Summer (Non-Whitman) Study Abroad

Overview about Summer (Non-Whitman) Study Abroad Programs

Students who wish to study abroad in the summer for credit (on a program other than Whitman Crossroads faculty-led courses) should submit a Whitman Summer Study Abroad Transfer Credit Application through myOCS for review of summer OCS credit transfer.
Whitman does not have a set list of programs pre-approved for summer study abroad transfer credit. (See tips below regarding guidelines for transfer credit.)
When looking for a summer program, you may want to begin by considering summer programs offered by our partner program providers such as DIS, CIEE, IES, IFSA, SEA, SIT, or SFS.
Search www.iiepassport.org for potential summer OCS programs
Whitman does not have a summer term; therefore, there is no Whitman financial aid available for students who wish to enroll in a non-Crossroads summer course.

Tips About Which Summer Study Abroad Credits Transfer

The OCS Committee reviews summer study abroad course descriptions/syllabi to determine if the courses are suitable for credit transfer.
Credits must be documented on an official transcript from an accredited foreign university or a university that is recognized by the ministry of education in the host country.
The program’s official transcript that they send after you complete the program must include the course title, number of credits, and letter grade.
Pass/fail courses are not acceptable for OCS transfer credit.

Get Advising Assistance

Susan Holme, OCS Director, and Barbara Hoffman, OCS Associate Director, are available to help answer your questions.
To schedule an advising appointment email: offcampusstudies@whitman.edu .
Complete the on-line advising questionnaire in myOCS at least 12 hours prior to your appointment.

Complete an application for transfer credit to Whitman through the myOCS portal.
Submit application at least 3 weeks prior to the start of the summer program.
Do not pay any enrollment deposit or summer program fees until you have been notified by Whitman OCS about whether their request for transfer credit has been approved.
Be sure to apply directly for admission to the summer program that you wish to attend. Approval for transfer credit from Whitman does not constitute admission to a particular program.

Tips About Which Summer Study Abroad Credits Transfer

The OCS Committee reviews summer study abroad course descriptions/syllabi to determine if the courses are suitable for credit transfer.
Credits must be documented on an official transcript from an accredited foreign university or a university that is recognized by the ministry of education in the host country.
The program’s official transcript that they send after you complete the program must include the course title, number of credits, and letter grade.
Pass/fail courses are not acceptable for OCS transfer credit.