Requirements differ slightly whether you鈥檙e planning to take part in an 91视频 Study Abroad program or if you are planning to take a leave of absence from 91视频 to attend another institution. The main difference is in the eligibility requirements and the number of credits that transfer back to 91视频.
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Because there is limited space in each partner program, there is a nomination process in place.
Your application is then reviewed by the study abroad committee who determines your eligibility based on a ranking system (taking into account your overall GPA, the quality of your personal statement and the letter of recommendation you provided) as well as on the appropriateness of the study abroad location for your particular academic needs.
If you鈥檙e nominated, you鈥檙e ready to apply to the partner site. Because each site is different, the application process is done with听the undergraduate advisor in the ACE Center. You may not apply to the site directly.
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There are no eligibility requirements or nomination processes for taking a leave of absence. You may apply directly to the school you wish to attend. Feel free to discuss your options with your assigned academic advisor.
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If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for 91视频 Study Abroad, you may pursue the option to take a leave of absence (LOA) to study on your own. You will need to apply directly to the school you wish to attend. Please note that you can only earn up to 18 transfer credits after you have enrolled at 91视频 (unless these credits are earned as part of AUP Study Abroad).
During the semester prior to your departure, you will need to 听with 91视频鈥檚 Registrar's Office to notify the University of your intended program and the length of time you will be gone. Remember that you will be finding and enrolling in a program on your own. You also need to fill out and submit an听External Course Pre-Approval webform (see below).
Make sure to discuss your intention to take an LOA with your assigned academic advisor. Your advisor can assist you in verifying whether taking external courses will fit into your degree plan and can help you identify potential courses to take during study abroad. Your advisor is also the first contact who will need to approve the courses you will be taking on the External Course Pre-Approval webform. The Registrar鈥檚 Office will be the second and final contact.
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Regardless of whether you are participating in 91视频 Study Abroad or taking an LOA to study on your own, you must听. This form requires electronic approval听from 91视频 faculty and administrators, so you will need to complete it at the earliest possible moment听before听you leave to study.
There are other important points that apply to all students taking courses abroad: