Course Credits
Prior to studying abroad, you must register for course credit as you would any other term. Registering allows you to maintain your status as a full-time or part-time UNL student while you are studying abroad. There are several types of courses you may register for, including:
UNL course
- Typically used with faculty-led programs
- Request registration instructions from your faculty leader or the department
Special Course Waiver (SPCW)
- Used when a student does not register for a credit-bearing UNL course
- No grade is associated with the SPCW
- No cost is associated with the SPCW
- You need to indicate how many credit hours you are taking with the SPCW because the SPCW default is 1.0 credit hours
- The SPCW does not guarantee you will receive that amount of credits, you must successfully complete your courses and complete the transfer credit process
- Students must still transfer their education abroad courses back to UNL, see Earning Credit
Independent study or internship course
- Work with your adviser or a faculty member to set up an independent study or internship