2009-2011 - Benedict College

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 261
in 1948 in peaceful Accra, UG boasts a 13 kilometer campus, 30,000 students and is one
of the leading higher educational institutions in Africa.
3c. Study Abroad at Yibin University (YU)
With 12,000 students, YU is an undergraduate educational institution located in the
Sichuan province of China. YU offers students an friendly environment, beautiful
surroundings, and a one to one international teacher to student ratio.
3d. Study Abroad at the University of Zululand (Unizulu)
Unizulu is an Historically Disadvantaged Institution (HDI) aimed at eradicating educational
and social inequity. Unizulu houses about 12,000 students and offers career-focused
programs, as well an unlimited number of relevant university courses structured with the
future employers and employees in mind.
4. Study Abroad Tuition, Room and Board
All Benedict MOUs state that, tuition, room and board are covered by the host institution.
Students will be housed at university dormitories during the course of their stay abroad.
Before departing for a semester of study abroad, study-abroad students must notify their
Housing Directors about their travel plans in order to secure housing facilities upon return.
5. Study Abroad Course Selection, Approval, and Registration Process
Step 1. Students must obtain a STUDY ABROAD COURSE APPROVAL FORM (SACAF)
(available at www.bcoip.net), or at the OIP.
Step 2. Students must plan and select their courses in consultation with their academic
advisors. (A link to the courses offered abroad can be found at the OIP website
www.bcoip.net or the student may conduct an independent search.)
Step 3. Upon selection of courses, the SACAF must be signed by the student’s Advisor, the
Department Chair, the School Dean, and the Director of International Programs. All
courses selected must conform to the student’s program of study, and must be taken
for academic credit transferable to Benedict College.
Step 4. All students who complete a semester of full-time study abroad (minimum 12 credit
hours)will graduate with a Country Specific Minor in International Studies.
Study Abroad Course Load
An international full academic exchange semester/year program should consist of a minimum of
12 and a maximum of 18 academic credits per semester. Shorter terms are offered for specific
programs, such as language, summer, and cultural programs.