1 | Most Helpful Study Abroad Resources for CogSci Students | ||||
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2 | Departure Status | Issue | Example | Most Helpful Resource | Also Helpful |
3 | Pre-Departure* | Check my degree progress | “How many CogSci electives do I still need to complete?” | CogSci Advisor | Newnan/ Honors/ Residential College Advisor |
4 | Pre-Departure* | Will a study abroad class count for COGSCI major credit | “Where can I find Previously Petitioned Study Abroad Courses?” | CogSci Advisor | X |
5 | Pre-Departure* | Petition class for COGSCI credit | “Where can I find the study abroad course petition form?” | CogSci Advisor | X |
6 | Pre-Departure* | Want to see if a study abroad class will count for LSA distribution | “Can I use EXAMPLE 101 to fulfill SS credit?” | Newnan/ Honors/ Residential College Advisor | X |
7 | Pre-Departure* | Check if a course has already transferred back to LSA | “Will U-M accept this class?” | Transfer Credit Equivalency (TCE) | Newnan/ Honors/ Residential College Advisor |
8 | Pre-Departure* | Seek pre-approval from the RO for a class not previously examined for UMICH credit | “How can I get a class examined for U-M credit? | TCE Pre-Approval Form | LSA Newnan Transferring Credits Webpage |
9 | Pre-Departure | Selecting a U-M program | “Which programs are well suited for my major?” | CGIS Advisor | CogSci Advisor |
10 | Pre-Departure | Selecting a non-U-M program | “Which non-UM programs are well suited for U-M students and my major?” | International Center-Jacob Koelzer | Newnan/ Honors/ Residential College Advisor |
11 | Pre-Departure | I have a financial aid question | “How does my financial aid package interact with this program?” | Office of Financial Aid | X |
12 | Pre-Departure | I have a question about scholarships | “What scholarships are available?” | CGIS Advisor | CogSci Advisor** |
13 | Pre-Departure* and During | I have a housing question | “I would like to switch to a dorm.” | Local Program Coordinator | CGIS Advisor |
14 | During | I have a safety emergency | “My bag has been stolen.” | Local Safety Officials | CGIS Emergency Webpage |
15 | During | I have a health emergency | “I am having an asthma attack.” | Local Emergency Services | CGIS Emergency Webpage |
16 | During | I have a non-emergency problem | “I have a conflict with a peer.” | Local Program Coordinator | CGIS Emergency Webpage |
17 | Post-Departure | CGIS Programs Only—check status of courses set to appear on transcript | “My STDABRD course is still ‘In Progress.’” | CGIS Program Advisor | Local Program Coordinator |
18 | Post-Departure | Non-CGIS Programs Only—check transfer status of courses | “My Winter Semester courses don’t appear on my transcripts.” | CGIS Program Advisor | X |
19 | Post-Departure | A course is not appearing for a distribution requirement | “I expected to receive HU credits for a class.” | Newnan/ Honors/ Residential College Advisor | X |
20 | Post-Departure | A course is not appearing for CogSci | “An off-track elective isn’t appearing correctly.” | CogSci Advisor | X |
21 | Post-Departure | A course is not appearing for my other major/minor | “A class is missing for my PSYCH major.” | Other departmental advisor(s) | Newnan/ Honors/ Residential College Advisor |
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23 | *Indicates you may still want/need to address this issue during or after your return, but is better addressed pre-departure. | **Can only advise on the Weinberg Institute Study Abroad Award | |||