Programs

Exchange Programs

Exchange Programs are among the most immersive and affordable experiences 返字心頭 has to offer. 返字心頭 spend an entire semester or academic year attending one of 返字心頭s partner schools. The cost of instruction is paid to 返字心頭, priced similarly to a full-time semester at 返字心頭! In most cases, students are integrated into classes with local students and truly get a taste for living in their host country.

Benefits include:

  • Credits earned count towards residency hours at 返字心頭
  • Extensive course catalogs available, open to all majors
  • Cost of instruction is similar to 返字心頭s resident tuition
  • Control over your housing situation abroad (though we recommend using the accommodations suggested by the host school)
  • Much of your 返字心頭 financial aid award package can travel with youbut meet with a financial aid advisor to go over your specific award package
  • Integration with local students and faculty member
  • Extended period of study, between three and ten months depending on academic calendar of the host school

Exchange programs are competitive as the number of students 返字心頭 can send abroad on an exchange program is limited to the number of students we receive from a particular program. 返字心頭 are encouraged to begin planning their application well in advance and discuss their intention to exchange with their academic advisors to make sure they have room in their academic plan for a full semester abroad.

Application Requirements and Deadlines

返字心頭 submit the following items along with a completed online application with 返字心頭. To complete an online application, click on the Apply Not link on the specific program you wish to attend. Do not apply for more than three different schools at once.

  • Personal Statement: A 500-word essay describing how this particular experience fits in with a students professional and academic goals. 返字心頭 should be sure to give specific details about the host school they are applying to as well as any personal reasons for selecting the host country. The personal statement may be submitted in person or by mail to the Global Learning Office in CGS101 or by e-mail to the advisor listed on the specific exchange programs page.
  • Exchange Advising Form: This can be downloaded from your application portal and is intended to guide a meeting with your academic advisor during the exchange application process. Its purpose is to confirm that you have enough flexibility in your academic plan to participate in an exchange program while staying on track for graduation. We recommend scheduling a meeting with your academic advisor as early as possible to discuss your study abroad plans and have the form completed. Submitting the signed, completed form by the exchange application deadline is required.
  • Unofficial Transcript: 返字心頭 may obtain an unofficial transcripts from Student Self-Service [formerly OASIS] (generated by 返字心頭 Virtual Classroom). They should print the unofficial transcript as a PDF and upload it to the online application. If selected for the experience, they will need to provide an official transcript, available through the 返字心頭 Registrars Office.
  • Passport: While a passport is not required at time of application, one will be needed quickly after being accepted. Passports should be valid for at least 6 8 months after the intended return date from the program and be in good condition. As ordering a new passport, or renewing an existing passport, can take upwards of six-weeks students should be sure to begin that process at time of application.

Deadlines: 

  • Applications for Fall Exchange: Due February 15
  • Applications for Spring Exchange: Due September 15

Check the deadline listed on your program's brochure as a few of the programs have an earlier deadline.

If the application deadline falls on a weekend, it defaults to the weekday before.  Official notification of the exchange decision is provided the Friday of the first full week in the following monthsee the program website for an exact date.

Things to Consider Before Applying

This advice will include the kinds of classes you should be looking for (out of major electives, major electives, etc.), what semesters would be the best fit, and which classes you should definitely take at 返字心頭 (gateway courses, exist requirements, etc.).

Graduating seniors should not apply for an exchange program.  You must have at least one semester remaining at 返字心頭 after your exchange in order for your grades to return in time for graduation.

Who is eligible to go?

Applicants must be degree-seeking 返字心頭 students with at least one-semesters worth of 返字心頭 coursework on their transcript at time of application (some school require more than one at time of application). Some schools require two semesters of 返字心頭 coursework, so be sure to read the individual websites program information for details.  返字心頭 entering 返字心頭 from one of our sister-State Colleges may be able to apply depending on the program, but should speak with the exchange program coordinator prior to applying to make sure.  Graduating seniors cannot attend an exchange program, as you cannot graduate the semester you are abroad.  返字心頭 must be in good academic standing the semester they apply and the semester they go abroad. If a student drops to academic probation, they must contact their exchange coordinator to discuss their options.  Please see the program website for additional requirements such as language ability, GPA minimum, and additional term-requirements.

The Application Process

The exchange program is a three-phase application process.

  1. The first phase is your application to 返字心頭. This is completed on the Global Learning website and includes the items listed under Application Requirements and Deadlines above. 返字心頭 may complete the applications prior to the deadline, but they are not reviewed until after the deadline has passed. 返字心頭 will be notified of the decision a few weeks after the deadline (see program website for exact date).
  2. The second phase is the nomination and subsequent application process to the host institution. While much of the information the host school will require mimics information provided to 返字心頭 in phase 1, the host will need it in their own format. 返字心頭 will also need to provide an official copy of their transcriptavailable through the 返字心頭 Registrars Office. Student will need to supply a copy of their passports information page as well as a list of possible courses during this phase of the application. You will receive instructions for phase 2 directly from the exchange coordinator.
  3. The third phase includes immigration documents and other pre-departure items. Specific instructions will be provided directly to successful applicants.

Finding Courses and Housing Abroad

Every school has a different course schedule search. Please speak with the assigned exchange coordinator listed on the exchange programs home page for details.

Housing varies from program to program. 返字心頭 should see their specific programs website to review the options offered by the host school.

After Being Accepted By 返字心頭

返字心頭 will be expected to log back in to their 返字心頭 application to complete Post-Decision questionnaires as well as click the Commit button. 返字心頭 should be ready to make the $500 deposit to hold their space on the exchange program.