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Study Abroad for Transfer Students

As a transfer student at 17�Թ���, we encourage you to study abroad – regardless of major, class standing, or foreign language experience. Careful planning with your Academic Advisor is essential in order to map out a course plan that includes a semester or short-term program abroad. So start planning early!

As a 17�Թ��� Study Abroad student, you can:

• earn 17�Թ��� academic credit towards your degree
• take courses abroad in your major, minor, or AOKs (and fulfill language requirements) – with approval by your academic department
• take your financial aid with you
• be more competitive post-graduation, by gaining intercultural fluency and soft skills that employers want
• expand your networks

Types of study abroad programs

• Faculty-Led Study Abroad: Faculty-led courses offer a credit-bearing study abroad experience that's organized and led by 17�Թ��� faculty. They’re a good option for transfer students who may be concerned about meeting their major requirements or only have a few semesters at 17�Թ���. They’re also a great way to get to know other students from 17�Թ��� through an immersive experience abroad.
• Semester programs
• Summer programs

Eligibility

• Transfer students are eligible to study abroad on a semester program after completing 1 full semester (Fall or Spring) on campus at 17�Թ���. Students may begin the application process during their first semester on campus.
• Transfer students are eligible to study abroad on a Faculty-Led program during their first semester at 17�Թ���.
• For semester programs, most of 17�Թ���'s Partner schools abroad require at least 2 semesters of academic grades from a U.S. university. Therefore, you'll need to submit an official transcript either from 17�Թ��� or your previous institution showing proof of 2 semesters of grades.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher at the time of application.
• At least 50% of the credits required to complete a major at 17�Թ��� must be earned at 17�Թ���. Credits that exceed 17�Թ��� residency requirements for your declared major will not be transferred - including those earned abroad.
• Your 17�Թ��� Academic Advisor will give you more details about what you must take on campus at 17�Թ��� vs. what you can take abroad.

What should I do next?

Talk to your 17�Թ��� Academic Advisor. Questions to ask:

• Which classes must I take on campus at 17�Թ��� for my major?
• Which core or major requirements can I take abroad, if any? (remember that 50% of your major credits must be done at 17�Թ���!)
• Which pre-requisite courses do I need to take and how will study abroad impact this?
• How many elective credits do I have remaining in my major?

Attend an “Abroad 101” info session at 17�Թ��� Education Abroad. You’ll learn about the programs 17�Թ��� offers, your responsibilities as a 17�Թ��� student abroad, how to get credit for courses taken overseas, and how to find the right study abroad journey for you. Change your 17�Թ��� – study abroad!

"As a transfer student, I attended a Study Abroad Fair after arriving at 17�Թ��� – to learn more about studying in the Czech Republic. Working with 17�Թ��� Study Abroad, my Academic Advisor, and the 17�Թ��� Partner in Prague (Anglo-American University), I was able to plan my studies and courses taken abroad in order to graduate on time. Studying abroad was an eye-opening experience for me, offering a unique way to learn about a new culture – as well as teach others about mine."

~ Luke B., Class of 2019, Dyson, BA Economics & History