Understanding Roles on Campus
The following guidelines are to help the student choose the right academic courses/program and to ensure we are all on the same page to provide resources for student success.
Student
- Research courses/modules at anticipated site(s)
- Know what courses they need to take at IUP
- Bring all information to IUP academic advisor
- Complete Pre-Approval Form
- Keep IUP academic advisor and Transfer Services informed of any changes in academics while on-site
Academic Advisor
- Know what courses a student is permitted to substitute/transfer in for their major
- Know what courses a student needs to make progress toward graduation
- Discuss the education abroad program with advisee
- Contact the OIE with any questions, concerns, or reservations about student success
OIE Education Abroad Team
- Aid in finding resources for students to research courses/modules
- Aid in finding resources for students to understand how many courses/modules to take and modes of delivery (VC, face to face, online, etc.)
- Aid in finding resources for students to be aware of differences in teaching styles, grading, etc.
- Receive host transcript, distribute copies to academic advisor, student, OIE, and original to Transfer Services to be posted and processed in Banner
- Liaise between student/host/academic advisor/Transfer Services