Eligibility
Be in good standing.
Campuses by Category
Campus Profiles
California Polytechnic State U, San Luis Obispo
California State University, ChicoCalifornia State University, East BayCalifornia State University, Monterey BayCalifornia State University, NorthridgeCalifornia State University, San BernardinoCalifornia State University, StanislausSan Jose State UniversitySonoma State UniversityUCLA ExtensionColorado Mesa UniversityColorado State University PuebloUniversity of Colorado Colorado SpringsWestern Colorado UniversityDillard UniversityLouisiana State University of AlexandriaNorthwestern State UniversitySouthern UniversityUniversity of New OrleansBridgewater State UniversityMassachusetts College of Liberal ArtsSalem State UniversityUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstUniversity of Massachusetts BostonWestfield State UniversityWorcester State UniversityAugsburg UniversityCollege of St. ScholasticaGustavus Adolphus CollegeMinnesota State University, MankatoMinnesota State University, MoorheadSt. Cloud State UniversitySt. Olaf CollegeUniversity of Minnesota, DuluthUniversity of Minnesota, MorrisUniversity of Minnesota, RochesterUniversity of Minnesota, Twin CitiesBuffalo State UniversityPaul Smith's CollegeQueens College, CUNYStony Brook UniversitySUNY PlattsburghSUNY PotsdamInter American University of Puerto Rico, BarranquitasInter American University of Puerto Rico, MetropolitanInter American University of Puerto Rico, San GermanPolytechnic University of Puerto RicoUniversidad del Sagrado CorazonUniversity of Puerto Rico, BayamonUniversity of Puerto Rico, CayeyUniversity of Puerto Rico, HumacaoUniversity of Puerto Rico, MayaguezUniversity of Puerto Rico, Rio PiedrasUniversity of Puerto Rico, UtuadoPrairie View A&M UniversitySam Houston State UniversityTexas A & M UniversityTexas A & M University - KingsvilleUniversity of Texas Rio Grande ValleyGeneral Eligibility Requirements Prior to Exchange
1. Baccalaureate degree seeking undergraduate (matriculating) student at an NSE member campus. Students attending a non-NSE member campus may apply as a Guest Student (see below).2. Completion of one term of full-time attendance (12 semester or 12 quarter hours) at NSE member campus prior to application*. (First-Year and Transfer students may be eligible).
3. Completion of one academic year (24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours) at an NSE member campus prior to exchange*. (First-Year and Transfer students may be eligible).
4. Full-time enrollment at your NSE home campus.
5. Minimum home campus cumulative gpa of 2.5 (4.0 scale)*.
6. Good academic standing as defined by your home campus.
7. No incomplete grades from previous terms.
8. No outstanding financial obligations to your home campus.
9. No current or pending campus student conduct probationary status or disciplinary action due to academic dishonesty, civil, or criminal misconduct.
10. No current or pending non-campus related probationary status or disciplinary action due to civil or criminal misconduct.
*First-Year and Transfer students may apply for NSE during their first term at the home university at the discretion of the home campus NSE coordinator and potential host campus NSE coordinator.
NOTE: The use of VA education and GI Bill program funds may not be available to eligible students seeking exchange.
Guest Students
Students who are baccalaureate degree seeking undergraduates (matriculating) at an accredited non-NSE member campus may apply for a semester exchange at a participating NSE campus. Contact us for more information.Length of Exchange
NSE does not limit the number of terms a student may be on exchange, however:No more than one academic year (two semesters or three quarters and a summer session) may be spent at one NSE school.**
After completing one year on exchange, students may select a different NSE member institution for exchange. Exchanges in different academic years will incur additional NSE application fees.
**Exchange beyond one calendar year is not permitted at the same campus. Students choosing to remain at a host campus following the period of exchange eligibility must process a transfer application. NSE is not a mechanism for transfer to your host campus nor can NSE be utilized to circumvent the host campus's requirement for establishing residency for tuition purposes.
Undocumented Students
Undocumented students should consult with their campus NSE coordinator for guidance on state, campus, and payment plan eligibility. Undocumented students may not qualify for both payment plans in all states. Additional information is available at the Higher Ed Immigration Portal website (https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/states/)Language Proficiency
With the exception of campuses in Puerto Rico and Quebec (see below), the language of instruction at all NSE campuses is English. Students for whom English is not their first language must demonstrate proficiency as part of the home campus application process. TOEFL, IELTS, or other language tests may be required by some host campuses.The language of instruction at all NSE campuses in Puerto Rico is Spanish. Students must demonstrate Spanish language proficiency as part of the application process.
The language of instruction at several schools in Quebec, Canada (Universite de Montreal, Universite de Sherbrooke, and Universite du Quebec a' Montreal) is French. Students must demonstrate French language proficiency as part of the application process. Following placement, students may also be requested to complete a language placement test.