Choose Your Program
Meet with the Associate Director
Every student who is interested in studying abroad receives individual advising and guidance before they go abroad. You can schedule a meeting online (preferred), by calling 203-396-8028, or stopping by the Global Engagement office. Meetings are typically 20 – 30 minutes long. During the meeting, you will have the chance to discuss your options in greater detail.
Academic Considerations
Sacred Heart University students in all majors and minors are eligible to apply for study abroad course and earn a degree credit. When you meet with your study abroad adviser, academic considerations will be discussed.
Prerequisites*
- Cannot be on disciplinary or academic probation; some programs have specific GPA requirements
- Some programs require competency in a foreign language
- Short-term programs are generally open to students beginning their freshman year
- Semester programs are generally open to students beginning their sophomore year
*Check the individual program page for specific eligibility requirements, as they vary by program.
SHU Affiliated Study Abroad Programs
Most courses completed on a SHU study abroad program may fulfill general education, elective, or major/minor credits, enabling you, no matter your academic plan, to study abroad and graduate according to your schedule. SHU approved courses taken abroad will count towards your general graduation total. Courses will also factor into your cumulative Grate Point Average. You will be awarded letter grades for each course (courses are not available for Pass/Fail). You can take a maximum of 18 credits per semester unless you have received approval from the Registrar. Use the Course Equivalency Database below to determine which courses you should be taking abroad.
You cannot take a course that you have already completed at Sacred Heart.
Non-SHU Affiliated Study Abroad Programs
You are responsible for working out the transfer of credits with the appropriate academic departments of SHU using a Transfer Request Permission form, available to you during the application process. Please obtain all of the signatures indicated on the form except for the Registrar’s signature. As a final step, bring the completed form to the Global Engagement office. We will then sign the form and take it to the Registrar. Grades obtained on a non-SHU Affiliated program will not factor into your SHU GPA. These grades might transfer with a C or better.
Visiting Students
If you are a visiting student, we encourage you to consult with your Academic and/or Study Abroad Advisor regarding you university’s transfer of credit policy.
Course Equivalency Database
The course equivalency database will assist you in determining which programs will best meet your academic needs. It includes an extensive list of courses available at partner institutions, which courses are SHU approved, and which courses will fulfill SHU’s Foundational and Liberal Arts Education Core requirements.
SHU Global Ambassadors
SHU Global Ambassadors are former study abroad students, who have volunteered their time to advise students and promote the study abroad office. These students are great sources of information regarding what it is like to live and study in your host country as a SHU student. You will find the Global Ambassadors at study abroad events around campus, in your residence halls, and at student orientation events. You can also contact our Global Ambassadors directly via our website.