Study Abroad Program

Graceland recognizes credit for students who participate in study abroad. Initial assistance in proposing study abroad is available from the Coordinator of Study Abroad Programs or the student’s academic advisor. As a guiding principle, one semester hour of credit should be awarded for each week of academic endeavor, whether in class, supervised study, or approved special programs. Approval for study abroad programs is obtained through the following procedure:

1. Students will review the catalog from the foreign university they plan to attend and, using their degree audit sheet, identify classes that would appear to fulfill requirements in their majors, then consult with the appropriate faculty members for determination of course equivalency and any other needed assistance.
2. After completing the Study Abroad Proposal Form listing the foreign university’s courses that they are considering and attaching photo copies of course descriptions to it, students will submit the completed Study Abroad Proposal Form for review, approval and signature to the appropriate faculty member in their major field. (The Study Abroad Proposal Form is available in the Humanities and Social Science Divisions and the Registrar’s Office.)
3. The approved Study Abroad Proposal Form will then be returned to the Registrar’s Office for final review. This form is to be used for the evaluation of transfer credit only. If you have questions concerning application of courses to major, minor or graduation requirements, contact the appropriate faculty member.

Final transcripts for students studying abroad should be mailed directly to the Registrar’s Office by the study abroad college/university. In rare situations where transcripts are issued to the student, the student will deliver the documents directly to the Registrar’s Office in a sealed envelope. Certain situations may require a modified procedure which will be defined and approved by both the Registrar and the appropriate faculty member.