Policy Statement
Study abroad students on all types of programs, including UofM, affililated and other programs, are required to maintain full-time registration status throughout the duration of their program, and are expected to continue to maintain appropriate degree progress while studying abroad. This means that all students are required to maintain the recommended, standard credit load (typically 12-18 credits per semester; short-term programs have varying credit minimums). Exceptions to this minimum are rarely considered. UofM online classes do not count toward a study abroad student's full-time registration. The 1-credit online course, Global Identity, is an exception to this and will count toward full-time status.
Some semester programs have a minimum higher than 12 credits. This will be noted on the individual Learning Abroad Center program web page on the Academics tab.
Note: Effective Spring 2024, an enrollment of 12 credits is considered full-time on all programs unless there is a higher credit minimum requirement in place for the program. See the individual program pages for details.
Procedures
If applicable, students should discuss credit load requirements with their financial aid office and/or scholarship provider to determine how many credits are required to remain eligible for the funding. Non-UofM students who attend institutions not on the semester credit system should consult with their home institutions regarding credit transfer and any requirements for minimum or maximum credit load.