As you and your students prepare to embark on study abroad excursions, there are a few last-minute details that we feel we need to mention.

• Minimum of 2.0 GPA If a student's cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 prior to the beginning date of the trip, the following must occur:
  1. The student must get permission from the academic advisor, in writing, that s/he has departmental approval to participate on the study abroad program.
  2. The written approval must be maintained by the study abroad faculty coordinator of the study abroad program.
  3. If the student fails to secure the departmental approval then the faculty coordinator will have to dismiss the student from the study abroad program and collect any withdrawal fees along with any other irretrievable costs.

• Graduating Seniors If you have any May graduating seniors registering for the summer program, they will be blocked from registration.
  1. The University procedures require that the faculty coordinator prepare a letter to the Dean of the student's college requesting permission to allow the student to have continuous enrollment for the summer study abroad program.
  2. The Dean approves the letter.
  3. The letter must be sent to the registrar's office so that the student can be flagged in SIMS.
  4. The registration may be completed.

• Registration / Fees
  • All program participants must be registered TAMU students.
  • All program participants must be enrolled in the study abroad program courses.
  • All students must pay TAMU tuition and fees before departure.

• Insurance
  • All program participants must be enrolled in travel insurance.
  • The Study Abroad Program Office can provide necessary information and paperwork to enroll students and faculty in the HTH Worldwide Insurance Policy.