How to Apply

Begin by reviewing information about credits abroad; there are different types of credits offered through different study abroad programs and some international institutions have different systems for evaluating credit hours. You are required to complete a Course Pre-Approval Form , which will be reviewed and signed by Wilson College advisors, as part of your application. This form ensures your host university offers appropriate classes you need to transfer to NC State and count toward your degree requirements.
Download a printable PDF version of the Course Approval Form.

Consult your Degree Audit to identify potential degree requirements or courses that you would like to complete while studying abroad. We recommend most Textiles students take a combination of GEP courses and advised electives during their time abroad, but there may be some other degree requirements that are offered at other institutions.
Review the Wilson College of Textiles Study Abroad Transfer Database to see a list of previously approved courses from your intended institution. This database is a compilation of courses that previous study abroad students have had approved.
- Any courses that are not listed in the database will need to be submitted for review and approval. Use this form to submit Textiles courses for review.
- Note: If you are requesting review for courses that are not Textiles courses, you will need to reach out to the department of record for them to review the course(s). Contact information for each college is listed on the Course Pre-Approval Form.
  Ex: If you are requesting to take a BUS class equivalent, it would need to be reviewed by the Poole College of Management.
Submit your completed Course Approval Form to Meggie Metcalf (students last name, A-L) or Heather Lyerly (students last name, M-Z).
ACSS staff will notify you via email when the Course Pre-Approval Form is approved and submitted to the Study Abroad Office. The approval process can take up to 10-14 business days, so plan to submit your form well in advance of the application deadline.
After the Study Abroad Office receives your Course Pre-Approval Form, your PackAbroad application will be updated to show this item as “checked off.” The form will also be added to your application as a PDF.

Tips for Completing your Course Pre-Approval Form:

List 7-8 courses in case some are not approved, get cancelled, are full upon registration, etc.
Include a variety of courses on your form – GEP’s, major requirements, major electives, minor requirements.
Courses toward a non-Textiles major or minor must be approved by that specific department.
The course pre-approval form does not guarantee that you will be enrolled in those specific classes at your host institution-some courses may not be offered, are filled, or may conflict with other classes. After you are accepted into your host institution, you will receive specific instructions from them about registering for classes.
If you need to add courses to your Course Pre-Approval Form after you have arrived at your host institution, email Meggie Metcalf (meggie_metcalf@ncsu.edu). If you enroll in courses that are not listed on your Course Pre-Approval Form, these courses may not count towards your degree.