All students must be in good academic standing at NC A&T and must have a minimum 2.75 GPA to study abroad.  However, there are programs that require a higher GPA. You may apply to study abroad after your first semester on campus and complete study abroad before your last semester as a senior.

Why should I study abroad?

Studying abroad will add that professional "extra" to your resume that may open doors to competitive graduate schools and better and more challenging jobs and positions;

It is important to keep pace with the knowledge, language, and problem solving skills of the current and future workforce;

The world market place is shrinking rapidly and many companies require second languages. Foreign languages are not only valuable in the workforce they are valuable in the real world.

You can earn academic credit while experiencing that defining moment in your education that may change your life: studying abroad does not have to delay graduation!

While you are a student, you have the time and can tap into scholarships and financial aid to assist in providing possibly the best experience of your college career;

Your perspectives will be global, your attitude will be international, and you will become more culturally sensitive and accepting;

What should I study abroad?

Choosing the right courses to study while abroad is a careful decision you should make with the assistance and approval of your academic department and OIP. Courses are available in your major, minor or area of interest.

While you can study abroad in an English speaking country, you may want to consider using this opportunity for intensive foreign language study and immersion. The language experience will come alive for you both in and outside the classroom as you communicate daily in the foreign language of your host country. In some countries you may take your courses in English and still study the local language and practice it daily.

When should I study abroad?

You may study abroad for a semester, an academic year or summer beginning your sophomore year. The best time to begin planning your study abroad is during your freshman year. However, if you are already an upperclassman, you may also study abroad. Here are the steps you should follow to make this a reality for you:

1. Attend one of the regularly scheduled general information sessions in OIP.
2. Begin researching study abroad opportunities, available in your field of study or geographic area of interest. There are many resources available to assist you in our office. The best way to be prepared is to read, read and read. Also, talk to international students and faculty on campus that may have visited or are from the country where you plan to study. This is something OIP and the Office of International Students and Scholars can assist you with.
3. Discuss your interests with your academic advisor so you can begin to plan the best time frame to fit study abroad into your overall academic experience. You will want to discuss the on-campus requirements you need to complete, the courses you want to take overseas and how they can be applied toward graduation requirements.
4. Check application deadline dates for the program you wish to pursue and get your application in as early as possible before the deadline to increase your chances of being placed at the university of choice. Most application processes are on-line. Copies of all on-line applications must also be submitted to OIP prior to the application deadline.