Exchange Program Mandatory Fees
The University of San Diego has an established set of fees that all students are required to pay. Students will be given access to an online account where all fees will be posted and where all payments can be made. Payments must be made by the first week of classes each semester.
Students who study at USD as part of our established exchange program will pay tuition to their home university and will pay all other fees directly to the University of San Diego. To view a list of all fees, please see the "Fees" section of the Torero Hub website.
In addition to the fees listed on the Torero Hub website, international students should also be aware of the following additional fees:
| Item | Expense |
|---|---|
| SEVIS fee for student visa |
Approximately $220.00 USD *please see the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement website for updated costs |
| Health Insurance |
Refer to the USD Student Health Insurance Requirement page for current cost. *may be waived with proper documentation of coverage |
- Exchange students are not required to live on campus or purchase a meal plan. Living costs off-campus will vary depending on student’s preferences.
- Upon arrival at USD, students will be expected to purchase their own textbooks. A bookstore is located on campus. Textbooks may be sold at the end of the semester at the USD bookstore but students should not expect to be reimbursed the same amount as originally paid.
- Exchange students will be enrolled in USD’s health insurance plan unless they waive this coverage by demonstrating enrollment in a comparable health insurance plan that meets the US Department of State requirements for J-1 student visa holders as well as USD requirements.
All international students must demonstrate they have sufficient funds available for academic and living expenses equal to a minimum of $15,000.00 per semester.
All documents must be original scanned copies, in English and current (cannot be more than 3 months old) at the time of application to be considered valid.
Descriptions of necessary supporting documents for different types of funding are listed below. Most exchange students are financed through Personal and/or Family/Third-Party Sponsor.
| Funds Source | Required supporting document(s) |
|---|---|
| Personal Funds | Original bank statement |
| Family / Third-Party Sponsor | Original bank statement AND Original affidavit of support (including duration of financial support, amount allowed to use, and relationship of the sponsor to you), stating you are allowed to use the funds for study in the Unites States. |
| Home Government Funding | Original scholarship letter from sponsoring organization outlining dates, amount, and terms of sponsorship |
| U.S. Government Funding | Original scholarship letter from sponsoring organization outlining dates, amount, and terms of sponsorship |
| All other organizations' funding | Original scholarship letter from sponsoring organization outlining dates, amount, and terms of sponsorship |
Experience USD
To help international students take advantage of all that USD and San Diego have to offer, the International Center sponsors social and cultural programs and activities throughout the academic year. In addition, USD's International Student Organization plans events for the internationally-minded community at USD including a weekly "Coffee Hour" social in USD's International Student Lounge.
Examples of past programs and events include a Scavenger Hunt in Old Town, our annual International Expo and Cultural Fashion Show, a hiking trip at the Torrey Pines Natural Reserve, Halloween pumpkin carving, periodic ISO international dinners, an annual dinner and dance, and an international film screening. Below are photos from some of these exciting activities.