HOW TO STUDY ABROAD FOR CREDIT THROUGH SELECT PROVIDERS:
1. Explore Study Abroad Options
Visit howard.edu/global and select Study Abroad Options to explore programs available to Howard University students.
2. Meet With Your Academic Advisor
Meet with your Academic Advisor or major department to discuss your remaining degree requirements and identify courses that may be completed while studying abroad.
3. Select a Study Abroad Program
Identify a program that aligns with your academic, personal, and professional goals. Review the program’s location, dates, course offerings, eligibility requirements, costs, and application deadline.
Because course availability may change, students should identify multiple potential courses when planning for semester study abroad.
4. Begin the Course Approval Process
Review your proposed study abroad courses with the appropriate Howard University faculty or department and begin completing the Study Abroad Course Approval Form.
ACCESS THE COURSE APPROVAL FORM HERE
5. Meet With Study Abroad Advising
Need help selecting a program or navigating the application process?
SCHEDULE A STUDY ABROAD ADVISING APPOINTMENT
Please select the appointment type that best matches your study abroad plans and advising needs.
HOW TO APPLY
Studying abroad requires a two-step application process. Both applications should be completed at the same time.
APPLICATION 1: HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Complete the Howard Study Abroad Application through Bison Global by the Howard University deadline for your intended term abroad.
Select Log in with Campus ID when accessing the platform.
APPLICATION 2: PROGRAM PROVIDER
Complete the separate application directly through your selected study abroad program provider by the provider’s deadline.
You must complete both the Howard University application and the program provider application. Provider deadlines may differ from Howard University’s deadline.
SEMESTER STUDY ABROAD ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of 2 semesters of course work at Howard (virtual or in-person).
- Good Standing on campus (academic, financial & judicial).
- Faculty approval to earn 12 or more credits abroad.
- Valid passport prior to the Pre-Departure Orientation.
- Financially prepared to travel independently for at least 2-months (pre-financial aid reimbursement).
- Must be able to earn final 15 credits of degree on Howard’s campus.
- Cumulative GPA must meet program requirement.
- Foreign language proficiency must meet program requirement.
SUMMER STUDY ABROAD ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of 2 semesters of course work at Howard (virtual or in-person).
- Good Standing on campus (academic, financial & judicial).
- Faculty approval to earn 1+ or more credits abroad.
- Valid passport prior to the Pre-Departure Orientation.
- Financially prepared to travel independently for duration of the program.
- Must be able to earn final 15 credits of degree on Howard’s campus.
- Cumulative GPA must meet program requirement.
- Foreign language proficiency must meet program requirement.
TOP 10 BISON ABROAD FAQS:
When can I study abroad?
Students are eligible to study abroad after they have spent two semesters studying on Howard’s campus and up to the fall semester of their senior year.
Note: Students should prepare to study abroad NOW. The more electives, language classes and general courses that you have left on your scheme, the more locations that you have the option of traveling to.
How long can I study abroad?
Through the RBC, Howard students can study for up to 1- academic year and/or during the summer as long as they meet the eligibility requirements.
Where can I study abroad?
Howard Students can study abroad in the following regions, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Canada, Europe, Latin America, the South Pacific, and the Middle East.
Please note: the University is currently not allowing students to travel to Level 4 countries, visit the State Department to track country status.
How much does it cost to study abroad?
Studying abroad at Howard can be approximately the same price or less as staying on campus! The price will depend on the program that you select.
Does my Howard scholarship apply to study abroad?
Yes, during the academic school year. However, these funds are not applicable during summer study abroad. Private scholarships and loans can be used during the summer with advance preparation.
Do I have to know a foreign language to go abroad?
No. You can travel to many different countries and take class in English and classes to learn the local language. However, a few programs do have a language requirement.
Where would I live while abroad?
Howard students have multiple options including, a homestay, an apartment, or on- campus. The choice is generally up to the student and dependent upon what the program offers in any given city.
Do I need a passport?
YES! Absolutely. APPLY NOW! (https://travel.state.gov/)
Should I be worried about my security while abroad?
Howard students must travel to locations that are not listed on the US State Department’s Travel Warning List. Thus, travel abroad is generally safe and students are no more at threat abroad than in the US.
Why should I study abroad?
There are a million different reasons to go abroad, but a few are as follows:
- To experience & learn a new culture and language
- To learn about your major/minor from an international perspective
- To learn about the US from an outside context
- To experience a new university style/system
- To make yourself a competitive applicant for future opportunities (jobs, internships, fellowships, graduate school, etc.)