Study Abroad and Transfer Credit

How to Apply for Credit

Study Abroad: Students seeking communication credit for courses completed while abroad. In the past, many of our students have studied at the colleges listed below and have received communication credit for their work. This is not an exhaustive list; these are merely suggestions of possible study abroad sties for Communication majors.

Transfer: Students who either are transferring to the University of Pennsylvania or will be enrolled at another university during the summer session and wish to receive communication credit for courses taken elsewhere.

Any student planning to take a communication course while abroad or away during summer session should discuss their plans with Alison Berstecher, Director of Student Services. Receiving credit for communication courses taken at another college or university requires approval by the Annenberg School for Communication. Credit is granted only for courses judged comparable in scope and general focus to those typically offered by the Annenberg School. Some courses offered as communication courses elsewhere (e.g., advertising or literature) may be more appropriately considered for credit by another school or department at the University of Pennsylvania. Students may only count three (3) communication credits from another college or university toward their major.

To officially request transfer credit, students must login to XCAT (External Course Approval Tool) and submit all course syllabi and other supporting materials from the previous institution. Students who do not seek approval, before registering for a communication course are at risk of not study abroad credits to fulfill major requirements. Evaluation of a current complete syllabus of the course is required for final approval and may be submitted upon the student’s return. All submitted course materials need to be submitted in English. Course materials that are not in English need to be translated by the students before submission. Approved course credit will be counted toward a student’s intermediate major requirements. Students seeking advanced major credit must bring forth a final paper and syllabus for the course to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies for review.

Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Wales

The Annenberg School for Communication has teamed with the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies (JOMEC) to facilitate a dynamic exchange program that will allow undergraduate students to broaden their learning and understanding of the field of communication studies in a new environment. JOMEC is one of the largest media departments in the United Kingdom. Ranked seventh out of more than 100 universities, Cardiff is also a member of the prestigious Russell Group, which is formed by the U.K.’s top research universities and attracts world-class staff. The program accepts 12 undergraduate students. Participating exchange students will be bound by the rules and procedures of both institutions and are required to complete all course work and examinations associated with their study taken at Cardiff or the University of Pennsylvania.

For more information about study abroad programs, contact the Undergraduate Office Room 204 in the Annenberg School); the Office of International Programs (3701 Chestnut Street, Suite 1W); or access the College of Arts and Sciences’ website.

Examples of Study Abroad Locations:

		Argentina COPA/Argentine Universities Consortium in Buenos Aires
		Australia Australian National University James Cook University University of New South Wales University of Melbourne University of Western Australia in Perth University of Queensland in Brisbane University of Sydney
		Belgium Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
		Brazil CIEE Studey Centers in Brazil – Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo CIEE Studey Centers in Brazil – Universidade Catolica do Salvador, Salvador da Bahia
		Chile CIEE Study Center in Santiago: Universidad de Chile And Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Chile (BCH)
		China Fudan University (BFW) Chinese University of Hong Kong
		England Goldsmiths, University of London University of East Anglia University of Lancaster University of Sussex
		France Lyon Semester Program (BLY) Universite Lumiere Lyon 2 Universite Jean Moulin Lyon 3 Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris
		Germany Wayne State Junior Year in Munich (BMU)
		Ireland University of Ulster in Northern Ireland
		Israel University of Haifa
		Italy Universita delgi Studi di Bologna Universita Bocconi in Milan
		Japan International Christian University (ICU)
		Korea Korea University Yonsei University
		Spain University of Seville Penn Semester in Barcelona (Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Universitat de Barcelona)