Study Abroad Course Approval Form

Study Abroad Course Approval Form

Student Name IDPage 1 of 2

Study Abroad Course Approval Form

It is important to meet with your academic advisor before you apply for your program to ensure courses will transfer and count towards degree requirements. If you don’t do this first, you may not be able to use financial aid. Ask what classes you still need to fulfill before graduating and see if there are any courses that could fulfill those requirements abroad. After choosing a program(s), bring the program’s course descriptions of the classes that you would like to take to each department step 1. This is not a fixed schedule, just a guide to decide what classes to take. Be sure to follow up with your advisor after you start you classes abroad if something changes, and meet again when you return to check that credits transfer successfully. This process is the student’s responsibility. Do not throw away any syllabi, course descriptions, and other course material before you receive credit on your transcript.

Step 1 Department Chair Approval Form: For students to take to each department in which they are seeking credit. Copy and paste the course descriptions from abroad and match them to IPFW courses using the Bulletin You can use this form or email departments directly.

______University Title / Transfer institution credits / ______University Course Description / IPFW Course Title / IPFW US Credit hours / IPFW Course Description / DepartmentalChair Approval – Please sign, print name, and date
Not academic advisor
EXAMPLE – DELETE WHENDONE Anyang University Korea: Cross Cultural Communication Practicum / 3 Korean Credits
Or 6 ECTS / EX) Due to the rapidly changing global village, citizens from around the world are facing different challenges as they communicate with each other. In cross cultural communication, individuals must learn to appreciate and embrace differences in order to communicate effectively. / EX) LING- L360
Language and Society / 3 Credits / EX) A general introduction to sociolinguistics for the nonspecialist….. / Please print name and sign or initial

STEP 2 –Advisor Approval Form : After receiving department approval -To verify that transferred courses will count towards degree requirements

Course Approval Form
Study Abroad Course
Number & Title / Study Abroad Credits / Will apply toward graduation as / Semester Hours / Academic advisor signature
Please print, sign, and date
IPFW Course Name and Number / Circle One / Category or Requirement
EX) SWU- Issues in Movies / 6 ECTS / FILM K101 Introduction to Film / Major
Minor
Elective / B 6 or 300 level HIST / 3 US / Name
Major
Minor
Elective
Major
Minor
Elective
Major
Minor
Elective
Major
Minor
Elective
Major
Minor
Elective

______

Signature of Academic AdvisorDate

______

Print NameDepartment

______

Signature of StudentDate

______

Signature of Study Abroad Advisor `Date

Page | 1 ** Reminder – This is not a binding document. This signature is only for advisory purposes of pre-departure interviews. Class transfers are dependent upon successful completion of the course and finalized upon receipt of an official transcript from an accredited institution. Departments have the right to ask for syllabi and course work upon return or while abroad. For any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office at or 481-6494