Academics
-- Campus Catalog --Registration Priority- According to class standing
Closed ProgramsCriminal Justice
Fire Science
Occupational Therapy
Nursing
LimitationsArt: some courses may be restricted
Education: some courses may be restricted
Social Work: some courses may be restricted
Psychology: some courses may be restricted
PSY courses restricted: PSY 203, PSY 204, PSY 540, PSY 541, PSY 542, PSY 543, PSY 544, PSY 545, PSY 546 and PSY 547
OptionsHonors Access:
YesUndergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsArt/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art Education, Art History, Graphic Design, Media Arts, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Studio Art
Athletics: Exercise Science, Physical Education, Sports Management/Administration
Biological Sciences: Aquatic Biology, Biotechnology, Human Biology
Business: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance/Banking, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management
Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry
Communications: Journalism, Journalism and Contemporary Media, Mass Communication, Media News
Computer Science: System Administration
Earth Sciences: Earth Science, Geology, Geosciences
Economics: Economics
Education: Child Care, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Secondary Education
English: Creative Writing, English, Professional Writing
Environmental Studies: Environmental Geology, Sustainability Studies
Foreign Language: Arabic (some courses), Chinese (some courses), French, Italian, Spanish
General Studies: Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies
Geography and Urban Studies: Cartography, Geographic Information Sciences & Emergency Management, Geography
Geology: Geology
Health and Safety Sciences: Health Services Administration
History: History
Hospitality and Tourism: Hospitality Management, Tourism and Travel, Tourism Management
Information Studies: Computer Science, Information Technology
Marine Sciences: Marine Biology
Mathematics: Mathematics
Performing Arts: Dance, Design/Technical, Performance, Technical Theater, Theater Arts Administration, Theater Production
Philosophy/Religious Studies: Ethics
Political Science: American Political Science, Government, International Affairs/Relations, Political Science
Psychology: Behavioral Science, Psychology
Recreation: Parks Administration and Management, Recreation, Sports Management
Sociology/Social Work: Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Work, Sociology
Theater: Performance and Directing
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 09/17/18.
- Estimated cost: $5442.20.
- 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): 18
- Home Payment (Plan B): 18
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 09/17/18.
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Application Fee |
$50 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| NSE Program Fee |
$175 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Housing Deposit |
$300 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Activity Fee |
$40 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Health Insurance |
$2985 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| Parking Fee |
$275 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| Textbook Fee |
$40 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
Important Notes: Online courses $50 per credit fee
ID replacement $25 fee
All NSE participants must provide proof of acceptable health insurance or opt into SSU health insurance
Program Fee Art $250/Year
Program Fee Biology $500/Year
Program Fee Chemistry $500/Year
Program Fee Communications $250/Year
Program Fee Computer Science $500/Year
Program Fee Dance $250/Year
Program Fee Education $250/Year
Program Fee Geography (Cartography) $500/Year
Program Fee Geology $500/Year
Program Fee Music $250/Year
Program Fee Social Work $250/Year
Program Fee Theatre (BA & BFA) $250/Year
Program Fee Nursing $1000/Year
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: 002188
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 09/17/18
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 30% living on campus
- Double: $5527.5000
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
- Students must live on campus
- Maximum housing reserved for women: 20
- Maximum housing reserved for men: 15
Off-Campus Housing
- Appoximate monthly cost: $1000
- Proximity to campus: 2
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About HousingHousing is highly limited (35 spots) in total. Attention should be paid to housing deadlines.
Meal Plans Per Semester
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
- $399 declining balance plan.
- $1738 per semester for 10 meals per week.
- $1886 per semester for 14 meals per week.
- $1973 per semester for 19 meals per week.
Notes About Meal PlansMinimum requirements for resident students is the declining balance plan. Additional meal plans are optional.
