This program provides a unique opportunity for international student to experience life and learning on a small liberal arts campus in a vibrant, metropolitan area. The rich and diverse curriculum includes over 800 courses each year, taught by faculty who are recognized internationally for their scholarship and discoveries. Students have the opportunity to participate in mentorship and host family programs designed for international students, local service opportunities through the Civic Engagement Center, and various intercultural activities with domestic and other international students. 

Ranked as one of the top 25 best U.S Colleges for LGBTQ students.

HOUSING

 

On campus dormitory housing available for students. Laundry services are available onsite. After acceptance, Residential Life will assign housing for students based on housing availability. 

MEALS

All exchange students have a meal plan to eat on-campus. Dining options include Café Mac, the Grille, Nessie’s, Atrium Market, and Scotty’s. Café Mac posts their daily menus online. Once you arrive, you will have the option of changing between different meal plans to select the balance of meals and flex dollars you prefer. 

*Calendar Year students are not eligible for ISEP housing or meal benefits over the summer break

Course Description

1. Go to “Class schedules and registration” page

2. Click on the term class schedule you will be attending Macalester. For example “Spring 2017 class schedule”

3. Select any area of study you’re interested in enrolling, which will display class schedule and enrollment

Soon after acceptance, Macalester will contacts students via email asking for course preferences and then register students for those courses.

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Jacki D'Amico 703-504-9977 | JDAmico@isep.org Thanks for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I'll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

Fields of Study

  • Area Studies:

    African Studies Asian Studies French Studies Gay/Lesbian Studies German Studies Latin American Studies Near and Middle Eastern Studies Russian, Central European, East European, and Eurasian Studies United States Studies Women’s Studies

  • Biology

    Neuroscience

  • Business

    Economics

  • Communication:

    Digital Communication and Media Mass Communication/Media Studies

  • Education

  • English Language and Literature:

    American Literature (United States) English Literature (British and Commonwealth) General Literature Writing

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures:

    Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature Arabic Language and Literature Chinese Language and Literature Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics French Language and Literature German Language and Literature Hebrew Language and Literature Japanese Language and Literature Latin Language and Literature Linguistics Portuguese Language and Literature Russian Language and Literature Spanish Language and Literature

  • History:

    Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology European History History, Other

  • International/Global Studies

  • Law/Criminal Justice:

    Legal Studies Pre-Law Studies

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Humanities

  • Mathematics

    Statistics

  • Natural Resources/Conservation

    Environmental Science

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies:

    Philosophy Religious Studies

  • Physical Sciences:

    Astronomy Chemistry Geology/Earth Science Physics

  • Psychology

  • Social Sciences:

    Anthropology Geography Political Science and Government Sociology Urban Studies

  • Visual and Performing Arts:

    Acting Art History Dance Drama and Theatre Arts Drawing Music Performance Music Theory and Composition Musicology and Ethnomusicology Technical Theatre Design and Technology

Academic Requirements

  • TOEFL iBT Score: 100
  • IELTS Score: 7
  • LPR not required for the following universities: Al Akhawayn University Lebanese American University American University of Sharjah University of Malta University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras University of Petroleum and Energy Studies American University in Bulgaria FPT University American University of Kuwait University of the South Pacific Brussels School of Governance University of Puerto Rico - Other Campuses
  • LPR accepted as alternate to TOEFL or IELTS for the following universities: Al Akhawayn University Lebanese American University American University of Sharjah University of Malta University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras University of Petroleum and Energy Studies American University in Bulgaria FPT University American University of Kuwait University of the South Pacific Brussels School of Governance University of Puerto Rico - Other Campuses

Other Academic Conditions

Incoming exchange students cannot enroll in first-year courses (FYC) or senior capstone courses. 

The following academic departments have limited enrollment: Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Media and Cultural Studies, and Studio Art. 

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.

 

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