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Where can I find information about the study abroad program my daughter is interested in?
In general, each program or university has comprehensive information online. Ask your daughter which program or university she will be attending and visit the website. Often times there are special sections for parents. The Office for International Study’s Resource Room also has printed material that your daughter can send to you. However, the printed material tends to have more of a marketing focus with an overview of information. In general, the program or university website will contain more detailed information regarding academics, housing, etc.
Will my daughter receive academic credit while abroad?
Smith students must select a program on the list of "Approved Programs" and meet the Smith eligibility requirements in order to be approved to study abroad and receive credit. At the discretion of each academic department, credit earned abroad can be used towards major and minor requirements. To find out if specific courses abroad will satisfy major or minor requirements, students must consult with the appropriate department advisor before submitting her Study Abroad Credit Application.
Can my daughter study abroad and still graduate on time?
Countless students have been able to incorporate an education abroad program into their four years of college, whether a semester, year or summer. It is true that this is harder to do in some majors than in others, and it requires careful planning in order to fulfill both degree and major requirements as well as study abroad program pre-requisites. Many education abroad programs accept students in their sophomore, junior OR senior year. Early consultation with the Office for International Study can help a student to consider all the options in planning out her college years. We are here to help with early planning!
How will the courses my daughter takes abroad be reported on her Smith College transcript?
Courses, credits and grades earned while studying abroad will appear on the Smith transcript as transfer credits. This information will include the name of the program or university, followed by a full listing of the course titles, the credits AND the grades. Grades earned for courses taken abroad will NOT be included in the Smith GPA, although the letter grade will be printed on the transcript. The only exception to this policy is the courses, credits and grades earned on the Smith JYA programs in Florence, Geneva, Hamburg and Paris. For these programs, the courses and credits will appear on the Smith transcript as Smith courses and the grades will be factored in to the Smith GPA.
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