Ada Comstock/Transfer Students

Study Abroad Options by Credits Transferred

Ada Comstock Scholars and transfer students interested in study abroad should meet with the Dean of Ada Comstock Scholars or their Class Dean and review the following transfer credit guidelines:

38 credits or fewer transferred AND no more than 96 on Smith transcript

Yes: Full year or semester study abroad possible (32 or 16 credits)

  • Students with more than 32 transfer credits who study abroad for a full year must work with the Registrar's office upon their return to campus to have their transfer credits adjusted. Academic residency requirements may also apply. Students should refer to the Transfer Admissions and Requirements for the Degree section of the Catalog for details.

Yes: J-term and Summer Study Abroad

  • Can apply to transfer credit if desired, or pursue non-academic options (i.e. internship/service learning, volunteer projects).

  • Additional summer and J-term credit limits apply - see Registrar for details.

39-54 credits transferred AND no more than 96 on Smith transcript

Yes: Single semester study abroad possible (16 credits).

  • Students with more than 48 transfer credits who wish to study abroad for a semester must work with the Registrar's office upon their return to campus to have their transfer credits adjusted. Academic residency requirements may also apply. Students should refer to the Transfer Admissions and Requirements for the Degree section of the Catalog for details.

Yes: J-term and Summer Study Abroad

  • Can apply to transfer credits if desired, or pursue non-academic options (i.e. internship/service learning, volunteer projects).

  • Additional summer and J-term credit limits apply - see Registrar for details.

54-64 credits transferred AND no more than 112 on Smith transcript

Yes: J-Term and Summer Study Abroad

  • Non-academic options (i.e. internship/service learning, volunteer projects)

  • Can take academic courses, though credit may not transfer to Smith depending on the student's specific credit situation and class standing.

Adas and Transfers are required to take 16 credits per semester when studying abroad during term-time.

Costs and Financial Aid

Term-time Study Abroad

  • Student's financial aid package applies according to Smith's Home School Fees policy.

  • Students who live off-campus should talk to the Office for International Study regarding billing changes for term(s) abroad.

Summer and Interterm

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