Muskingum College

The United States of America is the world’s third largest country in size and nearly the third largest in terms of population. Throughout its history, the United States has been a nation of immigrants. The population is diverse with people from all over the world seeking refuge and a better way of life. The landscape varies across the large country from tropical beaches in Florida to peaks in the Rocky Mountains, from rolling prairie lands and barren deserts in the West to dense wilderness areas in the Northeast and Northwest. The country is also a major source of entertainment: American TV, Hollywood films, jazz, blues, rock and rap music are primary ingredients in global popular culture.

New Concord is a small village in Muskingum County, Ohio, with a population of about 2,500. The average temperature in New Concord during the summer is 85°F (29°C); during the winter, 35°F (2°C). The terrain is gently rolling hills predominantly occupied by farms and wooded areas. New Concord offers activities such as movies, concerts, and shopping. Many State Parks and outdoor attractions are located near the village.

There are over 1500 undergraduate students and about 600 graduate students currently enrolled at Muskingum University. With a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the university offers intimate classes with a strong sense of community. Muskingum has over 50 student organizations to choose from for students looking for a group of like-minded individuals.

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You are eligible for this exchange if you are:

• A full-time U of L student
• In at least the 2nd year of your program
• In good academic standing, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher

Canadian citizens are not required to have a U.S. visa to enter the United States as students.

At the US port of entry you must present your:

• I-20 (or DS-2019) form
• SEVIS fee receipt
• Proof of financial support

It is critical that you enter the U.S. in student status to be eligible for the benefits of that status, including on-campus work permission, optional practical training, etc. If you enter the U.S. without any documentation, you are assumed to be in tourist/visitor status and are not entitled to these benefits.

For more information, visit the following websites:

• https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html 
• https://educationusa.state.gov/

For detailed information about vaccination recommendations when visiting the US, please visit the Government of Canada's website.

More than 90 percent of students live on campus or in the village of New Concord. Muskingum’s living options range from traditional residence halls, sorority, fraternity and social club houses to special program houses, townhouses, and college-owned apartments. Special program houses contain students with similar interests who work toward common goals in close-knit groups.

Rent is approximately USD $300 - USD $500 per month for shared accommodations.

For more information about campus housing click here.

Students going on an exchange pay regular U of L tuition and fees. For up-to-date tuition information, visit the U of L's Financial Services website.

The University requires all international students to purchase health insurance. The fee for the international insurance plan is automatically billed to your student account. Insurance brochures will be included in your orientation packet.

Note: All students living in university housing are required to have a Resident Board Plan (college meal plan).