Undergraduate Continuing Students Planning to Transfer College Study Abroad College Credit
The Office of International Programs coordinates all sanctioned study abroad programs. Students should visit the Office of International Programs' website
for more information.
Why do I see a notation on my Rice transcript that seems to indicate I will receive 12 hours of credit during my semester AWAY?
All study abroad students have the same notation posted to the semester AWAY. The AWAY 100 notation is simply a placeholder and does not post any hours or grade points to your record nor does it indicate your actual transfer hours during the study abroad semester. Your actual transfer credit will be posted after you return and after we have received your official transcript. The study abroad transfer credit will appear at the beginning of your Rice transcript.
Once my official study abroad transcript has been delivered to the Office of the Registrar, how long will it be before the credit is posted?
At times, we need to research credits, grades, courses, and the international institution, so please allow at least six weeks. In certain cases, students may be required to obtain a professional evaluation of the study abroad transcript. Two reliable services with course-by-course evaluations that include this required information are World Education Services, Inc. and Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. All professional evaluations should be obtained from one of these two recommended credential services and submitted to the Office of the Registrar. Payment for the professional evaluation is the student’s responsibility. The Office of International Programs will notify students if this evaluation is required. Please allow extra processing time when procuring a professional evaluation. We will notify you at your Rice e-mail address when the credit has been posted.
Do I need to complete pre-approval requests for my study abroad courses?
Yes, the Office for International Programs will require that you complete the Undergraduate Request for Transfer Credit 
for all of your study abroad courses, even if you plan to receive TRAN credit. How do I get prior approval for Rice equivalent transfer credit?
What should I do if I am planning to study abroad my final semester, completing my graduation requirements away?
You must be approved to “complete degree requirements elsewhere” by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduates, and the Office for International Programs must be informed of your plans. You must additionally contact your appointed major advisor and the Associate Registrar for Student Records in the Office of the Registrar to discuss your outstanding graduation and major requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: The Office of International Programs, along with the Office of the Registrar, strongly discourage students from participating in any study abroad program during the last semester of their senior year. However, should a student choose to graduate while abroad in the Spring, it should be noted that their degree will not be conferred until the following January. Likewise, if a student chooses to graduate while abroad in the Fall, their degree will not be conferred until the following May. Please contact International Programs directly if you have any questions: abroad@rice.edu and please refer to the Office of International Programs' website for more information and useful links.
Last Revised : May 05, 2008