2026-2027 UVA Wise Catalog
Study Abroad
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Students interested in studying abroad may inquire about study abroad opportunities by contacting the International Programs Office located in the Library, Room 309 or via email internationalprograms@uvawise.edu. Students intending to study abroad for a full term must complete a Learning Agreement prior to departure. The Learning Agreement is completed in consultation with the appropriate faculty advisors and the Registrar. This is intended to facilitate course equivalencies and transfer prior to and once final transcripts are received. Students must request that an official transcript be sent to the Office of the Registrar, UVA Wise, 1 College Avenue, Wise, Virginia 24293. Questions regarding transcripts may be directed to registrar@uvawise.edu.
EXCHANGE PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
The college is committed to promoting student and faculty exchanges and to expanding students’ global understanding and appreciation. To that end, UVA Wise has established institutional agreements with the following:
- Technical University-Dortmund (Germany)
- University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
- University of Seville (Spain)
- University of Huelva (Spain)
- University of the Andes (Chile)
- Pôle University Leonard de Vinci (France)
- UniCollege (Italy)
- Gakushuin University (Japan)
SEMESTER IN CANTERBURY PROGRAM
The UVA Wise Semester in Canterbury Program is a study abroad opportunity where students can attend classes at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) in the United Kingdom. This program is offered in the fall semester and courses include humanities, sciences, computer science, and business. Students live on campus at CCCU and there are opportunities to visit cultural and historical sites while immersed in daily life in the UK. For more information, please contact the International Programs Office.
KIIS - STUDY ABROAD
UVA Wise is a member of the KIIS Study Abroad Consortium (the Kentucky Institute for International Studies). KIIS is committed to offering high-quality, low-cost study abroad options for students and offers a variety of summer programs in Europe, Africa, Asia, Canada, and Central & South America with courses in Business & Economics, Humanities, Health Sciences, Language Study, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. All KIIS programs are faculty-led by faculty from consortium member institutions. The program cost typically includes six credit hours (summer), transfers between the airport abroad and the program site, on-site orientation, accommodations, some meals, local transportation for group excursions, comprehensive medical insurance, and security evacuation insurance. For more program details, visit www.kiis.org.
ISEP STUDY ABROAD
UVA Wise partners with ISEP Study Abroad, a non-profit organization with a mission to make the transformative experience of studying, interning, and volunteering abroad accessible and affordable for everyone.
- ISEP offers an impressive and affordable array of programs among a global community of universities in more than 40 countries.
- Students can participate in semester-long, full-year, or summer programs for any field of study, as well as volunteer and internship programs.
- You have access to flexible and affordable housing and meal plans, optional excursions, student groups, campus amenities, and flexible application deadlines.
SHORT-TERM FACULTY LED PROGRAMS
Each academic year, UVA Wise offers a variety of short-term faculty led study abroad programs. These programs usually occur during winter break, spring break, or over the summer. Students that participate are required to register for a foreign study course associated with the program (credit hours may vary depending upon the program).
Short-term faculty led programs fulfill the experiential learning activity (ELA) credit required for graduation begining in fall 2024. Previous locations include Austria, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Nepal, India, and the United Kingdom. Locations vary from year to year.
ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDY ABROAD
All students who apply to study abroad are subject to the eligibility requirements explained below.
- Must meet cumulative GPA requirements. Short-term study abroad trips (spring break and/or May): cumulative GPA of 2.5. Semester or year-long study abroad: cumulative GPA of 2.75 with no grade lower than a C- in the previous two academic terms or with approval of the Director of International Programs and Services.
- Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing. If standing changes, students may be withdrawn from a program in which they are already enrolled. If academic or disciplinary cases are in the past and have been resolved, students may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Students are required to purchase recommended health insurance for the trip.
- Students are required to attend all pre-departure orientation meetings and complete all assigned work.
- Freshmen are first eligible for short-term trips in the second/spring semester of their first year.
- Only students who have completed three full-time semesters at UVA Wise are considered to be eligible for semester or year-long study abroad. Transfer students with an associate’s degree must have been full-time students for a semester to be eligible for semester or year study abroad. Students may be considered for participation earlier on a case-by-case basis.
- Students must read and sign a participation agreement.
- Students must make payments by the specified deadlines.
- Students for all study abroad opportunities must obtain passports and any other required documents, such as visas, in a timely fashion.
- Students must enroll in the State Department’s STEP program. (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program).
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Chile
Students who wish to spend a semester or year in Chile may attend the college’s sister institution, the University of the Andes in Santiago, Chile, for one semester or for one year. Participation in this program will be contingent on the student’s maturity and academic standing, an interview with faculty, junior standing and recommendation by at least two professors. Permission to participate may be given for sophomores. Most classes at the university are taught in Spanish, but some classes are taught in English. Because of the sister institution relationship, students from The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will pay the college’s tuition, just as students coming from Chile to study in Wise will be responsible for tuition at the University of the Andes. There is an additional opportunity to participate in the university’s two and a half week program at the beginning of January. For more information on these opportunities, please contact the Office of International Studies. Germany
Students who wish to spend a semester or year in Germany may attend the college’s sister institution, the Technical University in Dortmund, Germany for one semester or for one year. Participation in this program will be contingent on the student’s maturity and academic standing, an interview with faculty, junior standing and recommendation by at least two professors. Permission to participate may be given for sophomores. This institution is particularly recommended for students who choose to major in Foreign Studies with a concentration in German or minor in German. However, the program is open to students in other majors. Because of the sister institution relationship, students from The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will pay the college’s tuition, just as students coming from Dortmund to study in Wise will be responsible for tuition at the Technical University in Dortmund. Another option for students who do not wish to spend a whole semester in Germany is the International Summer Program at the Technical University in Dortmund. An eight week program, the Summer Program has two tracks: Engineering and German & European Studies. All courses are in English, but a mandatory intensive German language course is a part of both tracks. These language classes are on different levels, depending on the knowledge of the student. Both tracks include an exploration of German culture. For more information on these programs, please contact the Office of International Studies. Luxembourg
Students who wish to spend a semester or year in Luxembourg may attend the college’s sister institution, the University of Luxembourg, for one semester or for one year. Participation in this program will be contingent on the student’s maturity and academic standing, an interview with faculty, junior standing and recommendation by at least two professors. Permission to participate may be given for sophomores. Classes at the university are taught in German, French, and English, making it an attractive venue for students with various language backgrounds. Because of the sister institution relationship, students from The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will pay the college’s tuition, just as students coming from Luxembourg to study in Wise will be responsible for tuition at the University of Luxembourg. For more information on this program please contact the Office of International Studies. Spain
Students who wish to spend a semester in a Spanish-speaking country may attend one of the College’s two sister institutions in Spain, the University of Seville and the University of Huelva. Participation in one of these programs will be contingent on the student’s level of fluency in Spanish, maturity, academic standing, junior status, an interview with Spanish faculty, and recommendation by at least two professors. Special permission to participate may be given for sophomores. This option is particularly recommended for students who choose to major in Spanish. However, the programs are open to students in other majors who have studied Spanish. Because of the sister institution relationship, students from The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will pay the college’s tuition. Sister institutions in Spain are the University of Huelva in Huelva, Spain and the University of Seville. For more information on these programs, please contact the Office of International Studies. International Internships
International internships are also possible. For more information concerning the availability of internships in countries other than the United States, please contact the Office of International Studies. |
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