Learning Abroad Center

Academic Credit FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How will I know if will receive transfer credit or resident credit?

Resident credit is offered for most programs on the Learning Abroad Center website.  Upon credit posting, individual coursework completed abroad appears on your UofM transcript along with letter grades and credit totals for each class. Grades received in these classes are calculated into your UofM GPA. 

If you are participating on a non-affiliated program you will receive transfer credit. If you have questions about what type of credit you will receive, ask your program adviser in the LAC.

How do I obtain credit for my resident-credit study abroad program?

Most LAC programs will automatically send your study abroad grades to the LAC.  For UMN resident-credit programs where it is your responsibility to send your transcript to the UMN, have your official study abroad transcript sent to the Learning Abroad Center as soon as possible. Have it sent to:

Learning Abroad Center
University of Minnesota

Attn: Academic Services
230 Heller Hall
271 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455

How do I obtain credit for my transfer-credit study abroad program?

For transfer credit programs, send your transcript directly to the Office of Admissions.  The Office of Admissions evaluates and posts the transfer credit to your transcript.  Work with your college adviser to petition promptly if needed. 

Transfer Credit Study Abroad Program Information

Will my program send the University of Minnesota my official transcript?

If you have participated on a resident credit program for which you are responsible to ensure the LAC receives your transcript, you will need to request that it is sent to the address listed below. If you’re not sure, contact your LAC program adviser.

Learning Abroad Center
University of Minnesota
Attn: Academic Services
230 Heller Hall
271 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455

What if I plan to graduate soon? Will the credit be processed in time?

If you plan to graduate within one semester of completing your study abroad, contact the LAC to ask them to rush your grades. If your program awards transfer, rather than resident, credit, you need to contact your program to ask that they expedite your transcript. The sooner your transcript is sent to the Admissions Office, the sooner your credit can be evaluated. While your credit will be processed as quickly as possible, there is a chance that your graduation may be delayed. Talk with your college adviser about this.