Academics
-- Campus Catalog --Registration Priority- According to class standing
Closed ProgramsNursing is closed. Education is closed but access to lower level courses is available.
UMass does not offer physical education courses or many one-credit classes.
English Writing 112 is closed to exchange students. Psychology 241 is closed to exchange students. In most departments, the course that fulfills the "UMass Junior Year Writing Requirement" will be closed to exchange students. Courses that satisfy the Integrative Experience requirement (see course description) are closed to exchange students. Departments may restrict specific courses without notice.
LimitationsCourses in Communication, English, Journalism, Kinesiology, Psychology and ALL majors in the School of Management, including Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt and Sport Mgmt and all majors in the College of Engineering are usually limited to majors. ISOM and Engineering majors must also have completed equivalent UMass pre-reqs. Computer Science is restricted to majors only and course access is difficult.
Architecture (NAAB accredited schools only), Studio Art, Dance, and Music classes are only available to BFA/Art, Dance, and Music declared majors and may require portfolio submission for access to studio courses. Studio work space is also extremely limited. Music Lessons are not always available, even to declared majors.
OptionsHonors Access:
YesUndergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAgriculture: Animal Sciences, Horticulture, Plant Science, Soil Science
Anthropology: Anthropology
Architecture: Architecture, Landscape Architecture/Design
Area Studies: African American Studies, Judaic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Russian Studies
Art/Design/Fine Art: Art History, Studio Art
Athletics: Sports Management/Administration
Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology
Business: Accounting, Finance and Operation Management, Management, Marketing, Operations Management
Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry
Communications: Communication, Journalism
Criminal Justice: Legal Studies
Earth Sciences: Astronomy, Earth Science, Geology, Geosciences
Economics: Economics, Resource Economics
Engineering: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
English: Comparative Literature, English, Linguistics
Environmental Studies: Environmental Sciences, Fisheries Science, Natural Resources, Sustainability Studies, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Ecology
Food Science: Food Science, Nutrition
General Studies: Classical Studies
Geography and Urban Studies: Geography
Geology: Geology
Health and Safety Sciences: Kinesiology, Public Health
History: History
Hospitality and Tourism: Hospitality Management, Tourism Management
Languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Mathematics: Mathematics
Military Sciences: Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC
Performing Arts: Dance, Music, Theater Arts/Drama
Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy
Physics: Physics
Political Science: Political Science
Psychology: Psychology
Sociology/Social Work: Gender Studies, Sociology
Speech Pathology and Audiology: Communication Disorders
Technology: Construction Technology
Tuition / Fees
-- 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 (Plan A) Students
- Figures are current as of 01/16/20.
- Estimated cost: $8204.
- 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 (Plan A) students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment (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 Home Payment (Plan B) students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment (Plan A): 19
- Home Payment (Plan B): 19
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 01/16/20.
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| NSE Program Fee |
$150.00 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Health Insurance |
$842.00 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$262 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| 9-month Residence Hall Upcharge Fee |
$300 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| Lab (for some lab courses) Fee |
$95 -125 per class |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: IMPORTANT: International Students MUST pay the UMass supplemental student health insurance fee of $842.00/sem. For others, the Student Health Insurance is waivable with proof of approved insurance. Home school health insurance (i.e. insurance supplied by your home school) is not always approved. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CANNOT WAIVE THE HEALTH INSURANCE. The Program Fee includes the Mandatory Orientation Fee except for the Orientation housing fee which is currently 60.00. Students should expect at least one course to have a lab/materials fee particularly in science, art and architecture courses.
Financial Aid
Host Payment (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 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 Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 002221
Home Payment (Plan B)
For eligible Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 01/16/20
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 61% living on campus
- Double: $3400.00
- Full-year contract required for a full-year exchange
- On campus living encouraged
Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $600.00
- Proximity to campus: close/bus routes
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About HousingFull year housing contract can be retracted if student is only attending one semester if appropriate deadlines are met. If deadlines are not met, housing cancellation fees can be significant. Students living off campus should make sure they are on a Bus Line. No housing deposit.
Meal Plans Per Semester
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
- $3040.00 declining balance plan.
Notes About Meal PlansWe have a nationally recognized, award winning food service here at UMass. Excellent vegetarian, vegan, gluten free options. There are other meal plans available - check website http://umassdining.com/
