Eligibility

The National Student Exchange has established a basic framework of policies to which all member campuses are subject. Within those policies, each campus determines its own procedures and timetable for the program. The campus also sets its own policies relating to student participation. Each campus has an NSE coordinator who is responsible for administering the NSE program at that campus. He or she is the best source of advice about the NSE program as it relates to your participation from your campus.

Eligibility

NSE participation is a privilege, not a right. Listed below are the minimum requirements for NSE participation. All of these requirements are applicable at the time of application and at the completion of the term prior to your exchange.

• full-time enrollment at your home campus
  (Note: With the agreement of the home and host NSE coordinators, non-traditional, part-time students may be considered eligible for exchange.)


• minimum home campus cumulative gpa of 2.5 (4.0 scale)
  (Note: If your gpa for the term preceding exchange falls below a 2.5, your exchange may be subject to cancellation by your home coordinator even though your cumulative gpa is 2.5 or greater.)


• good academic standing as defined by your home institution


• no incomplete grades from previous terms


• no current or pending probationary status due to academic dishonesty or misconduct


• no outstanding financial obligations to your home institution


• no current or pending probationary or disciplinary action for violation of codes of student conduct


• must not be on probation, parole, or have any pending legal judgments

Your home campus NSE coordinator will make the final determination regarding your eligibility as well as select those applicants who will participate from your campus. Therefore, you must also meet any requirements or qualifications which may be imposed by your home campus. Also, consult the Campus Profiles, for campus-specific exchange limitations and restrictions which apply to incoming exchange students at the universities you are considering for exchange.

Language Proficiency

With the exception of campuses in Puerto Rico and Quebec (see below), the language of instruction is English. Students for whom English is not their first language must demonstrate English language proficiency as part of the home campus application process. TOEFL, MELAB, IELTS, or other language tests may also be required by some host campuses for students whose first language is not English.

The language of instruction at all NSE campuses in Puerto Rico is Spanish. Students must be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, take part in classroom discussions, do written work, and take examinations in Spanish. You must demonstrate Spanish language proficiency as part of your home institution's application process.

The language of instruction at the Universite de Montreal, the Universite de Sherbrooke, and the Universite du Quebec a' Montreal, is French. Students must be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, take part in classroom discussions, do written work, and take examinations in French. You must demonstrate French language proficiency as part of your home institution's application process. Following placement, you may also be requested to complete a language placement test.

Length of Exchange

Your eligible time for exchange may include exchange to more than one NSE campus, may cross two or more calendar years, or may involve exchange from more than one home institution. No matter the mix of home campuses, host campuses or time away, you may only participate in the exchange for a cumulative total of time not to exceed one calendar year, defined as an academic year and a summer session. Not all campuses, however, can accommodate summer exchange. Single term exchanges in different academic years may incur additional NSE application fees.