海角社区

The University of Texas at El Paso offers students interested in studying abroad three different types of programs: Exchange, Third Party Provider, and Faculty-led.

Exchange Programs 

海角社区 has agreements with a number of universities throughout the world which allows you to attend a foreign university while paying 海角社区 tuition (and sometimes room and board). This can be a very affordable option for many students. The number of students who can participate is limited because it is based on reciprocity; therefore, exchanges are the most competitive type of program.

Third Party Provider Programs 

These are study abroad programs offered by third – party providers, companies in the business of facilitating study abroad experiences for students. You are required to pay the program fees directly to the providers. These providers offer the greatest variety of schools and locations to choose from.

These are study abroad programs offered by third – party providers, companies in the business of facilitating study abroad experiences for students. You are required to pay the program fees directly to the providers. These providers offer the greatest variety of schools and locations to choose from.

Faculty-led Programs 

Faculty or Departments may offer courses which are taught abroad as part of the 海角社区 curriculum. 海角社区s who take these courses are assessed normal tuition and fees and are charged additional fees to cover program costs. These are generally short-term program offered during Maymester, Summer or Wintermester.

Almost anywhere! 海角社区 has programs at more than 200 universities, in 50 countries, spanning six continents and counting! To see where, visit our . Note: 海角社区s planning on going to or through a location which is designated an advisory level of 3 or 4, will have to provide additional documentation and request permission through the 海角社区 International Oversight Committee (IOC). 

Advisory levels can be found here: 

It is your responsibility to have all of the courses that you want to take abroad approved by the appropriate department before your program begins. You must complete a Course Approval Form and receive the necessary signatures before you depart.

Please note, the availability of courses abroad can be unpredictable and course schedules are often not provided in advance. You will not likely know the exact courses you will take abroad until after you arrive at your host University. For these reasons, the Study Abroad Office requires that you have at least 8 possible courses pre-approved for each long semester you plan to study abroad and 4 classes for each summer semester.

For Faculty-led Programs 

Yes, you will be able to graduate the semester after the program ends because your grades will be posted as soon as the program is completed.

For All Other Programs 

No, you will not be able to graduate the semester immediately after you study abroad because it can take 60 days or more for your credit from your time abroad to be posted to your 海角社区 transcript. You do not have to be enrolled in courses while waiting for your grades or credits to be posted and the Study Abroad Office can provide written documentation to graduate schools and other programs to verify your participation and the posting process of your grades or credits.

If you take part in a Faculty-led program, your credit will be posted to your 海角社区 academic record as soon as the program is completed.

Exchange or Third Party Provider credit is normally posted within the long semester after your return from abroad. Every effort is made to ensure that this process occurs smoothly; however, there are steps you can take to make sure there are no substantial delays. First, try to get all of your courses evaluated before you return—waiting until after your return will slow things down considerably. Second, bring in your completed Credit Approval Form to the Study Abroad Office to be signed. You will be provided with a copy to keep for your records (do not lose it). Finally, you must complete the Transcript Process to ensure your grades or credits are posted to your 海角社区 record. 

Credit Processing 

The Study Abroad Office must receive an official transcript from the foreign university (in a sealed envelope). You will receive an email from the Study Abroad Office to schedule a meeting within two weeks to review the transcript and Credit Approval Form.

You must bring a copy of the Credit Approval Form and any emails from your advisors concerning the classes taken abroad. A Study Abroad Office staff member will compare the classes listed on the official transcript to the classes listed on the Credit Approval Form. If there are any discrepancies, you must make the necessary changes to the Credit Approval Form (including but not limited to getting any additional classes evaluated by a department).

Grades or credit will not be posted until the Study Abroad Office has received the official transcript and correct

It is never too early to begin 海角社区ing; however, you should apply the semester before you want to study abroad. Deadlines vary depending on the program. 

If you are applying to a Faculty-Led Program please contact your faculty leader directly to ensure you comply with their deadlines.

