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 2008/2009 (in semesters)

10 semesters

Areas of study open for Utrecht Network students

Humanities, Business, Agriculture, Engineering (with a 2.8 GPA equivalent). Availability of courses in Information Science, Journalism, Broadcasting and graduate level Business 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

Graduate level business, clinical psychology, and veterinary medicine courses.

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

http://union.okstate.edu/iss/NewStudents/General.htm

Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2008: August 18 – December 12
Spring Semester 2009: January 12 – May 8 (tentative)

Examination Period(s)

Fall Semester 2008: Dec 8 - 12
Spring Semester 2009: May 4 – 8 (tentative)

Orientation session(s)

Fall semester 2008: August 11-15
Spring semester 2009: Jan 5-9 (tentative)
(orientation fee - see Student Fees below)

Application deadline(s) for
admission

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

Application procedures: web site or mail

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

Course registration deadline(s)

Fall semester 2008: Aug 18
Spring semester 2009: Jan 12

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 to Student Contact Person before placement can be determined.

Student jobs available/allowed?

Yes, 20 hours per week on campus

Housing assistance

Yes. Application included in application packet.

Housing options

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

Housing application deadline(s)

Same as application deadlines.

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

Estimates vary, depending on housing selection.
Housing - $543 (double occupancy, furnished suite)
Meals - $504
Books - $540 (per semester)
Local Trans - $20 (taxis, OSU-Shuttle free for students)
Health Insurance - $578/year (OSU Insurance)
Personal expenses: $340 approximately
Additional fees per year (maximum = $145 per year)
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 more than $100 USD on way..

Last update of this information

December 2007