Studying abroad requires a level of cultural competence and personal awareness that the information here begins to describe, along with details of required pre-departure orientation(s), goal-setting for your study abroad and packing tips.
Before studying abroad, students must complete the course approval form in order to ensure their courses from abroad will transfer for their degree plan. Students must also register for the study abroad placeholder course in SIS and be aware of the academic policies for study abroad course transfer. Click below for more information.
Students studying abroad for any length of time must complete the WorldKind Health, Safety and Risk Management Education online courses assigned by their program type. These scenario-based modules cover health and safety, academics and culture, and resources like packing and booking independent travel to prepare students to study abroad.
When students study abroad, they are representing the university and their home cultures to everyone they meet. It is important that both are represented well and being educated about the host country is the greatest way to do so. Students should also read the U.S. Department of State's information about their host country and establish goals for their study abroad.
Explore how you can take small steps to respect the environment, be thoughtful and sustainable with travel practices while planning for and studying abroad. See also our list of programs with a focus on sustainability.