Academic Credit Transfer
All courses taken while studying abroad convert to transfer credit. The transfer credit is awarded upon completion of the program based on a transcript issued from an accredited academic institution (either a foreign university or a school of record in the United States). Please see the ISU Transfer Guidelines to learn more about this process.
Students who are participating in a study abroad program will be enrolled in an ISU placeholder course for the study abroad term. The enrolled hours in the placeholder course is based on the total study abroad enrolled credits at the university abroad. Enrollment in this placeholder course indicates to ISU that you are participating in a study abroad program as an ISU student and will receive the indicated credit hours upon completion of the program. To ensure that transfer credit from study abroad program counts toward specific degree requirements, students must receive approval from the appropriate major/minor college(s) through the course approval process. Please read the “Academic Credit Transfer” and “Completing the APF” sections below.
When the Education Abroad Office receives your study abroad transcript, it is sent to the Office of Registration and Records (Registrar’s Office), along with your Academic Planning Form (APF). The Registrar’s Office uses the APF to properly record your study abroad credit. Therefore, it is essential that this form be completed before your study abroad experience to avoid delays with credit transfer.