Students* participating in Iowa State sponsored and/or affiliated activities outside the USA, whether or not involving ISU funds (including independent study credit, research credit, or non-credit activities), need to apply for permission to undertake this activity through ISUAbroad. The international office of the college awarding the credit, or sponsoring the activity, will review the application. In those instances where there is no college international office or there is no clear college sponsor, the Study Abroad and Exchange Advisory Committee (SAEAC) will review the application.
Applications will be evaluated to determine that the activity conforms to the academic and safety standards articulated in the Iowa State University Study Abroad Policy Statement on Health and Safety.
* Individual undergraduate students, student organizations, and students participating in campus-organized activities.
To register for an independent international experience as described above, please click this button.
Independent Study
