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Concurrent Enrollment
Frequently Asked Questions


Concurrent Enrollment Explained

Many universities offer their students the opportunity to participate in study abroad programs through a mechanism called concurrent enrollment.

In those cases where the OSEA Training Program has been pre-approved by the home institution, students can file for concurrent enrollment. This is usually filed with the office for study abroad (sometimes called “international study,” “international program exchange,” or “education abroad”). Students are encouraged to check with this office at their home institution for specific policies and forms.

Benefits
Typically, concurrent enrollment involves the filing of an application form and a fee directly to the study abroad office (not with the university registrar). In general, it allows students to:
  • Maintain financial aid eligibility;
  • Earn regular, graded credits for the “course equivalents” of OSEA curriculum while participating in the OSEA program;
  • Receive these credits for course equivalents directly on the transcript of the home institution;
  • Avoid the process of transferring credits;
  • Maintain pre-registration privileges;
  • Continue deferment of any school-related loans;
  • Satisfy residency requirements for graduation;
  • Retain option to purchase the home institution medical and accident insurance plan for coverage while participating in OSEA program;
  • Avoid paying fees associated with on-campus activities, resources, and organizations (e.g., technology, library, health, recreation, and student government)
  • Save the tuition of the home institution for one quarter or semester.
    Please note that the specific benefits of concurrent enrollment will vary with each home institution, when and where this is available.

Course Equivalents
Typically concurrent enrollment requires full-time enrollment. OSEA Training programs satisfy this requirement by offering 10 credits for Summer Field School and 16 credits for the Winter Quarter. The study abroad office will have a list of the “course equivalents” that correspond to the OSEA curriculum. The OSEA courses have been pre-approved and determined to be equivalent to courses with specific departments (usually anthropology), course number and number of credits. Students enroll in these courses and, upon successful completion, receive credit for these courses. Grades will be computed into your cumulative GPA and your status as a full-time student at your home institution will not be interrupted.

Tuition
With Concurrent Enrollment students do not pay the tuition and fees of their home institution. By saving this amount and by retaining their financial aid, students instead pay the OSEA tuition and fees for the program in which they participate directly to OSEA. The only amount that is paid to the home institution is the concurrent enrollment fee, which is paid to the appropriate study abroad office.