How to Study Abroad

Salisbury University students can study abroad in three main ways:

Salisbury Abroad semesters can be integrated into any four-year degree. Each major is different and some majors are more flexible than others. Start planning early to integrate a Salisbury Abroad semester into your college education.

You should take the time to think about and define your personal and educational goals in relation to studying abroad. The following questions will assist you in deciding what type of program would be most suitable for your needs.

• What are your long term academic and professional goals?
• How can your study abroad experience become the academic and intellectual highlight of your undergraduate studies?
• How long can you study overseas?
• If you could get more financial aid for a longer program abroad than a shorter program, would that be important to you? What do you hope to learn as a result of studying in another country?
• How important is studying or perfecting your competence in a foreign language?

Yes. There are study abroad programs for every major. There are SU short-term faculty-led study abroad programs in many majors. If SU does not sponsor a program in your major, there is certainly an affiliated or high-quality non-affiliated program that does.

If you study on an SU program, you will earn SU credits just as if you were on campus. If you study on an exchange program, or with an affiliated or approved non-affiliated provider, as part of the process to establish yourself as an in-status SU study abroad student, you will file paperwork to get your courses pre-approved for transfer. In-status SU study abroad students know not only that their credits will transfer before they travel, they know exactly how those credits will count in their programs of study back at SU.

The cost for studying abroad varies for each program. Cost is determined by length, extent of program activity, etc. and may fluctuate based on exchange rates.

Yes. Students can find scholarships and financial aid options through the SUCIE website; SU offers small scholarships to study abroad students regardless of where or how they are studying abroad; Students studying abroad for a semester or year can bring their regular financial aid package with them. The financial aid office will work with students once they are well advanced on their application process.

On the SUCIE website, students can find a list of various independent financial aid and scholarship choices in addition to scholarships and financial aid offered through Salisbury University's affiliate programs.

It depends. Many students study abroad on short term faculty-led programs during January, Spring Break or the summer. Many of these programs are offered to students from freshman year through senior year. Other students study abroad in the Fall of Spring semesters. Students have studied abroad for a full semester at all times during their undergraduate experience. Traditionally, most students have studied abroad for a semester or year during sophomore or junior years, but there is no wrong time to study abroad. Students in some majors are better served by studying abroad for a full semester earlier or later in their academic career.

SU short-term faculty-led study abroad programs have their own application deadlines. Those deadlines are typically 3-7 months in advance of the program. Most students interested in studying abroad for a semester or year can begin the process the semester before they would like to go abroad. This gives students time to complete all the required paperwork and prepare to go abroad. Students who are unsure of where they would like to study abroad may require more time to select a destination and a program.

Absolutely. Studying abroad offers a unique opportunity to learn a foreign language. However, there are programs throughout the world – even in countries in which English is not the native language – that offer coursework in English.

Yes. There are many exciting opportunities for students to complete internships abroad in many disciplines. SUCIE staff can help students find an internship to fit their requirements in order for them to earn academic credit. Some internships abroad are paid, others are not.

If you know you want to study abroad on an SU short-term faculty-led program, you can contact the faculty director for application information. If you might be interested in studying abroad for a semester or year and have questions regarding the process, please schedule an appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor, 410-677-5027.

Yes! If it fits within your academic program and you're able to afford it, you can study many times over! Some students will study abroad for multiple semesters and participate in multiple Global Seminars (2-3 weeks).

First, make sure you explore the SUCIE website for information on programs, financial aid, and process. If you still have questions, please call 410-677-5027 to schedule an appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor.