How Can I Engage with Auburn Abroad?
- Champion or Lead a Program – Interested in taking students abroad or championing an exchange or affiliate program? Visit our Program Development page to learn more.
- Study Abroad Fair – Join our annual fair each September to showcase your study abroad program or learn more about study abroad opportunities. See the SAF website for more details.
- Study Abroad 101 – Offered three times weekly, both in person and virtually, Study Abroad 101 (SA 101) provides an introduction to studying abroad at Auburn.
- Social Media – Follow us on social media for updates and study abroad opportunities. We can also help promote your program(s). **linktree?
- Classroom Visits – We love visiting classes to talk with students about study abroad. Interested in a presentation? Please complete the visit request form.
- Appointments – We’re here to help! Schedule a one-on-one meeting with a member of our team.
- Grants – The Office of International Programs offers grant opportunities for faculty and staff interested in leading or championing a study abroad experience. Visit the grants website to learn more.
- Resources - For additional study abroad information and resources, please visit our Resources page.
Program Types
Full stand-alone study abroad program. Think of a full Auburn class taken abroad. All AU students. Any time of the year.
On-Site AU Employee Status
Full time status and program meets a 1 employee to 15 student ratio
Finances
Program fee based
Billed through eBill
Placeholder Fee charged in place of tuition (no tuition charged)
Program Director salary and costs included in program fee
Academics
Usually for Auburn credit but some options are transfer credit or a hybrid of Auburn and transfer credit
Additional options that are experience based (and removes the placeholder fee cost)
Next Steps
Meet with the Auburn Abroad Director and review the overall process
Travel component of an AU class. The majority (at least 51%) of the class is taken not abroad. Usually at the end of fall or spring or over spring break.
On-Site AU Employee Status
Full time status and program meets a 1 employee to 15 student ratio
Finances
Tuition + program fee based
Billed through eBill
Program Director costs included in program fee
Salary is paid through regular course assignment
Academics
Usually for Auburn credit but some options are transfer credit or a hybrid of Auburn and transfer credit
Additional options that are experience based (and removes the placeholder fee cost)
Next Steps
Meet with the Auburn Abroad Director and review the overall process
Traditional bilateral study abroad. 1 :1 student exchange through a partner university.
On-Site AU Employee Status
Never
Finances
Tuition based
Billed through eBill
Academics
Students receive transfer credit
Next Steps
Review current partners and create a new track for your department or establish a new partnership.
Submit new agreements through OIP International AgreementsAn approved third-party partnership.
On-Site AU Employee Status
Not required, but some may visit at the beginning or end
Finances
Paid directly through partner
Billed a $100 placeholder fee if receiving credit
Academics
Students receive transfer credit
Some cases no credit is received (ie internship or experience)
Cohort models (specific courses and tracks for Auburn students only) can offer AU credit
Next Steps
Reach out to Auburn Abroad – depending on the requested affiliate’s location and school of record next steps can differ
An option for students. Independently found. May be through another university (international or domestic) and may be through third party.
On-Site AU Employee Status
Never
Finances
Paid directly through partner
Billed a $100 placeholder fee if receiving credit
Academics
Students receive transfer credit
Some cases no credit is received (ie internship or experience)
Next Steps
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