Study Abroad Opportunities

2021-2022 Academic Catalog

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES

Wentworth seeks to strengthen our students’ educational experience by offering an opportunity for global learning. Wentworth study abroad programs are designed to immerse students in foreign cultures through classroom instruction and ﬁeld experiences and to gain a comprehensive education marked by high standards and quality.

Wentworth has established partnerships around the world with a select group of afﬁliated programs that have demonstrated a proven track record for academic integrity and earned a reputation for excellence in providing solid support throughout their study abroad programs. Wentworth also offers faculty-led study abroad programs which provide a unique opportunity to gain a credit bearing international experience under the instruction of members of the WIT faculty. For a full list of study abroad options visit the study abroad website (http://wit.edu/study- abroad/).

Several Wentworth academic units have developed study abroad programs such student exchange programs and faculty-led programs with other institutions. In past years, students have studied in Germany, France, England, Turkey, Switzerland, China, Australia, and many other countries through these programs. Please refer to the study abroad website (https://wit.edu/study-abroad/) for more information.

Wentworth students can also take advantage of the Global Education Opportunities (GEO) Center at the Colleges of the Fenway for assistance in ﬁnding abroad opportunities. Please see cof.studioabroad.com for more information.

All courses taken during a study abroad semester require pre-approval and are submitted to the Registrar ([email protected]) on a completed Transfer Credit Pre-approval form (http://www.wit.edu/ssc/forms/). Students must meet with an associate dean of their school to determine if the available courses will satisfy requirements within their major. In many cases an established course equivalency list is available. Courses completed that have not been pre-approved will not become part of the student’s WIT academic record. Approval is not guaranteed. All accepted international credits will be held to the same minimum grade requirements as at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Approved courses will appear on a student’s ofﬁcial transcript with grades of "TR" (transfer credit) and are not calculated into a student GPA.

Visiting/Exchange Students Students pursuing degrees abroad at institutions with an active agreement with Wentworth Institute of Technology may apply to enroll at Wentworth for one or two semesters as a non-matriculating/exchange student with the approval of their home institution.

Visiting/exchange students are required to purchase health insurance through Wentworth. Applications for enrollment will be reviewed for academic eligibility by the appropriate school and program as well as by the Ofﬁce of the Provost for eligibility for non-immigrant student status.

Visiting/exchange students are regarded as members of the Wentworth community and as such are encouraged to participate in campus life through engagement in student club activities, etc. Visiting/exchange students are also responsible for adhering to the Student Code of Conduct as well as any other rules set forth by the University.