NSE Pre-departure Paperwork

After students are placed on the NSE program their primary contact will be the NSE Coordinator at the host institution. This individual will assist with issues related to course registration, housing and meals, orientation related to your exchange at their institution. However, pre-departure paperwork needs to be completed at URI before you leave:

Prior-Approval Form For Off-Campus Study

The Prior Approval Form assures the student that they will receive appropriate transfer credit upon successful completion of an approved exchange program. Approval of a student's study plan requires the signatures of appropriate academic department chairs and her/his dean. Students participating on the NSE program must visit their dean's office to obtain this form. This form must then be completed and on file in their dean's office before they depart for their exchange.

Off-Campus Study Registration Form

The Off Campus Registration (OCS999) Fee is used to register students while on exchange. This non-refundable fee allows credits earned away to be evaluated and posted to the URI transcript. Payment is made to Enrollment Services.

Students expecting to use financial aid to cover their expenses must confirm with the appropriate offices that all financial aid materials are in order before leaving URI.

Financial aid for Plan A students is disbursed by the host institution; on the other hand, financial aid for Plan B students is disbursed by the Enrollment Services - Financial Aid. Read the section on the "Cost of the NSE program & Financial Aid" for additional information.