National Student Exchange - Profile: California State University, Los Angeles

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Location:	Los Angeles
Setting:	Urban
Population:	9,818,605
Enrollment:	20,565
On Campus:	4%
Language:	English
Calendar:	Quarter

Approximate:

Fall 09/20
Winter 01/07
Spring 04/02

Tuition & Payments PLAN A: EVEN
You will pay in-state/in province tuition/fees directly to your host campus.
EVEN - Host campus accepts no more students than it sends out.

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 Quarter
Costs For Plan A Tuition & Fees: $2,280

Estimated Per Quarter
Costs For Room And Meals: $3,941

Additional Information Receive From Canada
PLAN A, PLAN B

Campus Diversity

16%	Caucasian
10%	African American
50%	Hispanic
23%	Asian American
1%	Native American
0%	International
0%	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

Located in the northeastern corner of the city of Los Angeles, CSULA's 175-acre urban commuter campus is at the heart of the civic and cultural activities of California's largest city. Two major freeways, several bus systems, and a commuter rail station located on campus grant students easy access to nearby mountains, beaches, museums, and cultural as well as major sports centers.
CSULA's faculty are dedicated to developing the potential of each student.CSULA has pioneered programs in the performing and visual arts, solar research, education, engineering and technology, radio-TV-film, health and human services, and more while following the fast-paced 10-week quarter (rather than semester) system. The diversity and varied learning and social experiences that abound at CSULA are equally important for educational enrichment. The culturally diverse community that is CSULA exemplifies the city's rich history and promotes multiculturalism and diversity.

Helpful Information - Much difficulty exists in securing placement at CSULA. CSULA is now even on Plan A and Plan B. Traditionally only a handful of students participate in NSE.

Programs

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Aerospace Sciences: Aviation Studies

Anthropology: Anthropology, Archaeology, Forensic Anthropology

Area Studies: Afro-American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicano/Mexican American Studies, Gerontology, Latin American Studies, Mexican American Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art Education, Art History, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Design, Fiber-Fabric, Graphic Design, Studio Art, Theater Art

Athletics: Exercise Science

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology

Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Finance and Operation Management, Finance/Banking, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Marketing, Retailing and Merchandising, Office Administration, Retailing

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Communications: Broadcasting, Communication, Film, Interpersonal and Public Communication, Journalism and Contemporary Media, Organizational Communication, Radio and Television Studies, Speech/Rhetoric/Public Address, Television

Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Law Enforcement/Police Sciences

Earth Sciences: Geology, Physical Sciences

Economics: Applied Economics, Economics, International Economics

Engineering: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

English: Creative Writing, English, Literature

Environmental Studies: Environmental Health Sciences, Fire Science

Fashion: Apparel/Fashion Design, Apparel/Fashion Merchandising, Textile Arts

Food Science: Food Science and Technology, Nutrition

Foreign Language: American Sign Language, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

General Studies: Gender Studies, Liberal Studies, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Spanish Literature

Geography and Urban Studies: Geography, Real Estate

Geology: Geology

Health and Safety Sciences: Community Health, Exercise Science, Gerontology, Health Science, Kinesiology, Occupational Safety and Health, Rehabilitation Sciences, Substance Abuse/Addictions

History: History

Industrial Studies: Industrial Arts, Industrial Technology

Information Studies: Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology

Mathematics: Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Pure Math

Performing Arts: Dance, Music, Music Performance, Music Theory and Composition, Theater Arts/Drama

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy, Religious Studies

Physics: Physics

Political Science: International Affairs/Relations, International Studies, Political Science, Public Administration/Affairs

Sociology/Social Work: Law and Society, Social Work, Sociology

Speech Pathology and Audiology: Communication Disorders

Technology: Design Technology, Graphic Communications Technology, Manufacturing Technology

Closed Programs
Nursing Teaching Credential Programs

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

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

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Preferred
Single term exchange Fall Only
Prefer students who will live on campus

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

Not available

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of 500 paper, 173 computer or 61 Internet

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 Per Quarter - Plan A Students

Figures are current as of 6/30/2012.
Estimated cost: $2,280.
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: 17
Plan B: 17

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Quarter
Figures are current as of 6/30/2012.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
NSE Program Fee:	$60	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Housing Deposit:	$100	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
ID Card:	$5	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Parking Fee:	$90	Quarter	Plan A & B	Optional

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

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
Perkins
DL

Use FAFSA CODE: 001140
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 6/30/2012.
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 Quarter

Double: $3,941 (includes meals)
Full-year contract required for a full-year exchange
On campus living encouraged

Off-Campus Housing

Appoximate monthly cost: $0
Proximity to campus:
Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Notes About Housing
The NSE office works closely with Housing Services. Students interested in applying for Housing must contact the NSE office and Housing Services.

Meal Plans Per Quarter