Cost Information
Exchange Cost Estimates:
Exchange costs are categorized as those billed by WSU (Fixed Expenses) and those not billed by WSU (Estimated Additional Expenses). A breakdown of these costs can be found below. To determine the cost estimate for your desired term click the button below to jump to this specific cost estimate. Please keep in mind that while every attempt is made to ensure all costs identified below are accurate some variability does exist and exact numbers may not be possible for all expenses.
Calendar Year
Spring or Fall Semester
Refund Policy:
Participants are responsible for fees associated with the program once they have committed to the exchange application and the application deadline has passed.
Financial Aid Disbursement Alert:
Participants eligible for financial aid can use aid toward this exchange. Please note that per federal regulations, financial aid is released on the first day of the regular WSU semester, or ten days prior to the participant’s program start date, whichever is LATER. Some expenses will be due before aid is released, participants must budget accordingly.
Tuition Rates:
Tuition will vary depending upon the participant's residence status, term selected, and number of credits listed on the host institution transcript at the end of an exchange. Tuition listed for Academic/Calendar Year and Fall/Spring term exchanges represent 12-18 credits. During the Summer term tuition is calculated at the same rate for In-State and Out-of-State resident students based on the number of credits earned. Information regarding tuition for each term and resident status can be found on the WSU Student Financial Services website for Cost of Attendance.
Cost Estimate for Calendar Year Exchange
| Fixed Expenses Billed By WSU |
|
Estimated Additional Expenses* |
|
| WSU Tuition (In-State) |
$9,884 |
Room & Board |
$12,984 |
| WSU Tuition (Out-of-State) |
$24,516 |
Personal Expenses |
$3,542 |
| Global Learning Application Fee |
$600 |
International Airfare |
$2,250 |
| International Insurance Fee |
$548 |
Books and Supplies |
$718 |
| |
|
U.S. Passport** |
$140 |
| |
|
Visa** |
$525 |
| Total Expenses Billed By WSU (In-State) |
$11,082 |
Total Estimated Cost of Exchange |
$20,159 |
| Total Expenses Billed By WSU (Out-of-State) |
$25,648 |
|
|
| Total Estimated Cost of Calendar Year Exchange (In-State): $31,191 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Calendar Year Exchange (Out-of-State): $45,823 |
Cost Estimate for a Single Semester Exchange
| Fixed Expenses Billed By WSU |
|
Estimated Additional Expenses* |
|
| WSU Tuition (In-State) |
$4,942 |
Room & Board |
$6,492 |
| WSU Tuition (Out-of-State) |
$12,258 |
Personal Expenses |
$1,771 |
| Global Learning Application Fee |
$300 |
International Airfare |
$2,250 |
| International Insurance Fee |
$246 |
Books and Supplies |
$359 |
| |
|
U.S. Passport** |
$140 |
| |
|
Visa** |
$525 |
| Total Expenses Billed By WSU (In-State) |
$5,488 |
Total Estimated Cost of Exchange |
$11,537 |
| Total Expenses Billed By WSU (Out-of-State) |
$12,796 |
|
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| Total Estimated Cost of Single Semester Exchange (In-State): $17,050 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Single Semester Exchange (Out-of-State): $24,341 |
*All additional costs are ESTIMATED and may vary. These costs are not billed by WSU and are the sole responsibility of the participant.
**Please see the "Destination" tab for additional passport and visa information as these costs and country specific insurance (if applicable) will vary.
Academics
University Course Catalog:
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects
Tips For Selecting Courses:
When searching for courses keep in mind that classes are called units, modules, or subjects in Australia, and course typically referrs to a student's degree program. It is also important to ensure you are selecting courses relevant to your current year of study which can be identified by the number in the course code as well as in the course description.
Vital course information is found in the course description. Ensure your course is not restricted to exchange students, denoted by "Exchange Students - No" under Subject outline. Also verify that it is located on your particular campus during your desired term, Semester 1 for WSU Spring and Semester 2 for WSU Fall. This information Subject options at the bottom of the description page.
Academic Offerings:
Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Asian Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, English, Environmental Science, Finance, Health Sciences, History, Humanities, Languages, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medical Studies, MIS, Nutrition, Outdoor Education, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Viticulture & Enology, Wine Production, Zoology, and more...
Restrictions:
While most areas of study are open to exchange students some may be restricted. This will be identified in the course description.
Grades and GPA:
Below is an approximate conversion for credits:
15 La Trobe Credits = 3.75 WSU Credits (rounded up to 4)
Grades and credits function differently at institutions around the world. Ensure you are taking at least 12 WSU credits worth of coursework per semester or 6 WSU credits for a summer exchange.
Factors to keep in mind:
- Grades will not calculate into student’s cumulative WSU GPA, but will factor into Major and Minor GPA’s.
- Courses and grades will appear on myWSU and WSU transcript.
- These have a non WSU transcript provided. Participants should anticipate transcripts taking two to four months to arrive at WSU.
Orientations
All exchange participants are required to attend the orientation sessions listed below prior to departure. Participants will be notified regarding the date and times for those orientations which are not noted as being online after participation has been confirmed.
- Global Learning Pre-Departure Orientation: There is an online session that participants will have access to in the final stages of their Global Learning application. Additionally, there is an in person country specific component.
Additional orientations may also be required upon arrival and will be provided by the host institution.
Host Institution Orientation: You will receive additional information and instructions regarding your orientation from the host institution. Orientations and the relevant processes will be unique to the institution.
- La Trobe does have a required orientation for all new students, including exchange students.
- La Trobe also offers online Pre-Departure Briefings prior to arrival in Australia covering multiple topics where students can ask questions of the staff, instructions on how to access these briefings will be emailed directly to accepted students.
- There are two mandatory modules, which should last no more than two hours each, and must be completed alongside regular coursework during your first semester at La Trobe; Academic Integrity and Wominjeka. These modules will be listed as pass/fail on your transcript.
- An optional Pre-Orientation Trip is offered through LTU for an additional fee for exchange students to get to know each other and University staff better. Spring 2016 trip included a 2 hr. Surf Lesson, meals and accommodation for 2 days, guided coastal walk, introduction to AFL (Australian Rules Football) for $359 AUD.
Consider downloading the La Trobe University Orientation App on Google Play or the App Store.
