Exchange Programs are among the most immersive and affordable experiences Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» has to offer. Students spend an entire semester or academic year attending one of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s reciprocal exchange partner schools. Students participating in an exchange program are registered through Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» and pay Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» tuition while studying at the institution abroad and earning credits toward their degree. Coursework is available in a wide range of subjects, including business, engineering, science, architecture, humanities, social sciences and more. Most courses are offered in English but Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» may have the opportunity to take courses in the local language. In most cases, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» are integrated into classes with local Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» and truly get a taste for living in their host country.
Benefits include:
- Credits earned count towards residency hours at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»
- Extensive course catalogs available, open to all majors
- Pay Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» tuition (in-state/out-of-state rates apply) for credits and cost of instructionÌý
- Control over your housing situation abroad (though we recommend using the accommodations suggested by the host school)
- Much of your Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» financial aid award package can travel with you—but meet with a financial aid advisor to go over your specific award package
- Integration with local Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» and faculty member
- Extended period of study abroad
Exchange programs are competitive as the number of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» can send abroad on an exchange program is limited to the number of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» we receive from a particular program. Students are encouraged to begin planning well in advance by meeting with a Study Abroad Advisor and Academic Advisor to make sure they have room in their academic plan for a full semester abroad.
