Academics Abroad Learning Outcomes:
This section is designed to assist undergraduate students at the University of San Diego understand the nuances of their academic needs in the context of study abroad:
Learning Objective 1: Understand academic considerations when studying abroad
Learning Objective 2: Gain an understanding of academic processes at USD International Center
Learning Objective 3: Ability to navigate course selection and transfer process
In this section:
- Understand the different academic considerations for a Short-term program vs. a Semester Program
- Major vs. Core classes abroad
- Declaring your Major
In this section:
- How to declare your major
- How to understand and navigate your DegreeWorks
- Determine which courses meet graduation requirements for you
In this section:
- Identify which courses meet your graduation requirements and consider if you can take them abroad
- Meeting with your Academic Advisor
- Which semester is best to study abroad based on your graduation timeline
In this section:
- How to identify courses abroad that work for your goals
- What is the Pre-Approved List and why it's important
- If the courses abroad you wish to take are available during the term you will be abroad
- How to plan a tentative course schedule with backups
- Planning for the unexpected
In this section:
- What is a Transfer Evaluation and why it's important
- The Transfer Evaluation Process and Timeline
- How to begin the Transfer Evaluation process for an international course that does NOT currently have USD transferable credit
- How to plan for backup courses
- What is a Transfer Evaluation and why it's important
A short quiz to assess how prepared you are for Academics Abroad!
General
A Pre-Departure guide designed for University of San Diego undergraduate students preparing for their study abroad experience.
A short quiz to assess how prepared you are to embark on your study abroad journey!