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Students should know before they go.
Study abroad should expand a student's academic experience, not create uncertainty about whether courses will count toward their degree. Course Approval gives students confidence in their academic plans through a clear, transparent process for evaluating and approving courses before they study abroad.
With clearer pathways, faster decisions, and greater consistency, students can make informed choices and stay on track toward graduation. Every course decision can also become institutional knowledge that makes the process easier for students who come next.
Know the Plan.
Stay On Track.
Graduate Strong.
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Connecting Courses. Reviewed. Approved. Done.
Innovation for Student Success and Retention
Course Approval makes it easy for students to turn study abroad plans into real academic progress—by helping them explore programs with approved courses, submit new requests with confidence, and stay on track for graduation while experiencing the world.
Use the Course Approval study abroad course database to instantly explore courses by:
Program
Course Title
Subject Area
Course Number
Find a Course. Get It Approved. Go Abroad
Course Approval Makes it Easy to Turn Study Abroad Plans into Academic Success.
Course Approval puts everything in one place, so students don’t have to juggle emails, spreadsheets, or guessing games. Whether they are looking up previously approved courses or submitting a new request, our study abroad management software keeps the process is clear, structured, and student-friendly.
No more delays from missing information or confusion about who to contact. Students can track their progress, see what’s been approved, and get the green light to go abroad—without the administrative headache.
Know What's Been Approved Before
Search for courses that have already been evaluated—see how and when they were approved, and for which courses they count.
Submit Requests with Confidence
Upload syllabi and submit new course requests without guessing what to include. Everything is structured and easy to follow.
No More Guessing.Just Clear Updates
No more wondering where things stand. Students can log in anytime to see the current status of each request and what step comes next in the process.
Fewer Emails. Fewer Delays. More Progress.
No more hunting down advisors or faculty for signatures.
The system handles routing and reminders so you don’t have to.
Smarter Advising, Less Uncertainty
Because students' academic advisors can see their course requests, approval history, and key notes in one place, advising sessions are more focused and efficient.
Can't Find Your Specific Course
In Course Approval?
Use the Course Approval study abroad course equivalency database to submit for approval with just a few clicks.
We’ll walk you through every step, from request to approval
—with real-time updates along the way.
Why Are Thousands of Students Using Course Approval?
No More Guesswork
Know if a course qualifies before you apply.
See approved details up front so you can plan with confidence.
No More Delays
Track your requests as they move through departments.
Stay in the loop with real-time updates at every stage.
No Missed Credits
Ensure your study abroad experience supports your graduation timeline.
Avoid surprises before you go.
No More Stress
Skip the back-and-forth emails and long waits.
Submit, track, and manage everything in one easy place.
