Am I required to go through the Office Of Study Abroad?
Yes! You must apply for acceptance into one of Mercer's pre-approved programs through the Office of Study Abroad in order to ensure appropriate academic credit is given. The Office of Study Abroad will assist you with your program before, during, and after your international experience. Students attending a semester- or year-long program are required to register for ISA 101 upon acceptance. This is a 1-credit hour orientation course designed to prepare students for a cross-cultural experience.
Do I need to get my academic advisor's approval?
Yes! You must get approval for study abroad courses prior to your departure. Any course changes or additional classes taken abroad must have your academic advisor's permission. It is your responsibility to contact your academic advisor and the Study Abroad office.
What if I want to change my courses after I am abroad?
Contact your academic advisor and the Office of Study Abroad before you make any changes to your planned courses of study. Failure to do so could result in academic credits not transferring back to Mercer.
Do I need to get from the Department of Foreign Languages if I intend To get French, German, or Spanish credit toward a language requirement?
Yes! You must get permission from the Department of Foreign Languages if you intend to earn academic credit toward a language major or minor.
Do I have to complete all Mercer University Study Abroad and Acacemic Policy forms?
Yes! Your study abroad experience is governed by a set of policies that are intended to give your program structure. Therefore, it is essential that you complete all required forms prior to leaving for your international experience.
What if I want to enroll into a program that is not pre-approved by Mercer University?
Visit the study abroad office. Generally students can arrange to study on a transient basis at accredited institutions abroad if there is enough time to investigate the organization and arrange for course approval. Students interested in working with a school or organization that is not already affiliated with Mercer must discuss this with the Office of Study Abroad at least three semesters before the intended semester abroad.
What do I need to do about Mercer course registration while abroad?
Students register for their courses via BearPort while abroad. The Office of Study Abroad will send you an e-mail reminder about registration for the next semester's courses at Mercer. Students are advised to plan the next semester's course load at Mercer with their academic advisor before leaving. If problems with registration arise, students may contact the Office of Study Abroad for assistance.
How do I secure next semester's housing on the macon campus?
Students are responsible for working out housing issues with residence life before going abroad. Students will need to submit the appropriate forms to residence life during the semester that they are abroad. The Residence Life website is: here. The Office of Study Abroad will assist students when possible.
Can I get financial aid for study abroad?
Students who qualify for financial aid may apply financial aid to an appropriate study abroad program. Students seeking financial aid will need to make an appointment with a financial planning counselor on campus.Visit the Office of Financial Planning's website. Several study abroad programs also offer financial aid.
Can the Office Of Study Abroad arrange financial aid for me?
No. Due to privacy laws, only students can discuss personal matters of financial aid with their financial planning counselors. However, the Office of Study Abroad will send the Office of Financial Planning a budget that outlines study abroad program costs and fees as well as other associated expenses, which will help students and their counselors, plan their overseas experience. Visit the Office of Financial Planning's website.
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