Transfer Students
Study Abroad for Transfer Students
As a transfer student at 桃瘾社区, we encourage you to study abroad 鈥 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 桃瘾社区 Study Abroad student, you can:
- earn 桃瘾社区 academic credit towards your degree
- take courses abroad in your major, minor, or AOKs (and fulfill language requirements) 鈥 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 桃瘾社区 faculty. They鈥檙e a good option for transfer students who may be concerned about meeting their major requirements or only have a few semesters at 桃瘾社区. They鈥檙e also a great way to get to know other students from 桃瘾社区 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 桃瘾社区. 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 桃瘾社区.
- For semester programs, most of 桃瘾社区'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 桃瘾社区 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 桃瘾社区 must be earned at 桃瘾社区. Credits that exceed 桃瘾社区 residency requirements for your declared major will not be transferred - including those earned abroad.
- Your 桃瘾社区 Academic Advisor will give you more details about what you must take on campus at 桃瘾社区 vs. what you can take abroad.
What should I do next?
Talk to your 桃瘾社区 Academic Advisor. Questions to ask:
- Which classes must I take on campus at 桃瘾社区 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 桃瘾社区!)
- 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 鈥淎broad 101鈥 info session at 桃瘾社区 Education Abroad. You鈥檒l learn about the programs 桃瘾社区 offers, your responsibilities as a 桃瘾社区 student abroad, how to get credit for courses taken overseas, and how to find the right study abroad journey for you. Change your 桃瘾社区 鈥 study abroad!
"As a transfer student, I attended a Study Abroad Fair after arriving at 桃瘾社区 鈥 to learn more about studying in the Czech Republic. Working with 桃瘾社区 Study Abroad, my Academic Advisor, and the 桃瘾社区 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 鈥 as well as teach others about mine."
~ Luke B., Class of 2019, Dyson, BA Economics & History