National Student Exchange - Profile: Plymouth State University

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Location:	Plymouth
Setting:	Urban
Population:	6,678
Enrollment:	6,562
On Campus:	60%
Language:	English
Calendar:	Semester

Approximate:

Fall 9/4
Spring 01/28

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: $4,720

Additional Information Receive From Canada
PLAN B

Campus Diversity

95%	Caucasian
1%	African American
0%	Hispanic
1%	Asian American
0%	Native American
2%	International
1%	Other

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Campus Detail Info
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How to Apply
Applications are submitted through your home campus coordinator.
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Plymouth State University is a comprehensive regional university offering a rich, student-focused learning environment with an enrollment of approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,200 graduate students. The 170-acre campus offers a New England classic look combined with up-to-date facilities including the Lamson Library and Learning Commons, the Boyd Science Center, and Langdon Woods, a LEED certified, environmentally conscious residence hall.PSU offers nearly 50 undergraduate majors, more than 60 minors, an innovative University Studies program for students still deciding on a major and 75 graduate degree and certificate programs through the College of Graduate Studies.

PSU provides an educational experience that you would expect from a small private school. Small classes taught by dedicated professors, personal attention from faculty and staff, and outstanding opportunities to lead and to serve.

Programs

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Anthropology: Anthropology

Area Studies: Gerontology

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

Athletics: Athletic Training, Coaching, Exercise Science, Fitness and Sports Science, Health and Fitness Teaching, Physical Education, Sports Management/Administration

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Biotechnology

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

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry

Communications: Communication, Film, Journalism

Computer Science: System Administration

Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice, Legal Studies

Earth Sciences: Atmospheric Sciences, Earth Science, Meteorology, Physical Sciences

Economics: Applied Economics, Economics

Education: Athletic Training Education, Childhood Studies, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, English, Health Education, Junior High/Middle School, Junior High/Middle School Mathematics, Kindergarten Education, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science, Secondary Education, Social Science Education, Special Education

English: English, Film Studies, Literature, Writing

Environmental Studies: Environmental Biology, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences

Foreign Language: French, Spanish

General Studies: Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Studies

Geography and Urban Studies: Environmental Planning, Geographic Information Sciences & Emergency Management, Geography

Health and Safety Sciences: Exercise Science, Gerontology, Health Science, Nursing, Rehabilitation Sciences, School Health, Wellness

History: History

Hospitality and Tourism: Hospitality Management, Tourism and Travel, Tourism Management

Information Studies: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Information Technology

Mathematics: Actuarial Mathematics, Mathematics

Medieval/Renaissance Studies: Medieval/Renaissance Studies

Performing Arts: Acting, Dance, Dramatic Writing, Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Technology, Music Theater, Theater Arts/Drama, Theater Design Technology

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy

Political Science: Political Science

Psychology: Psychology

Recreation: Adventure Education, Recreation Leadership, Sports Management

Sociology/Social Work: Social Science, Social Work

Technology: Biological Technology, Computer Technology, Information Technology

Limitations
Audition or portfolio is required for admission to music, theatre and art majors. Upper level education courses may be difficult to access. Please contact NSE coordinator with questions.

Special Options
RA Exchange: 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

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

Available

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of 520 paper, N/A computer or N/A 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 - 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: 17 ($527 per additional hour)

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 6/27/2012.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status

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 6/27/2012.
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