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with several institutions located within the UK, Western Europe, and east Asia. Several
additional program providers offer direct enrollment, where students pay fees directly to
an international institution or a program provider. Prices vary depending on the
destination and length of study. Need-based financial aid may be applied in some cases;
merit-based scholarships do not apply. See Krulak Institute staff for more information
about exchange partners and direct providers.
Students studying abroad must (1) maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher if required
by the host institution, (2) obtain preapproval for courses taken abroad by completing a
transient approval form, (3) remain enrolled full time and in good standing while abroad,
(4) complete an enrollment verification form once matriculated, and (5) provide an
official transcript from the host institutions. To receive credit, students must earn a grade
of “C” or better in the courses taken abroad. The Krulak Institute provides support from
pre-departure through re-entry.
Courses completed at institutions abroad are treated as transient credit, appear on the
Birmingham-Southern College transcript as credit only with the notation “TR,” and are
not computed in the cumulative grade point average. See the “Transient Credit” section in
this catalog for more information. Study abroad courses may not duplicate courses
already completed at the College. Completion of one full term of study abroad may be
used fulfill one Civic Engagement requirement in Explorations General Education or,
with prior approval, units in the Self-Directed requirement. Courses completed abroad
may not be used to fulfill other Explorations learning outcomes requirements.
Faculty-Led Travel Projects
The Krulak Institute supports faculty-led travel projects during Exploration Term, during
the regular term when travel may be integrated into regular term courses, and at other
times throughout the year. Course-based study-travel projects integrate travel with course
readings, reflections, and lectures. Travel can last anywhere from one to three weeks and
may occur near the end of the term or halfway through during spring break.
Exploration Term travel projects are announced in the spring prior to the scheduled
Exploration Term. Financial support is available. Travel award applications are due in
September. Interested students should consult with the faculty sponsor and can enroll
during the regular registration process.
Service-Learning Integrated Courses
Service-Learning Integrated Courses refer to regular term courses in various disciplines
which incorporate community-based work. All service-learning integrated courses are
Experiential Learning (EL) designated in Explorations General Education. Servicelearning
integrated courses meet the following criteria:
• involve activity that addresses a community need (campus, local, regional, or
global) aligned with course or project learning outcomes
• incorporate structured student reflection
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024