International Relations Office

University-Wide Partner Universities

 

Carleton College
Northfield, Minnesota, USA

Website: http://www.carleton.edu/

 

Institution Profile
 

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a small, private liberal arts college in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Best known for its academic excellence and warm welcoming campus community, Carleton offers 36 majors and 15 concentrations in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

Classes are small, extremely demanding and highly participatory. The student to faculty ratio is 9:1 and Carleton professors expect students to go to class prepared and ready to make a meaningful contribution each time. Outside of class, NUS students are expected to participate actively in Carleton's vibrant campus community and their more than 100 student groups.

 
Academics
Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Early September to Late November
Semester 2: Early January to Mid March
Semester 3: Early April to Mid June

Medium of Instruction for Classes

English.

Faculties/Schools

Refer to website for detailed list: http://apps.carleton.edu/academics/

 
SEP Application
Restrictions for Exchange Students

This exchange program is open only to students from the University Scholars Program. USP students from all faculties will apply for exchange at Carleton through USP. Interviews will be conducted to select suitable students. Successful applicants will attend Carleton only in Term 1 (our Semester 1) or for the full year.

NOTE: NUS students cannot be admitted in Term 2 or Term 3 (our Semester 2).

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.  

NUS Application Deadline

Please check with SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

 
Accommodations
Housing Options

On campus housing:

Most of Carleton's students—and all first-year students—live in one of the College's residence halls (dorms). Most floors have a diverse mix of men and women from all four classes, and RAs are there to coordinate floor and hall activities and other social and educational events. All residence halls have lounges, TVs and laundry facilities. All campus buildings are smoke-free and most halls have substance-free floors.

International exchange students are required to live in one of the on-campus residential halls.

 
Visa & Insurance
Consular/Visa Regulation

It is necessary for international students and exchange visitors to make appointments with the U.S. embassy or consulate in their country in a timely fashion in order to receive a visa.

Students are expected to obtain a J-1 Student Entry Visa.

You must present the required documents to the consular section of the U.S. Embassy, as instructed by Carleton closer to the time of application. Please note that there will be a USD$180 SEVIS Fee (amount subject to rise) which must be paid before you go to the embassy for your visa interview.

Health/Medical Insurance

All international students are required to enroll in the Carleton Health Insurance Plan. The plan includes medical evacuation and repatriation coverage. Once you enroll in the plan, you must PRINT OUT and KEEP THE INSURANCE CARD on you during the coverage year.

It is very important that you provide documentation about all the required vaccinations. If you did not receive the vaccinations during your childhood please have them done now. If it is impossible for you to get vaccinated in your home country you must do so immediately upon arrival in the U.S. The approximate cost for the Measles/Mumps/Rubella vaccination is US $ 85.00. Students who do not return the Report of Medical History form and proof of vaccination will not be permitted to register for Winter Term classes. 

Additional information about health and vaccinations can be found at the Carlton College Student Health and Counseling Center (SHAC).

Students can contact the Office of Intercultural & International Life (OIIL) at 1-507-222-4451 if they require assistance

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.

 
Cost of Living
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
Breakdown of Costs
USD $
Accommodation
550
Food
457
Insurance
71
Others (Entertainment, clothes)
300
Monthly Estimate
1,378


Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

 
Additional Information
Useful Links
 
More Questions?
 

Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application

Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.

 

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