Study Abroad
Lindenwood University recognizes the value that studying abroad has to a student’s education and encourages students to take advantage of study abroad opportunities. The student has the following options:
- Independent study or study abroad programs, either under the direction of a member of the Lindenwood faculty or by a host institution that has been recognized by the sponsoring member of the Lindenwood faculty.
- An established program supervised by an American college or university with credits transferred back to Lindenwood.
- Coursework taken at a college or university outside of the United States and sent through World Education Services (WES) for evaluation. Students are warned that if they plan to take a course from any institution other than Lindenwood, they should complete a Prior Approval form, which will guarantee that the credit will be accepted.
Any study abroad coursework must be approved by the department at Lindenwood that will recommend credit.
To be eligible for a study abroad program, the student must
- Be in good academic, social, and financial standing.
- If required for the program, have facility in the spoken language of the country to which he or she is going or is planning to study the language as part of the approved coursework.
- Satisfy the director of the program that he or she has the maturity and self-reliance needed.
- Have a definite educational objective acceptable to the director of the program.
Specific programs may have additional requirements. Deadlines for application vary according to the program, and it is the responsibility of the student to be informed as to those deadlines.
In order to participate in semester abroad programs, students must be degree-seeking students at Lindenwood University. Final approval of the program and the credit to be granted after completion of the study rests with the Dean of Academic Services, who acts on the recommendation of the director of the program.
All responsibility for travel, finances, application for admission to a foreign institution where applicable and other necessary arrangements rests with the student. For some programs, a student’s enrollment in a program of study abroad is considered enrollment at the home institution for the purposes of applying for assistance under the Title IV programs; students should consult the director of financial aid for additional information. Questions about student study abroad opportunities may be directed to the Director of Study Abroad.
Students wishing to complete a study abroad program through another institution should research such options, and once a program is chosen, meet with the Provost in order to receive approval to have the coursework transferred back to Lindenwood University. Students should take care to choose a program associated with an accredited institution. Students will also need to complete Prior Approval forms and have them signed by the department chairs of the affected academic schools. Steps for this process will be covered in the meeting with the Provost.