Full name of University
Number of Utrecht
Network students you can
accept during 2014/15.
Oklahoma State University
15 semesters (negotiable)
Indicate total number of semesters.
Contact person for
incoming students
name, title, full address, phone,
fax, email
Contact person for
outgoing students
name, title, full address, phone,
fax, email
Aleithia Burgess
Interim Incoming Student Exchange Coordinator
Oklahoma State University Study Abroad/NSE Office
242 Student Union
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078
Phone: 405-744-6607
Fax: 405-744-5667
Email: [email protected]
http://studyabroad.okstate.edu
Josh Pontrelli
Student Exchange Coordinator
Oklahoma State University Study Abroad/NSE Office
242 Student Union
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078
Phone: 405-744-2810
Fax: 405-744-5667
Email: [email protected]
http://studyabroad.okstate.edu
General University
Website
http://www.okstate.edu
International
Office/Website for
Incoming Students
http://ieo.okstate.edu/ieo.aspx?page=153
Areas of study open to
undergraduate exchange
students
All areas are open, although some limitations apply. See list of restrictions below.
list explicitly
Are graduate areas open
for exchange?
No
Areas of study open to
graduate exchange
students
list explicitly
Can advanced
undergraduate students
take graduate level
courses?
Permission may be given for certain graduate classes provided the student has the
required pre-requisites. The permission is at the discretion of the teaching faculty.
Can graduate students
take undergraduate level
courses?
Areas of study restricted
to prior bilateral
agreements between
exchange departments or
faculties
Yes
None, but exchange student enrollment in specific majors may be very limited. See below.

NOT Available:
o Courses in the School of Veterinary Medicine
o Some master’s level courses
o Music (except for Intro to Music and non-audition ensembles, such as
University Singers choir)
o Mechanical Engineering

LIMITED Availability:
o Accounting (test required prior to enrollment)
o Architecture (very selective! Students must submit a portfolio of their work
and a complete transcript translated into English with course descriptions;
TOEFL is preferred for Architecture exchange students rather than just
English Language Evaluation)
o Art
o Education
o Engineering (very limited except civil and industrial engineering)
o Theatre (OSU students have preference when enrolling into classes form
these majors)

