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ERASMUS en Linnaeus University
The documents they will be asked to submit are: - Scanned copy of __official__ transcript of records in English. Unofficial transcripts may only be accepted if they are confirmed (signed and stamped) by an official representative of home university before they are uploaded. - Course Application and Emergency Contact Form (link will be sent to student) - Certificate of English proficiency for non-native speakers (link will be sent to student) - Copy of passport (For EU citizens an identity card with nationality is sufficient). - For second/master level students a copy of bachelor degree or similar proof/certificate signed by home university (in English).

The application is **open until April 15, 2017; however, we strongly recommend students to submit their applications by April 1 in case there are any questions or doubts that need to be resolved.** This is also recommended since courses are offered on a first come, first served basis. The applications are processed through the national university admission system and the deadline may not be postponed

**__COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS__** The enclosed letters contains detailed explanations for partners of the way our exchange courses and programs are organized. In addition, we kindly ask you to informing your students about the following:

**Information for all students:**
 * Students coming under agreements with School of Business and Economics are __required__ to choose courses from School of Business and Economics and are not permitted to take courses from other Schools/Faculties (except Beginners’ Swedish).
 * Full time studies for one semester are 30 credits.
 * Students must fulfill the prerequisites for all courses they apply for and are admitted to courses on a first come, first served basis, based on the application date.
 * The possibilities to switch courses after the application is processed are limited and there is no add/drop period after arrival to Linnaeus University.

**Specific Information for First level (Undergraduate) students**
 * Freestanding courses and courses with basic or prerequisites for up to one semester’s previous studies are only offered at Campus Kalmar
 * At Campus Växjö **only full semester courses are offered and students are required to take the complete 30 credit course** (not possible to choose/delete specific modules of the course). These courses are for students who want to study focused specializations and they have specific prerequisites, requiring 60-90 credits of previous studies in the subject in question. Students can **only** study one full-semester course of 30 credits per semester. If students cannot take any of the complete 30 credit courses, they must apply for single-subject courses at campus Kalmar.

· Students staying a full year with us in Växjö **cannot combine “Organization and Management studies” (2FE080) and “Management and Entrepreneurship in a Glocal Context” (2FE081)** during the year since there is an overlap between these courses.

**Specific Information for Second level (Master) students**
 * Master level students must also study full time at the School of Business and Economics
 * For full semester courses, the student is required to take the complete course.

**Specific Information for Double degree students**
 * Double degree students and degree seeking students who plan to stay a full year for a degree **must follow predesignated tracks from beginning to end.**
 * It should always be stated by you in the nomination which double degree track your student shall study (i.e. management, marketing, international business etc.) as students will not have to choose courses themselves in these cases but courses will be assigned to them by the School.

We deeply appreciate your help in assisting your students to choose courses where they fulfill the prerequisites and that are eligible for credit transfer after the exchange. Instructions about how to apply for courses will be sent with the application information to the students. The preliminary list of all courses at both campuses can be found at our website, please click here. The complete course list for School of Business and Economics including, detailed information for courses will be sent to nominated student.

**Rules for additional Swedish Language Courses for students at SBE:**
 * Students taking single subject courses: 30 credits of SBE courses + Beginners’s Swedish as an extra course (37,5 credits total) OR 22,5 credits of SBE courses + one beginners’ Swedish course for 30 credits total (this last option is only possible in Kalmar or on the master’s level)
 * Students taking full semester courses: Students are required to take the full course (30 credits) from SBE, but may add Beginners’ Swedish as an extra course (37,5 credits total).
 * There is also a non-credit Introductory Swedish for International Students offered that students may choose as an extra course.

**__ACCOMMODATION__** For the 2017/2018 academic year we offer housing for Nordplus and Erasmus+ students coming to Kalmar,but we **cannot provide** accommodation for students coming to campus Växjö. The student union “Linnéstudenterna” can offer accommodation assistance for students coming to campus Växjö. Please see details below: **//Campus Kalmar://** Housing assistance is offered **provided that online application is completed no later than April 15, 2017.** Eligible students will receive accommodation service automatically and do not need to apply separately for that. Rooms and apartments are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Students that are offered housing through Linnaeus University are required to pay three months' rent if exchange placement is cancelled later that four weeks prior to arrival. **//Campus Växjö://** The university cannot provide accommodation to students, however the student union “Linnéstudenterna” can assist students in the process of searching accommodation.

We strongly recommend all incoming Erasmus and Nordplus students applying for campus Växjö to start looking for housing **as soon as possible**. We suggest that students create an account at the municipal housing agency (http://www.boplats.vaxjo.se/) as soon as possible in order to start queuing for accommodation. Additional information on how to apply for housing and contact details to the housing companies can be found at student union’s website.

**__USEFUL INFORMATION__** The academic term dates for Autumn semester 2017:

28 August 2017 – 14 January 2018. Mandatory Orientation for new students is arranged a couple of days before the start of the semester (dates to be confirmed).

Useful information about studying at Linnaeus University as an exchange student may be found at the website. All admitted students will also receive a Welcome Package with information which is handed out upon their arrival at Linnaeus University.

New for this year is that partners and incoming students will be able to find information specific to the School of Business and Economics on this website which will open March 1st.