Brown-Tougaloo Partnership
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Semester Exchange Program

Active Program

Founded in 1964, the Semester Exchange Program offers undergraduates the opportunity to study at the partner institution for one semester. Since its inception over 300 students have taken advantage of this exchange program.

For Brown students interested in the semester exchange program at Tougaloo College:

Application Timeline

Term

Submit Application to Brown 

Submit Application to Tougaloo

Decision Notification

Finalize Participation

Spring 

October 1

October 15

October 21

(estimate)

November 1

Fall 

March 1

March 15 

March 21

(estimate)  

April 1 

  1. Submit Application to Brown - Submit application in Via TRM for the semester exchange to Tougaloo College. If you are interested in a research or internship opportunity at Tougaloo, please include this information on your application.  Students must be approved by Brown University before initiating an application with Tougaloo College.
  2. Submit Application to Tougaloo - Once approved by Brown, submit the Tougaloo application by the dates listed above.
  3. Course selection - Meet with your academic advisor to review graduation requirements and identify Tougaloo Courses for your term away.
  4. Confirm your participation in the program - Confirm your participation in the program in Via TRM and attend the mandatory pre-departure orientation for exchange students. 

 

For  Tougaloo students interested in the semester exchange program at Brown University:

Application Timeline

Term

Notify your interest to Dr. Melissa McCoy

Submit Application to Brown

Decision Notification

Finalize participation

Spring 

October 1

October 15

October 21

(estimate)

November 1

Fall 

March 1

March 15 

March 21 

(estimate) 

April 1 

  1. Initiate Application - Notify Dr. Melissa McCoy of your interest in applying to the Brown Semester Exchange. Students must be approved by Tougaloo College before initiating an application with Brown University.
  2. Submit Application to Brown  - Once approved by Tougaloo, submit the Brown  application by the dates listed above.
  3. Course selection - Meet with Advisor at Tougaloo College to review graduation requirements and identify Brown courses and Grade option
  4. Confirm your participation in the program - Confirm your participation in the program in Via TRM and attend the mandatory pre-departure orientation for exchange students. 

Financial Aid: Brown calculates and processes Semester Exchange financial aid awards for participating Tougaloo and Brown students.  Brown is committed to fully funding tuition and required fees for Tougaloo students on Semester Exchange at Brown each academic year.  Financial aid for other costs of attendance (such as campus housing, meal plan, travel, and other personal expenses) depends on demonstrated student financial need.

Transfer credits for courses successfully completed during an exchange semester are subject to the policies and approval processes of the home institution

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