Program Requirements
Immigration Information
Once admitted to the College of Business international exchange program, students are issued an official welcome packet in the mail by UC International Services, the office in charge of all incoming international students to UC. Documents contained in the packet include:
For additional information for all incoming international students to UC, please visit the UC International Services website: http://www.isso.uc.edu/
Check-in and Orientation
College of Business international exchange students are required to check in with UC International Services prior to the beginning of their academic program, as required by the United States Department of Homeland Security. In order to comply with this requirement, orientation is held the week prior or just before the beginning of each quarter.
A welcome reception is also held the week after the beginning of each quarter.
Detailed information regarding the reception will be provided at orientation.
College of Business exchange students are strongly advised to take these dates into account when making travel plans in order to have adequate time to participate in required meetings.
Tuition and Fees
College of Business international exchange students do not pay UC tuition, as they pay tuition at their home institution. Yet, they are responsible for other costs:
Fees are due the first week of classes. UC accepts American Express, Mastercard and Discover. UC does not accept Visa. For more information on money and banking, please see: http://www.isso.uc.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=newProspective.banking
Course Selection and Registration
Undergraduate College of Business exchange students are admitted based on the agreements with partner universities abroad. Business students may take upper level electives in their chosen discipline.
For UC course descriptions and offerings, please go to Onestop, an online Student Services Center.
After researching the course offerings, exchange students are required to submit their course selections to the College of Business International Programs office to begin the registration process.
Required Health Insurance
All international exchange students are required to enroll in University of Cincinnati's Student Health Insurance. The only exception is a comparable insurance plan through a United States based company. Foreign-based policies are not accepted.
Enrollment in UC's Student Health Insurance plan occurs automatically once the student checks in with UC International after their arrival. Students who qualify for a waiver of the policy must follow the guidelines established by the Student Health Insurance Office for obtaining a waiver.
For more details regarding Student Health Insurance, please see: http://www.uc.edu/uhs/
Housing
In order to maximize their experience at UC, it is recommended that exchange students live on campus.
Housing and Food Services has additional information regarding room rates, residence halls, and other housing policies at http://www.uc.edu/housing/housing.html.
Off campus housing is also an option for exchange students. Students who wish to live off campus are responsible for securing their own housing. Safety and accessibility to UC campus should be considered when evaluation off-campus accommodations.
Sources for Cincinnati off-campus accommodations near UC Campus are as follows:
Please consult our office regarding specific off-campus housing questions.
Meals
Students who live on and off campus are eligible to enroll in a UC meal plan. UC Food Services offers a variety of meal plans. More detailed information can be found at Food Services: http://www.uc.edu/food/
Please send inquiries to:
Lora Brewsaugh
Associate Director, International Programs
College of Business
University of Cincinnati
Carl H. Linder Hall, Suite 103
2925 Campus Green Drive
PO Box 210020
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0020
Tel: 513-556-0407
Fax: 513-556-4891
lora.brewsaugh@uc.edu
