Study Abroad
All Clemson University students are encouraged to incorporate a study abroad experience into their overall Clemson Experience. Programs are available for all disciplines and interests. These include faculty-led programs, and programs available through Clemson's partnerships and affiliations with overseas universities and study abroad providers and institutions.
Faculty-Led Programs
Each year, Clemson faculty members lead and direct study abroad programs at locations around the world. You travel with CU faculty and take CU courses. The majority of these programs take place during spring break, Maymester, or a summer session. You are registered for CU courses and receive a grade for these courses just as you would if you were on campus. Costs include Clemson tuition and fees, a study abroad fee, and other additional program costs (for items such as airfare, meals, and accommodations) which vary by program.
Exchange Programs
Clemson has exchange agreements with many institutions around the world. These exchange agreements give you the chance to study at an overseas university, and "in exchange" give a student from the overseas university a chance to study at Clemson. While overseas, you remain registered at Clemson in a course called SAP 101. This course maintains your status as a full-time Clemson student. You will enroll directly in classes at the overseas university. You must have your classes at the overseas university pre-approved so that you will receive transfer credit (hours only, not grades) after we receive a copy of the transcript from the overseas university. Costs include Clemson tuition and fees, a study abroad fee, and your personal living and travel expenses.
Third-Party Provider Programs
Many study abroad opportunities are available through third party provider programs. Clemson maintains memberships and affiliations with a number of these providers. Generally, third party providers give you assistance with logistical arrangements (travel, visas, etc.), as well as with the classes and academic components of your study abroad experience. While overseas, you remain registered at Clemson in a course called TSAP 101. This course maintains your status as a full-time Clemson student. Class enrollments while you are overseas are made through the third-party provider. You must have your classes pre-approved so that you will receive transfer credit (hours only, not grades) after we receive a copy of the transcript from the third-party provider. Costs include a study abroad fee, program fees (paid directly to the third party provider), and your personal living and travel expenses.