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The International Programs Office (IPO) encourages all Reed College students to engage with Reed’s broader global network to integrate international experiences into their education and expand their understanding of other cultures, perspectives, and educational environments.
OCSC Principles for Approved Off-Campus Programs
Like other important decisions in your academic life at Reed, the decision to study abroad should be approached deliberately. Students interested in overseas study should meet/connect with their faculty adviser, and then with Alberto del Río Malo, the International Programs Director, to develop a study plan which is academically sound and well-integrated into their Reed education. If they encounter any issues or confusion throughout the process, students can meet with the study abroad advisors and / or email them at ipo@reed.edu.
Students who attend Reed international programs with plans approved by the Off-Campus Study Programs Committee (OCSC) are guaranteed the following:
- Participating students retain their status as fully registered and enrolled students at Reed College.
- All applicable credit earned during study at an approved international program will be transferred and accepted by Reed.
- Students on financial aid will be able to apply their aid, adjusted to reflect program costs, to expenses of study abroad programs.
Study Abroad - Start Here!
If you are considering studying abroad, here is how to make it happen!
1. Make an 8-semester plan
Think about whether you want to take classes abroad towards your major/minor and/or your group/division requirements. Review your proposed 8-semester plan(s) and discuss with your academic adviser scheduling opportunities for study abroad. During this process, you can also make an appointment with the IPO's student Study Abroad Advisors (Eliot 101B), who have been through the process themselves and can help you figure it out. You can also drop by their office in Eliot 101B, where they host regular office hours to assist students. The schedule is posted on the office door.
2. Investigate programs and meet with the Director of International Programs
Based on your academic and personal goals, you can begin to investigate options by perusing the Reed-approved programs' database for inspiration. Once you have some idea of what sort of program(s) you are interested in, fill out the International Programs Office Application Form and meet with Alberto (Eliot 422). He can help you hone your choices and navigate all of the logistics of studying abroad.
3. Complete all required applications
Once you have decided on your off-campus program, be sure to complete all of these forms, send them to their appropriate destinations, and ensure that the IPO has been informed of each step to secure your spot in the off-campus program that you have chosen.