Each course taken abroad is carefully reviewed by a USD Department Chair to determine course transferability. Courses are re-evaluated every four years. The Office of International Studies Abroad has a database of pre-approved courses for each program, and a pre-approved course list can be found on the brochure page of each program. In determining the courses students would like to take abroad, students should do the following:
- Explore the pre-approved course list to see which courses have already been reviewed for USD credit.
- Refer to the host institution’s website for a list of courses that are offered during the term they wish to study abroad.
If students identify a course that is not on the pre-approved list, students should email the Study Abroad Coordinator for that program to begin the transfer evaluation process.
NOTE: Completion of these steps does not guarantee course approval. All affiliated courses must meet USD standards. USD credit will not be granted for non-approved courses.