Student Semester Exchange Program
Founded in 1964, the Brown-Tougaloo Partnership (BTP) Student Semester Exchange Program offers undergraduates the opportunity to study at the partner institution for one semester. Since the program’s inception, more than 300 students have participated in this exchange.
Brown to Tougaloo Exchange
The information provided in this section is for Brown University students interested in the semester exchange program at Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi.
Application Timeline
| Term | Submit Application to Brown | Submit Application to Tougaloo | Decision Notification* | Finalize Participation |
|---|
| Spring | October 1 | October 15 | October 21 | November 1 |
| Fall | March 1 | March 15 | March 21 | April 1 |
* Decision notification dates are estimates.
How to Apply
- Submit your application to Brown — Submit your application to study for a semester at Tougaloo College through the Via Traveler Relationship and Risk Management (TRM) portal. 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.
- Submit your application to Tougaloo — Once your application is approved by Brown, submit your application to study for a semester at Tougaloo via the online application portal.
- Select your courses — Meet with your academic advisor to review Brown’s graduation requirements and select Tougaloo courses for your term away.
- Confirm your participation — Confirm your participation in the program in Via TRM and attend the mandatory pre-departure orientation for exchange students.
Tougaloo to Brown Exchange
The information provided in this section is for Tougaloo College students interested in the semester exchange program at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
Application Timeline
| Term | Notify Tougaloo Program Director | Submit Application to Brown | Decision Notification* | Finalize Participation |
|---|
| Spring | October 1 | October 15 | October 21 | November 1 |
| Fall | March 1 | March 15 | March 21 | April 1 |
* Decision notification dates are estimates.
How to Apply
- Notify Tougaloo program director — Notify Melissa McCoy at Tougaloo College of your interest in applying to study for a semester at Brown through the Student Semester Exchange Program. Students must be approved by Tougaloo College before initiating an application with Brown University.
- Submit your application to Brown — Once approved by Tougaloo, submit your application to study for a semester at Brown University through the Via TRM portal.
- Select your courses — Meet with your academic advisor at Tougaloo College to review graduation requirements and select Brown courses and grade options (grade or satisfactory/no credit).
- Confirm your participation — 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 Student 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
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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