*Morehouse College is a Men's College - Students who do not identify as male cannot participate in this program.

While at Morehouse, ISEP students will join a close community focused on learning, integrity, and personal growth. Morehouse faculty know their students by name and provide mentorship through relationships that last a lifetime. Morehouse’s seven academic divisions led by world-class faculty foster interdisciplinary learning to produce 21st-century critical thinkers.

HOUSING

ISEP student benefits include housing on campus. Rooms are furnished with a bed, closet/armoire, dresser, desk, and chair for each occupant.  All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi and streaming services for entertainment at no additional cost. All campus residential houses have a common area with a microwave and seating and there are multiple laundry facilities located on campus. 

Residence hall information can be found here.

Please note that although ISEP students can mention their housing preferences, they do not select where they stay. Housing will be assigned by the Office of Residence Life based on availability and class seniority. 

Students may stay on campus during some vacation periods.  Students 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. 

MEALS

As an ISEP student at Morehouse, you will receive a meal plan that includes meals, coffee, snacks, and more at convenient dining locations across campus. Meal benefits are loaded onto your Morehouse Student ID. Healthy meal options are always available and most dietary preferences can be accommodated.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: 

ISEP students will take part in the Morehouse College New Student Orientation experience.

Our New Student Orientation ensures that incoming students are well-prepared for the journey toward academic excellence and personal development at Morehouse.

The orientation program after which others are modeled, New Student Orientation (NSO) at Morehouse College is a week of exciting, enriching, stimulating, and life-changing experiences designed to prepare new students for life as a student at the only HBCU for Black men. During this week, new students become immersed in the Morehouse learning and living environment and engage in a wide range of programming designed to empower them as Men of Morehouse.

-Explore the historic impact of Morehouse in the world

-Learn many Morehouse traditions

-Meet dynamic student leaders, faculty, staff, and administrators

-Discover important resources and services

-Get answers to frequently asked questions

We remain committed to our mission to develop men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service all over the globe in virtually every field of endeavor. Get ready to be challenged to be introspective, reflective, accountable, assertive, and responsible in your role as a leader. During the week, you will also be encouraged to explore the many depths of your potential and to work toward your highest goals. You will meet and bond with other students, both new and returning, some of whom will become your lifelong friends. You will be able to adjust to your new environment before classes start. Most important, you will begin to take your place among the pantheon of thought leaders, high achievers, trailblazers, innovators, and influencers who make up the Morehouse legacy.

Learn more about our unique New Student Orientation Program on the NSO page.

Want to know what the Morehouse experience is like as an ISEP student? Watch this student's International Scholar Profile about his time here!

Program Website

Course Description

As a liberal arts college, students at Morehouse are encouraged to take courses in a variety of departments and are not required to only take courses in their field of study. ISEP students may take courses across multiple subject areas.

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.

The average class size is 15 students, so there is a high level of personal interaction between students and faculty. Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 12-16 credits per term. Students typically enroll in four to six classes per term, which average 12 to 17 hours in class per week. A term runs for 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 dynamic schedule link in "Other Academic Conditions" below.

Business 

Area Studies 

Philosophy and Religious Studies 

Social Sciences 

Kinesiology 

Black Entrepreneurship History US 

Black Aesthetic of Hip Hop 

Philosophy of Religion 

Techniques of Urban Planning 

Methods & Material Coach Team Sports 

Legal Environment of Business 

African Diasporic: Gullah-Geechee 

Nineteenth Century Philosophy 

Politics and Protest 

Adapted Physical Education Programs 

Leadership and Professional Development 

Exhibit Design & Cont. Development: Historic Sites 

Modern Philosophy 

American Constitutional Law 

Mechanical Analysis of Motion 

International Business 

Inter Research Framework and Fieldwork 

Intro to Philosophical Ethics 

Race and Law 

Sports Analytics 

Production and Operations Management 

Black Lib Move: A Comprehension Approach 

Philosophy of Science 

Comparative Foreign Policy 

Physiology of Exercise/Activity 

 

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

 

All ISEP students will be required to enroll in two non-credit-bearing courses essential to the new student experience, Freshman Orientation, HEDU 152/153, and Freshman Crown Forum, HEDU 123/124.

Learn more about the Crown Forum courses:

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

  • Area Studies:

    African Studies African-American Studies Chinese Studies Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other

  • Biology

  • Business: Recommended!

    Business Management Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Marketing

  • Communication:

    Journalism Mass Communication/Media Studies

  • Education

  • Engineering

  • English Language and Literature

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures:

    Portuguese Language and Literature Spanish Language and Literature

  • Health Sciences

    Public Health

  • History

  • International/Global Studies

    International Relations and Affairs

  • Law/Criminal Justice

    Pre-Law Studies

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences Recommended!

  • Mathematics

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies Recommended!

  • Physical Sciences:

    Chemistry Physics

  • Psychology

  • Social Sciences: Recommended!

    Political Science and Government Sociology Urban Studies

  • Sports Studies

    Kinesiology and Exercise Science

  • Visual and Performing Arts:

    Art History Cinematography and Film Production Drama and Theatre Arts Film Studies Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Music Performance

Academic Requirements

  • TOEFL iBT Score: 78

Special Application Instructions

Course Prerequisite

For all areas of study, some courses may have pre-requisites that must be completed prior to enrollment in a course.

Portfolio Requirements

Some fields of study, such as music, studio arts, dance, and other visual & performing arts, may require a portfolio in addition to your ISEP application. If you intend to take courses in any of these fields, please reach out to your ISEP Student Services Officer.

Internal Application

International Student Pre-Arrival Checklist, here.

ISEP students are required to complete an internal admissions application directly with Morehouse College, see here immediately upon placement.

We want to provide students, parents, and counselors with the information they need to complete the admissions process here at Morehouse College. The Admissions Resource Center (ARC) provides the most commonly needed resources to help you on this journey. Use the ARC to find step-by-step directions, quick links, how-to videos and get answers to frequently asked questions related to the admission and recruiting process. Please see the Admissions Resource Center, here.

Accommodation Needs

Morehouse College has certain services available to students with reasonable accommodation requests. In general, mobility, visual, and learning accommodations can be arranged. To view Accessibility Services, please go to this page. 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:

To search for courses, visit dynamic schedule, here and then select the appropriate term from the dropdown menu 

Then, select one or more subjects (fields of study) you wish to study.

Make sure to select “Morehouse College” as the Campus type, and both “Hybrid/Blended” and “On Campus” for Instructional Method. 

The “Schedule Type” is important to note when looking at the course offerings to insure you’re aware of what kind of course it will be (i.e., lecture/performance, lab, lecture, internship, etc.) 

Finally, select search. You can view the course information by selecting the linked course title name. 

The time, days of week, location, date range, and schedule type will all be listed below the course title under “Scheduled Meeting Times” 

The Morehouse Academic Course Catalog can be viewed, here.  

The academic calendar can be viewed, here.  

Academic Limitations:

Students can only study one semester at Morehouse.

Students at Morehouse are encouraged to take courses in a variety of departments and are not required to only take courses in their field of study. ISEP students may take courses across multiple subject areas. 

Additional course fees may apply for labs or other extra course components that are not utilized by all participants. See the schedule of fees as well as lab fees, here.

*Morehouse College is a Men's College - Students who do not identify as male cannot participate in this program.

Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 

Arrival: Mid-August 

Departure: Mid-December 

Spring Semester 

Arrival: Mid—January 

Departure: Mid-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 Morehouse 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.

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