Indiana University allows students to pursue a non-IU program abroad, which is defined as a program that is not managed through an IU office and yields transfer credit. Examples include:
- an independent study abroad provider program
- another U.S. institution’s program
- directly enrolling at an institution abroad
Students choose non-IU programs for a variety of reasons, for example:
- They want to go to a location where IU doesn’t have a program
- They missed the deadline for IU-approved programs
- They are not eligible for IU-approved programs
Students pursuing a non-IU program must understand how to stay in good academic standing whilst abroad, how to arrange transfer credit, and how to arrange to use financial aid and scholarships abroad (if applicable). IU Education Abroad’s guidance is broken down into the following resources to help students: