National Student Exchange - Profile: Wichita State University

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Location:	Wichita
Setting:	Urban
Population:	592,126
Enrollment:	15,100
On Campus:	8%
Language:	English
Calendar:	Semester

Approximate:

Fall 08/20
Spring 01/21

Tuition & Payments PLAN B: EVEN
You will pay your normal tuition/fees to your home campus.
EVEN - Host campus accepts no more students than it sends out.

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Room And Meals: $3,230

Additional Information Receive From Canada
PLAN B

Campus Diversity

66%	Caucasian
7%	African American
7%	Hispanic
7%	Asian American
1%	Native American
6%	International
6%	Other

Campus Links
Home Page
Catalog
Outgoing Students

NSE Links
Policies & Procedures
Campus Detail Info
Member Campus Links

How to Apply
Applications are submitted through your home campus coordinator.
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Wichita State University is located in Wichita, the largest city in Kansas. The close relationship between WSU and the surrounding community offers students many opportunities for valuable internships and cooperative education experiences in the cultural, business and educational center of the state. The 330-acre campus includes an 18-hole golf course, 166,000 square-foot recreation center, an on-campus art museum and one of the largest sculpture collections on any college campus. WSU's 150 programs of study are complemented by outstanding facilities such as engineering wind and water tunnels, a state-of-the-art communications building, the National Institute for Aviation Research, our nationally-ranked center for entrepreneurship and a million-volume library. WSU shockers compete in several NCAA sports with bowling and crew as intercollegiate club sports. WSU's active Greek community is comprised of 8 sororities and 11 fraternities, including Historically Black and Latino Charters

Campus Location - Wichita State University is located in the North East section of Wichita with easy access to shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

Helpful Information - Our open status makes it easy to be placed at Wichita State and housing is available on campus as well as many options within a 3 to 4 miles radius off campus.

Programs

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Anthropology: Anthropology, Archaeology, Ethnic Studies

Area Studies: International Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art Education, Art History, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Studio Art

Athletics: Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Sports Management/Administration

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science

Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Operation Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Communications: Broadcasting, Communication, Electronic Media, Integrated Marketing, Journalism

Computer Science: System Administration

Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice

Earth Sciences: Geology

Economics: Economics

Education: Athletic Training Education, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, English, French, Junior High/Middle School, Junior High/Middle School Mathematics, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science, Secondary Education, Spanish, Theatre Education

Engineering: Aerospace Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

English: Creative Writing, English

Foreign Language: French, German, Latin, Spanish

General Studies: Individualized Degree Program

Geography and Urban Studies: Geography, Real Estate

Health and Safety Sciences: Communication Disorders, Exercise Science, Gerontology, Health Science, Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant

History: History

Information Studies: Computer Science

International Studies: International Studies

Mathematics: Mathematics, Mathematics-Physics, Statistics

Performing Arts: Dance, Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theater, Music Theory and Composition, Music/Jazz Studies, Piano Pedagogy, Technical Theater, Theater Arts/Drama, Theater Design Technology

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy, Religion

Physics: Physics

Political Science: International Studies, Political Science

Psychology: Psychology

Recreation: Sports Administration, Sports Management

Sociology/Social Work: Social Work, Sociology, Womens Studies

Speech Pathology and Audiology: Communication Disorders

Theater: Performance and Directing

Closed Programs
Dental Hygiene, Forensic Science, Medical Technology, Nursing

Limitations
Students wishing to enroll in upper division business courses numbered 300 and above must be junior standing (60 plus credit hours) and have completed certain prerequisite courses. All 400 level courses in health services management and community development are limited.

Notable Academic Programs
Music Theater, Aerospace Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Sports Management, Communications

Unique Academic Programs
International Business, Biological Engineering

Special Options
Honors Access: Yes

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
Prefer students who will live on campus

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

Available

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students

No graduate or post-baccalaureate students

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 - 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 B: None.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 6/18/2012.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Housing Deposit:	$275	Year	Plan B	Mandatory

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students do not need to purchase health insurance.

Financial Aid

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 6/18/2012.
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