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. Recommended fields include biology, chemistry, sustainable agriculture, environmental studies, business, English language and literature, history, political science, social work, international studies, psychology, outdoor leadership, and the arts.
In addition to academics, all students at Warren Wilson participate in the work program. This is a unique opportunity to develop professional skills while contributing to the campus environment. All ISEP students will work five hours per week and will earn cash for their work hours. ISEP students will typically be placed on the Global Engagement Office crew and will help plan programming both on- and off-campus for other international and domestic students.
In addition to the work program, there are many weekly opportunities for ISEP students to participate in community service activities in downtown Asheville. Transportation is provided and opportunities range from settings such as soup kitchens, to community gardens, to elementary schools.
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Transportation is provided every weekend to downtown Asheville, which is 12 minutes from campus. Asheville is a hub of music and arts and is famous for its amazing restaurants, breweries, and mountain views. Every weekend there are also free opportunities for students to participate in outdoor programming including backpacking trips, rockclimbing excursions, and white water kayaking.
In addition to getting off campus to explore our beautiful surroundings in the North Carolina mountains, there are opportunities during fall break (a week in October) and spring break (a week in March) for students to participate in trips to nearby cities for community service and career development programming. These cities rotate but often include Charlotte, Atlanta, and Washington DC. Should students wish to travel independently, the Asheville airport has very affordable direct flights to cities including New York, Chicago, Miami, Denver, Austin, and many more. This makes trips on weekends and during breaks very accessible so that students can explore other parts of the United States.
HOUSING
Prior to arriving to Warren Wilson, students will be asked to complete a housing questionnaire and will be housed accordingly. Often ISEP students are housed in Worldwide House, which is a themed dorm with apartment-style suites shared by international and domestic students.
During breaks, students may remain on campus in their housing IF they apply for a work contract to work up to 40 hours per week for the College during the given break (fall, winter, spring, or summer breaks). The student must show a strong work record and must be proactive in securing a work contract with the Work Program Office should they wish to pursue this arrangement.
Student studying for a calendar year can remain on campus over the summer break but should know the cafeteria is closed and they are responsible for their own food and summer housing on campus has an additional charge.
MEALS
All ISEP students will be signed up for the OPEN DINING Meal Plan, which offers unlimited meals (3 meals a day) at Gladfelter Dining Hall and $25 Hoot Dollars, which can be spent at other dining facilities on campus.
The cafeteria will be closed over fall, winter, spring, and a small portion of summer breaks. Students will be provided with transportation to the grocery store and a small stipend with which they can purchase groceries to prepare in the kitchen in their dormitory.
*Calendar Year students are not eligible for ISEP housing and meal benefits over the summer break.
To read a feature that describes the unique work program at Warren Wilson, including a video, please follow the link below.
Course Description
Please view past course offerings by clicking here. Courses for the upcoming fall semester are typically posted in late March, and courses for the upcoming spring semester are typically posted in late October. If courses have not yet been posted for the relevant term, you can search for the courses offered the previous year during the corresponding semester (fall or spring) and you will see a very close representation of what will be offered again. Courses do shift slightly from year to year, but the majority stay the same.
All available courses at Warren Wilson College are at the undergraduate level and are taught in English.
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 16 credit hours. Students typically enroll in 4 courses for the semester. 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.
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
Certain courses may require proof of prerequisites or a portfolio review, or may not be open to undergraduate students.
ISEP students cannot take first-year seminars and senior thesis courses.
Some syllabi may be available to prospective students upon request.
How to search for courses:
Go to the Warren Wilson Course Schedule
Make sure the correct term has been selected, courses are labeled “undergraduate”, and that Campus has been set to “Main” and not “online”
The second drop-down labeled “Department” has the fields of study available.
After selecting search, courses will pull up stating how many seats are open, the weekly schedule and location, and will link to the course description.
Do not use the back button to navigate back to the main search. Select “Search Again” above the term drop-down.
Academic Calendar
Typical Fall Schedule: First Mid-August – Mid-December
· Pre-Session: Mid-August
· Courses Start: Late-August
· Courses End: Early-mid December
· Exams: Mid-December
Typical Spring Schedule: Mid-January – First week of May
· Pre-Session: Mid-January
· Courses Start: Mid-Late January
· Courses End: Late-April
· Exams: 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 Warren Wilson College 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.
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