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• Study Abroad Policies

The University encourages its students to take advantage of the opportunity to broaden their education through study abroad. The continually growing number of UR-sponsored options include:

• Direct enrollment in universities abroad with which Richmond has affiliation agreements
• Study through consortia and other approved programs with which Richmond is affiliated
• Summer programs directed by Richmond faculty

Policy for Non-UR Semester and Yearlong Programs

• The University of Richmond invests considerable time, effort, and resources in the creation of study abroad programs consistent with the needs of its students, with University standards and educational objectives (see Benefits of a UR Program). Therefore, students will be expected to enroll in Richmond programs unless they have a compelling academic reason to attend a different program and successfully complete a petition process.
  
• A successful petition will demonstrate the sound academic and cross-cultural quality of the non-UR program and a compelling reason why no Richmond program can serve the student's academic needs.
  
• Decisions regarding petitions will be made by a subcommittee of the International Education Committee in collaboration with the Office of International Education (OIE) and the departments from which the student is seeking academic credit.
  
• Non-UR petitions will not be reviewed or decided upon until after the petition deadline has passed. Decisions are normally made within 2 weeks after the petition deadline.
  
• Transfer credits for study abroad will be awarded only for pre-approved programs.

• Students approved to study on a non-UR abroad program are not eligible for UR institutional funding while abroad, but may still be eligible to receive federal and state financial aid. Contact UR's Financial Aid Office for more information.
  
• Participants in approved non-UR programs will be assessed a $1500 administrative fee.

Policy for Non-UR Summer Abroad Programs

• A Non-UR Summer Abroad Form must be submitted prior to departure; obtain form from OIE
• Transcript must be issued by an accredited university or institution and sent directly to OIE
• A Study Abroad Course Approval Form must be signed by relevant faculty members and submitted to the OIE

Withdrawal Policy

Students who withdraw from a UR program after a certain date are required to notify the OIE in writing and are subject to a withdrawal fee as explained in the Withdrawal Policy document. Exceptions are considered on a case by case basis, depending on the circumstances for the withdrawal. Students who intend to withdraw also must complete the Withdrawal Form and submit it to the Office of International Education in order for the withdrawal to be processed.