The following resources can be used by Faculty/Staff academic advisers when assisting study abroad students. 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Padnos International Center. Students are encouraged to attend a First Step Meeting or visit the Padnos International Center during walk-in advising hours for a basic overview of study abroad.  

Walk-In Advising Hours
130 Lake Ontario Hall

Monday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Wednesday:  8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

No appointment necessary!

General Study Abroad Information

Types of Programs

First Step Meetings

Academic FAQs

Academic Policies

Major/Minor Advice

Funding Information

Application Deadlines

General Education Requirements

General Education Information

Course Equivalency Process

Students are able to take credits towards their GVSU degree abroad. Some of the courses have been Pre-Approved. For courses that have NOT been pre-approved, students will need to complete the course equivalency process. Here is how the process works for Departmental Course Equivalency Advisors: 

STEP 1: Student will contact you, requesting a course equivalency. 

STEP 2: Please fill out the information via the online form (sent via email by the student), paper form, or by emailing Ehren Kuzekov (kuzekove@gvsu.edu) 

Additional Resources for Course Equivalency Process

Study Abroad Course Approval Process

Transfer of Credit Guidelines 

Partnership / External Pre-Approved Course Equivalencies

Department Contacts for Course Equivalencies

Student Course Approval Process