International Study Option

Formal recognition on the graduate transcript is accorded graduate students who successfully complete a period of study in another country as part of their program at Guelph. The study must be an integral part of the student's approved graduate studies. Credit will not be granted for international study commenced or completed prior to approval of the student's study plan by the dean of Graduate Studies.

Admission

   Admission to the international study option may be granted to any registered graduate student on the recommendation of the department.

Minimum and Maximum Durations

   The minimum duration of study is six weeks abroad and the maximum duration is one year.

Advising

   The student's international study is planned and progress kept under review by the department and the student's advisory committee.

Activities

   Credit for the international study option is dependent on the completion of a study approved by the department. Details may be obtained from Graduate Program Services. A written report on the study is required, a copy of which must be submitted to the dean of Graduate Studies.
   Upon approval of the written report in Graduate Program Services, the following course is added to the student's academic record:

0856500 International Study Option (0.0)

A period of study in another country as part of a graduate program at the University of Guelph. Details may be obtained from Graduate Program Services. Satisfactory (SAT) or unsatisfactory (UNS) will be used to evaluate the student's performance in this course.