Pre-Approval of Course Credit

In preparation for study abroad, students need to seek pre-approval of their intended courses from the chair or designee of the department(s) for which they wish to receive credit. (The only exception is in regards to W&M faculty-led summer programs, for which students do not need course pre-approval as the courses will have already been approved.)

To obtain department pre-approval, you must fill out a Credit Pre-Approval Form (.doc) and take it to the appropriate department chairs or designees for their signature. It is recommended that you also provide them with detailed descriptions of your intended courses and a copy of your W&M transcript (unofficial printed from Banner is acceptable).

Please allow sufficient time for faculty approvals.  It may take up to one or two weeks to obtain approval.  Pre-approval forms do NOT need to be turned into the Reves Center by the registration/appliccation deadline.  It is receommended that you do submit them before you leave campus the semester prior to studying abroad.

Once completed, return the Pre-Arrival Form to the Reves Center.

Be aware that certain departments have special requirements and regulations for credit approval and/or may only issue post-approval of course credit.