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Approved Programs

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About Approved Programs

Approved programs expand off-campus study opportunities beyond what is available in ²Ø¾«¸ó’s extensive study group programs

Approved programs have been carefully evaluated by ²Ø¾«¸ó faculty for curricular fit, academic rigor, on-site support services, emergency management, and opportunities for meaningful engagement with the host culture. Only programs that are on ²Ø¾«¸ó's list are approved for off-campus study.

NOTE: Students may participate in only one semester-long approved program. Petitions for two different approved programs will not be allowed.

Academic Credit

Unlike ²Ø¾«¸ó’s study groups, the academic credits students earn on approved programs are not guaranteed to be recognized at ²Ø¾«¸ó as credit toward graduation. Students participating in an approved program should therefore plan ahead and obtain course pre-approvals for transferring credit to ²Ø¾«¸ó.

More about transferring credit

Costs and Aid

When participating on an approved program, students will be invoiced normally for their ²Ø¾«¸ó tuition, plus the cost of any room and board and visa costs billed by the approved program sponsor. ²Ø¾«¸ó will then pay the cost of the approved program on the student’s behalf.

Financial Aid

²Ø¾«¸ó grant recipients may receive additional financial assistance to meet the increased costs of participating in an approved program. Please review the Costs and Aid page for full information and restrictions.