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Welcome to the National Student Exchange!
Hello and Welcome,
The National Student Exchange (NSE) was established in 1968 to provide exchange opportunities for the multitude of undergraduate college students for whom an overseas experience is not appropriate, comfortable or affordable. Instead of crossing oceans NSE students cross state or provincial lines or the U.S./Canadian border.
With nearly 200 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada (see Member Campus Links) from which to choose students should be able to find a university with just the right combination of courses, facilities, and environment to meet their academic and personal needs and interests. The experience of studying on another campus enriches the educational experience and contributes to the overall development of the student.
As a faculty member and/or advisor to a student who is exploring NSE participation, you play an important role assisting in the decision to exchange, the appropriateness of the proposed exchange, the potential exchange site(s), and the integration of host campus coursework into the student’s home campus degree program.
This web site is designed to provide resources for you to help your students get the most from their exchange experience. Below are some of the questions you may be asking. Click on them to find answers from our point of view. You will be able to add more answers from your own wisdom and experience as you continue to explore NSE exchange with your students.
- Why would a student want to exchange within the United States or Canada?
- How does the program work?
- What is the impact of NSE participation?
- What is role of the faculty member or advisor in the exchange process?
- How can I obtain additional information?
- How can NSE be used to expand institutional resources and form inter-institutional partnerships?
- How can I feature programs which might be unique to my campus?
Most of your general questions can be answered by the information here and through the resources we have provided at our Student Information section. While this is a national program for exchange, it is administered locally through an NSE coordinator at each of our member universities. Additional questions should be directed to the NSE coordinator on your own campus. The NSE coordinator is the primary source for program information, the liaison with campus implementation offices and academic units, and the individual who works with and on behalf of the student through the application, placement, and pre-departure process. For information on the office on your campus that administers NSE, see NSE Campus Offices.
As a faculty member you may have some interest in forging inter-institutional program relationships with colleagues at other colleges and universities in the United States or Canada. If exchanging students is a desirable outcome of such relationships, the National Student Exchange can assist with delivering a flexible, cost-effective process that lets you concentrate on the academic goals and objectives while NSE staff (Central Office and campus) deliver the mechanism to make it work.
Bette Worley
President
"NSE is inclusive, innovative, and highly respected in the higher education community."
Monica Schechter
NSE Coordinator
and Associate Director
Study Abroad and International Programs
California Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
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