Such a program must include the basic courses prerequisite for advanced study, requirements of the University for graduation, general education requirements of the College and professional course work which will ensure the competence expected for the particular degree. To obtain approval for an individual study program, the student must submit a proposal in writing during the sophomore or junior year. The proposal should contain an outline of the complete program of course work as well as an explanation of the professional goal desired. It should be discussed with, and submitted to, an approved representative of the appropriate department or school concerned with the degree who will then forward the proposal through the executive officer of the department or school for recommendation to the College office. Final consideration and notification of the action taken on the proposal will be made in the College office.
Information is available on a wide array of programs and countries in which to study.
Staff counselors will assist in defining student's academic interests and narrowing the choices of possible study abroad locations. There are many overseas universities that take part in study abroad programs with the University of Illinois. Advisors in the student's curriculum and fellow students who have taken part in a program would be valuable resources for pursuing a program. The student submits a detailed proposal of plans for such study, indicating how this program will benefit their UIUC degree or what requirements they hope to satisfy. Although not necessary to list exact courses they will be taking overseas, at least a general listing of courses in the area in which study will be done should be provided.