Step 5: Courses and Academics
Planning your courses and finding course approvals is another key part of planning your study abroad. Check out our course approval process below to get started.
General Education Credit
This page explains which General Education courses you can get credit for while studying abroad and how they can count toward your degree. It's a great resource to help you figure out how stay on track academically while studying abroad —be sure to read it as you plan your study abroad journey.
Course Approval Process
The Course Approval process corresponds to the type of program you are participating in.
This will give you a step-by-step process on how to get courses approved for GVSU credits.
Course Approval Database
This page walks you through the steps to get your study abroad classes approved for GVSU credit. It explains how to use the Course Equivalency Database, request new approvals, and ensure your courses fit into your degree plan.
Programs By Major
This resource will help you identify study abroad programs that could be a good fit for your major/minor.
At GVSU you are not limited to studying abroad in your major/minor. You are also not limited to the programs listed in your relevant Programs by Major page, they are simply researched suggestions.
Check out the resource below to learn more and find tailored suggestions!