• Will credits count toward my major/degree?
• Can I use my financial aid to study abroad?
• What do I do once I’m accepted to an SU Abroad Program?
• What if I have more questions?
• When do I register for courses?
• Can I change my mind about which courses I want?
• If I take courses with course fees for special trips, how do I pay?
• When will I know who my host family is?
• Is it possible to change the host placement?
• When will I hear about my internship placement?
• Does SU Abroad have group flights?
• When do I need to pay?
• Can I decide to stay for an extra semester, or for summer session, after I arrive abroad?
• Can I stay on as a tourist after the program ends?
• If I have questions about getting a visa because I have travel plans or special issues, who do I talk to?
• What if I get sick or have an emergency abroad?

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Will credits count toward my major/degree?

All SU Abroad students receive Syracuse University credit for courses taken abroad, even when taken at host/partner universities. For SU students, this credit is applied toward major or elective requirements. Non-SU students receive credits either as home-university credit or as transfer credit, and should confirm their home school policy with their study abroad adviser.

Can I use my financial aid to study abroad?

For SU students, financial aid is automatically applied to the SU Abroad semester programs. Students from other schools are usually able to apply their federal financial aid to SU Abroad programs, and Syracuse will work with the financial aid offices at other schools to facilitate the process. If you are depending on loans to study abroad, we need written confirmation of the amount you will receive as soon as you know, so we can apply this as a credit to your account. Students participating on summer programs are eligible for both federal and private loans and study abroad grants.p>

What do I do once I’m accepted to an SU Abroad Program?

Our link for accepted students will guide you through the process of preparing for your study abroad experience. We welcome you on your journey!

What if I have more questions?

Call SU Abroad toll free at 1-800-235-3472, or email at suabroad@syr.edu.

You can speak to an admissions counselor and/or we can put you in touch with former program students.

When do I register for courses?

Registration takes place abroad during orientation abroad. The only exception is for London program students, who pre-register on line, and then make final adjustments abroad.

Can I change my mind about which courses I want?

Yes, you can change courses during registration, and then you also have a one-week drop/add period to finalize your registration. However, you are responsible for making sure your home college will approve your new choices, so bring your advisor’s email info with you.

If I take courses with course fees for special trips, how do I pay?

These get added to your account after you register and so are billed to your parents address (or to your school, in some cases).

When will I know who my host family is?

You learn about your host family during orientation before you are placed. At that time the housing coordinator can answer your questions and share other students’ feedback about the placement.

Is it possible to change the host placement?

We ask that you try the placement for a 2-week period. In almost all cases, concerns and reservations fall away during this adjustment period. If there are irreconcilable differences, the housing coordinator can work with you to make a change.

When will I hear about my internship placement?

You will meet with the internship coordinator (or director, in some programs) during orientation abroad to learn about various options. The placement is finalized once you have an interview with the prospective on-site superviser(s).

Does SU Abroad have group flights?

Yes, we work with a travel agent who has reserved group flights for SU center programs. You will make your reservation directly with this experienced agent. The group flight includes group transport abroad from the airport to orientation hotel. An SU Abroad representative also escorts the group flight. Students who choose to book flights on line or through other agents will need to make their own arrangements to meet up with the group.

When do I need to pay?

Full payment is required prior to departure, unless you are on the SU Payment Plan or have financial aid loans that will be applied after your departure.

Can I decide to stay for an extra semester, or for summer session, after I arrive abroad?

In most countries, it is no longer possible to extend a student visa on site. If you think you might stay for 2 semesters, or extend spring into summer session abroad, you should contact SU Abroad. In most cases, we can issue documentation for the proposed period of stay.

Can I stay on as a tourist after the program ends?

Most countries in Europe have a grace period of 3 weeks, allowing you to remain in the country as a tourist after your study visa expires.

If I have questions about getting a visa because I have travel plans or special issues, who do I talk to?

You can email us at visasQs@syr.edu and we will address your specific question or problem. Remember, the Consulates are representatives of foreign governments, and no one in the U.S., including SU, can make or bend their rules. But we can help you work with the system.

What if I get sick or have an emergency abroad?

Our student services staff abroad has an on-call person 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Our home office also has an on-call person after hours who can respond to an emergency. See Student Health and Safety FAQ, or call us at 1-800-235-3472 if you still have concerns.