UPS-Sponsored/Partner or Approved Programs

All study abroad programs selected for transfer of credit are categorized as either a "UPS-sponsored/partner" or "approved" program. In both cases, academic credit earned on these study abroad programs can be applied to a student's degree program provided that all courses selected by the student for the program have been evaluated by the UPS Registrar's Office prior to departure. The Approval to Study Abroad form is part of the application process and allows students to have study abroad courses evaluated by the Registrar's Office.

UPS-Sponsored/Partner Programs

• Students are charged regular UPS tuition and fees for their study abroad program. If the program includes housing and meals (all or partial board plan), the student will also be charged the UPS rate for housing and meals. The student's program fees are paid by UPS to the program and the UPS student is charged through the regular UPS billing system.
• UPS scholarships, grants, outside scholarships, and federal and state loans for which they are eligible will be applied to the student's account. Work study benefits are not transferable to the study abroad program charge.
• Many additional "study abroad" scholarships are available to students. Refer to the Applying section for details.
• Students may study on UPS-sponsored/partner programs during their senior year and still satisfy the residency requirement.

Approved Programs

• Students pay all program fees directly to the program provider.
• UPS scholarships and grants are not transferable to the approved program charges, however, in most cases students can use their outside scholarships, federal and state grants and loans for which they are eligible. Work study benefits are not transferable to approved programs.
• Many additional "study abroad" scholarships are available to students. Refer to the Applying section for details.
• Students may not study abroad during their senior year if participating on an approved program without first filing a formal application for residency credit prior to undertaking their study. It is strongly recommended that students choosing an approved program, study abroad prior to their senior year.