Study Abroad

Study Abroad Guide

Before You Leave

• Complete the "Study Abroad Course Form," and submit it to your Study Abroad Adviser prior to departure. See the Course Equation and Registration Guidelines for detailed instructions and information about credit and grade transfer from foreign institutions.
• Consult an academic advisor for assistance in selecting TU courses for the semester following study abroad. Take the list of courses with you overseas to facilitate the registration process. Make sure to make arrangements with your academic advisor if you anticipate taking courses when you return that will require Special Permits.
• Attend the pre-departure orientation offered by the TU Study Abroad Office.
• Pay your TU, host institution or program bill by the due date.
• Purchase a health insurance plan which covers you during your time abroad.
• Review, sign and return the TU Study Abroad forms (see below), by December 11 for Minimester and Spring semester, May 14 for summer and fall semester.

Study Abroad Confirmation Form
Agreement and Waiver of Claims
Medical Self-Assessment and Release Form
Study Abroad Course Form

• Let the TU Housing Office know that you are studying abroad if you plan to live on campus at TU for the fall semester and are studying abroad in the spring semester. They will remove room and board charges for your spring semester as well as refund your deposit. 
• If you are a senior, check on graduation application deadlines and, if necessary, submit your application prior to departure from the Graduation Office's website. 
• Obtain e-mail addresses, etc., of academic advisers and administrators you may need to contact while abroad. Or use the TU Webpage to look up email addresses.

While You're Away

• Notify a Study Abroad Advisor of your arrival by mail, fax, or e-mail and your overseas mailing address if unavailable prior to your departure.
• Contact your Study Abroad Advisor if you want to obtain equivalencies for any courses you didn't anticipate taking prior to departure.
• Register for classes for the semester of your return online using TU's Online registration system. If you do not have internet access overseas, please contact the Study Abroad Office to make alternative arrangements.
• Contact the records office at your university overseas or program and make sure that an official transcript is forwarded as soon as possible to:

Study Abroad Office
Administration Building 2nd Floor
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252, U.S.A.
Attn.: [Study Abroad Adviser].

• Contact the Financial Aid Office, if necessary, to ascertain needs for the coming year.
• Arrange housing for the semester of your return.

Back to Current Participants