Non-SUNY Program

Students participating on programs administered by other 4-year SUNY campuses will remain registered at UAlbany and will be earning UAlbany credits automatically.  Students participating on SUNY Community/Technology Colleges or non-SUNY programs will be earning credits that must be accepted for transfer by UAlbany.   You might wish to examine options available to you through SUNY before agreeing to participate on a non-SUNY program.
For semester-length (fall/spring) NON-SUNY programs abroad, contact your academic advisor and the Undergraduate Dean’s Office for information about a Leave for Approved Study and transfer credit procedures. For NON-SUNY winter, summer, and/or 1 week spring break programs, you must follow the transfer credit procedures, but you do not need to apply for a leave of approved study. 
We strongly encourage UAlbany students planning on participating on NON-SUNY programs to complete the Prior Approval for Transfer Credit Request form before you enroll in coursework at another institution to avoid loss of credit or other unintended consequences.

With proper approvals, credits earned while studying abroad may be counted toward your major, minor, or general education requirements in addition to counting toward the 120 credits required for graduation.  Credits earned through non-SUNY study abroad programs will not satisfy any of UAlbany’s residency requirements.

Housing & Meals

Housing and information is program-specific.  Please consult the campus or organization that is administering your program for details.

You will pay tuition as directed by the administering campus or organization.  All other expenses will be paid either to the campus or organization which is administering your program or to the provider of the services you are purchasing.

Click for more information on Program Costs and Financial Aid.
Remember to speak with the Office of Financial Aid at your home campus to determine how your aid package could apply towards your program abroad.

Requirements

Consult the college or organization that is administering your program for information about requirements and appropriate application procedures.
 

Funding Opportunities

External scholarships, listed on our website, are a good way to partially fund your study abroad experience. 
More information on applying to these scholarships is located on the Scholarships web page.