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Study Abroad & Exchange Programs

Study Aroad Programs

There are many opportunities for students at Humboldt State University to study abroad for a year, a semester, or the summer and receive academic credit. Students are advised to attend one of the Informational Meetings held twice weekly throughout the year where they can learn about the various programs available to them. For further information, contact Penelope Shaw at (707) 826-3942 or pjs25@humboldt.edu, or visit www.humboldt.edu/~goabroad. The Study Abroad Office is located in Siemens Hall 129.

CSU International Programs (IP)

Developing intercultural communication skills and international understanding among its students is a vital mission of The California State University (CSU). Since its inception in 1963, the CSU International Programs has contributed to this effort by providing qualified students an affordable opportunity to continue their studies abroad for a full academic year while gaining the personal experience of living in a new cultural environment. More than 15,000 CSU students have taken advantage of this unique study option.

To qualify for admission to the International Programs, students must have upper division or graduate standing at a CSU campus by the time of departure. Students at the sophomore level may, however, participate in the intensive language acquisition programs in France, Germany, and Mexico. California Community Colleges transfer students are eligible to apply directly from their community colleges. Students must also possess a current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or 3.0, depending on the program for which they apply. Some programs also have language study and/or other course work prerequisites.

International Programs participants earn resident academic credit at their CSU campuses while they pursue full-time study at a host university or special study center abroad. The International Programs serves the needs of students in over 100 designated academic majors. Affiliated with more than 70 recognized universities and institutions of higher education in 20 countries, the International Programs also offers a wide selection of study locales and learning environments. Application deadline for all programs except for Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa is February 1 of each academic year for the following year. Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa have a May 1 application deadline.

National Student Exchange (NSE)

Experience life from a different educational, cultural or geographical perspective through the National Student Exchange program. This program offers undergraduate students an opportunity to study for up to one year at any of 190 participating colleges and universities in Canada, the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam, usually at Humboldt State cost. Priority application deadline is mid-December and final application deadline for the following year is February 28. Students must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.5 GPA to apply. You may be eligible for financial aid while participating in an approved exchange program. Arrangements must be made with the Financial Aid Office prior to departure. Consult an academic advisor before applying.

For a list of participating universities, phone the NSE Coordinator, Dana Deason at 707-826-6229, or email dana.deason@humboldt.edu. You may also go to http://www.humboldt.edu/~advise/NSE.htm for further information.

Intrasystem Enrollment Programs

Students enrolled at any CSU campus have access to courses at other CSU campuses on a space-available basis unless those campuses or programs are impacted. This access is offered without being admitted formally to the host campus and sometimes without paying addi­tional fees. Although courses taken on any CSU campus will transfer to the student’s home CSU campus as elective credit, students should consult their home campus academic advisors to determine how such courses may apply to their degree programs before enrolling at the host campus.

There are two programs for enrollment within the CSU and one for enrollment between CSU and the University of California or California Community Colleges. Additional information about these programs is available from the Academic Information and Referral (AIR) Center, SBS 133, (707) 826-4101.