Your global experience can earn you academic credit and help set you apart from the thousands of applicants employers receive each year. Approval for credit must be obtained before studying abroad.
Pitt’s Global Experiences Office provides approval of study abroad programs and sites, while CGS Academic Programs approves course selection and credits for your CGS academic program, including your major, minor, or certificate.
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for a study abroad program, you must have completed 24 credits at Pitt and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Learn more about the application requirements.
Plan ahead: Course approvals must be completed by the end of the term prior to your study abroad experience. Please plan accordingly and follow the required steps, as completing all necessary approvals can take time.
Your Course Approval Process
Follow these steps to make sure your study abroad courses fit your CGS academic program and receive the appropriate approvals.
Connect with the Global Experiences Office
The Global Experiences Office can help you explore programs, review course options, and get your study abroad plans started. Contact them early—approvals take time.
- In person: Room 802, William Pitt Union — Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Phone: 412-648-7413
- Email: globalexperiences@pitt.edu
Talk to Your CGS Academic Advisor
Schedule a meeting with your CGS advisor to review your degree progress and the courses you would like to take while abroad.
Questions to ask your advisor:
- What requirements do I have left to complete?
- What major or minor requirements do I have left to complete?
- Do the courses I am considering meet any of my general education requirements?
- Are there particular requirements I should or should not try to complete abroad?
- What should I do if I get abroad and cannot take the courses I planned? May I contact you for guidance on making alternative choices?
Get Your Courses Approved
Make sure your courses will be approved for your CGS program or CGS general education requirements. After you have selected your study abroad program and reviewed the courses with your CGS advisor, complete the online CGS Course Substitution form to secure approval from CGS Academic Affairs.
Obtain electronic copies of the syllabi for the study abroad courses you wish to take, as you will need to upload them to the online course approval form.
Study abroad courses for general education credit are approved by the Global Experiences Office. Please consult directly with the office for more information about fulfilling general education requirements abroad.
Explore Approved Study Abroad Courses
Review the study abroad courses that CGS students have previously had approved to count toward their majors, minors, or certificates. This list is updated as new study abroad approvals are processed.
If the course or program you are looking for is not listed, please follow the CGS study abroad course approval process above.
Approved Study Abroad Courses ↗