College of Arts and Sciences

Advising Questions about Study Abroad

Before meeting with the Office of International Education to discuss study abroad plans, students should meet with their professional or faculty advisor. The following are helpful suggestions and questions that you should be thinking about:

  • Bring your Study Abroad Academic Planning Form.

  • What progression of classes must I complete for my degree and how do these relate to my plans/timeline for studying abroad?  

  • Do I need to be on UVM’s campus for any courses in my major? 

  • What flexibility do I have to take general electives, courses within my major, and Catamount Core courses while abroad?   

  • How do I understand how courses taken abroad will transfer back to UVM? 

  • Think about and discuss the skills that you might need for your longer-term goals, and what skills you might acquire through a global experience. 

After students have met with an academic advisor, they will follow UVM’s Study Abroad Process, managed by the Office of International Education. This will include:

  • Attend a Study Abroad 101 session 

  • Explore programs in GoAbroad

  • Learn more about academic offerings and course transfers through a deeper study of programs of interest

  • Apply for your selected program by the deadline

  • Complete all pre-departure requirements and preparations