Frequently Asked Questions

Will the credits count and will my GPA be affected?
Luther College accepts credits for all semester or year-long off campus programs in accordance with regular transfer policies:
* for college work from other accredited institutions.
* for successful completion of courses (grade C or above) for which students register which are in subject areas taught at Luther.
To earn credit for courses in the major or minor, students must receive approval, prior to taking the course, from the appropriate department at Luther.
Credit granted for non-major/minor courses may be used to fulfill all College general education requirements if the course taken off-campus is equal to or greater in semester credit value than the stated requirement.
Grades and semester credit hours earned will be entered on the student's transcript, but will not be included in the calculation of the Luther cumulative GPA. The Luther Münster Spring Semester program is the only exception to this policy, and the grades earned will be calculated into the Luther GPA.
Luther January term and summer courses are offered only on a A-F scale and are included in the Luther cumulative GPA.
Other FAQs
- What can I study off campus?Students can study almost any discipline. The humanities and social sciences provide the most opportunities....
- Is studying off campus safe?There will always be risks associated with any travel. Luther has developed policies to address...
- How do I start?During your first semester at Luther, students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a...
- Will the credits count and will my GPA be affected?Luther College accepts credits for all semester or year-long off campus programs in accordance with...
- What are the requirements/deadlines for studying off campus?Generally, sophomores (second-semester), juniors, and seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible...
- When can I study off campus?Traditionally, off campus study has been a junior year experience for semester and year-long programs....
- Why should I study off campus?Studying off campus can be an incredible learning experience. The "momentous memorable moments" that most...
- Where can I study while off campus?You may choose from a wide variety of year, semester, January term, and summer off...
- What will it cost to study off campus?Costs vary with each program. Examples follow. Luther Programs In order to make off campus study a...
- Is financial aid available while studying abroad?Students will work with the Financial Aid Office to determine their eligibility. For current and...
