Study Abroad

Information Session

Spring 2014

International Opportunities

Studying

Working

Internships

Volunteering

Teaching

Paperwork

Study Abroad Student Information Form

Study Abroad Planning Checklist

Policies and Procedures

Study Abroad Advising Questionnaire

Study Away Eligibility Form

Common misconceptions of study abroad

I can’t afford a study abroad program.

It will delay my graduation.

I don’t speak a foreign language.

I won’t get credit for the courses I take abroad.

Benefits from study abroad

Cultural appreciation

Academic exploration and different perspectives

Foreign language skills

Communication skills

Personal growth

Career opportunities

And… it’s FUN!

Center for International Education

International Affairs dual major and minor

Study Abroad

Your friendly Study Abroad Advisors

Leonie (Leo) Meijer Catherine d’AuteuilLeo.meijer@unh.edu Catherine.Dauteuil@unh.edu

Eligibility requirements

Good academic and judicial standing at time of application and throughout time abroad

32 credits

2.5 cumulative GPA

Declared major

Program-specific requirements

Travel warnings

UNH prohibits study abroad in countries for which a State Department travel warning is in effect.

Petitioning option

No credit, no financial aid unless approval.

For a list of travel warnings visit: www.travel.state.gov

Types of programs

Managed programs

Exchange programs

Approved programs

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Managed Programs

Organized by UNH faculty Mainly with other UNH students Pay UNH tuition plus program fees Short-term, J-term, summer,

semester-long Contact Coordinator for process,

deadlines, etc.

Exchange Programs

7 exchanges Prestigious institutions Pay UNH tuition Semester/year-long An Independent Experience Build lasting relationships with

incoming exchange students

Approved Programs

Third parties/universities Study with other American,

international and local students Summer, semester, year-long No UNH tuition; instead, pay

program price (incl. housing, excursions, etc.)

Life stuff

Location

Money

Length of time away

Foreign language

Housing options

Contact with locals/other Americans

Specific needs

Academic stuff

Major/Minor

Gen. Eds./Discovery

Electives

Foreign languages

Grades and credits

Credit transfer

Only C or better will be accepted.

No credit for courses that review/repeat those taken at UNH/another institution.

Grades will appear on UNH transcript, but will not be calculated into GPA.

No credit for language study as part of a study abroad orientation.

Course equivalent to 3 US semester hours will transfer to UNH as 3 credits.

A course must be valued at least 3 semester hours to be used to satisfy general education/discovery credit.

If you are ineligible for participation in a UNH program and enroll in a non-UNH program, you may not transfer credits earned in that program to your UNH degree.

Financial stuff

Financial Aid: loans, grants and scholarships

Study Abroad scholarships & grants

Financial stuff cont’d: Mandatory Study Abroad

Fees

UNH Study Abroad Insurance Fee:Summer/J-term/Spring break/Maymester: $ 70Semester:  $ 150

UNH Study Abroad Administration Fee:Summer/J-term/Spring break/Maymester: $ 100Semester UNH Managed & Exchange: $ 200Semester UNH Approved: $ 300

IT fee

Currently $ 91.00/semester; lower for summer

Important dates

Program application deadlines! March 15 - Summer/Fall programs October 1 - Spring programs

UNH registration paperwork

Mandatory Pre-departure OrientationEarly May or December

What’s next?

1. Complete Study Away Eligibility form.

2. Apply for passport.

3. Plan ahead: save money, apply for scholarships , talk to your

Academic Advisor, request your transcript.

4. Work with Study Abroad Advisor; then select and apply to a

program.

5. Once accepted, fill out and submit the Study Abroad

Registration paperwork by the deadline.

6. Start visa application (if applicable).

7. Get your flights taken care of.

8. Attend the mandatory pre-departure orientation.

9. Go! And have a great time abroad!

10. Maintain study abroad eligibility at all times!

What can we do for you?

(603) 862-2398 (to set up appointment)

Study.abroad@unh.edu

unh.edu/cie/study-abroad

Questions??