Exchange students are allowed to take Extension and Outreach courses
(including online courses except for courses in section 500), but must pay
international tuition, fees, and technology fees for the particular course. Students
who study on J-1 visas are only allowed to take ONE of these courses.
Areas of study not
available to exchange
students
Websites for course
offerings
Are summer courses
available as exchange
(non fee-paying)?
http://registrar.okstate.edu/
Click on “Academic Calendar” on the left side of the webpage.
No
If so, please provide summer
school website.
Orientation session(s) for
incoming students
Orientation Date
Is it mandatory, indicate dates and
costs
Mandatory
Academic Calendar
Please list exact dates
Classes begin
Semester 1 (Fall 2015)
The week before classwork
begins
Yes
Semester 2 (Spring 2016)
The week before classwork
begins
Yes (if, student did not
attend during first
semester)
Semester 1 (Fall 2015)
Semester 2 (Spring 2016)
August 17, 2015
January 11, 2016
Classes end
December 4, 2015
April 29, 2016
Exam periods
December 7-11, 2015
May 2-6, 2016
Orientation date
TBA (week before
classwork begins)
TBA (week before
classwork begins)
Orientations mandatory?
Yes
Yes, if student did not
attend during first semester
Vacation periods
Fall Break (TBA) and
Thanksgiving Break (Nov
25-27, 2015)
Spring Break (March 1418, 2016)
Application deadline
April 30, 2015
September 30, 2015
Arrival Date
Earliest: TBA
Earliest: TBA
NO EXCEPTIONS
Latest: TBA
Latest: TBA
Exam periods
December 7-11, 2015
May 2-6, 2016
Examination period(s)
If there is a break between
the academic course
calendar and exams, can
arrangements be made so
the student may take
exams early?
No. Rescheduling of exams is not possible. No exceptions.
(i.e. semester ends in December
and exams are late January).
Application deadline for
each term
Deadline for Fall 2015 Semester: April 30, 2015
Deadline for Spring 2016 Semester: September 30, 2015
All documents must be received by the deadline. Application documents received after the
deadline will not be processed. Emailed documents WILL NOT be accepted.
Application website.
If paper only, please write “paper
only.”
http://ieo.okstate.edu/ieo.aspx?page=162
How does the application
and admissions process
differ for undergraduate
versus graduates?
N/A
Course registration
deadline
By the first day of classes. Seats are taken first-come, first serve, so the sooner, the better
Do students register for
classes in advance or
upon arrival?
Students will be able to enroll in some classes when they are admitted. Their enrollment
will be finalized upon arrival to OSU.
Undergraduate exchange students are not required to submit a TOEFL score if they have
a letter from their coordinator or from an English language instructor verifying their level of
English language fluency is adequate to successfully complete courses in English. The
score should be at least:
Official TOEFL Examination – internet based score of 61 or higher OR Computer-based
score of 173 or higher OR Paper-based score of 500 or higher OR Official IELTS
Examination, Score ≥ 6.0
Language Requirements
Graduate students MUST SUBMIT a TOEFL or IELTS score during the application
process. The score should be at least:
Official TOEFL Examination of 79 or higher OR Computer-based score of 213 or higher
OR Paper-based score of 550 or higher OR Official IELTS Examination, Score ≥ 6.5
These examinations must have been taken within two years of the date of application.
Language test certificate
required?
If so, which and when: before
admission or upon arrival?
Preparatory language
course for incoming
students?
TOEFL score report preferred, but English Language Proficiency evaluation form will
suffice.
Yes. Details, dates, and costs are available at http://eli.okstate.edu.
Indicate dates and costs
Are there any special
advising or registrations
concerns that students
should be aware of? Are
services available to
assist in registration or
course selection?
Required minimum and
maximum number of
credits available through
the exchange
For both undergraduate &
graduate
Is housing assistance
available? How do
students apply, and is it
guaranteed?
Enrollment in classes is not guaranteed. Enrollment may not be finalized until arrival on
campus.
Minimum required:
12 credit hours for undergraduate level classes.
9 credit hours for graduate level classes.
Maximum allowed:
15 credit hours
Housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis until full. The likelihood of getting oncampus housing is very high. More information will be given in the acceptance packet.
Students must be admitted and have their OSU email account activated. Students must
apply for housing on-line.
Housing options
Dormitory and private suite available on campus. Walking distance between 5 and 25
minutes. All housing is located on the university bus route.
Housing Website and
Contact Person(s)
See http://www.reslife.okstate.edu/ for more information.
Do students apply for
housing with their regular
application or is it
separate?
Please list housing application
deadline.
Students apply for housing after being accepted. Deadlines vary. See
http://www.reslife.okstate.edu/ for more information.
Is housing available
between breaks in term?
Yes. Fees may be charged.
Is there a campus meal
plan?
Yes, but it is optional for students. This is an additional cost. No discounts are provided on
food.
Total cost estimates per
SEMESTER in US Dollars
ESTIMATED EXPENSES FOR 2015-2016 Academic Year
One Semester
Two Semesters
(broken down below)
-Housing & Meals
-Books
-Local Transportation
-Health Insurance
$4,415
$550
$8,680
$1,100
$800
$1,422
-Other (Mandatory
International Student Fee)
$240
$300
-Other Personal Expenses
$1,395
$2,790
TOTAL
$7,400
$14,292
Is comparable health
insurance coverage from
abroad allowed/not
allowed?
Comparable health insurance is NOT allowed. Health insurance is required for all
incoming international students. The cost will be billed upon arrival to OSU. Costs are
approximately $800 for one semester and $1,422 for two semesters. Costs are subject to
change.
If not, please include fees in “other”
field above.
For more details, see here: http://www.ahpcare.com/okstate
What kinds of health
facilities are available at
the university?
The university offers a comprehensive clinic on campus that includes an Allergy Clinic,
Laboratory Services, X-Rays, Outpatient Medical Services, a Women’s Clinic, Pharmacy,
and more. More information available here: http://uhs.okstate.edu
Are internships available?
No. Students cannot obtain authorization for an internship through this type of reciprocal
exchange agreement and are not included in this category of J-1 student visas. Students
will not be able to extend their stay in the United States to participate in an internship.
Are student jobs
available/allowed?
Yes, students can work up to 20 hours/week on campus.
Other important notes
Last updated
November 1, 2014