PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

•  Explore the unique food, music, and cultural history of South Louisiana — surrounded by our signature live oak trees and bayous

•  Build your own academic program by selecting courses from a wide variety of fields; design a course schedule that matches your interests, strengths, and degree plan

•  Grow your career readiness and academic expertise in a small-class environment dedicated to supporting students' individual goals

•  Connect with local and international student communities by joining intramural sports, student clubs, or our vibrant on-campus activity schedule 

HOUSING

You'll connect with other McNeese students by housing in our comfortable campus accommodations. ISEP students are typically housed in Burton Hall, an on-campus residence hall. Burton Hall has suite style floor plans and offers either 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom or 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms options.

MEALS

Meals are provided by our suite of on-campus dining options that accommodate a wide range of dietary needs. 

All ISEP students will be auto-enrolled into the Ultra-Poke meal plan for on-campus dining. This is an unlimited meal plan that includes $285 declining balance that can be used at other eateries on campus.

If students are present for a long holiday break and on-campus dining closes, students can prepare by procuring groceries from our on-campus store before the break and preparing meals in dormitory kitchens.

EXPERIENCE

McNeese State University provides a host of on-campus amenities and activities.

•  Connect with other students at our on-campus events, from game nights to cultural festivals to intramural sports

•  Cheer on our athletic teams at on-campus stadiums — including our renowned basketball team recently featured in NCAA March Madness 

•  Enjoy free access to the Recreation Complex, which includes a swimming pool, a multi-level gym, tennis and basketball courts, a relaxation room, and a video game center

• Spark your curiosity with our McNeese art galleries, muscial theater programs, and visiting lecturers

We look forward to welcoming you to the McNeese community! 

Program Website

Course Description

At McNeese, you can build your own academic program by selecting courses from a wide variety of fields; design a course schedule that matches your interests, strengths, and degree plan. 

Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 12-16 US credits per term. Students typically enroll in 4-5 classes per term. 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: This is not an exhaustive list of courses. For additional course options please review the links provided in the chart and in the "Other Academic Conditions" section below.

Agriculture 

Engineering 

Criminology 

Communication 

Computer Science 

Varsity Rodeo 

Engineering Graphics 

Criminology 

Fundamentals of Public Speaking 

Spreadsheet Application Development 

Introduction to Plant Science 

Statics 

The US Correctional System 

Forensics 

Computer Organization 

Forage Crops and Pastures 

Mechanics 

Criminal Law 

Business and Professional Speaking 

Numerical Methods 

Agricultural Statistics  

Fluid Mechanics 

Crime and Jurisdiction 

Interviewing 

Database Management Systems 

Agronomic Pest Control 

Thermal-Fluid Sciences 

Security Systems  

Diversity and Intercultural Communication 

Artificial Intelligence – Robotics and Autonomous Systems 

 

For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" section below.  

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Olivia Cordero 703-504-9980 | Ocordero@isep.org Thank you 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)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Agriculture: Recommended!

    Agricultural Business Operations Animal Sciences Equine Studies

  • Area Studies

    Women’s Studies

  • Biology:

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

  • Business: Recommended!

    Accounting Business Management Construction Management Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Human Resources Management Marketing

  • Communication:

    Advertising Digital Communication and Media Journalism Public Relations Speech Communication and Rhetoric

  • Computer and Information Sciences

    Computer Applications Programming

  • Education:

    Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Special Education

  • Engineering: Recommended!

    Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering

  • English Language and Literature: Recommended!

    Writing Writing

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures:

    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Comparative Literature French Language and Literature Spanish Language and Literature

  • Health Sciences:

    Athletic Training Clinical Laboratory Science Community Health Services/Counseling Dietetics Health and Wellness Nutrition Sciences Radiologic Technology

  • History

  • Law/Criminal Justice:

    Criminology International Business, Trade, and Tax Law

  • Mathematics

    Statistics

  • Natural Resources/Conservation:

    Environmental Science Sustainability Studies

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies:

    Ethics Philosophy Religious Studies

  • Physical Sciences: Recommended!

    Chemistry Forensic Chemistry Physics

  • Psychology:

    Behavioral Sciences Clinical Psychology Counseling Psychology Educational Psychology Forensic Psychology

  • Social Sciences:

    Family and Consumer Sciences Geography Political Science and Government Sociology Work and Family Studies

  • Sports Studies:

    Kinesiology and Exercise Science Sport and Fitness Management Sports Studies

  • Visual and Performing Arts:

    Acting Art Studies Ceramics Drama and Theatre Arts Drawing Graphic Design Music Pedagogy Music Performance Music Theory and Composition Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture Voice and Opera

Academic Requirements

  • TOEFL iBT Score: 79
  • IELTS Score: 6.5
  • Duolingo Total: 100

Special Application Instructions

Course Prerequisite & Portfolio Requirements

Please note that certain courses may require proof of prerequisites or a portfolio review or may not be open to undergraduate students. Some syllabi may be available to prospective students upon request; please contact your ISEP Student Advisor for further assistance. 

Internal Application

ISEP students will receive emails from McNeese regarding course registration and housing forms. These forms will need to be submitted to ensure the student is registered for courses and housing. 

Accommodation Needs

McNeese State University has certain services available to students with reasonable accommodation requests. In general, mobility, visual, and learning accommodations can be arranged. For additional instructions on how to begin support services, please go to the McNeese website here. Students should speak with their ISEP Student Services Officer in advance to request if specific accommodations can be arranged. 

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Other Academic Conditions

Academics

How to search for courses:

Use Course Catalogs to find courses  

In the top right corner, make sure the catalog is set to the most current Academic Year available.

In the top left corner, select the Advanced Search Function.

You can then search for courses based on keywords in the search box.

Select the title of the course to open the drop-down menu that contains the course description, prerequisites, credit hours (Cr), and course delivery type (lecture, (Lec), Lab, etc.

*Not all courses are offered each term or academic year. 

Academic Limitations:

ISEP students can only take courses at the undergraduate level (Course Numbers 100-400). Make sure the courses you are selecting are within those course levels. 

Academic Calendar

Fall Semester: August to December  

Arrival/Orientation: mid-August 

Final exams: first week of December 

Spring Semester: January to May 

Arrival and orientation: early January  

Final exams: last week of April-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 McNeese 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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