Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- Priority: According to class standing
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
LimitationsHonors program, but can be reviewed if relevant coursework has been completed at home campus.
Notable Academic ProgramsOptions
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students- Accounting
- Adapted Physical Education
- Advertising
- African Studies
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Biology
- Art
- Art Education
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Athletic Training
- Aviation Studies
- Biology/Life Science
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Canadian Studies
- Caribbean Studies
- Ceramic Engineering
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Communication Disorders
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Dance
- Early Childhood Education
- Earth Science
- Economics
- Elementary Education
- English
- Ethnic Studies
- European Studies
- Experimental Pathology
- Finance/Banking
- French
- Geography
- German
- Graphic Design
- Health Education
- History
- International Studies
- Italian
- Latin American Studies
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mental Health Services
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Music
- Music Education
- Performance and Directing
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Portuguese
- Psychology
- Russian
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Theater Arts/Drama/Acting
- Water Management
- Women and Gender Studies
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 06/23/21
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
- Estimated cost: $8436.
- 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 Host Payment students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment 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 Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment: 18
- Home Payment: 18
Financial Aid - Host Payment
For Host Payment 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 eligible 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 Host Payment applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 002183
Financial Aid - Home Payment
For eligible Home Payment students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Financial Aid - Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Admission Fee |
$50 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| NSE Program Fee |
$175 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Housing Deposit |
$250 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Activity Fee |
$20 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Technology Fee |
$72 |
Year |
Host |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$260 |
Year |
Host |
Mandatory |
| student support Fee |
$80 |
Year |
Host |
Mandatory |
| ResNet Fee |
$360 |
Year |
Host |
Mandatory |
| capital Fee |
$504 |
Year |
Host |
Mandatory |
| laundry Fee |
$100 |
Year |
Host |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: Please note that health insurance is only optional if student already carries a US based plan that meets Federal and MA state guidelines. Alternative health insurance plans need to be vetted and approved by BSU NSE coordinator and BSU Health Services.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 06/23/21
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 40% living on campus
- Double: $7218 (includes meals)
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
- Students must live on campus
Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $1400
- Proximity to campus: 2
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Meal Plans Per Semester
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
Notes About Meal PlansPlatinum: meal swipes-145, dining dollars-780, cost per semester - $2,426
Gold (Recommended for freshmen): meal swipes -195, dining dollars -370, cost per semester- $2,124
Silver: meal swipes-80, dining dollars-550, cost per semester-$2,067
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 06/23/21
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Health Insurance |
$3306 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
Health insurance plan must be approved by BSU if you are not taking BSU plan.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $3,306 per semester.
