In most cases, ISEP participants register as a regular student at the host institution, take the same courses, have the same assignments and participate in the same activities as local students at that institution. ISEP has a proven record in international exchange. Since 1979, ISEP has facilitated thousands of successful exchanges. Participant evaluations indicate that almost all respondents would participate in ISEP again or recommend the program to a friend. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 is usually required.
Participants can be students, researchers, faculty or staff of a member institution.
It is also possible for recent graduates and alumni of ISEP member institutions to participate if they can make arrangements for reenrollment status and payment of the requisite ISEP program fee at their institution. Some U. S. member universities will also sponsor students for an ISEP exchange if they attend a non-member, neighboring institution or one which is part of a statewide or regional consortium. In such cases, the U. S. member institution must recognize and endorse the academic qualifications of the ISEP nominee, as well as handle the enrollment and payment procedures. Special Requirements . Your ISEP coordinator can inform you of the requirements you need to fulfill.