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Start with “helpful preparation links” to make the best decision about program type, location, credits, costs, and duration.  

Finding a program

  • Meet with Ellie Walters in the International Programs Office for more detailed support and information. Schedule a meeting directly through navigate. 
  • Research program length and type to determine what works best for you.
  • Understand the costs and consider how you will pay for the experience.   The use of financial aid can be dependent on program type.
  • Understand how payments work.  You might pay VT tuition and fees on exchange. You might pay a provider or international university directly.
  • Understand how credits will work. You might receive VT credit or transfer credit depending on your program type.
  • Complete the GEO application or program registry. https://www.globaleducation.vt.edu/students/Outbound/applyandregister.html
  • Consider course approvals and transfer credits. Complete Global Credit Authorization forms with support from the International Programs team in 3002 Pamplin Hall 

Transfer Credit

To get your courses pre-approved, you must submit the Global Credit Approval Form in your study abroad account (instructions and transfer credit policies are on the form).

General Information

  • Transfer credit is awarded by the host institution.
  • Transfer credit can be applied toward your Virginia Tech degree (only courses with a ‘C’ minimum will transfer).
  • Transfer credit does not factor into your GPA and a grade does not show up on your transcript, but rather shows as T-credit.
  • All Criteria for Transfer Credit

Getting your Study Abroad Transfer Credit Approved

  • You must submit the Global Credit Approval Form. You can access the form in your study abroad portal once you’ve registered with our office.
  • All students studying abroad (regardless of whether you’re going on a VT program or not) must register with our office. Without registration the Registrar will not accept your transcript from abroad. 

Other Helpful Tools Regarding Credits

Pamplin students should meet with staff in the International Programs office in 3002 Pamplin to clarify the evaluation and applicability of international transfer credit. 

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