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Search programs open to ΌͺΟιΒ齫 students around the world
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How do I get started?
Watch our Study Abroad/Away 101 video and attend a Group Advising session
How much does it cost to study abroad/away?
Costs vary depending on a number of factors including the type of program you choose,
destination, and length of stay,. Check out our list of Program Types to get a better understanding of the types of opporunities available.
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Can I use financial aid?
YES! Most federally and ΌͺΟιΒ齫 funded aid and most scholarships can be used for study
abroad/away. Your aid award will be based on your program costs so you may be able
to access more grants and/or loans than you do for a regular term at ΌͺΟιΒ齫. Students
should work with the Study Abroad & Away Office and the Financial Aid Office to better
understand funding options and the steps involved.
Are scholarships available for study abroad/away?
Please visit the Scholarships and Financial Aid section of our website for more information. Please note the deadlines for ΌͺΟιΒ齫 Study
Abroad/Away scholarships are March 15 for Summer, Fall and Academic Year and October
15 for Minimester, SPring Break, Spring, and Calendar Year.
Where can I study?
There are study opportunities worldwide. Search by Destination in our Program Finder.
What can I study?
Students may select courses in their major, minor, and/or choose to take Core and
elective requirements.
Will the classes I take transfer to ΌͺΟιΒ齫?
All courses taken through Towson University Study Abroad/Away administered programs,
exchanges, and approved non-ΌͺΟιΒ齫 programs will be posted to your ΌͺΟιΒ齫 record. You will
complete Study Abroad Course Forms before departure to determine how courses will
apply to your ΌͺΟιΒ齫 degree.*
Will the grades I earn count in my ΌͺΟιΒ齫 GPA?
Letter grades for all courses taken abroad through ΌͺΟιΒ齫 administered programs, exchanges,
and approved non-ΌͺΟιΒ齫 programs will be posted to the ΌͺΟιΒ齫 record using the Transfer Grading
Basis but will not be calculated into the Towson GPA.*
When can I study abroad/away?
Students can study during Minimester, Summer, Spring Break, semester, academic year,
or calendar year. Students are encouraged to check our Policies page to learn more about eligibility. Opportunities for graduate students are also
available.
Can I study abroad/away for my last 30 credits at ΌͺΟιΒ齫?
YES!! Students may study abroad/away during the final 30 credits of their undergraduate
degree. However, each academic department requires a minimum number of major credits
to be completed in residence at ΌͺΟιΒ齫; exceptions may be made at the discretion of the
department chair.
Where will I live when I study abroad/away?
Each program offers students housing options which may include dormitory housing,
apartments, home stay, hotels, or bed and breakfasts. It will depend on the program.
In general, what are the deadlines for applications?
You should plan to have your applications submitted by September / October for Minimester,
Spring Break, Spring, and Calendar Year programs or February / March for Summer, Fall
and Academic Year programs. Please check Horizons program pages for specific deadlines.
* Exceptions include: ΌͺΟιΒ齫 faculty-led programs, the ΌͺΟιΒ齫 Global Internship program, approved independent study abroad, and approved independent internships abroad.
I am currently taking classes that I did not get equated through the Study Abroad
Course Form process before I left. What should I do?
If your course schedule changes after your program has started, you can get new courses
equated from overseas by completing additional Study Abroad Course Forms. TIP: Bring all your coursework and syllabi for your courses home with you in case
you need to have courses equated retroactively.
How will my grades and credits be posted to my ΌͺΟιΒ齫 record?
Letter grades for all courses taken abroad through Towson University Study Abroad/Away
administered programs (including exchanges) and approved non-ΌͺΟιΒ齫 programs will be posted
to the ΌͺΟιΒ齫 record using the Transfer Grading Basis but will NOT be calculated into
the Towson GPA. (Exceptions: Grades will be calculated into the ΌͺΟιΒ齫 GPA for ΌͺΟιΒ齫 faculty-led
programs, the ΌͺΟιΒ齫 Global Internship Program, approved independent study abroad, and
approved independent internships abroad).
How do I submit a health insurance claim?
If you're participating on a ΌͺΟιΒ齫 program or ΌͺΟιΒ齫 international exchange, please contact the Study Abroad & Away Office. If you are participating on a non-ΌͺΟιΒ齫 program, check with your program provider.
How do I register for classes back at ΌͺΟιΒ齫 while I'm away?
Register for ΌͺΟιΒ齫 classes for the semester you will be returning to campus through ΌͺΟιΒ齫
Online Services. TIP: Remember to look up your registration date and time and account
for any time difference!
Other questions?
Check out our Policies page or email us at studyabroad AT_TOWSON