Study in the U.S.A. - Southeast (in English) - ISEP Exchange
UMBC offers over forty majors and minors in the humanities, social sciences, physical and natural sciences, visual and performing arts, and engineering. As a dynamic research institution with an interdisciplinary focus, UMBC encourages its students to think beyond their own academic disciplines with programs in global and Asian studies, entrepreneurship, and information systems. UMBC's faculty are nationally ranked for their excellence in undergraduate teaching.
UMBC is particularly strong in its opportunities for undergraduate research, with students conducting research across all academic disciplines. Our annual undergraduate research conference, URCAD, is a highlight of the spring semester. For students interested in volunteer service opportunities, the Shriver Center offers programs that link our students to the needs of the Baltimore-Washington community.
Students typically enroll in 12 to 15 credits per semester, which consists of four to five classes. Each semester runs approximately 15 weeks.
HOUSING
Students are typically housed in Harbor Hall, a suite-style campus residence hall. Most of the suites have 1-2 rooms with a common area and a shared kitchen. All housing is set for a 9-month period, but students are not required to stay for that entire period if they are only a single semester. If a student wants quiet housing in Harbor Hall, they need to apply as early as possible to try and secure this.
If Harbor Hall is full, students may be placed in the apartment-style housing (Walker Avenue, Hillside, Westhill, or Terrace Apartments) at no additional cost. However, if students want to opt for the apartment-style, they will be charged an additional fee.
MEALS
ISEP students will receive the Ultimate Meal Plan. There are 24 meal periods in a week (Sun=Brunch, Dinner, and Late Night; Mon-Thur=Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Late Night; Friday= Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Saturday=Brunch, Dinner).
Students with an Ultimate meal plan have unlimited access to True Grit's dining hall, with multiple meals per meal period, provided they have not used their meal at a retail location. If a student chooses to use their meal at a Retail location (e.g., Starbucks, Hissho), they are only entitled to one meal per meal period. Also included in the Ultimate meal plan are $80 Flex Dollars that a student can use anytime at any retail location.
Course Description
There are two resources for finding information about classes taught at UMBC:
The Undergraduate Course Catalog, updated every year, gives descriptions of all classes taught at UMBC and the requirements for each degree program.
You can find a listing of the classes which will be taught for each semester on our online Class Schedule. The Class Schedule is published approximately four months prior to the start of each semester.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Some UMBC classes, particularly in the STEM fields, visual and performing arts, and in physical education, have mandatory lab or participation fees. These fees are the responsibility of the student.
Students wishing to enroll in any visual or performing art course will need to submit a portfolio or audition material.
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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