FAQs

When should I start planning for study abroad?

When is the best time to study abroad?

Can I study abroad during my senior year?

Will study abroad delay graduation?

Do I need to speak with my academic advisor before I go abroad?

Am I eligible to study abroad if my GPA is lower than the published requirement?

How do I choose a program?

What is the difference between an exchange program and a semester study abroad program?

Can I study abroad on any program I like?

I want to pursue independent study or an internship while I'm abroad. Is this possible?

Can I study in a country with an active State Department Travel Warning?

I have chosen my study abroad program. How do I apply?

I am not going on a UM program. What do I need to do?

I am interested in a program that starts before the end of exam period in College Park. Can I apply to this program?

When do I need to complete my Permission to Study Abroad Form?

Do the grades from my study abroad experience appear on my UM transcript?

How much will study abroad cost?

Does financial aid transfer?

Are there scholarships available?

My parent is a UM faculty or staff member. Can I use tuition remission to fund my study abroad experience?

What is an ISIC? Do I need one to study abroad?

I have already studied abroad. Now what?

If I studied abroad, how do I get a copy of my transcript?