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Academics
Australearn is a cosponsored program. You receive resident credit for the courses you take. Your grades count toward your University of Minnesota GPA and each course appears on your transcript. More information can be found in the Academics Policy.
How to Find Academic Information
Some program websites offer short course descriptions while others offer full syllabi. Course information is available on the cosponsor’s website, and, if applicable, on the host university’s website. For more tips on terminology and finding course information, go to Finding Course Information for Host Universities.
When choosing courses, work closely with your college and/or major or minor adviser(s) to select courses that fulfill specific requirements. You can also consult the Liberal Education database to find courses that fulfill Liberal Education core and theme requirements, or submit courses online for approval. Use the Academic Planning for Study Abroad form (pdf) as a tool for selecting courses with your adviser. Visit the Advising webpage for more information and resources on choosing courses.
Navigating AustraLearn's Website
- Navigate to each university's main page from AustraLearn's website.
- Using the Universities tab, select the university you are interested in attending, and choose Semester or Year Abroad.
- Using the Program Menu on the left hand side of the page, choose 'View Subjects' at the bottom. This provides a direct link to the overseas university website.
If you have any questions about this process or about specific course availability, contact the AustraLearn coordinator for that particular university. You can find the coordinator's name using the Program Menu.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review. Study Abroad in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.
Last modified on July 14, 2008 |