Apply to the National Student Exchange
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Research schools available for National Student Exchange placement and learn more about the program.
Expand your horizons
The National Student Exchange program places IU Indianapolis students with partner campuses in the United States, U.S. Territories, and Canada while paying IU Indianapolis tuition and fees. While studying at your partner school, you’ll take advantage of new research, internship, networking, and extracurricular opportunities.
Discover the benefits
Why should you participate in NSE? By participating, you can:
• Broaden your personal and educational perspectives.
• Live in and explore new areas.
• Learn from different professors.
• Develop independence, resourcefulness, and other life skills.
• Explore career options and potential graduate schools.
See if you’re eligible
Students must meet the following requirements to participate in the National Student Exchange:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (please note that some member schools require a higher minimum GPA)
- Complete at least 24 college credits prior to the exchange
- Complete at least two semesters (fall and spring) at IU Indianapolis prior to the exchange
- Be enrolled full time in the current semester and agree to full-time enrollment while on the exchange
- Declare a major (exploratory students are ineligible to apply)
- Have no incomplete grades on transcript at time of application
- Be free of disciplinary issues and bursar holds
Find your school or major
Review your program
Research academic options
Take a look at your selected host school’s course offerings and other opportunities for research and internship experience. Talk with your advisor about the specific courses you plan to take.
IU Indianapolis
National Student Exchange
Hine Hall IP 121
875 W. North Street
Indianapolis,
IN
46202
USA