National Student Exchange - Profile: California State University, Bakersfield

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Location:	Bakersfield
Setting:	Urban
Population:	508,000
Enrollment:	6,964
On Campus:	8%
Language:	English
Calendar:	Quarter

Approximate:

Fall 09/10
Winter 01/07
Spring 04/02

Tuition & Payments PLAN A: OPEN
You will pay in-state/in province tuition/fees directly to your host campus.
OPEN - Host campus accepts ALL qualified applicants.

PLAN B: OPEN
You will pay your normal tuition/fees to your home campus.
OPEN - Host campus accepts ALL qualified applicants.

Estimated Per Quarter
Costs For Plan A Tuition & Fees: $2,403

Estimated Per Quarter
Costs For Room And Meals: $2,669

Additional Information Receive From Canada
PLAN A, PLAN B

Campus Diversity

17%	Caucasian
8%	African American
63%	Hispanic
7%	Asian American
1%	Native American
2%	International
2%	Other

Campus Links
Home Page
Catalog

NSE Links
Policies & Procedures
Campus Detail Info
Member Campus Links

How to Apply
Applications are submitted through your home campus coordinator.
Find Your NSE Office

CSUB is a regional University committed to excellence in its four schools - Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Administration, Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Social Sciences and Education.

The campus is located on 375-acre site in metropolitan Bakersfield. The university is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, with six programs accredited by national accrediting organizations. More than 90% of the faculty has doctoral degrees in their fields of study.

The university operates on a quarter system from September to June with one summer quarter. CSUB has majors in 31 undergraduate degree programs, seven credential programs in education, and 18 graduate degree programs.

CSUB athletics has been a source of continuing pride for the university and community. CSUB's 17 sports programs have won 30 national championships. NCAA Division I University.

Campus Location - CSUB, which opened in 1970, is located in one of the nation's fastest-growing cities. Named an "All America City," Bakersfield is 110 miles north of Los Angeles and 290 miles south of San Francisco. G

Programs

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Anthropology: Anthropology

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Theater Art

Athletics: Physical Education

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science

Business: Business Administration, Public Administration

Chemistry: Chemistry

Communications: Communication

Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice

Earth Sciences: Geology

Economics: Economics

Education: Physical Education

Engineering: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

English: English

Environmental Studies: Environmental Management

Foreign Language: Spanish

General Studies: Individualized Degree Program, Individualized Studies, Liberal Studies, Natural Sciences

Geology: Geology

History: History

Information Studies: Computer Science

Mathematics: Mathematics

Performing Arts: Music, Theater Arts/Drama

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy, Religious Studies

Physics: Physics

Political Science: Political Science

Psychology: Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Social Work, Sociology

Closed Programs
Nursing Education

Limitations
Business and Public Administration Psychology

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

No students accepted from NSE members within my own state
2.5 GPA
None.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Mid-Year Exchange (Exchange that begins with the Spring/Winter Term)

Available

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students

Available

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will not accept

Tuition/Fees

Fees are subject to change without notice.
Two semesters = one academic year
Three quarters = one academic year

Tuition and Fees Per Quarter - Plan A Students

Figures are current as of 2/11/2013.
Estimated cost: $2,403.
Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan A students.

Tuition and Fees - Plan B Students

No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan B students.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Quarter

Plan A: 18
Plan B: 18

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Quarter
Figures are current as of 2/11/2013.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Housing Deposit:	$250	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Parking Fee:	$45	Quarter	Plan A & B	Optional

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $0 per quarter.

Financial Aid

Plan A
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus. Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus. Host campuses award aid to incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available. Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.

For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:

Pell
CWS
Perkins
SEOG
DL
Plus

Use FAFSA CODE: 007993
Plan B
For Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Canada
Regardless of Plan A or Plan B, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures are current as of 2/11/2013.
Expect 5% or more increase for the subsequent academic year.
Figures are based on the average room and meal plan selected by NSE students. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your selected room type and meals.
Two semesters = one academic year
Three quarters = one academic year

On-Campus Housing Per Quarter

Double: $2,669 (includes meals)
Full-year contract required for a full-year exchange
On campus living encouraged

Off-Campus Housing

Appoximate monthly cost: $1,200
Proximity to campus: 5
Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Notes About Housing
Housing is not guaranteed. It is available on a first come, first served basis. Early application is strongly suggested. Students coming for the fall quarter or fall and winter quarters will be assessed an additional $400 residence hall fee since this does not constitute a full-year contract.

Meal Plans Per Quarter