World’s largest student exchange organization Membership non-profit with over 300 members 30 years of experience in international education Reciprocal and fee-paid programs Over 34,000 participants to date Over 2,600 participants last year

Access to 140 sites in 41 countries, without the obligation of individual agreements Cost effective for institutions and students Students are fully integrated into the host culture abroad Incoming students help internationalize the campus ISEP Coordinators at all institutions Network and professional development

Board of Directors ISEP President  Mary Anne Grant, former President of NAFSA ISEP Central in Washington, DC Advisory Council - US and International ISEP Coordinators

For Outgoing Students Recruits, advises, and nominates students Coordinates registration procedures Predeparture orientation Transfers credit For Incoming Students Orientation, advising, registration, support Assists with visa/immigration procedures Transcript issuance

ISEP-Exchanges 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

Cost is based on home institution fees Number of placements depend on exchange balance Placement process can be competitive; students are selected on the basis of academic and personal merit Priority deadlines: Feb. 1 or Sept. 1

Increase opportunities where exchanges are not sufficient to satisfy the demand Many intensive language options An international student does not fill the departing student’s place Students pay a program fee which covers tuition and often room and board Excellent chance of placement if academic requirements are met Benefits are same as exchanges

1.Students use ISEP website and brochures to research sites available 2.Home institution advises, selects, and nominates students; sends in applications 3.ISEP Central reviews application and makes placement based on space available / balance and appropriate academic fit 4.Host institution confirms and sends welcome materials to students 5.Predeparture and on-site orientations

Help advise outgoing students Application and course selection Recommendations Language Proficiency Report Pre-approve courses Course approval upon return Incoming student applications International students in your classes

Consider current systems with other bilateral exchange and provider programs Registration and financial aid Faculty: recommendation letters and course pre-approval; incoming student approval Predeparture orientation for outgoing Welcome packet and arrival orientation for incoming students Registration, housing, meals for incoming students Financial aid and transfer credit upon return