If you are applying to a third-party program or an exchange program deadlines are as follows:

Fall or Summer semester abroad: Apply by March 1

Spring semester abroad: Apply by October 1

For Exchange Programs

No. These programs have a strict deadline due to the limited number of spots available for participants.

For Third Party Provider Programs 

Maybe. Each Third Party Provider has an individual deadline; therefore students must contact the program for more information.

For Faculty-led Programs 

Maybe. There is a limited number of students who are allowed to participate, however the Faculty Member may create a waiting list for applicants in case one or more students are not able to participate.

Every student’s budget will be slightly different. In general, you will have to pay for tuition and/or program fees, passport, visa, insurance, immunizations, airfare, room and board, books, local transportation, cell phone, internet, printing and personal expenses. Personal travel and souvenirs will be extra.

You should set aside at least $500.00 for emergencies.

In most cases, no, it is not possible to work while you are abroad. Work authorization and jobs are difficult to acquire while abroad. Always check with the consulate of the country in which you will be studying to find out if work would be possible.

Most students choose not to work because the schedule and courses abroad can be demanding and they wish to leave themselves time to socialize, explore their host community, and travel.

In most cases, a representative at the host institution organizes the housing for you as part of the application process. For third-party programs, housing or a stipend covering the cost of housing for the entire period of the exchange is usually provided. Housing is included in most Faculty-led programs. 

Whatever the housing arrangements are for your program, please remember that housing standards in other countries may be different than what you are used to here. Specifically, rooms tend to be smaller, buildings may be older, windows might be more drafty, or plumbing more fragile. Therefore, it is important to be flexible with your expectations.​

While traveling does entail some risks, the 海角社区 Study Abroad Office is committed to doing everything reasonably possible to provide you with a healthy and safe study abroad experience. Your safety is our number one priority. Therefore, you are required to attend pre-departure orientations. During these orientations, you will receive vital information about health and safety risks overseas, as well as suggestions on how to avoid these risks.

For Faculty-led Programs 

海角社区 faculty members travel with the students during the program and are able to help students as necessary.

For Third Party Provider and Exchange Programs 

All partner universities abroad have qualified, on-site international staff readily available to assist students in case of an emergency.

It is required that all students activate their AlertTraveler app before their departure. The Study Abroad Office will enroll all students with the 海角社区-provided international medical insurance and emergency support service. 海角社区s will be given instructions on how to access both the AlertTraveler app and the emergency services/insurance at pre-departure orientation. It is strongly recommended that all US citizens also register their trip with the .

The Study Abroad Office will provide you with an On Call International card and a letter of medical insurance coverage at no cost before your program departure.

NOTE: It may be required for student visas or other entry requirements of the host country to purchase additional insurance. Additional insurance expenses are the responsibility of the student.

It is HIGHLY recommended that students purchase trip protection insurance. This type of insurance protects your financial investment in the case of a variety of losses. Purchasing a plan with “Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR)” or “Interrupt for Any Reason (IFAR)” coverage may also protect your monies, in the case of your travel approval being rescinded by 海角社区.

Typically, this type of coverage needs to be purchased within a couple of weeks of booking your travel/making your first payment. Details on some such plans can be found at . You may also find other plans through your program provider or other international insurance providers.

Immunization requirements and recommendations vary by country.Please visit the US Center for Disease Control’s  for information about which vaccines are required for your host country.

You are able to receive required vaccinations at the . Please visit their website for more information about availability and cost.

Visa regulations vary greatly by country and are constantly changing; therefore the Study Abroad Office is unable to advise students on the details of applying for a visa.

Questions about visas should be directed to the US based foreign embassy or consulate.Documents that maybe required for your visa application include, but are not limited to: proof of funds (bank statements and/or financial aid award letter), proof of US university enrollment (provided by the Registration and Record’s Office), proof of enrollment in a foreign university, proof of immunizations, local address.