Profile: Iowa State University

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Aerospace Sciences: Aerospace Studies

Agriculture: Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Journalism, Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy, Animal Sciences, Crop Science/Management, Dairy Science/Management, Farm and Ranch Management, Horticulture, Land Resources, Mechanized Agriculture, Plant Genetics, Plant Pathology, Plant Protection, Soil Science, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Science, Water Management

Anthropology: American Indian Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Ethnic Studies

Architecture: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture/Design

Area Studies: Afro-American Studies, Chinese Studies, International Studies, Native American Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Applied Art, Art, Art Education, Art History, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Crafts, Design, Design Technology, Drafting, Drawing, Fiber-Fabric, Fine Art, Illustration, Interior Design, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Media Arts, Painting, Printmaking, Studio Art, Visual Arts

Athletics: Coaching, Exercise Science, Fitness and Sports Science, Fitness Management, Physical Education

Biological Sciences: Bacteriology, Bioinformatics, Biology/Life Science, Biophysics, Botany/Plant Sciences, Cell Biology, Entomology, Genetics, Human Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biosciences, Physiology, Wildlife Biology, Zoology

Business: Accounting, Advertising, Business, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Operation Management, Finance/Banking, Industrial Business, Industrial Relations, International Business, Logistics, Management, Management Information Systems, Manufacturing, Marketing Communication, Marketing Logistics and Transportation, Marketing, Retailing and Merchandising, Procurement and Operations Management, Public Relations, Supply and Logistics Management, Systems Management, Transportation Management

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Communications: Communication, Interpersonal and Public Communication, Organizational Communication, Science Communication, Scientific and Technical Communication, Speech/Rhetoric/Public Address, Visual Communication Technology

Computer Science: System Administration

Consumer and Family Studies: Child Consumer and Family Studies, Consumer Sciences/Services, Family Economics and Resource Management, Family Science/Services, Family Studies

Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice

Earth Sciences: Astronomy, Astrophysics, Atmospheric Sciences, Earth Science, Geology, Meteorology, Physical Sciences, Science

Economics: Applied Economics, Economics, International Economics

Education: Child Development, Communications, Early Childhood, Educational Administration and Supervision, Elementary Education, English, Exceptional Children, Health Education, Home Economics, Human Development, Instructional Sciences, Junior High/Middle School, Junior High/Middle School Mathematics, Kindergarten Education, Learning Disabilities, Learning Skills, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Reading, Science, Secondary Education, Social Science Education, Spanish, Special Education

Engineering: Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Engineering Operations, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering

English: English, Linguistics

Environmental Studies: Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Fish and Game Management, Fisheries Science, Natural Resources, Natural Resources/Science/Management, Renewable Natural Resources, Wildlife Biology/Science, Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Resources

Fashion: Apparel/Fashion Design, Apparel/Fashion Merchandising, Textiles and Clothing

Food Science: Culinary Arts, Food Science, Food Science and Technology, Food Services Management, Food Services Management Technology, Nutrition

Foreign Language: French, German, Spanish

Forestry: Forest Management, Forestry, Wood Science

General Studies: Arts and Science, Classical Studies, Gender Studies, Individualized Degree Program, Individualized Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies, Natural Sciences

Geography and Urban Studies: City Planning, Community Development, Planning, Regional Analysis/Planning, Rural Community Development, Urban Studies

Geology: Geology

Health and Safety Sciences: Community Health, Dietetics, Environmental Health, Exercise Science, Gerontology, Health Science, Kinesiology, Public Health

History: History

Hospitality and Tourism: Hospitality Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management

Industrial Studies: Industrial Administration and Management, Industrial Technology

Information Studies: Computer Programming, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Programming

International Studies: International Studies

Mathematics: Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics

Military Sciences: Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Military Sciences, Naval ROTC, Naval Sciences

Music: Choral Music

Performing Arts: Acting, Choral Music, Dance, Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Theater Arts/Drama, Theater Production

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy, Religious Studies

Physics: Applied Physics, Materials Sciences, Physics

Political Science: International Studies, Political Science

Psychology: Human Development, Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Applied Sociology, Human Services, Rural Sociology, Sociology, Womens Studies

Technology: Industrial Technology

Theater: Performance and Directing

Closed Programs
College of Design studio courses, Journalism/Mass Communication

Limitations
Engineering requires 3.0 GPA.

Notable Academic Programs
Agricultural Engineering, Studio Art, Computer Science, Chemistry, Apparel/Fashion Merchandising

Unique Academic Programs
Meteorology, Landscape Architecture/Design, Culinary Arts

Special Options
Honors Access: Yes
RA Exchange: Yes

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

• 2.5 GPA
• None.

Exchange Preferences

• Full-year exchange Accepted
• Single term exchange Accepted

Mid-Year Exchange

• Available

Non-Native English Speakers

• TOEFL: must have a score of 530 paper, N/A computer or 71 Internet
• IELTS: must have a score of 6

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students

• No graduate students

Summer Exchange

• Plan A with full-term enrollment

International Students (Visa Students)

• Will accept on Plan A/B

• 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 6/20/2012.
• Estimated cost: $3,863.
• 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: None.
• Plan B: 18

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 6/20/2012.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Application Fee:	$40	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Parking Fee:	$121	Year	Plan A & B	Optional

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $820 per semester.

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: 001869
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.

• Figures are current as of 6/20/2012.
• 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

• Double: $2,625
• Per semester unless otherwise noted
• On campus living encouraged
• Maximum housing reserved for women: 25
• Maximum housing reserved for men: 25

Off-Campus Housing

• Appoximate monthly cost: $750
• Proximity to campus: .5 mile
• Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Meal Plans Per Semester

• Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
• $1995 per semester for 19 meals per week.
• $1982 per semester for 17 meals per week.
• $1814 per semester for 14 meals per week.

Notes About Meal Plans
Meal plans consist of a combination of meals and Dining Dollars. Meals can be used in all dining centers and in certain campus retail locations. Dining Dollars can be used in any ISU Dining Center location.