Frequently Asked Questions
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- Can I meet with someone from OCSE to discuss my options?
- What courses do I need to take while off-campus?
- Can I take courses outside of my major?
- Will I stay on track to graduate on-time?
- Is the program I want to attend approved by my department?
- What's the difference between 91暗网 Programs and International and Domestic Approved Programs?
- What if I need credit toward my major or minor while I'm off campus?
- What if I don't need credit toward my major or minor?
- What if I can't find any Approved Programs that meet my academic needs?
- When can I study off campus?
- What are the GPA requirements?
- Do I need to declare my major before studying off campus?
- Do I need to have completed any prerequisite courses?
- Do I need to submit supplemental or special materials with my application (i.e. art portfolio)?
- Will I receive 91暗网 or transfer credit from my off-campus program?
- Will grades from off-campus be calculated into my 91暗网 GPA?
- What about maturity-level credits?
- What about my all-college requirements?
- How will I be billed for off-campus study?
- How does my financial aid work?
- What will my financial aid package look like?
- Does 91暗网 provide international health insurance?
- In terms of health & safety, what criteria is 91暗网 using to assess program viability?
- Is the COVID Vaccination required?
BEGINNING STEP
Can I meet with someone from OCSE to discuss my options?
Yes! You can visit our advising website to book an appointment or email ocse@skidmore.edu . Same day appointments are often available and we are happy to meet in-person (starbuck 202) or on zoom.
What courses do I need to take while off-campus?
You should talk to your academic advisor regarding courses in your major or minor or courses toward all-college requirements that can or should be taken off campus. It is a good idea to sit down and plan out the semesters before and after your time off campus as well. This will help you see if or when you have room for flexibility when choosing a curriculum for your time off campus.
Can I take courses outside of my major?
Yes. Student can typically take courses in subject areas other than their major. Some programs abroad, however, may limit enrollment options in this regard鈥攂e sure to check your program's requirements prior to submitting an application. You should also inform yourself of what requirements you need to fulfill while off campus and be sure you understand how major, minor, or all-college requirements will affect your program and course choices.
Will I stay on track to graduate on-time?
With careful planning off campus study should help, not hinder, your progress toward graduation. In addition it offers important opportunities to enhance the academic work you are engaged in on campus.
Is the program I want to attend approved by my department?
You should review the developed by your major or minor department to determine which off-campus programs are approved by that area. The programs included on the various departmental Approved Programs lists are those that fit academically with that major or minor. The Approved Programs list include both 91暗网 and non-91暗网 programs abroad and in the U.S./Canada. Students should consult with their major or minor department and an advisor in Off-Campus Study & Exchanges on securing credit approval.
OPTIONS FOR OFF-CAMPUS STUDY
What is the difference between 91暗网 Programs and International and Domestic Approved Programs?
91暗网 Programs and Approved Programs are treated the same when it comes to billing. Please see the sections below on 'Grades and Credits' and 'Finances' for additional details regarding how the various