennessee Technological University

Ashley Watson, Assistant Director of International Recruitment

Tennessee Tech is ranked in the top 15 public universities in the South and 34th of all regional universities. TTU offers scholarships specifically for international students that can cover up to 50% of tuition. Our top programs are Business, Engineering, Agriculture, and Education. Students are able to apply their Canadian financial aid to Tennessee Tech!

University of La Verne

Adam Wu, Director of Undergraduate Admission

40 minutes east of downtown Los Angeles and 30 minutes north of Disneyland, the University of La Verne's ideal location is Southern California is a great place for international students to experience the academic and social offerings of California.

University of Missouri - St. Louis

Annie Hyde, International Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator

From outstanding students to a dedicated faculty and staff, the University of Missouri-St. Louis is a vibrant and diverse community that is committed to transforming lives. At UMSL, students have access to incredible opportunities through the amazing human and professional resources found only in this world-class metropolitan region.

University of Montana

Brigitta Lee, International Admissions Counselor

Nestled in the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, the University of Montana is a place where top-tier students, educators and researchers from around the globe come and thrive. More than 10,000 students attend UM, where they receive a world-class education in subjects that include the trades, liberal arts, graduate and professional training.

University of New Haven

Sarah Gardner, Associate Director of International Enrollment

The University of New Haven celebrates 100 years of success! Located on the shoreline of Connecticut between New York and Boston. The University is a diverse and vibrant community of more than 7,000 students from across the globe. Offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Dual degrees in over 135 programs of study. Academic Merit Scholarships are available for qualified students!

University of North Dakota

Hannah Phelps, Admissions Representative

The University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, N.D. was founded in 1883, six years before the state itself was established. UND gave North Dakota its name when the former Dakota territories separated into two distinct states. Today, UND is a busy 521-acre campus, the state’s largest. We've emerged as an innovator in engineering, medicine, aviation and unmanned aircraft systems.

University of Richmond

Amanda Lee Gearhart, Assistant Director of Admission

The University of Richmond provides a collaborative learning and research environment, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with a top-ranked business school and the first school of leadership studies in the United States. With 3,000 undergraduate students representing 71 countries – 13% of the student body is international.

University of South Florida

Brenna Dunbar

USF is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee.

Warren Wilson College

Anna Welton, Director of Global Engagement

Warren Wilson is a small liberal arts college that provides a unique, safe environment that combines rigorous academics with required work and service opportunities for every student. This means our graduates are equipped to do meaningful work and set themselves apart in a competitive global job market.