Approved Programs Offered by Outside Providers
Recognizing that Drew University’s array of International and Off-Campus Programs may not meet the interests and academic needs of all its students, the University has developed an approved list of international and off-campus programs. This list contains programs of study that have been approved by the faculty for transfer credit for your Drew degree. The programs on the approved list have been selected on the basis of their academic and administrative quality and of their ability to serve the academic needs and interests of Drew students.
Approved-List participants must carry a minimum GPA of 3.0 or the minimum required by the program they are applying to, whichever is higher. Students must also maintain good academic and disciplinary standing through their scheduled dates of participation. It should also be noted that the number of transfer credits allowed towards graduation is limited to 80 credits. Students who wish to participate in Approve List programs during the sophomore year may petition the Faculty Advisory Committee on International and Off-Campus Programs (FACIOP). Students who wish to participate in Approved List Programs during the second semester of their senior year may petition the Committee on Academic Standing. Students should check with the Registrar and their advisors to be sure that they have the 48 Drew credits required for graduation.
As a matter of policy, students are expected to transfer a minimum of 15-16 semester hours of credit back to Drew per semester of study abroad. All courses must be pre-approved as part of the application process. Once abroad, students who wish to add or drop courses must submit requests to the IOCP Office. These requests will then be reviewed by FACIOP, who will act as the students’ academic advisors while the student is abroad. FACIOP will either approve the request, ask the student to find another course, or deny the request. It will be the responsibility of the student to ensure that course adds and drops are approved via the CLA Course Pre-Approval Form or through FACIOP to ensure the receipt of credit.
Students may study abroad in programs not on the approved list; however, students should be advised that none of their Drew University financial aid will be transferable to non-approved programs. Students who wish to study on non-approved programs must complete a special study abroad leave form. In addition, students must meet with the IOCP Director to plan their program and have their advisors/department chairs/registrar’s office sign the course approval form in order to transfer credit back to Drew.
Please note that students are now permitted to attend approved-list programs in countries on the State Department Travel Warning List. Students interested in studying in these countries must meet with the IOCP Director, review appropriate safety policies and procedures, sign a special waiver form, and receive written permission from the IOCP Director to receive clearance to enroll programs operating under a travel warning. Please review the Travel Warning Policy.
For complete details concerning international and off-campus study opportunities, policies, and procedures, please consult the Guide to International & Off-Campus Study at Drew available from the International and Off-Campus Programs Office located in the Hall Of Science, Rm. 9, (973) 408-3438.