Repeat Participation

Illinois State students are permitted to study abroad more than once. However, students may not exceed more than 39 total hours at a foreign institution abroad.

Programs affected by this requirement include those which a transcript from the host university is granted.  Some Faculty-Led programs do not fall under this requirement.  Please ask your Study Abroad Advisor if your are unsure about your program. 

Students who feel they have a compelling reason to exceed 39 hours are welcome to submit an appeal.

Students interested in submitting an appeal must send an email outlining the following information:

• Student name and UID number
• Previous study abroad participation
  • Location
  • Duration
  • Total number of credits earned for each program
• Proposed future study abroad destination
• Reason for desired participation

Appeals should be submitted via email to:

University Registrar
Registrar@IllinoisState.edu

Please copy studyabroad@IllinoisState.edu on the email.