QUESTIONS?
1.What are summer faculty-led programs?
2.Who can participate in these programs?
3.How do I get started? Where can I get more information? How do I apply for a summer Abroad?
4.What is the cost of my summer program?
5.Is there an application fee?
6.Can I use financial aid to cover costs of a summer program abroad?
7.Are scholarships available?
8.If I participate in a summer course and plan to graduate at the end of the summer session, can I walk in the May graduation ceremony?
9.Can I arrive at the international location of my program after the start date of the course?
10.If I already have credit for a course being offered on a summer program, can I retake the course?
11.Can I take a summer abroad course on a Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit basis?
12.I am a graduate student. Can I register for an undergraduate summer course?
13.Do I owe money if I withdrawal from a summer Abroad?
14.Do summer programs include health insurance?
15.What is International SOS?
ANSWERS
1.What are summer faculty-led programs?
Summer faculty-led programs are UT study abroad programs, usually led by at least one UT faculty member, that take place at an international course location. Most of the programs on this website courses are a joint initiative of the Study Abroad Office (SAO) and other colleges and departments on campus. These are not the only summer programs available. For more summer programs visit the SAO study abroad search engine, here.
2.Who can participate on one of these programs?
These courses are generally open to all UT students who meet course pre-requisites. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be in good
academic standing to participate.
3.How do I get started? Where can I get more information? How do I apply for a Summer Abroad?
Start by attending an information session. The schedule of summer information sessions can be found, here. Once you've attended a session, you'll be given access to the online application system.
4.What is the cost of my summer program?
The costs for each summer program will differ so please consult your program brochure and this summer programs website for the specific details. Usually students pay summer tuition & fees, airfare, and a summer abroad program fee. The program fee includes accommodation, some meals, field trips, a Lonely Planet guidebook and international health insurance. Once registered, tuition & fees refunds will be applied according to University policy. Costs for programs will be posted as soon as they are made available.
5.Is there an application fee?
For undergraduate students, the application fee is included as part of flat rate tuition. Graduate students, however, will need to pay a $50
application fee. This fee will be appear on graduate student’s “What I Owe” page, along with other summer program costs.
6.Can I use financial aid to cover costs of a summer program abroad?
Yes. All federal, state and UT institutional aid can be used on SAO approved programs. Summer financial aid packages can be recalculated based on the additional costs of the program--usually, the extra aid is in the form of loans. Visit http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/funding/index.html for more information.
7.Are scholarships available?
Various scholarships are specifically designated for international study, including the Co-op GOES, International Education Fee Scholarship and several others. Be sure to be creative and check with your department and college for additional sources of funding. Visit http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/funding/index.html to learn more and apply online.
8.If I participate in a summer course and plan to graduate at the end of the summer session, can I walk in the May graduation ceremony?
Students should discuss the possibility of participating in the May graduation ceremony with their academic advisor in their college/department. It is possible that students will be abroad on their summer course during the time of their college’s May graduation ceremony.
9.Can I arrive at the international location of my program after the start date of the course?
No. Students must attend each class from the beginning to the ending date and all meeting times of the classes on your summer program.
10.If I already have credit for a course being offered on a summer program, can I retake the course?
Some UT courses can be retaken for credit when the topic varies. Other courses cannot be retaken if a student has already earned a grade for a specific course. Students should contact an academic advisor in their college/department for clarification on whether a specific course can be retaken for credit.
11.Can I take a summer abroad course on a Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit basis?
Generally the answer is No. Most courses are offered for a letter grade only.
12.I am a graduate student. Can I register for an undergraduate summer course?
Graduate students should discuss any course selection with their graduate advisor to see if a summer course can be used as part of their graduate program.
13.Do I owe money if I withdrawal from a summer Abroad?
When students apply for a summer program, they sign the SAO summer Abroad Financial Responsibility Policy. In signing this policy, students acknowledge that they have read and accept responsibility for the Financial Responsibility Policy and understand that they will be liable, barred and responsible for the amount owed on the summer withdrawal schedule.
14.Do summer programs include health insurance?
Yes, all summer abroad programs includes full international health insurance within their program cost. All UT students and faculty participating in a summer program are covered for the duration of the program. Students and faculty should purchase additional international health insurance coverage if traveling beyond the program dates.
15.What is International SOS?
The UT System has contracted with International SOS to provide all summer abroad students and faculty with medical assistance, medical evacuation and repatriation coverage, security services and outsourced customer care. More information on International SOS, along with a wallet-size card, will be issued to all students and faculty during orientation. Additionally, students and faculty are highly encouraged to enter their flight and passport information on the International SOS website for health and safety reasons. Information on how to do this will be communicated as part of orientation.