Study Abroad Basics
What are the four types of study abroad programs that OSA offers?
GW Study Programs
GW Exchange Programs
GW Direct Enroll Programs
Provider Programs
How much is tuition for study abroad?
Same as GW tuition plus a tier fee which replaces room & board, Gworld and other typical semester fees.
Can students do an internship abroad?
It depends – some programs offer internships, but some countries restrict internships with visa requirements, Some schools within GW also restrict internships (like GWSB).
How many credits can you transfer back from study abroad? (Bonus: What happens if you go over/under)
12-18 credits
Under – not full-time, enrollment &finaid implications
Over – must decline credits
What city is the most popular for GW students to study abroad in?
London.
It's important to let students know that King's College London and University College London are the most competitive in London and have limited availability.
What is the deadline for Spring 2024 applications?
There is no universal deadline! Programs have their own specific deadline which can be found on the program brochure in Passport.
Name three scholarship opportunities that OSA offers.
GW FWS Supplemental
GW Social Media Ambassador
GW Gilman Supplemental
What is a direct enroll program?
Direct enroll programs are a mix between an exchange program and a provider program. Students have the ability to be fully immersed like an exchange program, but with added programming created specifically for international students, like a provider.
How long does it take to transfer study abroad credit to GW transcript?
4-6 weeks after all CATs approvals are done and transcript is received. Partial credit cannot be transferred so it's important to emphasize getting courses approved in CATS.
What is the name of GW Exchange partner university in Prague?
Charles University
Name the four GW Study programs.
Can you explain the reason for their name?
GW Chile
GW England
GW Madrid
GW Paris
Why are GW Exchange and Direct enroll tier fees cheaper than the other programs?
Bonus 100 points:
Why are DIS, IES Abroad - Health Practice & Policy in London and APA Paris our most expensive programs?
They do not include the cost of housing. Housing is paid to the host university/institution.
DIS has an additional supplemental fee to cover the cost of their weeklong excursion. APA has a supplemental fee for "premium" excursions.
What are the 2 options for where Global Bachelor’s Students can spend their first semester abroad AND What are the study abroad Requirements for Global Bachelor’s Students?
Singapore or Belfast, N. Ireland
GB students must study abroad 3 times OR 2 times and an internship
How do study abroad courses affect GPA? What is the exception?
Study abroad courses do not factor into GW GPA UNLESS you take a GW numbered course on a GW study program (Madrid and Chile only)
What is the name of the host university for the Global Bachelor’s Asia-Pacific semester?
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
What is the difference between a GW Exchange, Direct Enroll and Study Program
GW Studies have a resident director
Exchanges and Direct Enrolls do not.
Direct enrolls have more programming for international students/similar to a provider program.
What happens to GW financial aid and scholarships when a student goes abroad?
What is the exception?
Financial aid and scholarships travel (i.e.: they can be used for study abroad).
Exception: Federal Work Study
What is FAE and what are the main benefits?
FAE = Fall Abroad Experience
Guaranteed on-campus spring housing
Priority registration
Potential for funding (for study, exchange, direct enroll. Not all providers and not for GBP cohort and ACE students.
My credits don’t appear correctly in DegreeMap – what do I do?
Talk to your academic advisor! OSA can’t access degree map
Who is eligible for and what is the maxiumum award amount of a Gilman Scholarship?
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,000
What are the GPA and credit hour requirements for semester programs?
2.0 GPA minimum (varies by program) and 45 credits. Transfer students must have one complete GW semester.
How does the tier fee work and what is included in all tier fees?
Tier fee takes the place of typical room and board charges. It covers program expenses and health insurance.
What is the ACE program and who do students contact for more questions?
ACE is a triple degree program (GW, LUISS and Renmin) for GWSB students. The application is only open to upcoming freshmen. Questions should go to GWSB undergraduate advising or Cecilia.
I took Czech language abroad and this isn’t taught at GW. How do I transfer this class?
Courses with no GW Equivalent department can get approved as IDIS credit by CCAS. A course request should be submitted to Interdisciplinary Studies on CATs
Daily Double!!!
Do students need a visa to study abroad in the UK?
Yes and no. Students studying abroad from one semester (or less than six months) and who aren't completing an internship during this time, don't need a visa. They will be required to register as a student upon arrival.
Students studying abroad for an academic year and/or are completing an internship do require a visa.
Reminder: we cannot give visa advice (no one in the OSA can). We can help students interpret documents but questions should ideally go to embassies/visa providers.