Study in the U.S.A. - Southeast (in English) - ISEP Exchange
HOUSING
ISEP Exchange students are placed in the International House, a special housing option on campus for international students. Students share a room with one other person.
There are cooking facilities in the International House. The International House has 11 residents, usually half international and half from the U.S. Incoming ISEP students should complete the housing form that will be sent to them via e-mail and return it, along with the required housing deposit, to Randolph-Macon College. The Office of International Education can help exchange students acquire bedding during orientation.
Students’ housing remains the same during vacation periods (except for Christmas break when remaining international students must move to the International House temporarily), but is NOT available during the summer vacation.
MEALS
ISEP students will receive "The Ultimate Plan" meal plan during their time at RMC. This includes 19 meals per week, $25 declining balance per semester, and 5 bonus meals per semester. The declining balance funds can be used to purchase retail items from campus dining locations or vending machines.
Meals are not provided during vacation periods (summer, Thanksgiving, winter, January term, and spring break). However, ISEP students who remain on campus during Thanksgiving break, J-Term break (only relevant for full-year exchange students), or spring break are provided with a meal stipend each day they are on campus. During those breaks, cooking facilities in the International House are made available and grocery stores are within walking distance from campus.
Course Description
All courses are taught in English and are at the Undergraduate level. Randolph-Macon has a strong portfolio of courses and fields of study that ISEP students are encouraged to take part in. This includes History, International/Global Studies, Social Sciences, and Visual & Performing Arts. Along side these recommended fields, students are welcome to partake in unique fields like cybersecurity, Japanese language and cultural studies, and astrophysics. If you have any questions regarding course availability, please contact your Student Services Officer.
Credits Earned
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 12-15 US credits. Students typically enroll in 4-5 courses per term. A term runs for about 14 weeks. To determine how these credits convert at your home institution, please contact your home university coordinator.
Randolph Macon's academic calendar includes an intensive four-week January term in which students focus on one or two courses, including many study/travel courses. International students at Randolph-Macon for a full year may participate in J-term, but students here for only one semester do not.
Sample Classes Available:
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English Language and Literature |
History |
International Studies |
Fine Arts |
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Critical Reading and Writing |
History of Childhood |
Introduction to Theory and Method in the Study of Culture |
Australian Film |
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Gothic Terror and Romantic Sublime |
Virginia History |
Inside the Third Reich |
History of American Film |
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Writing Autobiography |
History of Western Medicine |
Social Geography |
Roman Art |
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African American Modernism |
Colonial Latin America |
Gender and Development |
Introduction to Improvisation |
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Avant-Garde Networks |
Women of the Black Freedom Movement |
Gender and Change in the Maya Diaspora |
Theater for Social Change |
For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Academics
How to search for courses:
Go to the Academic Catalog page and select the most recent academic catalog.
Select "Courses A-Z" in the drop-down column in order to view all fields of study.
Select the field of study to open the full list of courses, their course descriptions, prerequisites, when its offered, and credit hours.
Academic Limitations:
*Important Note: Although Randolph-Macon College will make every effort to assist exchange students with meeting their course needs, Randolph-Macon College cannot guarantee the availability of specific courses or seats within courses.
Therefore, it is the sole responsibility of the exchange student and their home institution to ensure what the student’s graduation requirements at their home institution are and understand that those requirements may not be met during the time enrolled at R-MC.
All courses offered are available for international exchange students as long as they meet the course prerequisites. Students should be aware that not every course in the catalog is offered each year or will be available to them.
Academic Calendar
Typical Fall Schedule: August through December
Courses Start: Mid-August
Courses End: Late-November or Early December
Exams: Early December
Typical Spring Schedule: January through May
Courses Start: Early January
Courses End: Late April
Exams: Late April or Early May
Departure Notes
Students are responsible for staying until the end of the semester and may not leave before the final date of their semester exams. Neither ISEP nor RMC can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit.
PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
VISA: All non-U.S. citizens will be required to obtain a visa. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.
Semester & Prices (based on your filters)
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