Courses

All courses you take on an OU study abroad program will count for grades and credit, just like courses you take on campus at Oakland.

If you are on a faculty-led group program abroad, you will register for the course you are taking as you would for an on-campus or online course, and that is what will appear on your OU transcript.

If you are on a partner program or an exchange program, you must follow our process to get your courses evaluated. This process will be explained in detail at your casual interview, and all of the materials you need are part of your study abroad application online. Getting your course equivalencies approved is an integral part of your application, and you will not be able to begin your program abroad without doing so. By the time you go abroad, you should know exactly how the courses you plan to take will be counted at OU. This will give you the freedom to get the most out of your experience abroad, without having to worry about administrative matters while you are away. If you choose your courses carefully, there is no reason studying abroad will set back your expected date of graduation - in fact, many students are able to graduate early after studying abroad!

Our advisers are always available to answer questions you may have about your courses and equivalencies. Please visit the See an Adviser page for information on making an appointment. 

It is imperative that you keep the Office of International Education updated regarding your enrollment and academic progress throughout your time abroad. If you enroll in classes other than those you originally planned on taking, drop or add a course or withdraw from your program, you must notify us immediately. If your classes change, you should complete updated ICE and SAGE worksheets.

Failure to do this may result in being unable to use certain credits towards your degree, or in some cases a potential reduction in your financial aid.