Partner vs. Non-Partner Programs : Students : Center for Education Abroad : ��ǿ��

Partner vs. Non-Partner Programs

Partner Programs

A UR program is one with which the University has a formal affiliation. In most cases, these programs have hosted ��ǿ�� students for many years, and the program staff are familiar with the academic interests, needs, and strengths of ��ǿ�� students. ��ǿ�� offers more than 75 programs during the summer and the academic year.

Advantages of UR programs:

��ǿ�� financial aid applies toward the cost of the program (semester or academic year).
Grades earned will not be shown on your ��ǿ�� transcript and are not calculated into the GPA.
Grades for courses taught by ��ǿ�� faculty appear on the transcript and are calculated into the GPA. This includes grades from faculty-led programs.
Applications are available at the Center for Education Abroad, and all materials are coordinated by that office.
Elective transfer credit is automatic upon completion of coursework with a C or better (following normal College transfer credit guidelines).
Special scholarships through some of our affiliates such as IES and CIEE. There are many outside scholarships, such as Gilman and NSEP/Boren.

Non-Partner Programs

��ǿ�� students are permitted to go on accredited study abroad programs offered by other US universities or institutions, but need to do a little more legwork themselves. There are more than 4,000 of these programs worldwide. ��ǿ�� financial aid does not apply toward non-affiliated programs.

Why students choose Non-UR programs:

Although the minimum overall GPA for applying to a UR programs is 2.75, many of our programs have more stringent requirements. Students may find they have more flexibility with non-UR programs.
For some students, particularly those who do not receive any merit-based or need-based scholarships from ��ǿ��, the overall cost of the program may be lower.
No college or university can offer a program in every country. Allowing students to choose from the more than 4,000 options available opens every possibility.
You may be interested in a studying a language or topic not currently offered on a UR program.
Some non-UR programs offer unique opportunities such as multi-country itineraries or rigorous, field-based research.
You may wish to study directly at an institution or university with which ��ǿ�� does not currently have an affiliation.

Special note regarding non-UR programs:

The ��ǿ�� has formal agreements with a variety of program providers and universities; students are not permitted to make independent arrangements to go abroad with these providers or universities. You must use ��ǿ�� arrangements.

Note that Non-��ǿ�� programs do not apply toward The College’s Enrollment Policy.

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