• Students work closely with their academic advisor, a study abroad advisor, professors in their major(s), and the Registrar to have courses pre-approved before departure. Students generally take 15 to 16 credits abroad and can satisfy requirements for their major(s), minor(s), and/or the General Education program while abroad, thus keeping them on-track for four-year graduation.

• Students earn equivalent credit when abroad, but grades are not factored into their St. Norbert grade point average. Students must earn a "C" or higher in order to receive transfer credit for their study abroad courses.

• The cost of studying abroad at St. Norbert College is straightforward. Regardless of the program that is chosen, students are charged St. Norbert tuition. Room and board are charged at the St. Norbert rates only if housing and a meal plan are included in a student's program. Students remain enrolled at St. Norbert College when abroad and are billed through the St. Norbert College Finance Department. Reference the Finances page for more thorough information.

• Common additional costs include: a $400 administrative fee, airfare, passport, visa, and personal expenses abroad.

• Students are allowed to utilize all of their St. Norbert College financial aid, including scholarships, for one semester of off-campus study. Tuition waiver students must select an exchange program in order to apply their waiver. Students planning to study abroad for two semesters must also choose at least one exchange program. Please see our About page for a list of exchange programs.

• Study abroad health insurance is mandatory for all students. Students must take no action, as they are automatically enrolled.

• HTH Worldwide provides the study abroad health insurance. The maximum medical benefit is $500,000 with no deductible. The policy includes such benefits as medical evacuation and Global Assistance Services. Please visit the HTH Parents web site for further information.

• After students are enrolled by the Study Abroad Office, they will receive an email from HTH Worldwide. Students must create an online account and print their insurance card from the HTH web site.

• Enrollment with HTH also includes Global Assistance Services. This program immediately connects students to doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, and other services if they are faced with a medical emergency abroad. 

• The Study Abroad Office values the health, safety, and security of each and every student. The office monitors State Department travel alerts and travel warnings on a daily basis. Students are not allowed to study in countries where there is a current U.S. Department of State travel warning in place.

• Students are made aware of health, safety, and security issues at their mandatory pre-departure orientation. Helpful tips, contact information, and policies are also outlined in the Study Abroad Handbook (linked above), which students are instructed to take abroad. Additionally, each student receives a Hot Sheet, which includes emergency information for each program.

• Each program varies with respect to room and board. Students are generally housed in residence halls, in apartments, or with host families. And, while some programs include a meal plan, others do not.

• Please consult each program's web page for more information. Search for a program. 

• A study abroad experience has amazing potential for personal, academic, and professional development. It is important to consider the following major principles of adult learning theory, which illustrate the importance of each student taking responsibility for his/her learning. Students must have a certain level of independence to be able to grow from the challenges of a study abroad experience.

• Adult learners are not likely to willingly engage in learning unless the learning is meaningful to them. 

• Adult learners must be actively engaged in the learning process rather than passive recipients of knowledge.

• The best way to access funds while abroad is by using an ATM. Most banks now charge a foreign transaction fee of 2-3% for each withdrawal. Some banks also charge a non-bank ATM fee. Check with your bank for its policies. Students are encouraged to secure a duplicate ATM card in the event that their original card is lost, damaged, or stolen.

• Credit cards also provide a good exchange rate but are also subject to foreign transaction fees of up to 3%.

• Students must notify their bank and credit card issuers as to their travel plans so that their accounts are not frozen due to suspicious activity abroad.

• Each student receives a Hot Sheet with the contact information for the nearest U.S. Embassy. Students are encouraged to register with the U.S. Department of State before their departure.  

• The web site of the U.S. Department of State includes various resources, including tips for traveling abroad, information on travel alerts and travel warnings, and document requirements.

• Office of Overseas Citizen Services (emergency only): 1.888.407.4747