Overview

Washburn Website: Study Abroad
Email: study.abroad@washburn.edu

Tina Williams, MS, Coordinator, Study Abroad

Program Mission

International Education Washburn Transformational Experience (IE-WTE)

Students participating in an approved study abroad program may elect to complete the program as an International Education Washburn Transformational Experience (IE-WTE). By completing a study abroad program as an IE-WTE, students are eligible for the IE-WTE Scholarship. Awards vary depending on the cost and length of the program.

Scholarships and Financial Aid for Study Abroad

The Office of International Programs Scholarship Committee recommends scholarships from designated endowments and IE WTE funds for qualified students. To be eligible for a scholarship a student must be a currently enrolled degree seeking student at WU and have completed a minimum of 12 hours at WU with a minimum C average. (Extenuating circumstances may be considered - check with the Study Abroad Coordinator.) Students may also apply most other types of financial aid, including student loans, toward the cost of their study abroad programs.

Study Abroad Credit Transfer

Students participating in credit bearing study abroad programs are required to complete a Study Abroad Credit Transfer Form with the Study Abroad Coordinator prior to beginning their program. This form confirms that the student consulted with his/her academic advisor and that the academic advisor approves the proposed program of study.

This also serves as a guarantee to the student that his/her credits will be transferred to his/her Washburn transcript upon successful completion of the program. A letter grade will only be posted if the course is required for the student’s major or minor academic program. All other course work is posted as credit. All attempted coursework abroad will be reflected on the Washburn transcript, including failing grades. However, students will not earn credit for failed courses.

Programs

Study Abroad Programs

Washburn has study abroad exchange programs in France, Germany, Mexico, Spain, and Sweden. In addition, Washburn belongs to the Magellan Exchange consortium, which provides additional opportunities in Austria, Belgium, Costa Rica, Denmark, The Netherlands, Serbia, and South Korea. Washburn Faculty also develop and offer short term study abroad programs in a variety of locations each year. Programs in many other countries can also be arranged through study abroad program providers, other US schools and consortiums.

Regardless of the type of program chosen, participants must complete the Study Abroad Program Application process for approval. Students may also complete a Study Abroad Scholarship Application. The applications are available online at: https://washburn.studioabroad.com.

The Department of Modern Languages reviews Study Abroad Program and Modern Languages Scholarship Applications for students who have declared Foreign Language as their major or minor.

Courses

Study Abroad Courses

Students who are planning to participate in an approved program in which they intend to transfer foreign credit will enroll in the appropriate Interdisciplinary Studies course(s) after consultation with the Study Abroad Coordinator. Courses require instructor's consent.