Study Abroad

Study Abroad Pre-departure Information for Students

REGISTRATION

Registering for Study Abroad at TU

The TU Study Abroad Office will register you for study abroad. The exact number of credits and the corresponding grades you achieve in each course will be posted only upon completion of your studies overseas. Initially, you will registered using a generic code indicating 12 credits for a full semester and 6 credits for the summer, Minimester.

Registering for classes at the overseas institution

Each university or program abroad has its own policy for registering for classes.

For some universities it is not possible to register in advance of arrival because it is not the custom of the university to do so. In these cases students will register after arrival at their host institution. Students must still complete the TU Study Abroad Course Form prior to departure with classes that would make up their ideal schedule, in addition to some alternate classes.

Some programs or universities can facilitate registration in classes before departure from the U.S.. In these cases, students will know their schedules before arriving overseas.

In either case, flexibility is necessary, but advance planning will go far in easing anxiety about class schedules.

Registering for TU classes while abroad

• Prior to departure from TU, you should meet with your academic advisor and establish a list of courses needed for the semester of intended return. Take your course list overseas in order to simplify the registration process. You should plan ahead if you need to register for classes that require departmental consent – the TU Study Abroad Office cannot obtain consent for you.

• The Study Abroad Office will email you a reminder when the registration period is approaching. You can check your personal registration date through TU Online Services.

• You will register for classes for the semester you intend to return using the online registration system. Don’t forget! Speak to your Academic Advisor before departure or contact them from overseas prior to your registration date to have your academic advising hold lifted so you can register.

• If you do not have access to the Internet from abroad the TU Study Abroad Office will facilitate registration for you. Please email your choice of courses with alternatives for each to your Study Abroad Advisor well in advance of your registration date. Note: If you will be vacationing during your registration period you are still responsible for registering for your classes. Only in cases where you are studying in a location without internet access will the Study Abroad Office register you on your behalf.

Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2451

Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu