Study in the U.S.A. - Southeast (in English) - ISEP Exchange
Agnes Scott is a women's college and can, therefore, only accept students who identify as female.
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.
Agnes Scott is a liberal arts college. Students are encouraged to take courses in a variety of departments and are not required only to take courses in their field of study.
ASC is academically rigorous and is writing intensive. One hundred percent of the permanent ASC faculty have a Ph.D. degree or a terminal degree in their field, so expectations of student performance are quite high. The average class size is 15 students, so there is a high level of personal interaction between students and faculty. ISEP students have said that Agnes Scott College is academically challenging and personally rewarding.
HOUSING
Residence halls have internet and laundry facilities. Washers and dryers are accessible with an ASC ID card.
Residence hall options can be viewed at: http://www.agnesscott.edu/residencelife/
Please note that although ISEP students can mention their housing preferences, they do not select where they stay. Our office of Residence Life will assign housing based on availability and class seniority.
Students may stay on campus during vacation periods but sometimes might have to move to another residence hall. Students staying for only the Fall semester (Semester 1) must move out on the last day of benefits and cannot stay during the winter break. They will be charged a housing fee if they stay past the last day of benefits.
Year-long students may stay throughout the winter break without additional charges.
MEALS
ISEP students will be provided with the 21 Meal Plan, which includes Meal Swipes and Declining Balance dollars (credit that can be used at Mollie’s Grill and Black Cat Coffee on campus), conveniently loaded onto your Student ID card.
**Halal and Kosher meat are not available in the dining hall.
ISEP students will be provided with a stipend ($20 a day) to cover meal costs during vacation periods within the semester when the dining hall is closed.
Course Description
Agnes Scott College is a historic women's college with unique course offerings amongst the hard sciences and liberal arts. Gender & Women's Studies is highly recommended for any student and includes courses such as Race, Class, and Gender; Women in the South; and Leadership, Feminism, and Religion. There is a broad array of foreign language courses, creative writing, philosophy, and psychology courses, as well. Indicate what subject and language the courses are taught in. Add content about academics or special programs you want to highlight
ISEP students are allowed and encouraged to take part in internships, research, service learning, and volunteer opportunities during their time at Agnes Scott College. Internships are available through Academic Training with ISEP, and students are responsible for finding their own internship through Agnes Scott's Career Exploration Center. Students can inquire with professors about undergraduate research opportunities and can find volunteer opportunities through the ASC Community Service page.
Credits Earned
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 12-16 credit hours. Students typically enroll in 3-5 courses per 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.
Sample Classes Available:
English Language & Literature |
Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Psychology |
Gender & Women’s Studies |
Foreign Languages |
The Craft of Writing |
Schools and Society |
Developmental Psychology |
Introduction to Queer Studies |
Spanish |
Creative Writing - Poetry |
History of Social Theory |
Psychology of Sexual Behavior |
Leadership, Feminism and Religion |
Chinese |
Creative Writing - Multigenre |
Urban Lives |
Research Statistics |
Race, Class and Gender |
French |
Queer Literature |
Comparative Black Feminisms |
Research Design and Methods |
Marriage, Sexuality and Power |
Japanese |
Perspectives on Literature |
African American Images in Pop Culture |
Multicultural Psychology |
Women in the New South |
Latin |
For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.
Academics
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How to search for courses
• To search for courses, visit the AscAgnes website and select "Search for Sections" (under "Registration").
• Then select the appropriate term from the dropdown menu as well as one or more subjects you wish to study.
• The Majors and Minors have the course offerings listed on each page.
• Use the website for course availability link below to go through the academic catalogs for each year.
Academic limitations
• Exchange students may not enroll in senior seminars.
• Applied music and some science courses may have additional fees.
• Most visual art courses are difficult to get into and students will need to have a lot of flexibility with their course list in this area.
• ISEP Students are not permitted to enroll in graduate-level courses.
Academic Calendar
Typical Fall Schedule: August through December
• Pre-Session: Mid-August
• Exams: Early December
Typical Spring Schedule:
• Arrival and orientation: early January
• Final Exams: Late 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 Agnes Scott College can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit. Final exams cannot be taken remotely.
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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