Academic Advising

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



SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Scheduling an appointment with your Academic Advisor varies depending on your major - if you aren't sure where to start email the USD Department or your Academic Advisor to find out your next steps. 

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT

While your Study Abroad Advisor is an expert in study abroad programs and logistics, Academic Advisors are the best suited to discuss your individual academic needs as a student. Once you have a solid understanding of your academic needs, challenges, and options in general, then you can understand how study abroad fits into your academic plan based on the program you choose and if it's a good academic fit.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DISCUSS IN YOUR MEETING? 

  • An academic/graduation plan based on your major and when a semester abroad fits best

  • Discuss which USD courses you would need to take for a semester abroad

  • Are there any courses that you MUST take in that semester? (Ie, if you aren't able to get that course will you be behind academically?)

  • How many CORE courses are you able to take? 


DISCUSSING STUDY ABROAD IN YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISING MEETING

Click on this video by Miami University for a brief overview of what should be covered in your Academic Advising meeting:

Miami u video


TENTATIVE SCHEDULE ORGANIZER

Now that you’ve had the conversation with your Academic Advisor about which courses you should take during your semester abroad - it’s time to start planning!

Click on the Tentative Schedule Organizer to begin researching courses abroad - you may want to begin by only filling in the “USD credit needed” numbered sections first.

tentative schedule organizer worksheet