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Non-Emory Study Abroad Programs

Petition Process
Application and Deadlines
Academic Issues
Transcripts

Petition Process

Non-Emory Programs are an option for students who cannot find an academic match for their major on any of the approved Emory programs. You can investigate Non-Emory programs by looking at the following websites: www.studyabroad.com www.iiepassport.org www.goabroad.com You should then consult with CIPA to ensure that the program meets Emory's standards and is appropriate to your interests and level of preparation. There are some programs from which Emory College can not accept transfer credit. You must petition through CIPA for approval to transfer credit for academic work.

If you are approved for a Non-Emory program, you: (a) remain registered at Emory as an off-campus student, (b) receive general transfer credit for approved courses taken on the program, (c) utilize federal and state financial aid, though not Emory grants or scholarships. Petition process You must submit a Non-Emory Petition form to CIPA to receive approval to transfer credit.

Your petition must demonstrate a compelling academic reason for studying on a Non-Emory program. Your petition will be evaluated by the Review Committee based on 1) academic justification for choosing that program, 2) academic rigor and quality of the program, 3) the appropriateness of your plan of study to your overall academic plan, 4) the quality of the match between your goals and the opportunities that the program offers, 5) the strength of your preparation at Emory, 6) level of cultural immersion or integration in the host country.

Applications and Deadlines

Non-Emory Semester Petition

Non-Emory Summer Petition

Deadlines are March 1 for Fall or Summer programs and October 1 for Spring programs.

Academic Issues

To receive recognition for coursework done overseas toward a particular major or minor, you must obtain approval from the relevant academic department. This approval is given by a signature on the Transfer of Credit Form attached to the Petition Form. Most departments require that approval be given before you study abroad and set limits on the number of courses to be counted in this way. Be sure to consult with the departmental faculty study abroad representative early in your planning. If one of the courses that you are taking overseas is similar to an Emory course that fulfills a general education requirement, you can petition to have that course count for that requirement. To fulfill any requirement, you must gain the approval of the relevant Emory department (i.e. a student who wants to fulfill area III.A and feels that the course he/she is taking abroad is the equivalent of Art History 101 must gain the approval of the Art History department, even if the student is a Political Science major).

Petitions must be submitted by the deadline; no late petitions are accepted, and retroactive credit will not be given.

Transcripts

All transcripts for study abroad must be sent to: Center for International Programs Abroad 1385 Oxford Road Emory University Atlanta, GA 30322.

The Center for International Programs (CIPA) will review all transcripts and make a recommendation to the Registrar regarding the amount of credit that should be applied to your degree.

CIPA may require more detailed information about the specific courses taken and will often consult with appropriate departments at Emory as well as the study abroad program to determine the appropriate transfer of credit. You should be prepared to answer questions about the courses and the work you have done and to produce course syllabi, materials, and assignments if required.