National Student Exchange - Profile: University of Southern Maine

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Location:	Portland
Setting:	Urban
Population:	250,000
Enrollment:	9,000
On Campus:	10%
Language:	English
Calendar:	Semester

Approximate:

Fall 09/04
Spring 01/14

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: UNEVEN
You will pay your normal tuition/fees to your home campus.
UNEVEN - Host campus accepts a few more students than it sends out.

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Plan A Tuition & Fees: $4,450

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Room And Meals: $5,453

Additional Information Receive From Canada
PLAN A, PLAN B

Campus Diversity

80%	Caucasian
2%	African American
2%	Hispanic
1%	Asian American
1%	Native American
1%	International
13%	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

Campus Is Currently Not Accepting Students

The University of Southern Maine with two campuses offers students the experience of a metropolitan city and the charm of a New England village. Portland was ranked as one of the most livable cities by Outside magazine and Forbes. We are fortunate to host a wide array of beautiful beaches as well as plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities including hiking, skiing and more! With just under 10,000 students USM has a dedicated and accessible faculty and staff. Classes average 22 students and USM has a student faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Residence halls are located in Gorham while students take classes in both Gorham and Portland. USM offers a wide variety of sports, outdoor activities and student clubs to help you enjoy your time at USM. Portland is just 2 hours from Boston and New York and Canada are also close by. We believe one semester in Maine and you will understand why Maine's unofficial slogan is "Maine, the way life should be!"

Campus Location - Location, location, location! Portland was recently named one of Frommer�s Top 12 World Travel destinations, which makes for a college experience filled with discovery and opportunity.

Helpful Information - After a semester in Maine, your students won�t be surprised why Maine�s unofficial slogan is Maine: The Way Life Should Be! Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, mountains, and lakes provide students with recreational opportunities year round. Maine is also fortunate to benefit from four glorious seasons, including a colorful fall and beautiful summer. While other parts of the country simply turn cold in the winter, Maine benefits from picturesque snowfall that is perfect for outdoor activities.

Programs

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Anthropology: Anthropology

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Fine Art

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science

Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance/Banking, Management, Marketing

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Criminal Justice: Criminology

Earth Sciences: Geosciences

Economics: Economics

Engineering: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

English: English, Linguistics

Environmental Studies: Environmental Sciences

Foreign Language: English as a Foreign Language, French, Spanish

General Studies: Gender Studies

Geography and Urban Studies: Geography

History: History

Hospitality and Tourism: Tourism and Travel

Industrial Studies: Industrial Technology

Information Studies: Computer Science

International Studies: International Studies

Mathematics: Mathematics

Performing Arts: Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theater, Music Theory and Composition, Music/Jazz Studies, Theater Arts/Drama

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy

Physics: Physics

Political Science: Political Science

Psychology: Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Gender Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Women and Gender Studies, Womens Studies

Technology: Industrial Technology, Technology Education

Closed Programs
Communications, education, Lewiston-Auburn College offerings, media studies, nursing, health professions, exercise, health and sports sciences.

Notable Academic Programs
Business, Music

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

2.5 GPA
Students must meet all course requirements and minimum credit level requirements as published. Permission is required for 300-level courses in business and all pre-requisites must be met and documented on the transcript. Music courses require an audition.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted
Prefer students who will live on campus

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

Available

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of 550 paper, 213 computer or 79 Internet
IELTS: must have a score of 6

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students

No graduate students

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will accept on Plan A/B

Tuition/Fees

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

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Plan A Students

Figures are current as of 8/2/2012.
Estimated cost: $4,450.
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 Semester

Plan A: 15 ($253.00 per additional hour)
Plan B: 15 ($253.00 per additional hour)

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 8/2/2012.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
NSE Program Fee:	$25	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Housing Deposit:	$75	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory

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

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
DL
Plus

Use FAFSA CODE: 009762
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 8/2/2012.
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 Semester