Independent Study Abroad
Cal Poly students studying abroad have a wide variety of programs to choose from:
- Enroll in a Cal Poly sponsored program, including academic year, faculty-led quarter abroad, exchanges, and cooperative agreements
- Enroll in another CSU sponsored program via the Intrasystem Visitor Application
- Enroll in a program sponsored by another accredited U.S. university, college, or consortium
- Enroll in a program sponsored by an organization other than a college or university
- Enroll directly in a university abroad as an occasional or special student
- Enroll in a U.S. or international college abroad
It is strongly recommended that you attend one of the general study abroad information meetings held most Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in 38-114. Many students choose to study abroad with a Cal Poly group for the ability to receive direct credit as well as to access financial aid; others prefer to study abroad independently. The options for independent (non-Cal Poly affiliated) programs vary, but students must select a program that either provides a U.S. accredited university transcript or a transcript from a recognized university in the host country. IEP has established a set of guidelines to follow in planning your independent study abroad experience.
To learn more about what you need to do and how to notify Cal Poly that you are accepted to an accredited program see the pdf documents below: