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Who runs the program? Another American university, a U.S.-based company, a foreign university?
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Is the program accredited? The program must issue an official transcript and your department must approve the course descriptions in order for you to receive credit hours. Request course descriptions and syllabi from the institution.
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Who will issue the transcript? A U.S. or a foreign institution?
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Would you enroll in classes at the foreign university, or are there special classes and facilities for study abroad students?
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What classes are offered and who would be teaching them?
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What is the language of instruction? If Non-English are there language requirements?
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Will you take classes with other students from your host country or will your classes include only international students?
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Do students live in dormitories, in apartments, or with host families? Are you responsible for these arrangements or does the program organize the living arrangements?
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How far is housing from campus?
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Are meals included in the cost of housing?
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Is there access to study facilities and internet?
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If a homestay is an option, what kind of policies does the institution have in place for changing host families if necessary?
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What is covered under the program's fee?
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Is there a nonrefundable application fee?
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Does the program have a refund policy if you decide not to complete the program?
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Obtain a name and contact information for the coordinator of the program including address, email, telephone, and website.
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Ask for student contacts from previous years and contact them to get their evaluation of the program.
