The Office of International Programs administers University of Michigan academic year and summer study abroad programs in countries throughout the world. It also provides academic advising regarding official University of Michigan programs, formal matriculation at foreign institutions, and study abroad opportunities sponsored by other colleges and universities.

Students interested in earning credit toward a degree in the College by participating in a study abroad program should study carefully the material on the College's "Residence Policy" in Chapter IV and on "Non-LSA Course Work" in Chapter III in the LSA Bulletin.

Students may also participate in study abroad programs administered by other colleges and universities. Transfer credit for study abroad is granted only if the program is sponsored by and appears on a transcript furnished by a fully accredited institution of higher learning. Courses for which transfer credit is given must be in the liberal arts and sciences and must not duplicate courses for which credit has already been received; students must have earned a "C" or better in these courses. Students contemplating study abroad sponsored by groups other than colleges and universities should consult in advance the Office of Undergraduate Admissions if transfer credit is desired.

Students planning to study abroad in any program not sponsored by the University of Michigan must complete a Statement of Intent to Study Abroad, obtainable from the Office of International Programs, G513 Michigan Union.

Geology in the Rockies,  Camp Davis, Wyoming
Nestled in the mountains just south of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and tucked between the Hoback River and Bridger Teton National Forest, the Department of Geological Sciences Rocky Mountain Field Station has provided an unparalleled learning experience each summer, since 1929. Camp Davis hosts courses in Introductory Geology, Geological Mapping, Ecosystem Science and the History and Literature of the West. Located within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and nearby Grand Teton National Park, our location provides a wealth of instructional opportunities. 

Biological Station,  Pellston, MI
Since the University of Michigan Biological Station was established in 1909 it has continually served as a major instructional and research center for students and scientists from throughout the world.

Seventeen to twenty advanced undergraduate and graduate level courses are offered each spring and summer. Strong emphasis is placed on ecology and field biology. Courses are supported by equipment, laboratories, the library, a computing center, vehicles and boats. Special programs are offered for graduate students, teachers of biology and science, and regional teachers, school children, and adults.

Michigan Archaeology at the Biological Station  MBlog |  Archive

New England Literature Program (NELP)
NELP is a University of Michigan academic program that takes place off campus during the Spring half-term. UM faculty and other staff teach the courses, and students earn regular UM credit. The program takes place in Camp Wohelo on Sebago Lake in Maine. For six and a half weeks, 40 students and 12 staff members live and work closely together, reading New England authors, writing, and exploring the New England countryside, its people, culture, and history.

(University Record article, 1/21/98)

Environmental Writing & Great Lakes Literature (at the Biological Station)
Combining discussion of some classic examples of nature writing from this region (fiction, non-fiction, and poetry) with significant attempts by students to write essays and personal narratives about their experiences with the natural world, this course will take advantage of the resources of the Biological Station--habitat, trails and lake--to stimulate more impressionistic responses. Recognizing that students at UMBS will be involved in research and genuine scientific inquiry, the course combines that work with a medium designed for an intelligent but uninitiated reader.

The UM Training Program in Archaeology
The UM Training Program in Archaeology provides students with a unique opportunity to participate in original field research. Students receive training in basic methods of archaeological survey, excavation, artifact recording and analysis, while participating in ongoing research in the area chosen by the course director. Field training is integrated with lectures on archaeological method and theory, and the prehistory and ethnography of the area under study. Laboratory sessions introduce students to the analysis of archaeological artifacts, including stone tools, ceramics, animal bones, and plant remains. In addition to learning the basic technical skills of field archaeology, each student works together with the program director and staff to develop a small but original research problem, based on the archaeological data recovered and analyzed during the excavations. The results of this research are presented as a written paper at the end of the field season.

Michigan Today article (Dec 1994)

Field Studies in Archaeology (at the Biological Station)
Through this intensive course, involving field and lab work, students receive in-depth training in archaeological techniques of excavation, site mapping and artifact recording and analysis. By  investigating Native American cache pits (storage features) and associated habitation sites in University of Michigan Biological Station property along Douglas Lake, students will have a unique opportunity to understand the ways communities in Northern Michigan engaged with the natural landscape prior to European Contact. Field and laboratory work will be closely integrated with lectures on archaeological method and theory, as well as the prehistory and history of Michigan and the Upper Great Lakes region.

Michigan Archaeology at the Biological Station   MBlog |  Archive

Pompeii Archaeological Reserach Project: Prota Stabia (Stanford and UM)

Classical Archaeology (Classical Studies)  Field Work Opportunites page

Interdepartmental Program in Classical Art and Archaeology  Fieldwork Opportunities

Kelsey Museum  Field Projects

Digging up the Past… From a Student's View

Issues in Field Studies in the Diaspora: Understanding the New South Africa: Study Abroad in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 
To understand Durban and its hinterland is to have a strong understanding of the entire country, and, uniquely amongst South African cities, an appreciation of the complexities, problems and promises of Africa. The course will be taught through a combination of lectures by regional experts, discussion sessions with South African  students and field visits to sites of contemporary historical and ecological interest.

The study abroad is administered by the Center for Afroamerican and African Studies South Africa Initiatives Office.

Three levels of intensive Southern Quechua will be taught at Centro Tinku: Intensive Beginning Quechua, Intensive Intermediate Quechua, and Intensive Advanced Quechua.

The Quechua courses are taught using the immersion method, so previous knowledge of Spanish is not required (though of course some familiarity with Spanish is useful for getting around Peru).

A series of lectures on Quechua culture and history and an extensive program of excursions and cultural events will supplement the courses.

Armenian Language Institute in Yerevan
Offering Introductory Courses in Classical, Eastern and Western Armenian, One level each of intensive Classical, Eastern and Western Armenian will be taught: Intensive Beginning Classical Armenian (480), Intensive Beginning Eastern Armenian (183).

Language classes will be supplemented by lectures on Armenian culture and history by distinguished scholars and a program of excursions and cultural events. Students will be housed in dormitories at Yerevan State University.

Summer Study Abroad Program for Tibetan Studies
The first of its kind to be offered by any academic institution in the United States, the program traverses the breadth of Tibet's variegated landscapes and diverse cultures. This unique opportunity offers undergraduate students a comprehensive six-week, six credit program for the study of Tibetan language, history and culture situated in Tibet. Course topics range from Tibetan language, Buddhism, and traditional religious history to contemporary social, cultural, and political issues. The program makes use of leading Tibetan and Western experts residing in Lhasa, extended visits to central Tibetan religious and historical sites, and field-work projects in various settings. 

All students admitted to the program will receive a $2,500 scholarship!!

Students interested in earning credit toward a degree in the College by taking courses outside of the University should study carefully the material on the College's "Residence Policy" in Chapter IV and on "Non-LSA Course Work" in Chapter III in the LSA Bulletin.

Further Out-of-Residence Credit Information

UM Flint:

UM Dearborn:

Geology of National Parks Geology 590D: The Appalachian Mountains and Gettysburg National Park  July 8-14, 2007
Geology 577, Geology Field Methods (in Iceland)
Geology 545, Environmental Hydrology (in Japan)