USA Education Abroad Policies and Procedures |
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University of South Alabama students in all academic disciplines are encouraged to participate in a study abroad experience for credit towards their major, minor or elective credits. International academic research, practicum, internship and work abroad experience are also highly encouraged for all disciplines and all USA students. Students should check with their academic advisors and the USA Office of International Education for available opportunities, information on scholarships and application/approval procedures. |
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USA Abroad Procedures |
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All students receiving academic credit for study or interning abroad must be enrolled in the official USA ABROAD “course” (check with the USA Office of International Education for course and section numbers). This includes participation in USA faculty led USA Abroad programs as well as other USA approved study abroad programs offered by other universities and third party program providers. To participate in USA Abroad students must be 19 years of age prior to departure from the US and have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate students (see OIE for “exceptional” circumstances procedures). |
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| With some planning study abroad can be fully integrated in USA degree programs and applied to core, major, minor and elective courses. Prior knowledge of a foreign language is not required although many programs provide access to all levels of language learning (beginning to expert). All programs encourage and facilitate language and intercultural learning opportunities. Opportunities abroad may last from a few weeks (depending on the nature of the program) to a full academic year and are available for all semesters including summer. Upon receipt of a completed USA application including the course pproval form(s) students will be enrolled in the USA Abroad “course”. This course carries with it a USA administrative and registration fee of at least $360 per program and term abroad.
With this registration students are able to receive academic credit for courses taken abroad and while abroad have access to a 24/7 emergency assistance network (ISIC). Additionally this registration provides access to study abroad advising and support services. All students planning on studying abroad must attend required USA Abroad information and pre-departure sessions. By participating in an approved program, students will retain official fulltime USA student status and may apply for or retain their financial aid program. Freshmen are encouraged to begin planning their study abroad upon arrival on the USA campus. Scholarship information is available through OIE on USA scholarships for specific disciplines as well as for external sources such as the Gilman Scholarship, Freeman Asia Scholarship, US Fulbright Awards for graduating seniors and the National Security Education/ Boren Program for Undergraduate and Graduate Students. Additionally students eligible for the Alabama prepaid tuition (PACT) program, vocational rehab and veterans benefits may apply these funds to their study abroad program. Please visit the OIE Web site at www.southalabama.edu/oie or schedule an appointment for an information session.
Students with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.5 must demonstrate positive and constructive maintenance of their GPA with no decline. Students should have no incomplete coursework due for the term prior to going abroad. Students requiring accommodations or special services should contact the USA Office of Special Student Services and discuss such arrangements with OIE and the host program at least six to 9 months in advance of their proposed activity abroad. All applicants for USA abroad activities must be in good academic and non-academic standing prior to and during the proposed activities abroad.
In addition to all program specific policies and procedures students must be in compliance with all USA policies and procedures, refer to the USA Bulletin and the Lowdown for additional details. |
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USA Financial Aid: |
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Students wishing to use their financial aid program for study abroad opportunities should contact their financial aid advisor and the USA Office of International Education. Financial aid may be available based on student eligibility and certification of the program through the USA Office of International Education in collaboration with the USA Financial Aid Office. |
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The University of South Alabama provides equal educational opportunities to and is open and accessible to all qualified students without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or qualified handicap/disability with respect to all of its programs and activities. |
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For
more information on International Programs,
please contact Ana Burgamy.
FAX: (251) 460-6228 or Phone: (251) 460-7053
or E-mail: intledu@usouthal.edu |
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