Academics
-- Campus Catalog --Registration Priority- According to class standing
Closed ProgramsNursing, Athletic Training, Education, Social Work, Dance, and Management Information Systems.
LimitationsNSE students entering the College of Commerce and Business Administration should prepare a course alternative list. Music majors are required to audition.
Notable Academic Programs- Theater Arts/Drama
- Communications
- Public Relations - The University of Alabama's PR program was named a top 5 finalist for PR Week Magazine's Outstanding Education Program Award. Students are taught by industry experienced and award winning faculty.
Unique Academic Programs
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Anthropology: Anthropology
Area Studies: African American Studies, American Studies, International Studies
Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art History, Interior Design, Studio Art
Athletics: Exercise Science, Fitness and Sports Science, Physical Education
Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Evolutionary Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology
Business: Accounting, Advertising, Business, Business Administration, Finance and Operation Management, Finance/Banking, Management, Marketing, Marketing Communication, Marketing, Retailing and Merchandising, Operations Management, Public Relations
Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry
Communications: Communication, Film, Journalism, Media News
Consumer and Family Studies: Consumer Sciences/Services
Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice
Earth Sciences: Geology
Economics: Economics
Education: Early Childhood, English, French, Human Development, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Spanish
Engineering: Aerospace Engineering, Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering
English: Creative Writing, English
Environmental Studies: Environmental Sciences
Fashion: Apparel/Fashion Design, Apparel/Fashion Merchandising, Textile Design, Textiles and Clothing
Food Science: Nutrition
Foreign Language: Classical Languages, French, German, Greek, Latin, Spanish
Geography and Urban Studies: Geography
Geology: Geology
Health and Safety Sciences: Communication Disorders, Health Science
History: History
Hospitality and Tourism: Hospitality Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management
Information Studies: Computer Science
International Studies: International Studies
Marine Sciences: Marine Sciences
Mathematics: Mathematics
Military Sciences: Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC
Music: Choral Music
Performing Arts: Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Theater Arts/Drama, Theater Education
Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy, Religious Studies
Physics: Physics
Political Science: International Studies, Political Science
Psychology: Counseling, Human Development, Psychology
Speech Pathology and Audiology: Communication Disorders
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 10/19/18.
- Estimated cost: $5790.
- 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): 16 ($440 per additional hour)
- Home Payment (Plan B): 16 ($385 per additional hour)
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 10/19/18.
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Application Fee |
$40 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| NSE Program Fee |
$50 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Housing Deposit |
$300 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| Parking Fee |
$345 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| Orientation Fee |
$120 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $1,200 per 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: 001051
Home Payment (Plan B)
For eligible Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 10/19/18
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 30% living on campus
- Suite: $4450
- Full-year contract required for a full-year exchange
- On campus living encouraged
Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $Depends on where student selects.
- Proximity to campus: Varies
Meal Plans Per Semester
- Meal purchase is not required for on campus living.
Notes About Meal PlansAll Access: $1,901, unlimited meals
Bama Silver: $1,232, 125 meals
Bama Bronze: $938, 90 meals
Essential Plan: $723, 55 meals and 25 retail combos
Bama 55: $576, 55 meals
VIP Membership: $172, 25 retail combos
