Academic Practicalities See Academic Matters for full details regarding transfer of credit, receiving major, minor or distribution credit, and other important academic concerns. A brief summary of things you will need to do when you return is provided here.
Transcript At the end of your term abroad, your program or university should send an official transcript to: Transcripts must be sent directly from your program or host university to International Programs. Hand-carried delivered transcripts are not accepted.
Independent study or internship If an independent study or internship is part of your program, you must bring your project/written work back to campus to be reviewed by a Middlebury faculty member. Credit will only be transferred after this faculty member has read and approved your independent study or internship. Failure of the project to meet Middlebury's standards may jeopardize the transfer of credit. When your adviser (or other appropriate faculty member) has approved your project, s/he should email sthebodo@middlebury.edu or internationalprograms@middlebury.edu indicating that the project is approved for credit.
Evaluation You must also complete an evaluation of your study abroad experience in order to receive transfer credit. An evaluation form will be made available to you after you return to Middlebury. Evaluating your period of study abroad is one of the most valuable services you can render Middlebury College and future students wishing to study abroad and one of the most important ways you can help us maintain the highest possible standards. For students who studied on an externally-sponsored program, our office is working with Abroad101 to collect your study abroad evaluations online. To complete your evaluation, go to http://www.studyabroad101.com/review-your-program.
Major, minor or distribution credit If you are seeking major, minor or distribution credit for courses that were not in the Course Information Database before you went abroad,(www.middlebury.edu/international/sa/cid), you can complete a Transfer Credit Application Form (www.middlebury.edu/international/sa/returning/credit). Signatures are required from the appropriate Department Chairs. Transfer Credit Application Forms are NOT necessary to receive general credit.
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