National Student Exchange Program

Contact: Sheila Brennan, Coordinator

Office: 614 Goodell

Phone: 545-5351

E-mail: sbrennan@casiac.umass.edu

The National Student Exchange (NSE) Program offers University students an opportunity to explore a different geographical and cultural environment, broadening their academic experience. Students can apply as early as their freshman year to participate in an exchange during their sophomore, junior, or senior year. These exchanges create extensive opportunities for personal and academic growth and give the satisfaction of achievement available from the combined resources of more than 170 state universities and colleges throughout the United States. NSE-participating schools are diverse institutions offering insightful experiences. Students are able to gain access to a variety of courses, unusual programs, field studies and internships, and explore graduate programs, professional schools, and career options.

Students may attend an exchange school for one semester or an academic year. All credits are transferable as University of Massachusetts residency credits. The National Student Exchange Program is staffed in part by former and current exchange students who will answer questions about academic programs and geographic location. Weekly information sessions are given throughout the fall semester and during February. Any full-time University of Massachusetts student with a 2.5 minimum cumulative average may apply. The application deadline is always during the first week in March for anytime the following academic year. The National Student Exchange Program is located in the Domestic Exchange Office associated with Pre-major Advising Services. Office hours are posted. You may access the NSE Program page online at: www.nse.org.