Frequently Asked Questions
We know that studying abroad can feel like a confusing and overwhelming process, but we're here to help! See below for answers to some frequently asked questions regarding studying abroad.
For questions about courses and credits, please see our Academic Planning for Study Abroad page.
For more information about our application process, please see our Application Process page.
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Common Questions and Answers
Students can study abroad any time after they complete their first semester on campus. So the earliest they can go is winter break of their first year.
Most students study abroad during their second or third year. However, the specific time frame will depend on each student's academic plan, their preferred term, and what works best for their major and personal interests.
The majority of our students study abroad during the summer, but students can go abroad during either or both semesters, Winter Break, Spring Break, or Summer.
You can find specific timing recommendations based on your major on our Programs by Major page.
Program lengths vary, but students can study abroad for as short as a week to as long as an academic year.
Yes! Students can use all federal and state financial aid to study abroad. Students can also apply for scholarships through our office, through their academic departments, and through outside scholarships. You can learn more about using financial aid the available scholarships on our Costs and Funding page.
While it can be beneficial to know some of the language of the country you are traveling to, language skills are not a requirement for most of our programs. In fact, most of our programs, and all of our internships, are taught in English, even in non-English-speaking countries.
Yes! Students can study abroad more than once, and many of our students do.
Nope, it’s actually found that students who study abroad are 4x more likely to graduate on time than students who don’t study abroad! Students are required to work closely with their academic advisors to figure out when works best for them to study abroad and what credits are best to take, so we can ensure that studying abroad doesn't delay graduation.
Depends on your interest! Some locations work better for certain majors, but generally speaking, a student can go anywhere they’re interested in as long as it’s not on a 3 or 4 advisory scale.
You can see the full list of our program locations on our Program Search page.