Basics Of An Exchange Program At KSU
Certain aspects of the KSU exchange visa program vary based on the exchange partnership
with your home institution, so be sure to talk with your exchange program coordinator
for the details. However, below is some general information to get you started!
Academics
Students at KSU on an exchange program enroll in KSU courses for one or two semesters. Each semester, exchange students take 12-15 credit hours (about 10-13 class hours per week.) Exchange students study in the same classes as our American students.These courses are taken on-campus and can be in a variety of formats such as lecture, laboratory, seminar, or hybrid (part in-class, part online). In the U.S., professors encourage active participation and questions!
Exchange students choose their courses from the hundreds that are offered, and should choose at least two or three courses that are related to their major at their home institution.
Depending on the courses you have already taken at your home institution, you should
be eligible to register for most courses. However, courses in certain programs such
as Architecture, Art, Business, or Nursing may not be available or might require additional
information about the courses you have already taken. This might also apply to certain
advanced-level courses.
At the end of the semester, exchange students must request a KSU transcript and have the information sent to their home institution. This is how your school knows
the classes you took and the grades you received and can apply the information to
your degree at home! Please note that there is a fee required per transcript.
Find out more about choosing your classes!
Student Life
Students in most exchange programs live on campus, which is a great opportunity to
have the U.S. college experience. In addition to programming in the dormitories, KSU
offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities such as student clubs and sports
or university-sponsored events like Homecoming or Owl-O-Ween. There is never a dull
moment at KSU! We encourage students to get involved, develop relationships with their
classmates and dorm-mates, and make the most of their exchange experience.
Estimated Expenses
In most exchange programs, students pay tuition and other fees to their home institution.
These payments will be applied to the expenses of the KSU student visiting your home
institution. At the same time, a KSU student has paid tuition and fees to KSU to cover
your academic expenses at KSU. A similar process might also apply to expenses like
housing and meal plans. Be sure to talk to your exchange program coordinator to learn
about what your program will cover.
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