All institutions affiliated with National Student Exchange are fully accredited and their credits are routinely accepted by the U of M. However, all credit earned through NSE must be evaluated by the U of M's Office of Admissions. This is usually a formality—your NSE credits will typically be approved. For more information on how transfer credit is evaluated by the U of M's Office of Admissions, please check the Transfer Credit Database on this page.

If approved, the credits you earn through your NSE exchange will be listed as transfer credit on your U of M transcript and APAS report. Because they are considered transfer credits, the grades you receive through your NSE school will not be calculated into your U of M GPA.

U of M students may fulfill Liberal Education requirements while on exchange. Contact an NSE advisor for more information.

U of M students may also fulfill major/minor requirements and other college/graduation requirements while on exchange. You will be required to fill out an advisor approval form before you leave on exchange. On this form, list all the courses you plan to take during your NSE exchange. Your college and/or departmental advisor(s) will review and sign the form. This will assure you have comprehensive information regarding how the courses you take on exchange can be used to satisfy your degree requirements at the U of M.

At the end of your NSE exchange, you must request an official transcript to be sent from your NSE host school to the U of M's NSE Office in 345 Fraser Hall. (This is the Career and Community Learning Center office).