For an explanation of Arts & Sciences policies and procedures regarding Study Abroad, visit the Overseas Programs website. Typically credit can be transferred only from Washington University and WU-approved study abroad programs. This is to ensure that the academic quality of the overseas programs meets Washington University's standards. However, if there are sound academic reasons for attending a program that is not one of Washington University's programs, exceptions can be made by means of a Special Petition. Contact the Overseas Programs office for more information.

Philosophy majors are encouraged to continue studying philosophy if they study abroad. Courses taken abroad may count toward the major in one of two ways:

• If students attend one of the overseas Philosophy Department's programs, philosophy credits will transfer according to an established procedure.
• If students take philosophy courses as part of a different Washington University program OR as part of a program that has been approved as an exception, the course may count. You should consult the Undergraduate Advisor for Philosophy.

In all cases, it is vitally important that you bring back with you a copy of the syllabus, as well as lecture notes and all your written work for each philosophy course taken abroad to seek transfer credit toward the major.

Study Abroad Credit Transfer

Philosophy Major

Study abroad credits can count toward a philosophy major with specific course-by-course approval from the Director of Undergraduate Studies. At most six credits from one semester abroad and nine credits from two semesters abroad can count toward the major. Of these approved courses, at most one can count toward the 3000-level distribution requirements. No courses taken abroad can count toward the 4000-level, writing intensive, or capstone requirements

Philosophy Minor

Study abroad credits can count toward a philosophy minor with specific course-by-course approval from the Director of Undergraduate Studies. At most three credits from one semester abroad and six credits from two semesters abroad can count toward the minor. Of these approved courses, at most one can count toward the 3000-level distribution requirements. No courses taken abroad can count toward the 4000-level requirement.

The Application Process

• Pick one university
• Submit two letters of recommendation from previous professors to the Study Abroad program
• Work out a study plan for Study Abroad: You will need to work out beforehand the precise courses you will take
• Write a statement of Purpose

The Selection Process

• Philosophy approval (checks for appropriateness of "Study Plan," based on philosophy record)
• Overseas university approval (based on space available and transcript)
• Bear in mind that there are no guarantees that everyone will be admitted