Study Abroad Experiences

Studying abroad offers the unique ability to experience different cultures and learn more about yourself in the process.  Niagara's Study Abroad Office can help you figure out what program, either through NU, our affiliates (CCIS, AIFS), or elsewhere that might be best suited toward your interests.  Many Arts & Sciences majors encourage study abroad.

Some of the programs are even coordinated with NU faculty and departments, such as the London Theatre Program which is also open to other majors in a modified format.  Criminal Justice, Political Science and International Studies also recently developed a new program which combined NU courses with a study abroad trip to Ireland in the summer.

Whether you are considering a short summer program, or a longer semester program, please use the links below to find out more about other A&S students experiences abroad as well as what options might be just right for you.

Arts & Sciences Students Abroad

Student Blogs from Abroad are posted below.   Note that these are genuine blogs that singularly reflect the opinions of the posters.

A Semester At Lille, France (Fall 08)

Student Experiences by Country are highlighted in the pages below.  Click on the locations for personal photos and stories from A&S students studying abroad as part of their program at NU.

Active Links:

England - London Program

Ireland

Spain

Future Links (Submissions Needed):

Argentina, Australia, China, England, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, etc...

To submit photos, links, blogs or blurbs: (Please include your name, contact info and year with the pictures or album links):

   - Email jps@niagara.edu,

   - Use the contact us page, or

   - Message NU Arts.and.Sciences on Facebook.

Study Abroad Programs & Links

The following links will help you get started in exploring the common study abroad programs offered through Niagara University. 

• Study Abroad Office
• Study Abroad Programs at NU
• Affiliated Programs

  CCIS - College Consortium for International Studies

  AIFS - American Institute for Foreign Study

• Study Abroad Links
• Study Abroad Forms

Study Abroad Processes

Getting Started!

• Start with the Study Abroad Office where you can find out about different options for studying abroad. Note the deadlines for some programs.

Study Abroad Permission Form

• Study Abroad Permission Form is available from the Study Abroad Coordinator
• Non-NU programs require a C grade or higher for courses to be transferable
• This form will help determine where your study abroad course fit in your program
• If your courses change while abroad, contact the Dean’s Office or the Study Abroad Coordinator to re-review the new course selections.  This is relatively common.

Advisement & Registration from Abroad?

• Utilize the web to identify potential course offerings
• Contact your advisor via email or the phone to discuss your schedule
• Once you have agreed on a schedule, your advisor can unlock you to register online at the appropriate time or take your registration form directly to Records.
• If you have trouble registering, please don't hesitate to contact the Dean’s Office.

Official Study Abroad Transcripts

• Official Transcripts are required to place credit from study abroad programs, so make sure to have official copies sent to NU once you have completed your program.
• Study abroad transcripts often take several months to arrive on campus
  • This will complicate the graduation date for seniors studying abroad during their last semester
  • Seniors should complete their senior checks before studying abroad or contact the Assistant to the Dean to review their progress if already abroad.