Oklahoma State University

MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
This program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students from member institutions only. Interested students should contact their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement process and for additional information.

Oklahoma State University

University

Number of spaces available for Utrecht Network students in 2010/2011 (in semesters)

10 semesters (negotiable)

Areas of study open for Utrecht Network students

Humanities, Business, Agriculture, Engineering (with a 2.8 GPA equivalent).

Availability of courses in, Art, Education, Information Science, Journalism & Broadcasting and any graduate level classes may be limited.

Areas restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties

None

Areas of study not open for Utrecht Network students

Architecture, international studies - graduate program, clinical psychology, and veterinary medicine courses.

What graduate programs are open to exchange students? What are the conditions? Can advanced undergraduate exchange students take graduate level courses?

Students may enroll in some graduate level classes if in their last year of bachelor degree program or at a graduate level at their home university provided all prerequisites for any given class are satisfied.

Student Contact person(s)

Kat Kratochvilova
Study Abroad/NSE Office
060-G Student Union
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078-8087
email:katerik@okstate.edu

General university web site

http://www.okstate.edu

International office web site

International Students & Scholars Office: http://union.okstate.edu/iss/NewStudents/General.htm
Study Abroad Office: http://ieo.okstate.edu/ieo.aspx?page=153

Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2010: August 23 – December 10

Spring Semester 2011: January 10 – April 29

Examination Period(s)

Fall Semester 2010: Dec 13-17

Spring Semester 2011: May 2-6

Orientation session(s)

Fall semester 2010: August 16-20
Spring semester 2011: Jan 3-7 (tentative)
(orientation fee - see Student Fees below)

Application deadline(s) for
admission

Fall semester: May 15 (undergraduate)
March 1 (graduate)
Spring semester: October 15 (undergraduate)
August 1 (graduate)

Application procedures: web site or mail

http://studyabroad.okstate.edu/ieo.aspx?page=162

Course registration deadline(s)

Fall semester 2010: Aug 123

Spring semester 2011: Jan 10

Language requirements

English

Language test certificate required?

Signed English Proficiency form from the exchange coordinator.
TOEFL for graduates: 550 paper based or 213 computer based.

Preparatory language course for new exchange students

Internships available

Possible. Intent must be identified no later than 10 days after arrival to OSU.

Student jobs available/allowed?

Yes, 20 hours per week on campus; not available during summer semester

Housing assistance

Students have to apply on their own online after they receive acceptance information.

Housing options

Residence Halls, University Apartments, Off-campus (not recommended); meal plan not required

Housing application deadline(s)

Same as application deadlines. First come first serve basis.

Cost estimates per month
-Housing
-Meals
-Books
-Local Transportation
-Health insurance

Housing – from $380 – up to $990/month
Meals – up to $500/month
Books – up to $600/semester
Local Trans - $20/month (taxis, OSU-Shuttle free for students)
Health Insurance - $600/year (OSU Insurance) approximately
Personal expenses- $340/month approximately
Additional fees per year – maximum of $170
Estimates are based on 4 months in a semester.

Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed

Allowed

Health facilities at the university

University Health Services

Additional Information

Stillwater is a small, comfortable and very safe city of some 40,000 residents. It is a college town and the students appreciate the university's friendly atmosphere and beautiful campus. The two nearest metropolitan areas, Tulsa and Oklahoma City, are each approximately 75 minutes away by car. Dallas is four and a half hours from Stillwater. Oklahoma is centrally located in the U.S. - equidistant from New York City and Los Angeles.

No efficient public transportation exists between Stillwater and other major metropolitan areas. Airport shuttle is available beyond the Greeter Service availability at a cost of around $150 USD one way.

Last update of this information

December 17, 2009