Oregon State University

Exchange

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Location: Corvallis, United States
Language of instruction: English
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: Oregon State University Exchange Website
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2

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Who can go?

  • Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study

Academic planning

Term dates

  • UBC Term 1 (OSU Semester 1): Mid September to Mid December
  • UBC Term 2 (OSU Semester 2): Early January to Mid June

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Commerce (UBCV)
  • Health Sciences
  • Land and Food Systems
  • Management (UBCO)
  • Science

Course availability and restrictions

  • Students that attend OSU for the Fall Term only will receive less than a full UBC semester's worth of credits (ie: if a student takes 12 units at OSU they will only receive 8 UBC credits; if a student takes 16 units at OSU, they will only receive approx. 10 or 11 UBC credits)
  • Please research applicable course restrictions on the Oregon State University's exchange website

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

  • OSU credits x 2/3 = UBC credits

Course load Information

  • Minimum credits per term is 12

Transfer credit

The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)

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Student experience

Housing 
Information on accommodation
 
Accessibility  
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.  

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Finances and funding

While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.   

  • 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC

Financial Planning 

Awards & Scholarships  
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.  

All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:  

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