Gearing up for Study Abroad

Adding a year abroad can be a great way for students to expand their horizons and learn about new cultures and refine foreign language skills. HSU’s Center for International Programs has many options available to help students explore the world.

The most important thing for your student to know? Start planning early. While some majors like Spanish and French & Francophone Studies require studying abroad, for many others it’s considered an elective. That means students interested in studying abroad should attend an informational meeting as early as possible. A schedule of meetings is available online.

Here’s an overview of the options available to students who want to fill up the pages of their passports.

HSU Faculty-Led Summer Programs

• Summer only. Most of the programs are four
  to 10 weeks long.
• Taught by HSU faculty
• Limited financial aid available
• Earn HSU credit for majors or minors
• Costs vary
• Deadline varies

HSU Bilateral Exchange

HSU has agreements with partner institutions around the world. Students participating in the exchanges pay fees at their home university and study abroad at the host university.

• Semester or yearlong
• HSU tries to balance number of students going abroad with number of incoming international students in these programs
• Can utilize all financial aid (federal and state)
• Earn transfer credit at host institution
• Pay same HSU tuition and fees; living expenses and travel costs vary
• Deadline: March 15 and September 15

California State University International Programs

• Yearlong only
• CSU tries to balance number of students going abroad with number of incoming international students
• Can utilize all financial aid (federal and state)
• Earn HSU credit
• Pay same HSU tuition and fees; living expenses and travel costs vary
• Deadline: February 1 and May 1

3rd Party Programs

• Summer, semester, and yearlong options
• Pre-approved programs through external organizations like the University Study Abroad Coalition
• Cannot utilize Cal Grant or State University Grant—can use all federal aid (FAFSA, Pell, loans, etc)
• Earn transfer credit at host institution
• Tuition varies, living expenses and travel costs vary; nothing paid to HSU
• Deadlines vary

For more information on these programs, attend an informational meeting, contact the Center for International Programs at 707-826-4142 or visit www.humboldt.edu/goabroad. The Study Abroad Office is located in the Feuerwerker House.

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