Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering

Recommended Education Abroad Programs

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Welcome to Recommended Education Abroad Programs for the Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering. Click on your major below to explore programs that have been reviewed and recommended by Engineering as a good academic fit for each major.

Important Considerations:

  • You are not limited to the programs listed under your major, but if you need to fulfill major/minor requirements while abroad, these programs should be considered.
  • AUCC 1C is fulfilled by students completing a minimum of 3 or more education abroad credits.
  • Transfer credit approval from the CSU Registrar and the academic department is required to ensure credits will satisfy degree requirements.
  • Discuss options with your Academic Success Coordinator/Academic Advisor to ensure you graduate in a timely manner.

Visit our Start Here webpage to learn more about the education abroad process, advising options, scholarships and financial aid.

Select your area of study:

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    Recommended Programs

    Biomedical Engineering

    BME majors are advised to go abroad for summer, winter break and spring break programs, or during the following semesters: BME+CBE – during 2nd year, 2nd semester or 4th year, 2nd semester BME+EE – during 2nd year, 1st semester or 4th year, 1st semester BME+MECH – during the 2nd or 3rd years

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    Recommended Programs

    Chemical & Biological Engineering

    Education Abroad is recommended for CBE majors during the second semester of sophomore year or short-term studies. CBE students interested in Semester at Sea should plan to participate the fall semester of their second year.

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    Recommended Programs

    Civil & Environmental Engineering

    Rams without Borders is not eligible for AUCC 3E waiver. Short-term programs and junior year are the best times for Civil Engineering majors to go abroad. Civil and Environmental students interested in Semester at Sea should plan to participate fall of their third year.

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    Recommended Programs

    Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Rams without Borders is not eligible for AUCC 3E waiver.

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    Recommended Programs

    Mechanical Engineering

    MECH students interested in Semester at Sea should plan to participate the fall semester of their third year.