Study in the U.S.A. - Southeast (in English) - ISEP Exchange
As an ISEP student, you can build your own program by choosing your courses from a variety of fields. Use the notes for course searching to help you find which courses are available.
UNC Charlotte also has special academic centers such as the Center for Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Studies, the Center for Optoelectronics and Optical Communications, and the Center for Global Public Relations. Also, the Atkins Library has a rare book collection that includes many 17th-century and 18th-century English plays.
HOUSING
The host institution will provide students with a housing stipend on their UNC Charlotte student account.
Students may apply to live anywhere on campus however there are two options that are international in design:
The Global Gateways is an international living-learning house that provides cross-cultural programming and is currently open to female students only. Students must submit a specific application after submitting the general housing application.
Witherspoon Hall provides an international living experience and is open to both male and female students.
Cooking facilities are provided in apartments only.
Calendar Year students: On-campus housing is not guaranteed from approximately May 15 - Aug 15 during the UNC Charlotte summer break. If a student does secure summer on-campus housing, they will have to pay the cost on their own as the ISEP agreement does not cover it.
*All students must pay a $100 application fee for their housing application. However, the $100 will be refunded to the student in addition to the ISEP stipend when it is applied to their account.
MEALS
ISEP students attending UNC Charlotte will be provided a stipend equivalent to the cost of "The Daily Plan" meal plan on campus. Students living on campus in the residence halls will then use the stipend to purchase "The Daily Plan" for their time at UNC Charlotte.
Students living in the apartments will have the option to choose between using the stipend to purchase groceries or purchasing "The Daily Plan" meal plan on campus. At the end of the semester, students will NOT receive a cash refund for unused portions of their ISEP meal stipend.
Since there are certain days in which the university is closed and no food is available on campus, ISEP students are eligible for an additional stipend to eat off campus. See below for the breakdown:
Fall semester only = Fall Break, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (5 days)
Spring semester only = MLK Day, Spring Break, Spring Recess (9 days)
Full-year exchange = Fall Break, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas (15 days)
*Calendar Year students are not eligible for ISEP housing and meal benefits over the summer break.
Course Description
ISEP students can take undergraduate and graduate-level courses at UNC Charlotte. Please ensure to indicate which academic level you are applying for in your application. All courses are taught in English for undergraduate and graduate levels. Alongside the most recommended fields of study, UNCC offers many unique fields to consider. This includes Africana Studies, Fire and Safety Engineering Technology, Global Studies with concentrations in Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights, Meteorology, and Capitalism Studies.
UNC Charlotte is strongly recommended for those students wanting to study Architecture, Computer & Information Sciences, and Engineering for both undergrad and grads. For additional information on coursework, please follow the course search instructions below and speak to your ISEP Student Services Officer.
Campus Note
ISEP students are only allowed to take courses in person at the Main Campus. When searching for courses, make sure only the "Main Campus or Dubois Campus" option is selected. Hybrid courses are allowed as long as more than half of the instruction is taught in person.
Credits Earned
Students who complete the undergraduate program in good standing can expect to earn 12-15 US Credit Hours. Graduate students can expect to earn 9 US credit hours. Students typically enroll in 4-5 undergraduate courses per term, while graduate students will typically take 3. A term runs for about 15 weeks. To determine how these credits convert at your home institution, please contact your home university coordinator.
If you use financial assistance, please speak with your home coordinator to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial assistance.
Sample Classes Available:
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Architecture |
Business |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Engineering |
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Writing Reading Thinking Architecture |
Business Professional Development |
Design and Implementation of Object-Oriented Systems |
Engineering Economic Analysis |
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Comprehensive Studio |
Business Law |
Database Design and Implementation |
Hydraulics and Hydrology |
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Architectural History |
Professional Development for Accountants |
Topics in Computer Science: Data Ethics |
Electromagnetic Waves |
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Structural Systems |
Econometrics |
Intelligent Robotics |
Data Comm and Networking |
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Computational Practice |
Digital Marketing and Web Analytics |
Parallel Programming |
Computer Methods for Engineers |
For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Academics
How To Search for Courses:
Go to Banner Self-Service for Course Search after placement
Make sure the following filters are in-place for each search
- Instructional method: Face-to-face instruction and Hybrid (Asynchronous or Synchronous) courses only. Undergraduate students may take up to 3 credits online, but the rest must be at least the majority in-person.
- Campus: Main campus or Dubois Campus. Students are only allowed to take courses on the Main campus, so be mindful of the location of the course
- Course level: Undergraduate or graduate depending on your degree level.
Select the field of study you’re looking for classes in.
Scroll to the bottom and select ‘Class Search’
The available course list will appear, and you will be able to see:
- Number of credits
- Professor name and class time and date
- Course type (i.e., lecture, lab, etc.)
- Instruction Method
Selecting the course title will show you:
- Course Capacity
- Prerequisites
- Course Restrictions
Academic Limitations:
Students who request graduate courses must submit proof of completion of four years of university study and obtain permission from the respective department.
Academic Calendar
Typical Fall Schedule: August through December
Arrival: Early-August
Departure: Mid-December
Typical Spring Schedule: January through May
Arrival: Early-January
Departure: Early-May
Departure Notes
Students are responsible for staying until the end of the semester and may not leave before the final date of their semester exams. Neither ISEP nor UNC Charlotte can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit.
PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
VISA: All non-U.S. citizens will be required to obtain a visa. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.
Semester & Prices (based on your filters)
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