Study Abroad FAQ

Yes! You must get approval for study abroad courses prior to your departure. Any course changes or additional classes taken abroad must have your academic advisor’s permission. It is your responsibility to contact your academic advisor and the Office of Global Education.

Sometimes, courses you previously got approved for credit won’t be available once you get aboard. In this instance, make sure to contact the Office of Global Education immediately so we can help facilitate getting new approvals for available courses and contacting the relevant department chairs.

Yes! You must get permission from the Department of Foreign Languages if you intend to earn academic credit toward a language major or minor.

Visit the Office of Global Education. Generally, students can arrange to study on a transient basis at accredited institutions abroad if there is enough time to investigate the organization and arrange for course approval. Students interested in working with a school or organization that is not already affiliated with Mercer must discuss this with the Office of Global Education at least three semesters before the intended semester abroad.

Students register for their courses via MyMercer while abroad.  Students are advised to plan the next semester’s course load at Mercer with their academic advisor before leaving. If problems with registration arise, students may contact the Office of Global Education for assistance.

Students are responsible for working out housing issues with residence life before going abroad. Students will need to submit the appropriate forms to residence life during the semester that they are abroad. The Office of Global Education will assist students when possible.

Students who qualify for financial aid may apply financial aid to an appropriate study abroad program. Students seeking financial aid will need to make an appointment with a financial planning counselor on campus. Several study abroad programs also offer financial aid.