As discussed in the first sections of this Student Guide, getting your planned course work approved by an academic or study abroad adviser before you go abroad is the best way to ensure that you get full academic credit for it. But this is not always possible, and even when classes are pre-approved, things may not work out as planned.

Q: What if one or more of your pre-approved classes isn't available, or you change your mind?
A: Contact your adviser at your home university immediately to ask for approval of substitution courses.

Q: What if you didn't know in advance what courses were available?
A: As soon as you know which courses you can enroll in, let your adviser know and request approval of the courses you've selected.

Q: What if you attend a US college that approves study abroad courses only after students return?
A: Be sure to bring back information about all courses you took, including syllabi, reading lists, class notes, papers, tests, and portfolios. (This is a good idea for anyone who studies abroad, in case questions arise about how to evaluate a class or determine a grade.)

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