Study in the U.S.A. - Southeast (in English) - ISEP Exchange
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!
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.
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Agriculture |
Engineering |
Criminology |
Communication |
Computer Science |
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Varsity Rodeo |
Engineering Graphics |
Criminology |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
Spreadsheet Application Development |
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Introduction to Plant Science |
Statics |
The US Correctional System |
Forensics |
Computer Organization |
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Forage Crops and Pastures |
Mechanics |
Criminal Law |
Business and Professional Speaking |
Numerical Methods |
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Agricultural Statistics |
Fluid Mechanics |
Crime and Jurisdiction |
Interviewing |
Database Management Systems |
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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.
Academics
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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