Western Maryland College

Study Abroad Program

For information and advising, contact:
Dr. Colette Henriette
Lewis Hall of Science 327
Phone: 410-857-2468
Fax: 410-857-2729
 

General Information and Requirements

 

Before applying for a study abroad program students are advised to meet with the study abroad coordinator. Early planning is recommended. Catalogs and application forms are available at the study abroad office. Please note the following:

  1. Western Maryland College requires that students have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 to study abroad. Some foreign universities and American study abroad programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA.

  2. Western Maryland College has become associated with a large group of American study abroad programs and a few foreign universities and programs. This association or affiliation is formalized through a written agreement signed by representatives of both institutions. The purpose of this affiliation is to permit students to use their federal and, in some cases, state financial aid. Western Maryland College aid cannot be used for study abroad.

  3. Students who attend one of the affiliated institutions/programs have their grades as well as credits transferred to Western Maryland College. The reason for this is that the courses taken at an affiliate are considered Western Maryland College courses. These courses have to be Western Maryland courses so that students may use their federal and state financial aid. Billing for affiliated programs is handled through the Student Accounts Office at Western Maryland College.

  4. Students who attend study abroad programs not affiliated with the College must request a leave of absence from the Dean of Academic Affairs. Only credits (no grades) transfer from nonaffiliated programs. Federal, State, and Western Maryland College aid cannot be used for nonaffiliated programs.
  5. The sophomore or junior year (one or both semesters) is the time most frequently selected for study abroad. The best time to go depends upon the student's academic program: when basic liberal arts and major/minor requirements are met or are scheduled to be fulfilled. Students may study abroad as early as the sophomore year, but not during the freshman year. With special permission from the Dean of Academic Affairs, students may study abroad during their senior year.

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