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M A K E T H E W O RL D Y O U R C L A S S R O OM
P L E A S E G R A B A H A N D O U T , A N D H A V E A S E A T . B E S U R E T O S I L E N C E A L L C E L L P H O N E S . S E E W H A T S T U D E N T S W H O A R E C U R R E N T L Y S T U D Y I N G A B R O A D A R E D O I N G B Y S E A R C H I N G # P A C K A B R O A D O N I N S T A G R A M & F O L L O W I N G T H E @ P A C K A B R O A D B A T O N
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T O P I C S C O V E R E D
Eligibility Things to consider when choosing a program Types of programs Credits & Course Approval Process Financial Aid & Scholarships Resources
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GPA Requirement, generally: Summer: 2.0-2.5 Semester: 2.75-3.0
E L I G I B I L I T Y
Conduct 1 2 3 Class standing
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T H I N G S T O C O N S I D E R PROGRAM FIT > LOCATION GOALS CLASSES LANGUAGE COST LOCATION
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P R O G R A M T Y P E S
1 2 3 Exchanges/Direct Enroll Group Non-NC State
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S E M E S TE R E X C H A N G E & D I R E C T E N R O L L P R O G R A M S
Exchange ~80 options
Pay regular NC State tuition & fees Potentially competitive
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Direct Enroll
Pay tuition & fees to host university Usually not competitive Good option for out-of-state students Some exchange programs offer a direct enroll option that can be used for out-of-state students, or when exchange places are competitive Enroll in courses at host university. Independent Experience. Housing & other costs paid to host university or third party.
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Details
G R O U P P R O G R A M S
Term s Set course list
Set program cost that usually includes tuition, accommodations, insurance and excursions Summer Spring Break Winter Break Semester
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S E M E S T E R G R O U P P R O G R A M S
NC State Prague Donghua Fashion Institute Namibia: Wildlife Aerial Observatory Poland: Global STEM Semester in Spain Paris - NC Consortium Program Lorenzo de' Medici Institute
Programs Characteristics
May have faculty from host country May be in class with students from other universities May work on a project
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S H O R T T E R M G R O U P P R O G R A M S
NC State faculty & students Usually during summer or Spring Break Generally 3-6 weeks May include field work, research projects and site visits
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N O N - N C S T A TE P R O G R A M S
Types
Third Party Provider Programs Group Programs Direct Enroll
Terms
Semester Summer Winter Break Spring Break
Details
Can be more expensive 2 applications - one for provider and one for NC State
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P R O G R A M S E A R C H
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S T U D Y A B R O A D C R E D I T S
Group or Faculty led programs
NC State Credit
Exchange, direct enroll, Non-NC State programs
Transfer Credit "C-" average or higher, "B or higher for graduate students Grade does NOT factor into GPA Will show up as a "T" followed by grade equivalency Must complete a course pre-approval form
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Financial Aid and Scholarships Michelle Thompson m ichelle_thom pson@ncsu.edu
F U N D I N G S T U D Y A B R O A D
Study Abroad Scholarships
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Scholarships through NC State You can apply for a scholarship before you've applied or been accepted on a program! Outside Scholarships Fellowship Advising Office Gilman Scholarship
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Funding Sessions
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Identity-Based Resources
R E S O U R C E S
Follow us on social media
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Study Abroad Newsletter Study Abroad Stories
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N E X T S T E P S
Semester Applicants:
Create an Advising Application by going to go.ncsu.edu/advising-application. Complete the Advising Worksheet online Within 1-2 business days a program application will be opened for you based on your indicated 1st choice program Log in and schedule an individual advising appointment
Everyone:
Research! Check deadlines for scholarships, program applications, and advising
Group Program and Non-NCState Program Applicants:
Click Apply Now for the program you are interested in
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P A S S P O RT S E R V I C E S
Get your passport on campus! Make an appointment online go.ncsu.edu/passport-services
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Q U E S T I O N S ? STUDY_ABROAD@NCSU.EDU (919)-515-2087 STUDYABROAD.NCSU.EDU 315 HOLMES HALL
