Independent Study Abroad refers to students participating in non-Purdue-approved study abroad programs.
Students on Independent Study Abroad pay the program organizers directly, will get transfer credits for courses taken overseas, are not eligible for financial aid, including student loans, and will deal directly with the program organizers and not the Purdue Study Abroad Office. If a student does Independent Study Abraod for a semester or a year, he or she will have to withdraw from Purdue University and reapply to the university on his or her return.
To get transfer credits for courses taken on Independent Study Abroad, please see the transfer credit evaluator at the Purdue Admissions Office.
Independent Study Abroad
Program Details
| Program Location | Varies, Multiple Countries |
| Sponsor | Unsponsored |
| Program Type | Independent Study |
| Course # | SA 00000 |
| Duration | Summer or Semester |
| Upcoming Program Dates | |
| To Be Announced | |
| Past Dates | |
| Fall 2024 | 08/19/24 to 12/14/24 |
Country map courtesy of The General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
| Page Links | |
| Overview | Purdue Credit |
| Eligibility | Program Costs |
| Financial Aid | Deadline |
| Returnee Info | Resources |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Eligibility
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
Good Academic Standing on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Transfer Credit
available from the following:
no college or school listed
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester Programs | Mar 1 |
| Summer Programs | Mar 1 |
| Spring Semester Programs | Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
- Search Google(tm)*
- Department of State Consular
Information
(You must find Multiple Countries in list) - CDC Travel Information (You must find Multiple Countries in list)
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu.