Undergraduate Study Abroad

Study Abroad FAQs

Demystifying Study Abroad - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

As you navigate the study abroad process it's natural to have questions. The questions and answers listed below are intended to answer questions that frequently cross the minds of prospective study abroad students. 

Pre-Approval

Students are required to obtain approval for study abroad on a semester-length or academic year program prior to participating in the program. Approval is granted by applying through the study abroad application system, ViaTRM prior to the posted deadline.  Students who do not obtain pre-approval will not be allowed to transfer study abroad credit(s) back to Brown.

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