International Programs

Office of Education Abroad

Getting Started

Where Do I Start?

Watch the video presentation “Education Abroad 101,” where you can learn everything you need to know to get started!

This video will:

Guide you through our website
Give information about different program options
Give important information about Financial Aid

Getting Started: Program Options

FACULTY-DIRECTED, SEMESTER, AND YEAR-LONG PROGRAMS. A program FOR EVERY BEAR.

Program Options

Define your goals. What is important to you? Think about this before you browse our programs.

Studying abroad can enhance your ability to:

Develop cultural competence
Learn a new language
Develop a global perspective
Get international experience in your field
Become more adaptable

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Getting Started: Academics

ANY MAJOR CAN STUDY ABROAD. COURSE CREDIT RECEIVED DEPENDS ON THE PROGRAM.

Academics

MSU Faculty-Led Programs

MSU coursework taught by MSU faculty
Students receive letter grades

Semester, Summer, and Year-long Programs

Pass/Fail grading system
Required to get courses approved to transfer back to MSU
Before selecting a program, investigate the course offerings of the program.
Meet with the Education Abroad Advisor and/or your academic advisor to discuss how the program will work with your degree.

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Getting Started: Finances

HOW TO FUND YOUR EDUCATION ABROAD

Finances

Education Abroad works with MSU Financial Aid
Students can use grants, loans, and scholarships in most cases
Education Abroad Scholarships for all MSU colleges
MSU foundation Scholarships
Fill out FAFSA

Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources

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FAQ for Getting Started

If a student is not able to miss a semester, then they have two options:
- Faculty-Directed Programs
- Summer semester abroad
- Exchange Programs
- Faculty-Directed Programs
- 2.0 GPA (or higher if established by the program director)
- Good disciplinary standing with the Office of Student Conduct
- 2.5 GPA (or higher if established by your chosen program)
- Good disciplinary standing with the Office of Student Conduct
There are mulitple ways to check this. The student can check the course equivalency guide on the MSU website, talk to their advisor, and request credit transfer evaluation through My Missouri State.
We recommend students to start planning an year ahead.
A student's housing accommodation will differ based on the programs and the student's preference. We have universities dorms, homestay, student apartments, and independent housing options.
- Faculty-directed programs are usually 1-8weeks long
- Long term programs: summer, semester, full academic year

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