Academics and Credit Info While Abroad

While you’re abroad, keep these important notes pertaining to academics in mind:

• Take your classes for a letter/number grade at your host institution
• Earn the equivalent of a C or higher to earn any type of credit—including elective hours
• Save ALL of your syllabi and coursework!
• If necessary, request a transcript
• Make sure your transcript includes actual letter/number grades

Your Heels Abroad Handbook and other pages on this website contain much more info, including information on Credit Hour and Grade Conversions.