Academics
-- Campus Catalog --Registration Priority- According to class standing
Closed ProgramsNot accepting Nursing majors nor exchanging Nursing major students.
LimitationsStudents must apply and be accepted into programs in education, engineering and nursing.
Notable Academic Programs- Architecture
- Engineering
- Business and Marketing Education
- Juvenile Justice
- Educational Studies
Unique Academic Programs
- Communications
- Construction Management
- Chemical Engineering
- Accounting
- Agricultural Economics
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Agriculture: Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Animal Sciences, Farm and Ranch Management, Soil Science
Architecture: Architecture
Area Studies: African American Studies
Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Digital Arts, Graphic Design, Theater Art, Visual Arts
Athletics: Health and Fitness Teaching, Physical Education
Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science
Business: Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Finance/Banking, Management, Marketing
Chemistry: Chemistry
Communications: Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Radio and Television Studies, Speech/Rhetoric/Public Address
Consumer and Family Studies: Family Science/Services, Home Economics
Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice
Education: Health Education, Home Economics, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Special Education
Engineering: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
English: English
Environmental Studies: Environmental Engineering
Food Science: Nutrition
Foreign Language: Arabic, Chinese, Spanish
General Studies: Interdisciplinary Studies
Geography and Urban Studies: Geography
Health and Safety Sciences: Dietetics, Health Education, Medical Technology, Wellness
History: History
Industrial Studies: Construction Management
Information Studies: Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems
Mathematics: Mathematics
Military Sciences: Army ROTC, Military Sciences, Naval ROTC, Naval Sciences
Music: Choral Music
Performing Arts: Choral Music, Music, Theater Arts/Drama
Physics: Physics
Political Science: Political Science
Psychology: Psychology
Sociology/Social Work: Social Work, Sociology
Technology: Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Engineering 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 08/19/19.
- Estimated cost: $5392.
- 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): 15
- Home Payment (Plan B): 15
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 08/19/19.
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Application Fee |
$40.00 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| NSE Program Fee |
$160.00 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| ID Card |
$50.00 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$50.00 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
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: 003630
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 08/19/19
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 89% living on campus
- Double: $4538.00
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
- On campus living is limited
Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $760.00
- Proximity to campus: 1 Blk - 3 Mi.
Notes About HousingHousing is on campus and does not belong to PVAMU, it is privatize housing and students need to make direct contact with the Management as soon as possible.
Meal Plans Per Semester
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
- $1419.29 per semester for 10 meals per week.
- $1419.29 per semester for 14 meals per week.
- $1419.29 per semester for 17 meals per week.
Notes About Meal PlansMeal Plans are a flat rate. If you reside on campus and you do not choose a meal plan by the 1st class day, you will be assessed the 17 Meal Plan Option. Changes may be made by the 5th class day. If you reside off campus you are not required a meal plan.
