Advisor Guide for Study Abroad
This portion of the website contains a step-by-step overview of the study abroad advising process, with links to information about programs, funding, transfer credit, life abroad, and advice for returned students.
Planning Stage
- Encourage students to make appointments with a study abroad advisor during regular advising appointments
- Discuss with students how study abroad can integrate into and enhance the Carnegie Mellon curriculum
- Help students determine best timing and what they need to accomplish while abroad
- Organize departmental information sessions with a study abroad advisor
View Programs & Funding
View major-specific advising sheets
Application Process
- Complete and sign student application forms to confirm that they can be successful while abroad
- Write recommendation letters
View Study Abroad forms & documents
Pre-Departure
- Notify students of pre-departure orientation requirement through OIE
- Discuss Study Abroad Transfer Credit (SATC) (pdf) form with students and sign
View pre-departure requirements
View transfer credit information
While Abroad
- Approve course changes while students are abroad through electronic Follow-Up SATC (pdf) form
- Assist students with course registration for the semester they will return to campus
View registration information for students abroad
view general information for students abroad
Returning Home
- Welcome study abroad students back to campus and seek opportunities to integrate their experiences abroad into their curricular and meta-curricular activities
- Upon receipt of transcript, assess and award transfer credit
- Advise students about prestigious awards & scholarships to draw on study abroad experiences (refer to Fellowships & Scholarships Office)