College of Arts and Sciences Course Considerations Abroad 

If you intend to utilize credit obtained from courses taken at institutions or programs outside of UVM to satisfy requirements for your College of Arts and Sciences major, you must meet with your advisor well in advance and ensure - in writing - that the credits you intend to transfer back to UVM will meet specific major requirements in your program.  

• Use your Degree Audit to learn your major requirements and plan out your remaining coursework. 

• Meet with a Professional or Faculty Advisor to discuss course timing and which courses to take while abroad. 

• Check how your study abroad courses may count towards your degree using the UVM Transfer Credit Guide. If a course isn’t listed, it hasn’t been reviewed recently but could still transfer. You may not substitute a course taken at another institution or program for a major core course requirement without first having an approved waiver from your department or program. Contact your Professional or Faculty with questions about these requirements. In some instances, approval can be secured following completion of the study abroad program but you should not count on this. 

Note: AP credits and/or summer coursework can free students up to have more flexibility when abroad.