Exchange and Visiting Students

The information on this page is only for international students who are applying or were accepted to study at Stevens through an exchange or special visiting program. Degree-seeking international students should visit the website of the Office of Undergraduate or Graduate Admissions.

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines for the receipt of applications and other documents of exchange students:

Fall Semester 2020: April 15, 2020

Spring Semester 2021: October 1, 2020

Orientation

Several days before the beginning of the semester, the Office of International Programs organizes the welcome/orientation program for all incoming exchange and visiting students which include:

Living in Hoboken/NYC area
U.S Healthcare System
Crossing Cultures: Adjusting to Life at Stevens Institute of Technology
Academic Overview and Advisors Meetings
Recreational activities, such as shopping, tours and trips
You will also be invited to attend Undergraduate or Graduate student orientation

Courses Offered

All Stevens undergraduate and graduate programs and courses can be accessed in our catalog.

The list of courses offered for the fall semester will be uploaded by mid-April in the scheduler. However, students can have a look at the current list as minor changes will occur for next year. Courses for spring will be uploaded in mid-November.

CATALOG SCHEDULER

Requirements for the Application Process

Contact the International Exchange Office at your home institution to start the nomination process. (Students must have completed two years of their undergraduate program by the time such student would begin participating in the visiting student program/exchange; graduate students, check with your International Exchange Advisor.)

Prepare the following documents to send the Office of International Programs by April 15th, 2020:

Application for Non-Matriculating International Students
(Undergraduate Non-Matriculating Form or Graduate Non-Matriculating Form)
Official academic transcripts with English translation
Photocopy of Passport ID Page
A statement of purpose for participating in the exchange program
One letter of reference from a member of the home University
For Non-native English speaking students, a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) overall band score of 86 or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 is required, in order to take courses at Stevens with no English language support. The scores must be less than two years old. Participants who do not submit a test score must have their oral and listening English language proficiency assessed by the English Language and Communications (ELC) department prior to program admission. The assessment, the Student Oral Proficiency Assessment (SOPA), will be administered prior to the participant’s sponsorship in the J-1 Visiting student Program via video conferencing

Prepare the following by April 29th, 2020:

Complete the Application for DS-2019
Complete the Financial Verification Form (Undergraduate Form or Graduate Form)

If you are admitted after the documents are evaluated, Stevens Institute of Technology will send you an Admission Letter and additional forms to complete.

Complete the Health and Immunization Records Form (Please be sure to have all records translated into English.)
Purchase and provide proof of health insurance coverage that meets the minimum requirements outlined in the “J-1 Health Insurance Requirements and Agreement”

Cost of Living

ON CAMPUS – Shared room (for Undergraduate Students)

**Note: All Undergraduate Exchange students will be assigned to Stevens Leased Housing, please be aware of the prices, which range from from $7,600-$9,900 per semester.**

All information about housing and meal plan options and living in Hoboken is available on the Residence Life website. See room and board rates here.

Examples of Stevens Housing Stevens dorm room

OFF CAMPUS – Shared apartment (for Graduate & Undergraduate Students)

All costs are approximate and per month:

Housing: $1000-$1200
Grocery store: $350
Utilities (internet, electric bill, phone, etc.): $75
Entertainment: $150

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Important Contacts

Main Advisor

(you should copy her when emailing other staff)

Office of International Programs

Susan Rachouh, Director

[email protected]

Tel. + 1 201-216-3518

International Programs Coordinator

Connie Au

[email protected]

Tel. + 1 201-216-3856

Senior Undergraduate Assistant

Elizabeth Hurlburt

[email protected]

Undergraduate Assistant

Ria Salvacion

[email protected]

Visa, insurance issues and legal aspects

International Student and Scholar Services

Tel. +1 201-216-3667

[email protected]

Contact for accommodation and meal plans

Residence Life

Patrick Monaco, Assistant Director of Housing Services

[email protected]

Tel. +1 201 216-5128

https://www.stevens.edu/campus-life/living-stevens

Students Affairs

(Programming for all students, trips, clubs and events)

Office of Undergraduate Student Life:

http://ugstudentlife.stevens.edu/

Graduate Students Affairs:

http://gradlife.stevens.edu/

Health Insurance and Immunization Records

Student Health Center

Maggie Cunning, Director of Health Center

Tel. +1 201-216-8106

Email. [email protected]

http://www.stevens.edu/directory/student-health-center

English Language Communication Director

Sophie Hales

Tel. +1 201-216-5370

[email protected]

Past International Exchanges

international students meet during orientation week

LEARN ABOUT U.S. CULTURE

Students meet for an introductory orientation to discuss living in the Hoboken area and how to adjust to life at Stevens Institute of Technology.

MEET NEW FRIENDS

One of the best features of an exchange is the chance to meet new friends. Here, international students mix and mingle at a local restaurant in Hoboken.

students meet with the director of international programs

MAKE GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Students, Sara and Alex, from Comillas Pontifical University meet with the Stevens International Programs Director.

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LEARN ABOUT U.S. CULTURE

MEET NEW FRIENDS

MAKE GLOBAL CONNECTIONS