Study Abroad

Linguistics students should refer to the Linguistics major and Linguistics minor requirements to ensure that your intended study abroad courses will count towards the major/minor.

Courses taken through CGIS will receive U-M in-residence credits. Courses taken from non-CGIS study abroad programs and/or external institutions must be transferable into the University of Michigan and approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies in order to count coursework to the Linguistics major. Students may transfer up to 20 non-LSA credits, which may be used toward the graduation minimum of 120. Please reference the LSA Transfer Credit process. This guide from the International Center about Academic Credit from abroad is also a useful resource.

Because of U-M’s commitment to international education, there are many resources available to assist students who are looking for an international experience, including country-specific tips, funding, navigating identities abroad, and more. The offices listed below offer comprehensive information and periodic workshops to help students plan for their time abroad. 

• Center for Global and Intercultural Study

• International Center

• Global Michigan

CGIS strongly encourages (although no longer requires) all students wishing to go abroad through their programs to attend a "First Steps" information session, followed by an individual advising appointment with a CGIS advisor. After this, you can begin to apply to a CGIS program.

CGIS Application Process

The following websites contain information on study abroad scholarships and application deadlines:

• List of Study Abroad Scholarships

• LSA Scholarships