Inbound exchanges

Study at Eckerd College as an exchange student

Eckerd offers more than 40 majors across a variety of fields such as the natural and social sciences, the arts, and international business. Eckerd is a liberal arts college and students take courses outside their major to ensure an education with depth and breadth. Consider taking a course in a field that interests you outside your major while you are Eckerd. We encourage you to take the opportunity to explore the many educational opportunities offered at Eckerd.

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Student Life

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Costs

Check with your home institution regarding tuition, room and board and what is included in your exchange program.

Housing

Exchange students live in standard double rooms. Single rooms may be available for an additional cost. All students are required to purchase renters’ insurance at the time of filling out the housing application.

Meals

We recommend the Tier A-250 plan which includes 25 meals per week and $125 of flex dollars to be used during the semester.

Insurance

All students are required to have health insurance. You may sign up for the United Health Care insurance or you can waive the insurance if you provide proof of equivalent coverage. Health Services accepts United Health Care insurance. They do not accept travel health insurance, but can refer you to a local urgent care.

Room deposit

There is a $50 housing deposit. It is refundable at the end of the semester, as long as no damage is incurred.

Eckerd exchange student on the beach

In their own words

“Eckerd was a unique place to study for its stunning campus, open-minded people and … small-sized classes that really encourage exchange between students. Everything was utterly different from what I was used to but, without a doubt, the best few months of my life.” —Jeanne, Exchange student spring 2021

Application Process

Note: These application directions are only for exchange students who are applying from partner institutions. If you are an ISEP applicant, you will apply directly through the ISEP portal.

Step 1: Due by March 15 for Fall admission; October 1 for Spring admission

  1. Request your home institution to nominate you by emailing globaled@eckerd.edu and nelsonrh@eckerd.edu
  2. Complete the general application by filling out the Exchange Application. Global Education will share a link to the application upon receiving a nomination from your home university.
    The application will require to include the following:

    • General information (name, year, major, etc.);
    • English language evaluation results (for non-native English speakers only): TOEFL iBT score of at least 79, computer- based 123 or written 550; or IELTS score with an overall band result of 6.5 or higher; or Duolingo English Test score of at least 110;
    • Official academic transcript;
    • A copy of your passport;
    • Proof of adequate financial means to support yourself throughout the duration of your exchange program (Global Education will share a form with you
    • A personal statement indicating the reason why you would like to study abroad at Eckerd College.

Step 2: After you are admitted to Eckerd College, you will need to submit additional forms:

  1. Complete an Eckerd Housing Application. The link to this will be shared to you by Global Education.
  2. Provide Health and Immunization information.
  3. Submit additional documentation needed for your F-1 student visa.

Contact us at globaled@eckerd.edu if you need any assistance or have any questions.