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For Visiting Students (non-degree seeking students)

Academic Credit Abroad
How to Apply
Financing Study Abroad

Students who are not enrolled as degree candidates at Emory University are eligible to apply for certain Emory semester programs. The Center for International Programs Abroad (CIPA) administers study abroad programs for Emory College, the undergraduate arts and sciences division of Emory University. The CIPA staff is available to assist you in questions regarding Emory semester programs. Visiting students are eligible to apply for the following Emory-administered semester programs. Please contact the relevant CIPA Advisor for more information.

EDUCO Paris
Kristi Hubbard
Director
Email: kristi.hubbard@emory.edu

Emory Salamanca Language and Culture & Hispanic Culture Program
Dana Tottenham
Associate Director
Email: dana.tottenham@emory.edu    

Emory Tibetan Studies Program
Dana Tottenham
Associate Director
Email: dana.tottenham@emory.edu    

Academic Credit Abroad

While studying an on Emory semester program, you will earn 16 credits for the academic term. Credits earned on Emory study abroad programs are granted equivalents to on-campus courses. The academic department, course number, course title, and grade will appear on an Emory transcript. Most Emory courses are 4 semester credits each. Visiting students must make arrangements to obtain approval from their home institution for transfer credit. Upon completion of the program, Emory will send one official transcript your home institution. You must contact the Registrar's Office at Emory to request additional transcripts.      

How to Apply

Prerequisites

Emory’s study abroad programs have preconditions for approval of applications, so students must meet or plan to meet the specified prerequisites for the program they want to attend. In addition, CIPA requires that Visiting program applicants: A. Have and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. B. Be in good academic standing. C. Be enrolled full-time at an accredited university the semester prior to the study abroad program. D. Meet the minimum language requirement (if any) as specified in the program description. E. Have completed at least 3 semesters (48 semester hours or equivalent) of college level work. WAIVER: If you do not meet the above criteria, you can petition for a waiver by: A. Obtaining two additional letters from faculty members supporting your request for a waiver. B. Addressing your request for a waiver in your application essay.

Visiting students not enrolled as degree candidates at Emory University will complete the new online application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on the respective program page.

Application Deadlines

EDUCO: Paris, France: Fall program: March 15 Spring program: October 15
Salamanca , Spain : Fall program: March 15 Spring program: October 15
Tibetan Studies: Dharamsala, India: Spring program only: October 15

Visiting students interested in applying to any other Emory approved program, should contact CIPA for further application instructions.

Notification

CIPA will review your application, and if your application is successful, you will receive official approval to participate in the program within two to four weeks of the application deadline.    

Financing Study Abroad

Visiting students do not qualify for Emory financial aid. You may want to inquire at your home institution for information on financial aid and scholarship opportunities, or you may want to check out other external financial resources.

Emory Employee Courtesy Scholarships are applied to the academic fee (tuition) but do not apply to related program fees.