The university offers its students the opportunity to pursue their studies in foreign countries and apply this experience to their University of Maryland degree. In many cases, study abroad courses can be used to satisfy CORE, major, and elective requirements. Please note that all University of Maryland students must complete a minimum of 30 University of Maryland resident credits. Furthermore, students must complete their Fundamental Studies CORE requirements before they will be given permission to study abroad. If you are interested in studying abroad, you should plan to do so during your sophomore or junior year, because students who study abroad during their senior year often violate the Final 30 Credits in Residence rule and delay their graduation.

For more detailed information about studying abroad, please visit the study abroad website:

If you are interested in studying abroad, please follow the steps below:

1. Meet with the Study Abroad Office in 1101 Holzapfel to discuss study abroad options.
2. Meet with a department advisor to discuss how study abroad will work with your major requirements.
3. Meet with a college advisor to discuss how study abroad will best fit into your overall degree requirements, keeping in mind any relevant university policies.
4. Apply to the study abroad program of your choice.
   * Once you are accepted to a study abroad program, continue with the remaining steps below. *
5. Complete an official academic audit :
   • Review your Degree Navigator report and make sure it is accurate.
   • Schedule an appointment with a department advisor to complete the first portion of your audit.
   • Schedule an appointment with a college advisor to complete the second and final portion of your audit.
6. After obtaining the Permission to Study Abroad (PSA) form from the Study Abroad Office:
   1. Take the PSA form to your department advisor for approval if you plan to take courses abroad in order to fulfill major requirements
   2. After receiving approval from your department advisor (if applicable), take your PSA form to a college advisor for final approval. * Note: If you plan to take only CORE and/or elective requirements abroad, you need only receive approval from a college advisor / department advisor approval is not necessary.
7. Submit your PSA to the Study Abroad Office and complete any final steps necessary as dictated by the Study Abroad Office.