ADVISORS

The Study Abroad staff works closely with academic advisors to ensure that students who plan to study abroad receive the support and approval to do so.  All students can benefit from studying abroad by gaining valuable knowledge and skills integral to their undergraduate degree and their future career.  Early planning is essential for an international experience that will translate into academic achievement and personal success for each student. Therefore, should advisees express interest in international issues, study abroad or travel, please refer them to the Study Abroad Office.  Ideally, students should visit the study abroad office during their freshman or sophomore year.

Designed to assist you when advising for study abroad, the following pages include a basic step-by-step guide to academic advising for study abroad and a Study Abroad Timeline.  Also included is an international Credit Conversion Guide, with U.S. credit equivalencies for our partner institutions, as well as a Forms section, comprised of essential forms related to academic advising for study abroad.  Please contact the Study Abroad Office should you have any questions about program options, the application process, or international credit transfer.  The staff also welcomes ideas for ways we can better support your work.

The study abroad office is located in the Byrnes Building, Suite 119.  Any of the staff may be contacted by calling 803-777-7557.