Fall admit transfer students can study abroad their first semester at UW-Madison and each year we have a number of transfer students on our programs. Spring admit transfer students are not able to study abroad their first semester at UW-Madison. Be sure to talk with your academic advisor about what will work best for you.
Here are some things to keep in mind:
- There are program options from one week to one year, so there are durations available for all students.
- You can even study abroad your first semester at UW–Madison as long as you meet the eligibility requirements.
- You will receive UW–Madison residence credit for all course work completed on an approved study abroad program.
- You are able to do internships, research, or a service-learning project on many programs.
- You can graduate abroad.
Questions to ask your academic advisor:
- What classes must I take on campus for my major?
- Are there any core or major requirements I can take abroad?
- What pre-requisite courses do I have to take, if any, and how will study abroad impact that?
- How many elective credits do I have remaining in my major? Are those elementary, intermediate, or advanced?
- Can I fulfill any breadth/depth requirements abroad? What would be best?
- How should I follow up with you as my study abroad plans are confirmed?
For a first-hand perspective from a student who shares parts of your identity, visit our Study Abroad Student Stories page. Here you can find blogs written by students on our programs sorted by location, type of experience, and student identity.