{"id":6974,"date":"2022-07-21T16:38:54","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T20:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/student-resources\/?page_id=6974"},"modified":"2022-10-04T12:55:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T16:55:29","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/student-resources\/study-abroad\/how-to-apply\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Students must take at least the host university\u2019s equivalent of 12 NC State credit hours. You can read more about how credits transfer to NC State by visiting the Credit Abroad<\/a> page on the Study Abroad Office\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Students will fill out a course pre-approval form before leaving for their study abroad experience. This course pre-approval form will list several classes that students are able to take abroad and will also indicate how these courses will transfer back to NC State. Every program offers a different selection of courses for students to take, ranging from major requirements to major electives and GEPs. Students should review their degree audit to determine the courses they plan to take abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n All classes abroad must be taken for a grade, and students must earn a C- or higher for the course to transfer back to NC State. However, no courses taken abroad will affect your GPA. Note: Courses taken in Prague or as part of NC State faculty-led program are NC State Courses and will affect your GPA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Academic calendars vary by host university and do not follow the same schedule as NC State. The approximate semester start and end dates can be found on the individual information page for the university.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n All students MUST have a valid passport to participate in a study abroad program. The passport should be valid 6 months beyond the end of the program. For example, if a program ends on June 23, 2022, your passport should be valid until at least December 2022. If you do not have a valid passport, we HIGHLY encourage you to begin the process of getting one early, as it normally takes a minimum of two months to receive it. You can obtain a passport right here on NC State\u2019s campus. Please visit go.ncsu.edu\/passport-services<\/a> for more information. Visa requirements vary based on location. To read more, visit the Study Abroad Office\u2019s Visa and Immigration Requirements<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Students are able to travel on their own during the program when they do not have classes scheduled. Friends and family are also able to visit you while abroad. All students planning to travel before, during or after the program must submit their travel itinerary to the Study Abroad Office through the PackAbroad Application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n All students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply for a semester study abroad program. In addition, students must be in good academic and student conduct standing. First Year students may study abroad after completing their first year at NC State, and Transfer students can study abroad after completing their first semester at NC State. Some competitive programs may have additional eligibility requirements including a higher GPA requirement. To read more, visit the Study Abroad Office\u2019s Eligibility<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Language requirements vary by institution; there are numerous host universities that teach the majority of their courses in English and therefore, do not have a language requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Students will determine what program is best for them based on their priorities. Some things to consider are the type of classes offered in the program, the country, language, culture, climate, housing, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n To read about this topic, visit the Study Abroad Office\u2019s Withdrawal and Refund Policies<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Program application and scholarship application deadlines can be found on Please visit our How to Apply<\/a> page for detailed information on the steps of applying!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Yes! Studying abroad can have a positive impact on students\u2019 job searches, as companies often look for applicants with global awareness and the skills you develop when studying abroad are very marketable. Although studying abroad develops many transferable skills, it is important to consider the application and recruitment cycles for internships and jobs and how being gone for study abroad might affect the timing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Eligible students can apply their financial aid towards the cost of any study abroad program if the courses fulfill degree requirements and the student is taking a full course load. To learn more about how financial aid can be used for studying abroad, please visit the Financial Aid<\/a> page of the Study Abroad Office\u2019s website. In addition, specific questions about how financial aid can be used should be directed to David Fichuo (dlfichuo@ncsu.edu<\/a>) in the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Scholarships are available for study abroad program participants. Students must complete a separate application to be considered for NC State scholarships, including scholarships offered by the Wilson College of Textiles. To learn more about the scholarship process, visit the Study Abroad Office\u2019s Scholarship Information<\/a> page. Please be sure to pay attention to the deadlines for the scholarship application; these may be different than the program application deadlines. Additional information is on the Wilson College Study Abroad Scholarships and Funding page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Classes Abroad Travel Planning and Logistics Funding<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":6969,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ncst_dynamicHeaderBlockName":"ncst\/default-header","ncst_dynamicHeaderData":"{}","ncst_content_audit_freq":"","ncst_content_audit_date":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6974","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"What classes will I take?<\/h2><\/a>
Can I take classes abroad as pass\/fail or must they be taken for a grade?<\/h2><\/a>
What is the transfer credit process?<\/h2><\/a>
Will the host university have the same start and end dates as NC State’s semester calendar?<\/h2><\/a>
Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Will I need a passport to study abroad? What about a visa?<\/h2><\/a>
Can I travel on my own during the program? Will my friends and family be able to visit me?<\/h2><\/a>
Planning and Logistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are the eligibility requirements for applying to study abroad?<\/h2><\/a>
Is there a language requirement?<\/h2><\/a>
How do I know which program is best for me?<\/h2><\/a>
I can no longer study abroad. What is the refund or withdrawal policy?<\/h2><\/a>
When is the application deadline?<\/h2><\/a>
the Study Abroad Office’s Deadlines<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nI’m ready to study abroad. How should I start?<\/h2><\/a>
Will studying abroad impact my ability to get a job or internship when I return home?<\/h2><\/a>
Funding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How does studying abroad affect my financial aid?<\/h2><\/a>
Are scholarships available? If so, how can I apply?<\/h2><\/a>