National Student Exchange

Are you ready to make a change?

The National Student Exchange is a consortium of over 180 colleges and universities throughout the United States, US territories, and Canada.  Through this academic program, students continue to make progress toward their UWRF degree while studying at another location. After a semester or year on exchange, students return to their home campus to complete their remaining degree requirements and graduate. If you feel like you need a change of scenery than National Student Exchange is the program for you so you can expand your curriculum, strike out on your own, explore new interests, study with new faculty, hear different ideas, make new friends, or create new opportunities.

Student at University of Hawaii, Hilo
UWRF student at University of Hawaii, Hilo

Eligibility

  • 2.5 cumulative UWRF GPA at time of application AND time of exchange
  • Full-time Bachelor's candidate
  • Good academic, judicial, and financial standing 
  • Must be enrolled in at least 12 credits
  • Language requirements at some universities

Student at Avenue of the Giants, Humboldt State, CaliforniaStudent and Rainbow

Program Cost

UWRF is a "Plan B" member of the National Student Exchange. Tuition and mandatory fees are paid to UWRF.  Room and board are paid to the host campus. Special fees, such as those with labs or orientation, are paid to the host campus.  Financial Aid continues to be applied for and received from UWRF. Check costs at the campus you are considering with the exchange coordinator. Transportation costs are paid by the student.    

Student at Florida International University

Courses and Grades

All courses are chosen by you and your advisor before leaving UWRF. The NSE transfer credit prior approval form explains how many credits will be accepted and the specific requirement each course satisfies. General education, major, minor, and elective courses may be taken.  Exchange courses are listed on the UWRF transcript with grades and the number of credits, however, they do not affect the UWRF cumulative grade point average.

Application Process

  • Stop by the UWRF Global Connections office, 102 Hagestad, to obtain a NSE Directory booklet, describing all exchange campuses, or visit www.nse.org to conduct a search of participating schools.
  • Select campuses that meet your academic and personal goals.
  • Apply online though the Global Connections website.