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Opportunities for Spring/Summer Study

 

 Study Abroad

Geology in the Rockies

Biological Station

New England Literature Program

Taking Courses at Another College

Study Abroad

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 LS&A Bulletin.

Programs Abroad Sponsored and Administered by the University of Michigan

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

The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Michigan maintains a field camp about 20 miles south of Jackson Wyoming, on the Hoback River near its junction with the Snake River. Two courses are taught there during the summer months, GS116 and GS440, both 8 credit hour courses. Online copies of the brochure and applicatioor these two courses are available.

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 under-graduate 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.

New England Literature Program (NELP)

(University Record article, 1/21/98)

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 New Hampshire at Camp Kabeyun, a boys' camp in Alton Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee, 100 miles north of Boston. 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.

Taking a Spring/Summer Course at Another University

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 LS&A Bulletin.

Further Out-of-Residence Credit Information (PDF File)

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