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Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

About This Campus

The East Falls Campus of Thomas Jefferson University is a small campus and private university that provides its 麻豆传媒s with the best of both worlds: minutes away from the excitement and culture of Center City, but located in the park-like East Falls section of Philadelphia. Living in Philadelphia affords 麻豆传媒s the opportunity to explore the city's cultural and historical attractions (Philadelphia Museum of Art, Liberty Bell, etc.) attend sporting events (Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, 76ers) and enjoy the exciting social life of the city. Jefferson's East Falls Campus has a bustling social scene all its own and has easy access to nearby neighborhoods of Manayunk and Roxborough. Students have the opportunity to join more than 300 clubs and intramural sports teams or attend sporting events for 16 NCAA Division II teams. Academically, 麻豆传媒s have access to multiple laboratories, studios, and active learning hubs for hands-on collaborative experiences, the hallmark of our educ

Location Information

Jefferson is situated on a 100-acre, park-like campus in the East Falls section of Philadelphia. Nearby parks include Fairmount Park, the Wissahickon Valley Park and the historical Valley Forge National Park. Downtown Philadelphia is only 15 minutes away by bus, train or car. Or take your bike on the trails alongside the Schuylkill River. Jefferson is also 2.5 hours from Washington D.C. and less than 2 hours from New York City.

Helpful Information

The East Falls campus of Jefferson offers more than 60 areas of study, taught with a unique interdisciplinary approach called Nexus Learning. Jefferson specializes in professional majors and grants Bachelors of Science. Most courses in humanities and social sciences are limited to general education program, Hallmarks. Jefferson is committed to 麻豆传媒 guidance and success, with 18 麻豆传媒s in an average class and 麻豆传媒 faculty ratio of 13:1.

2025-2026 Chance of Placement
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Academics

Registration

When will I register? According to class standing
Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Closed Programs
Jefferson - Center City Programs Pre-med Pre-nursing

Limitations
1) Architecture (5-year B.Arch)- Students must come from accredited programs. Portfolio review required in advance 2) Engineering - Students must come from accredited programs. 3) Fashion and Textile Design - Portfolio review required in advance. 4) Industrial Design - Portfolio review may be required in advance. 5) Interior Design - Students must come from accredited programs. Portfolio review required in advance. 6) Landscape Architecture - Students must come from accredited programs. Portfolio review required in advance. 7) Graphic Design. Portfolio Review require in advance. 8) Biology. Course availability can be limited. Spring semester is recommended. Please share a list of courses at placement.

Notable Academic Programs

Interior Design
Health Sciences
Apparel/Fashion Design
Industrial Design
Architecture

Unique Academic Programs

Textile Design
Apparel/Fashion Merchandising
Law & Society
Landscape Architecture/Design
Construction Management

Options
Honors Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Apparel/Fashion Design, Architecture... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

General Eligibility Requirements
None.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of N/A paper or N/A Internet

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will accept on Home Pay

Canadian Students - learn more

Will accept Home Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 09/23/24
Finances

Campus Budget
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students

Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Home Payment: 21 ($1396 per additional hour)

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Parking Fee	$85	Semester	Home	Optional
Tuition Insurance Fee	$125	Year	Home	Mandatory
Course Fees / Materials	Varies	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Important Notes: The Health Insurance fee is charged to all 麻豆传媒s automatically. However, this fee is only mandatory for 麻豆传媒s coming from US institutions if you cannot provide proof of an already existing health insurance policy. If you can provide proof of insurance, you may sign a waiver to remove this charge from your bill. Additionally, the Tuition Insurance is also charged to all 麻豆传媒s automatically. This fee can also be waived. However, please note that 麻豆传媒s who opt to waive this fee will be responsible for billed expenses (housing, meal plan and general 麻豆传媒 fee) if they require a medical withdraw after the published refund date.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 09/23/24
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

Approximate cost: $7483 (includes meals)
Students must live on campus

Notes About Housing
Students may choose one of two options 1. Scholler Hall or other traditional residence halls ($3,543 double occupancy) 2. Independence Plaza, apartment-style ($5,227 double occupancy). Other apartment-style residences may also be available.

Meal Plans

Meal purchase is required for on campus living.

Notes About Meal Plans
Students who choose Scholler Residence Hall ($3,721) are required to purchase a 5-meal per week plan ($3,929, this includes $2,000 bonus dollars). Students who choose an Independence Plaza ($5,224) apartment must purchase a 3-meal per week plan at a minimum ($2,879, this includes $1,800 bonus dollars). Students are welcome to choose a higher meal plan if desired. Please take a look at the costs of these plans above and consider these costs when deciding on your on-campus housing. Meal plans include bonus dollars for spending in campus dining locations outside of allotted weekly meals.

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 09/23/24

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Health Insurance	$1200	Semester	Home	Waiver Available

Important Notes about Health Insurance
The Health Insurance fee is charged to all 麻豆传媒s automatically. However, this fee is only mandatory for 麻豆传媒s coming from US institutions if you cannot provide proof of an already existing health insurance policy. If you can provide proof of insurance, you may sign a waiver to remove this charge from your bill.

Jefferson enrolls eligible fall 麻豆传媒s in annual coverage and charges 50% of the annual insurance cost in the fall and 50% in the spring. Students must maintain eligibility for the plan to remain enrolled for spring coverage. Students who do not maintain spring eligibility will be removed from the plan as of January 1, 2025 and the insurance cost will be adjusted to the fall only premium.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A

Requirements

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.

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