1. Studying abroad as a SEAS student

2. Who can go abroad? Anyone who finds a way to meet their graduation requirements Second semester sophomores, but also sometimes possible for juniors

3. What can I take abroad? Anything* except LitHum or CC *anything that you can find and get approved as equivalent Usually easiest to take more general classes (econ, math, statistics, mechanics, etc) Technical or engineering “core” requirements Need professor’s approval that the foreign course is equivalent to the one taught at Columbia Dean Brovman can help with these Non-technical requirements CSA Adviser approves these Might be able to take one Global Core class You can only take four classes abroad

4. Where can I go abroad? Anywhere* you want *Anywhere you can find the courses you need and that the OGP deems as a legitimate academic institution OGP has list of suggested universities, but this is not an exhaustive list Columbia Programs (Barcelona, Beijing, Berlin, Kyoto, Paris) Any other university or program you find that works and is deemed acceptable by the OGP No set template for going abroad Larger /more technical universities usually more likely to have necessary equivalent courses Easier to start with where you want to go and then see if there’s a university there that will work

5. How do I do it? Student  OGP  CSA  OGP And CE Global Programs (Dean Brovman) at any point along the journey Decide what you want to do (student) Speak with OGP, CE Global Programs Online research (both OGP and other sources) Clearance process (OGP and CSA) Paperwork: everything ends at the OGP

6. 1. Student Figure out what you want to do Where do you want to go? What language will you be speaking? Foreign programs taught in English do not have a language requirement for SEAS students Language requirements vary by program and generally require a minimum of four semesters for programs not taught in English What classes do you need to take? Don’t go to a liberal arts college if you need engineering courses Larger universities usually have more options, making it easier to find equivalent courses Do you want to direct enroll or go through a program provider?

7. Supported direct enrollment programs (Program providers) When you go abroad, you can directly enroll at the university or go through a program provider Arcadia University, IFSA Butler, CIEE Most programs are affiliated with more than one foreign university What they do Usually pre-orientation event, sometimes organize a group flight Provide services while abroad, are extra contact people you can turn to when you don’t know what to do Some organize outings or events Way to make a few friends before being thrown into your new life Financial considerations Some have program fees Housing costs might differ from what you could get just renting an apartment Columbia financial aid unaffected by whether you go with a program provider or not

8. 2. Office of Global Programs Go talk to someone! Figure out possible options Clarify process Consider plausibility of going abroad Start your study abroad profile/application through the OGP website This is also the only way to access the clearance form you will eventually need

9. 3. Center for Student Advising Make sure that you’re good to graduate Kind of a big deal Things signed/approved here All non-tech courses SEAS Study Abroad Clearance Form

10. 4. Office of Global Programs Turn in all paperwork Actually apply to your program “Apply” to study abroad through Columbia (complete your profile on OGP website, meet with OGP regional advisor, and turn in Study Abroad Registration Form) All forms due October 1 st for spring semester abroad and March 15 th for fall abroad And if you’re not going on a Columbia program (Barcelona, Beijing, Berlin, Kyoto, Paris), also need to apply to your specific university/program!

11. CE Global Programs Dean Leora Brovman General point of contact Help with technical courses Questions on if they count for the major or engineering core Hunting down unresponsive professors whose equivalency approval you need before going abroad No signatures required from her at any point, but a great SEAS-specific resource

12. Paperwork! Course Approval Form From: OGP Website, after you start your profile One per class Signed by: Technical courses: Columbia professor teaching the class you want credit for Non-technical courses: CSA Advisor Study Abroad Clearance Form From: Signed by: CSA Advisor Study Abroad Registration Form From: OGP Website, after you start your profile Signed by: you! All end up at OGP by October 1 st for spring semester abroad and March 15 th for fall abroad

13. What about my grades? What do I need for credit? The equivalent of a C Columbia programs Grades affect your GPA and are on your transcript Other programs Do not go into your GPA Classes you took show up on your transcript as transfer credits (like AP credits)

14. What are my CC classmates telling me that doesn’t apply to me? Rigorous language requirement (4 semesters minimum!) SEAS students only need to meet a language requirement if their program requires it (for example, if it’s taught in the foreign language) Regional course requirements SEAS students don’t need to take a regional course while abroad/before going – but it is recommended! Course equivalency forms SEAS students need to get professors to sign off on any technical courses

15. Financial Stuff Your financial situation should not change if you go abroad during the semester You still pay Columbia tuition no matter where you go Your parental and personal contributions should not change dramatically Summer financial aid is a different story Talk to OGP, fellowships office, and financial aid advisor about opportunities for summer funding

16. Summer Abroad Study abroad Wide variety of programs available (both Columbia and non-Columbia) Talk to a regional advisor about what is out there! Internships Another good way to go abroad Resources: CCE website, Columbia Experience Overseas, international alumni clubs, etc Talk to people! There’s no template for summers abroad

17. Contacts Office of Global Programs (OGP) – 606 Kent Hall UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, non-Columbia summer programs Scott Carpenter, sc2764@columbia.edu Sub-Saharan Africa, Iberia, Latin America Sara Ede, see2119@columbia.edu Asia Fay Ju, fjj1@columbia.edu Europe (excluding Iberia/UK/Ireland), Middle East, North Africa Lindsey Schram, ls2553@columbia.edu General inquiries: Sara Ede, Scott Carpenter http://columbia.studioabroad.com/

18. Contacts SEAS-specific study abroad advisor Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs and Global Programs Leora Brovman, 254 Mudd, lb2258@columbia.edu http://engineering.columbia.edu/global-initiatives Peer Advisors OGP Website > Student experience > Peer advisors CSA Advisor Center for Student Advising – 403 Lerner Hall http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/csa/