• World’s largest student exchange organization

• Membership non-profit with 275 members

• 27 years of experience in international education

• Reciprocal and fee-paid programs

• Over 27,000 participants to date

• Over 2,200 participants last year

• Access to 38 universities in 25 countries, without the obligation of individual agreements

• Students are fully integrated into the host culture abroad

• Cost effective for students

• ISEP Coordinators at all institutions

• Network and professional development

• Board of Directors Chairman, Dr. George Dennison, President of

the University of Montana

• ISEP President Mary Anne Grant, former President of NAFSA

• ISEP Central in Washington, DC

• Advisory Council - US and International

• ISEP Coordinators

• 95% went for a semester or longer

• Average GPA is 3.5; one-third have a GPA of 3.75 or higher

• 54% receive federal grants or loans

• Majors from a wide range of academic fields

• Usually in their third year of studies

• Affordable options with ISEP-Direct

• Semester or year-long; some summer

• Diverse settings and institutions

• Course offerings in most fields of study

• Undergraduate and Graduate available

• ISEP-Exchange not available

• Students directly enrolled into the local university at most sites

• Many offer a language and culture option

• Students pay a program fee which covers tuition, room, board or a variation thereof

• Students very likely to be placed if academic requirements are met

1. Students use ISEP website and brochures to research sites available

2. Home institution advises, selects, and nominates students

3. ISEP Central reviews application and makes placement based on space available and appropriate academic fit

4. Host institution confirms and sends welcome materials to students

5. Predeparture and on-site orientations

• Priority Deadlines:

– February 1 for Fall/Full Year

– September 1 for Spring

• Continue to accept applications throughout semester

• Shouldn’t apply early

• Excellent chance of placement if 2.75 GPA and language/academic requirements are met

• Help advise outgoing students

• Application and course selection

• Recommendations

• Pre-approve courses

• Course approval upon return