Study Abroad Course Approval and Credit Transfer

Study Abroad Course Approval and Credit Transfer

SUNY Geneseo Students (Host-Institution Programs Only)

It is very important for SUNY Geneseo students to carefully review and follow the process outlined below in order for students to stay on track for graduation and ensure they receive their financial aid.

Additional Important Information:

  • Further details about Registration and Credit Transfer are detailed in the Host Institution Program Student Handbook. Please reference the Grade and Credit Conversion Chart for information on how grades and credits taken on a SUNY Geneseo study abroad program is transferred to Geneseo. 
  • The Study Abroad Course Planning Form records how courses will be applied to that student's specific degree requirements and can determine a student's financial aid-eligible credits.
  • Upon arrival on site for the study abroad program, a student may face course cancellation or wish to drop/add courses. For each course added abroad, the student must repeat the process outlined above to avoid problem with financial aid or progress towards graduation. 
  • When the program has been completed, the course credits are reported to the Registrar. The student will follow-up with the department chairs to record any necessary credit waivers authorized on the Study Abroad Course Planning Form.
  • Non-Geneseo students should check with their home campus for policies regarding study abroad course equivalencies, credits, and grades. 
  • Students participating on another SUNY's faculty led program (not a Geneseo faculty-led program), will also complete this form.
Forms & Resources

  • STEP 1: Course Articulation Form 

    Study Abroad Course Articulation Form - Updated.pdf

    Be sure to provide a translation of any course descriptions/syllabi not in English if a course is being submitted to any department other than Global Languages and Cultures.

    • Study Abroad Course Articulation Database - This database displays how courses offered by partner institutions have been previously articulated and transferred to SUNY Geneseo. Please note that course equivalencies are subject to ongoing review and may change.
      • Watch this video (requires SUNY Geneseo login) to learn how to navigate the Study Abroad Course Articulation Database to maximize use of the platform and its search functionality.
  • STEP 2: Course Planning Form (AdobeSign) - all Course Planning Forms must be submitted for approval using AdobeSign. You can use the PDF below to make a draft of what you plan to submit.
    • Please note that when you go to submit the form you may need to collect signatures for pre-approval for a waiver. For any course designated as a "TR" (transfer course) (ie. ANTH 1TR), you must get a waiver to have it apply to any major/minor or general education requirements.
      • If you need a waiver for a major, minor, or concentration course, please list the Department Chair for your major, minor or concentration under Participant 2-6. Participant 2 is linked to the first course of the "Major, Minor, Concentration" section of the form. Participant 3 is linked to the second course in this section, and so on.
      • If you need a waiver for a general education course, please list the GLOBE Committee Chair for Participant 7: Claire Gravelin: GLOBEchair@geneseo.edu.
      • For International Relations majors ONLY: please list the International Relations Coordinator for Participant 8.
      • All students will list Meg Reitz in the Office of Advising for Participant 9. Please use the following e-mail: reitzm@geneseo.edu.
    • Study Abroad Course Planning Form (PDF) 1.pdf