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The
following information is provided as a guide.
Applications to USC are subject to review and
approval by the Office of Study Abroad and
an advertised program may be unavailable due
to imbalances in the exchange or for other
unforeseen circumstances. Program costs are
subject to change.
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Options
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USC
has strong programs in Business, including Sports
Management, Accounting, Marketing, and Management
and can arrange internships for students. In the
sciences it has programs in environmental sciences,
public health, biology, ecology, and sport and
exercise science. In the Social Sciences it has
cultural studies and an excellent program in computer-based
Art and Design. Students may take no more than
4 courses per semester. |
| Eligibility |
GPA
of 3.0 for exchange or direct enrollment, with
junior standing by time program begins. Program
is conducted in English. Students
need to be self-directed and maturedue to the need
to adjust to the more severe grading system. |
| Chance
for Placement |
Not
available until further notice. Students may
select to be fee-paying students (pay USC tuition
rates). |
| Application
Deadlines |
Fall deadline
(mid-July) is April 1 and Spring deadline
(February) is October 15. |
| Paid
to NMSU |
For
2008-2009: Application fee ($300),
tuition per semester ($2,379), program fee
per semester ($200), BETA insurance ($30).
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| Paid
to USC |
Cost
of all program arrangements organized by USC. Students
are housed in apartments off campus and prepare
their own meals .Costs of accommodations
paid to USC or private contractors.
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| Insurance |
Australian
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) required. Must
be prepaid in full for entiree length of program
before obtaining student visa. Sold at about
Aus$160/6 months. BETA
Medical Evacuation Insurance also is required
because Australian
Overseas Student Health Insurance does
not start upon departure from the U.S. and
does not cover medical evacuation and medical
costs incurred while traveling outside Australia.
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| Scholarships |
Students
should apply for local, federal and privale scholarships.
Students with Pell grants should apply for Gilman awards
(up to $5,000) for study abroad.
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| Withdrawal
Penalties |
Students
who have accepted the USC placement then
withdraw will be charged $200 by
NMSU to recover its administrative expenses. Students
who accept an academic year placement may have
to pay the entire cost of the program if they
withdraw early. Other USC penalties for
unrecoverable costs may apply for early withdrawal
after accepting placement.
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Monday, 11-Aug-2008 10:37:10 MDT |
