Student Success Center
University of South Carolina
National Student Exchange
Go from cold to hot, mountains to beach, and everything in between!
The National Student Exchange
(NSE) provides opportunities for
students to study for a semester or a
year at another NSE in the United
States, its territories, and Canada.
With nearly 200 universities from
which to choose, students should be
able to find a campus with just the right
combination of courses, facilities, and
environment to meet their personal and
academic needs and interests.
Students participate in NSE in
order to:
• Explore new cultures
• Broaden perspectives
• Explore new areas of study
• Access new courses
• Break out of their comfort zones
• Meet new people
• Live in a different area
• Investigate graduate schools
• Seek future employment
• Internship opportunities
Each year, more than 3,000 students
participate in NSE. They continue to
make progress toward home campus
degree programs while studying in new
places, and exploring a different part of
North America.
Eligibility
Exchange participation is a
privilege, not a right. Listed below are
the minimum requirements for NSE
participation.
• Full-time enrollment
• Cumulative 2.75 GPA
• Good standing (academic, judicial,
and financial)
• Permission from major
There may be additional
requirements and/or restrictions on
exchange participation. Students can
learn of these from the Student Success
Center.
www.nse.org
The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity institution.
Length of Exchange
Placement
Students may participate in NSE for
a single term or a full academic year.
Some campuses can accommodate
summer exchange. The maximum
cumulative total for exchange
participation may not exceed one
calendar year.
Most placements are made
through the negotiation of home and
host coordinators at NSE’s annual
conference in early March. Annually,
97% of the applicants are placed at one
of their campus choices. Placement
probabilities are governed by the
number of openings at an institution
and the number of students seeking
that location.
Application Process
Apply for exchange through the
Student Success Center. The process
includes a résumé, a transcript,
recommendations, statement of
goals, biographical data, and a
personal interview. There is a $250
nonrefundable application fee.
Priority application deadline for
fall, spring, or summer 2016-2017 is
February 1st, 2016.
Financial Aid
More often than not, all financial aid
and scholarships a student is currently
receiving from USC can apply to NSE.
Ask the Financial Aid Office for further
information.
Cost
There are two tuition payment plans
utilized by NSE: Plan A & Plan B.
the state of South Carolina only
allows for Plan B Exchanges.
Under Plan B, students pay their
normal tuition/fees to their home
university. On both tuition payment
plans, fees assessed as a condition of
enrollment (e.g., fees for laboratory
courses, general service, computer,
technology, art and photography
supplies) are always paid to your host
campus.
Room and meals are always paid
to host campus. Students will also be
responsible for transportation, personal
expenses, and sightseeing opportunities
while on exchange.
For More Information:
Contact NSE:
• nse@sc.edu
• 803-777-6731
• Office in the Student Sucess Center
IDAHO
Boise State University
Lewis-Clark State College
University of Idaho
HAWAII
University of Hawaii at Hilo
University of Hawaii at Manoa
GUAM
University of Guam
GEORGIA
University of Georgia
FLORIDA
Florida International University
New College of Florida
CONNECTICUT
Eastern Connecticut State University
COLORADO
Adams State University
Colorado Mesa University
Colorado State University -Pueblo
Fort Lewis College
University of Colorado
at Colorado Springs
University of Northern Colorado
Western State Colorado University
CALIFORNIA
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
California State University,
Bakersfield
California State University, Chico
California State University, East Bay
California State University,
Monterey Bay
California State University,
Northridge
California State University,
San Bernardino
Sonoma State University
ARIZONA
Northern Arizona University
University of Arizona
ALASKA
University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Alaska Southeast- Juneau
ALABAMA
Alabama A & M University
Alabama State University
University of Alabama
University of Montevallo
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey City University
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences
The College of New Jersey
William Paterson University
of New Jersey
KENTUCKY
Murray State University
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
Western Kentucky University
MINNESOTA
Minnesota State University,
Mankato
Minnesota State University,
Moorhead
University of Minnesota, Morris
University of Minnesota, Rochester
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
MICHIGAN
Oakland University
University of Michigan-Flint
OREGON
Eastern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University
University of Oregon
Western Oregon University
OKLAHOMA
East Central University
Oklahoma State University
OHIO
Cleveland State University
Kent State University
University of Toledo
NORTH DAKOTA
North Dakota State University
NORTH CAROLINA
East Carolina University
North Carolina Central University
MASSACHUSETTS
Bridgewater State University
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Salem State University
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Westfield State University
Worcester State University
MARYLAND
Bowie State University
Frostburg State University
Towson University
NEW YORK
Binghamton University
Queens College,
City University of New York
Stony Brook University
SUNY College at Buffalo
SUNY Plattsburgh
SUNY Potsdam
MAINE
University of Maine at Farmington
University of Maine at Presque Isle
NEW MEXICO
New Mexico State University
University of New Mexico
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Keene State College
Plymouth State University
University of New Hampshire
KANSAS
Emporia State University
Fort Hays State University
Wichita State University
LOUISIANA
Louisiana State University
Northwestern State University
Southern University
University of New Orleans
NEBRASKA
University of Nebraska at Kearney
MONTANA
Montana State University
University of Montana
MISSOURI
University of Missouri- St. Louis
MISSISSIPPI
Jackson State University
Mississippi State University
IOWA
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
INDIANA
Indiana University-Purdue
University Fort Wayne
Indiana University-Purdue
University Indianapolis
ILLINOIS
Eastern Illinois University
SASKATCHEWAN
University of Regina
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
University of the Virgin Islands
at St. Croix
University of the Virgin Islands
at St. Thomas
UTAH
Southern Utah University
University of Utah
Utah Valley University
QUEBEC
Bishop’s University
*Universite de Sherbrooke (FI)
*Universite du Quebec a’ Montreal (FI)
*Université de Montréal (FI)
TEXAS
Prairie View A & M University
Texas State University
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Texas at San Antonio
Updated: 12-3-15
*SI:Spanish Immersion
*FI: French Immersion
NOVA SCOTIA
Cape Breton University
NEWFOUNDLAND
and LABRADOR
Grenfell Campus, Memorial University
of Newfoundland
MANITOBA
Brandon University
ALBERTA
University of Calgary
CANADA
WYOMING
University of Wyoming
WISCONSIN
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin-Stout
University of Wisconsin-Superior
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
WEST VIRGINIA
Marshall University
West Virginia University
VIRGINIA
Longwood University
Virginia State University
VERMONT
Johnson State College
TENNESSEE
East Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University
University of Memphis
University of Tennessee
at Chattanooga
University of Tennessee at Martin
SOUTH DAKOTA
Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
University of South Dakota
SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina State University
University of South Carolina
Winthrop University
RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island College
University of Rhode Island
*PUERTO RICO (SI—all)
Inter American University
of Puerto Rico, Barranquitas
Inter American University
of Puerto Rico, San German
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon
University of Puerto Rico, Cayey
University of Puerto Rico, Humacao
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
University of Puerto Rico,
Rio Piedras
PENNSYLVANIA
California University
of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia University
West Chester University
of Pennsylvania
Exchange sites for 2016-2017