Academics Abroad
We encourage all Penn Staters to pursue an international experience! We have study, research, and internship abroad programs to best fit your academic or professional goals. Find a program specific to your major or satisfy your general educational requirements. With the right amount of planning, any student, in any major, at any campus, can study abroad on one of our programs!
Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities Students
Academic Advisers
Consider your academic plan first and your study abroad location second. Complete the Course Planning Tool on the Global Programs website, and meet with your academic adviser. This process should take place up to a year in advance of your study abroad program.
Academic advisers can help students map out an academic plan and determine how an international experience will fit into their program or degree requirements.
Education Abroad Advisers Education abroad advisers can help answer program-specific questions related to housing options, program fees, passports, visas, and more. They help guide students through the application process, the course equivalency process, and pre-departure preparation.
Campus or College Representatives Many of your campuses, academic colleges, or departments will have a designated office to support you in planning for study abroad. Check our website to find additional academic planning resources and/or funding opportunities!
Important Things to Keep in Mind: • All courses taken abroad on a Penn State approved program will be applied as Penn State credit, awarded an A-F grade, and factored in to your overall GPA
“ Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
• You may not take any courses on a Pass/Fail basis while abroad
—Nelson Mandela
• Most programs do not permit you to take sport or physical activity courses • Students are required to maintain full-time status on semester and year-long programs
Eligibility Requirements: • All programs require students to be degreeseeking undergraduates, at least 18 years of age, and in good standing according to the Penn State Office of Student Conduct
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• Each program has specific requirements regarding minimum class standing and minimum GPA • Some programs may have language or other requirements
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