Application Requirement
University regulations require all students expecting to enroll in any Study Abroad Program for credit during the spring or fall terms to contact their departmental Study Abroad Coordinator at least two semesters prior to the proposed date of entry into such a program; or one semester for summer programs. You may opt for semester abroad opportunities that are not yet on the WU 'previously-approved' list. You are encouraged to locate the program most appropriate for your own career needs.
When you seek advice and PH&S permission for application to these programs, you should bring the following materials with you:
- A copy of the correct form [Approved or Alternate] required by the Washington University International Studies Overseas Programs Office.
- A copy of your student record printout (the long version, with advisor, GPA, etc.) printed from Workday.
- Copies of course descriptions from the program(s) you wish to apply to overseas.
- If you want to enroll in an 'alternative' program not already on the general pre-approved list of WU overseas programs, you should bring a written first draft of the academic rationale for your selection, and the career benefits you expect to derive from your proposed program.
- An explanation detailing how you expect to comply with the requirement for the portfolio.
Changes in Courses while Overseas
If you find that you want to make changes in course selections once abroad, e-mail the PH&S Study Abroad Coordinator to secure the necessary approvals for these changes. It happens with every student, and we expect to make adjustments.
Transferring Credits
Your transcript will be forwarded to the PH&S Study Abroad Coordinator for evaluation by the Overseas Office, along with the official forms to approve a credit transfer. The Study Abroad Coordinator will send an email requesting your portfolio once they have received your transcript from Overseas Office. This typically occurs between the beginning to middle of the semester you return to Washington University.
Required Portfolio
Public Health & Society requires a portfolio of work from every student. For a fall or spring series of regular academic courses, the requirement might involve providing copies of your course papers, laboratory notes, or internship reports. For SIT programs, the portfolio is a copy of your final ISPR report.
Human Subjects Approval
The university and federal government require that all students carrying out research involving interactions with human communities or individuals must go through the Human Subjects Research Protection review process, which is designed to protect research participants from risk.
Additional Information:
- Study Abroad courses may not fulfill the SCH elective requirement for the major or minor
- Study Abroad courses counted toward the APEX 4001 requirement may not be double-counted toward the PH&S electives
