USF 1996-97 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 53

International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)

USF maintains cooperating programs for the exchange of undergraduate students with various universities in England, France, Scotland, Australia, Israel, Sweden, Japan, Korea and Canada. These exchanges are provided through the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). Because new schools are continuously added to the ISEP, an updated listing of exchange universities is available from the ISEP office.

It is much less expensive to attend a foreign university on exchange than it would be on one's own. Costs approximate those at USF. Decisions about covered charges and services are based upon cooperating contractual agreements. There is a deposit of $250.00 for international exchange, which is refunded only if a qualified applicant cannot be placed. While on exchange, students are considered to be enrolled full-time for all purposes including financial aid. Duration of exchange can be a full year or one semester depending on the specific exchange agreement.

A minimum 2.5 (3.0 for some institutions) cumulative GPA is required for exchange. It is recommended, though not required, that students exchange during the sophomore or junior years. Courses and grades earned on exchange are accepted and entered into the USF record (transcript) and grades earned on exchange are merged into the USF GPA.

Students who wish to exchange in the Fall are advised to apply by March 1. Students wishing to exchange in the Spring are advised to apply by September 15. The number of placements is limited, so early application is desirable. The date of application (as well as year in college, scholastic record, etc.) carries considerable weight in situations where demand exceeds supply. The ISEP office maintains a library of materials about the universities cooperating with USF.

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Effective Date: Semester I, 1996