Study Abroad basics for interested UTSA students.

1. Live. Learn. Explore.

2.  An academic program offered by UTSA
◦ All programs offered through UTSA are credit-bearing
study abroad programs
 Take courses abroad and
transfer credits back to
your degree plan
 Participate in an internship, do volunteer work or
take classes not offered at UTSA

3.  See the world
 Learn a new language
 Experience a new culture
 Gain credit towards a UTSA
degree
 Conduct an internship abroad
 Programs available worldwide!

4.  30 credit hours or minimum
sophomore status at time of
departure
 2.5+ cumulative GPA
 One semester completed at UTSA
 Programs for all majors are
available
 No second language is required!

5.  All UTSA students in
good standing are eligible
to study abroad
 Check with your academic
advisor if you will be
graduating soon
 International students are eligible to study abroad

6.  Exchange Programs
 Third-Party Programs
 Faculty-Led Programs

7.  Exchange Programs are offered by UTSA’s
Office of International Programs. Exchange
programs allow students to study at a university
with which UTSA has a special agreement.
Under an exchange program, students pay the
equivalent of 15 credit hours of in-state UTSA
tuition and fees and then housing and other
costs to the host university. These programs
are competitive, and are generally for a
semester or an academic year.
Exchange Programs

8.  Keele University
◦ Keele, England
 Kyoto University of
Foreign Studies
◦ Kyoto, Japan
 Nagoya University of
Foreign Studies
◦ Nagoya, Japan
 CONAHEC
◦ Canada, Mexico and other
countries

9.  Third-Party Study Abroad Programs are
offered in the Office of International Programs.
These programs are coordinated and managed
by outside organizations and companies.
There are also programs that offer integrated
classes with local students. Program costs are
set by each program provider and vary with the
length of program, location and cost of living.

10.  Locations worldwide
 Pay program tuition
 Organized activities
 Home stay option often
available
 Available summer, fall,
spring semester or full
academic year

11.  UTSA Faculty-Led Programs offer the
opportunity to travel abroad with your faculty
member. These programs frequently are held in
the summer – for three weeks or so – and are
led and coordinated by the faculty member in
charge.
 Program costs may include UTSA tuition, a
program fee, plus any associated costs.
Faculty-Led
Programs

12.  Most programs
are 3-4 weeks
 UTSA tuition
 Germany,
Japan, Italy,
Russia, Spain,
Morocco, Chile,
Argentina, and
more!

13.  You will receive credit for study abroad at UTSA
◦ Major, Minor, Core, Elective or even “extra” Free
Electives
 Your academic advisor will work with you to
determine how classes taken abroad count at
UTSA
 You must be full-time, which means you earn a
full semester of credits for Fall/Spring programs
 Summer programs do not require full-time
enrollment

14.  Financial Aid
 Gilman Scholarship
 IEF UTSA Scholarship
 Program Provider
scholarships
 VA Benefits and GI Bill
 Texas Tomorrow Fund/
Prepaid Tuition
 Departmental
Scholarships – consult
your department

15. Financial Aid
 You can use your regular
UTSA Financial Aid for study
abroad.
 Program costs are given to the
Financial Aid department
through your UTSA study
abroad application.
 Your cost of attendance goes
up, and you may qualify for
additional loans or grants.

16.  A national scholarship promoting diversity in Study
Abroad
 You may be awarded up to $5,000 for study
abroad
 Applicants must receive a Pell Grant
 Application is online, and EAS staff will assist you!
 http://www.iie.org/gilman

17. International Education Fund
 Awards are competitive – up to $3600 per
semester.
 Application is part of study abroad application
 You must be receiving credit to apply
 Requirements include submitting a report and
returning to UTSA for at least one semester
after your program

18.  Students utilizing VA Benefits and/or GI Bill
funds must pay UTSA tuition in order to use
these funds
 Program options are limited to the following
providers in Horizons:
◦ UTSA faculty-led programs
 Using USAC and Arcadia may be possible;
consult with Education Abroad Services
advisors before applying

19.  Students utilizing any prepaid tuition
program must pay UTSA tuition in
order to use these funds
 Program options are limited to the
following providers in Horizons:
◦ UTSA
◦ CONAHEC
 Using USAC and Arcadia
may be possible; consult
with EAS before applying

20.  Many third party providers
offer scholarships
 Consult their website or
Horizons scholarship
module for details and
deadlines
 Awards vary in amount and
by provider
 Scholarships are
competitive

21.  Horizons is the UTSA online searchable database and
application portal for study abroad programs
 All students who go abroad must use Horizons
 There are more than 1,000 program options listed
 Start with Horizons to do your research to help find
programs!

22. 1. Complete an online information session
2. Log in to Horizons to research programs
• Use your UTSA email and password to log in on the
International Gateway (
http://international.utsa.edu/studyabroad)
3. Consult Academic Advisor regarding credit
and course approvals
4. Apply online via Horizons
* Deadlines: October 15, February 15, March 15
5. Attend Pre-Departure Orientation

23. Steps to Study Abroad
 Use the instructions online to navigate the
online system:
• http://international.utsa.edu/programs/apply
• Follow each step until you have finished
the application online
• Submit the study abroad application and
International Education Fund application
by the deadline

24.  Come by, call or email Education
Abroad Services if you need help
once you have reviewed this online
info session!
 Advisors see students
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 Our office is in the Main Building,
on the in the breezeway of the side
(long) portion of the building

25. Office of International Programs
Main 1.210
210-458-7255
Advising Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
studyabroad@utsa.edu