Eligibility

In order to be eligible to study abroad, students must meet the following minimum requirements:

Exchange Programs

  • Student must be a UT Dallas degree seeking student.
  • Student must be in good academic standing with a minimum 3.000 GPA at the time of application.
  • Student must be in good disciplinary standing.
  • Student must complete the application process in the Comets Abroad portal prior to departure.
  • Students are required to have completed at least two full-time semesters of study at UTD by the time of their intended program abroad.
  • Students must be enrolled full-time at UTD at the time of application.
  • Be able to stay at the host university for the duration of their semester, INCLUDING through their exam period.
  • All Non-U.S. Citizens are welcome to apply to participate in an exchange outside of their home country only. This rule applies to all who do not have a U.S. passport, including U.S. Permanent Residents.
  • Additional eligibility requirements may apply based on exchange partner agreements.

Faculty-Led/Customized Programs

  • Student must be in good academic standing at the time of application.
  • Student must be in good disciplinary standing.
  • Student must complete the application process in the Comets Abroad portal prior to departure.
  • Students must be enrolled full-time at UTD at the time of application.
  • Be able to stay and participate in the program for the duration of the program dates abroad.
  • UTD faculty-led/customized program requirements are set by the sponsoring department. Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

Affiliated Partner Programs

  • Student must be a UT Dallas degree seeking student.
  • Student must be in good academic standing at the time of application.
  • Student must be in good disciplinary standing.
  • Student must complete the application process in the Comets Abroad portal prior to departure.
  • Students are required to have completed at least two full-time semesters of study at UTD by the time of their intended program abroad.
  • Students must be enrolled full-time at UTD at the time of application.
  • Be able to stay at the host university for the duration of their semester, INCLUDING through their exam period.
  • Additional eligibility requirements may apply based on individual program requirements. Check your program’s website.

Internship or Independent Study Programs

  • Student must be a UT Dallas degree seeking student.
  • Student must be in good academic standing at the time of application.
  • Student must be in good disciplinary standing.
  • Student must complete the application process in the Comets Abroad portal prior to departure.
  • Students are required to have completed at least two full-time semesters of study at UTD by the time of their intended program abroad.
  • Students must be enrolled full-time at UTD at the time of application.
  • Additional eligibility requirements may apply based on individual program requirements.

Non-Credit Programs

  • Student must be in good academic standing at the time of application.
  • Student must be in good disciplinary standing.
  • Student must complete the application process in the Comets Abroad portal prior to departure.