Steps for Studying
Abroad
- Commit yourself and begin planning. Most programs require that you
apply at least six to nine months before departure.
- Apply for a passport at least six months before departure. You can
apply for one at any Main U.S. Post Office (11th St. W in Huntington).
An original birth certificate and two photo IDs are required. If you
already hold a passport, it should be valid for at least 3 months beyond
the date you intend to return.
- Gather information. Visit www.isep.org,
www.iiepassport.org
or www.studyabroad.com.
- Join the Marshall University STUDYABROAD-LIST to get the latest news
about studying abroad through Marshall University. Email cip@marshall.edu
to join.
- Estimate costs - talk with parents, the Financial Aid Office and the
Study Abroad Advisor. Federal aid is available to qualifying students
for study abroad, except summer.
- Decide on a program: Will it be a semester, summer, or a full year?
What country? What language will I need?
- Sit down with your academic advisor and list: 1) General education
requirements yet to be met; might these be taken abroad? 2) Required
courses in your major yet to be taken; might these be taken abroad?
3) Elective courses in your major; might these be taken abroad?
- You will need one or more academic recommendations when you apply
for a study abroad program. Begin asking faculty members who are familiar
with your work to write a letter on your behalf. It should refer also
to your social maturity and strengths which will help assess your ability
to adjust abroad.
- Consult with a faculty liaison - an MU faculty or staff member who
can answer your specific questions about study abroad related to your
major, a specific program, or the country where you wish to study. Download
this pdf file for the most current listing.
- Research the study abroad scholarship opportunities (see list of scholarships
under "Finances" on this website) and begin the application
process well in advance of the deadlines.
- Consult often with the Office of Study Abroad. Submit
the Online Request Form to meet with a Study Abroad Advisor. The
Office of Study Abroad is located in the Center for International Program
at 320 Old Main.
Researching Study Abroad Options
Marshall University will usually accept transfer grades from courses taken
abroad from other accredited universities. Students are required to consult
with the Study Abroad Director in the Center for International Programs
before departure to ensure transferability of grades and credits. In the
past, Marshall University has accepted study abroad credit from the following
consortia and university study abroad programs:
- FACDIS – West Virginia Study Abroad Consortium (www.polsci.wvu.edu/facdis/studyabroadbrochure03.htm)
- American Institute of Foreign Studies (AIFS) - summer, semester and
academic year programs in 13 countries. (www.aifsabroad.com/)
- West Virginia University (www.wvu.edu/~intlprog/)
- College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) – 75 programs
in 31 countries. (www.ccisabroad.org)
- University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) – 31 programs in 21 countries.
(usac.unr.edu)
- Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Programs
in 21 cities throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America.
(www.iesabroad.org)
- Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) - Learn Spanish, French or Italian
abroad (www.GoWithCEA.com)
- Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) - 60 study abroad
programs in 30 countries. (www.ciee.org/study)
- International Studies Abroad (ISA) - 16 cities in nine countries.
(www.studiesabroad.com)
- AustraLearn - 26 major universities in Australia and New Zealand.
(www.australearn.org/)
- Center for International Studies (CIS) - 8 countries, including Australia,
England, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, and Scotland. (www.studyabroad-cis.com)
- Arcadia University, Center for Education Abroad (www.arcadia.edu/cea/)
- Butler University, Institute for Study Abroad (www.ifsa-butler.org/)
- Syracuse University (suabroad.syr.edu/)
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