Transferring Credit

Credits earned will meet the generally accepted standards for transfer. It is incumbent upon students to determine their home institution's procedures for credit transfer. Most importantly it must be ascertained that the courses taken meet the requirements for individual academic programs in terms of major and/or general degree requirements. The Institute will provide assistance in this process. Students are urged to make these determinations prior to sailing.

Some questions to ask your academic advisor:

• Will I receive letter grades?
• Does my school's financial aid apply?
• Do I need to complete any school specific study abroad applications?
• Will my school pay Semester at Sea directly?
• What deadlines do I need to keep in mind?
• What forms will I need?
• Will I need course by course approval?
• Will I be required to take a leave of absence in order to participate on Semester at Sea?

The University of Virginia

Semester at Sea students are enrolled as visiting students of the University of Virginia, the nation's #2 public university according to U.S. News & World Report. Courses on Semester at Sea appear as regular U.Va. courses. Grades are recorded at the University of Virginia and students receive official transcripts from the University of Virginia.

Although credits earned are fully transferable, admission to Semester at Sea does not constitute admission to the University of Virginia. Students from other institutions of higher education take Semester at Sea as a single global educational experience, returning to their home institutions upon completion of the voyage.