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W&M Exchange- Exeter (Exchange Program) (Outgoing Program) Featured:

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  • Locations: Exeter, United Kingdom
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Restrictions: W&M applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
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Study Abroad Advisor: Debi DeBacco (dvdeba@wm.edu) Program Type: WM Exchange
Language of Instruction: English Language Requirements: None
Host Institution Website: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/ GPA Requirement: 3.0
Host Institution: University of Exeter Service Component: No
Credit Type: Transfer Credit
Program Description:
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Terms | Application Deadlines | Course Information | Program Fees | Housing and Meals | Eligibility

The University of Exeter is one of the highest ranked universities in the United Kingdom. The university boasts a diverse range of courses through its seventeen academic schools, as well as 70 research centers. Exeter is also known for its Students’ Guild, which is active both locally and nationally. There are 220 affiliated student societies and an additional 50 sport clubs.

The University of Exeter Business School in one of the top in the UK and a very good option for business and economics students. 

If you study abroad at Exeter you can brag that you attended the same university as J.K Rowling! 

The University of Exeter has three campuses located in the southwest of England.  W&M students can choose to study at one of the campuses. The Streatham campus in Exeter is a beautiful campus and only a 15 minute walk to the city center.  Many of the buildings have recently been updated which houses the largest number of academic departments. St. Luke's campus in Exeter houses Sport and Health Sciences, is a 10 minute walk to town and is only a 25 minute walk to Streatham. The Penryn campus in Cornwall, close to the vibrant town of Falmouth with a collegiate atmosphere is smaller.  In addition to business and humanities,  Penryn offers courses in Life and Environmental Sciences, Math and Geology. Courses in renewable energy are also available. Penryn offers the newest academic, research and residential facilities. 

Terms: 
Fall Semester (Sept--Dec) 
Spring Semester (January – June) Students are expected to stay until mid-June, throughout the examination period.
Academic Year (Sept--June)

Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester: March 15
Spring Semester: October 1
Academic Year: March 15

After students are nominated by W&M they must submit an online application October 31 (spring) and April 30 (fall). This application includes the modules students are requesting along with their advisor's signature.

Course Information:
Students may choose from the full university curriculum, with the exception of chemistry courses. Students must take at least half of their modules in one subject area. Even though students request modules when applying, they will be finalized upon arrival in Exeter during the registration period.  Students need to be flexible because the University of Exeter cannot guarantee availability of specific modules. Please note that Psychology courses are often oversubscribed and not available to visiting students. 

Exeter offers a British Culture Seminar designed for study abroad students that covers early early modern to present day cultural forms, including film and literature.  This course is optional and is worth 4 W&M credits. 

15 Exeter credits = 4 W&M credits
20 Exeter credits = 5 W&M credits
30 Exeter credits = 8 W&M credits

Except for History, all courses must be pre- or post-approved. History courses will be automatically approved as HIST 299 once students submit a syllabus to the Global Education Office at Reves. Grades will not appear on transcripts or be included in GPA calculations.

Grand Challenge Week is optional for students studying at Exeter during the spring semester. It occurs in mid-June. It is a learning experience supported by leading academics and external experts and designed to improve student employability. Students will be invited to choose from a range of global issues and carry out group research to create a solution to your challenge. http://www.exeter.ac.uk/grandchallenges/ 

Program Fees:
The tuition exchange agreement between William & Mary and University of Exeter allows W&M students to pay their regular tuition and fees to W&M while taking classes at Exeter, Students will pay for housing, meals on site in Exeter.
 
Students are also billed a $375 study abroad fee. International medical/evacuation insurance is required for all students who study abroad and a fee of $170 is applied to the students account prior to the start of the program. Students are responsible for airfare and visa costs. 

Students participating in semester long study abroad programs must have a visa and/or required entry documents. Please familiarize yourself with the requirements prior to applying and begin the application process immediately after you are nominated for the program. As a reminder, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the program.

The Experience Exeter Scholarship applies to W&M students wishing to study at the University of Exeter in the exchange program. Information can be found at: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/international/studyabroad/inbound/internationalexchange/scholarshipsjan/   
Students interested in receiving the scholarship should complete the online application. 

Housing and Meals:
Room and board are paid onsite in Exeter. Students studying at Exeter for the spring semester are not guaranteed university-owned housing. However many students are placed in university-owned housing if they apply for accommodation early enough.  The town of Exeter is a safe, student-friendly and cycle friendly city with good bus routes to the university. Students studying at the Exeter for a full academic year and starting in September are guaranteed university-owned housing. Students studying for one or two semesters at the Penyrn campus are guaranteed university-owned housing. 

Since there is limited on-campus housing, students should apply online as soon as accepted. There are various options: catered (breakfast and dinner 7 days a week) and self-catered (no meals with shared kitchen). Housing costs vary depending on accommodation and whether single or shared, catered or self-catered.  Students studying for only one semester should view the accommodation webpage, which details a list of privately owned or managed flats and apartments close to campus.

Eligibility:
W&M student in good standing; minimum 3.0 GPA
 
For more information on this program and the steps to apply, please review the Steps to Study Abroad on our website.


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Approximate Decision Date (Subject To Change) Start Date End Date
Fall 2019 03/15/2019 03/20/2019 TBA TBA
NOTE: 1. Applications are first reviewed by the Reves Center, and students nominated for the program are notified. Application materials are then sent to the school abroad (and the school abroad often requests additional materials at this time). When the school abroad completes their application review, students are then notified of the final acceptance decision. This timeline varies greatly from school to school. In rare cases a student nominated by the Reves Center will not be selected by the school abroad to attend their university; the Reves Center would then explore further options for the student. 2. Any start and end dates listed are to serve as a guide for general planning, but specific dates are subject to change and may not include mandatory orientation programs or exams.
Academic Year 2019-2020 03/15/2019 03/20/2019 TBA TBA
NOTE: 1. Applications are first reviewed by the Reves Center, and students nominated for the program are notified. Application materials are then sent to the school abroad (and the school abroad often requests additional materials at this time). When the school abroad completes their application review, students are then notified of the final acceptance decision. This timeline varies greatly from school to school. In rare cases a student nominated by the Reves Center will not be selected by the school abroad to attend their university; the Reves Center would then explore further options for the student. 2. Any start and end dates listed are to serve as a guide for general planning, but specific dates are subject to change and may not include mandatory orientation programs or exams.