Curious about how classes transfer back from study abroad? The following departments have approved courses from study abroad programs listed below. Click on your major or minor department to see courses that have been approved for the department. These are living documents that update as more courses are approved.
Note that this is not a complete list of courses that can be approved on OSA programs. Use this as a historical record and guide, but know that you are able to petition for additional courses to be approved with the appropriate department approver. If you have questions about whether or not courses you’re interested in will be approved for major or elective credit, please speak to your major advisor. It is at the discretion of your academic department to determine which distribution areas or major sub-field requirements may be fulfilled by your study abroad coursework.
Course Approvals by Department:
Not all departments have elected to publish a public-facing list, but your major advisor or department chair may offer course selection guidance on an individual basis. We are currently working with academic departments to improve transparency for course approvals and will update this list as more become available.
Architecture
Anthropology
Art History
Art Studio
Asian Studies
Cell and Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
Design
Digital Media Practices
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Economics
Engineering
English
Environmental Studies
French
Gender & Sexuality Studies
History
Italian
Linguistics
Mathematics
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Political Science
Portuguese
Psychology
Public Health
School of Liberal Arts Management Minor (SLAMM Minors ONLY)
Sociology
Freeman School of Business Approved Courses
To petition for the NTC Core, you must be enrolled and on-site in the course and submit the NTC Core Policy Exception Form. More information can be found here. Pre-approvals will not be accepted.
Study abroad coursework pre-approvals are provided as a preliminary evaluation and are subject to change. Approval of specific courses is not guaranteed and may depend on additional factors, such as course availability, changes in program requirements, or updates to institutional policies. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their departmental advisors to ensure that their study abroad coursework aligns with their academic program of study and graduation requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to verify that selected courses meet degree requirements and maintain compliance with all academic policies. Tulane University assumes no responsibility for discrepancies or changes that may arise after the initial pre-approval process. Please contact your academic department for the most accurate and up-to-date guidance.
Non-Approved Courses
Is your study abroad course not approved yet? No problem! If you would like major, minor, or NTC core credit for a course that is NOT on the lists above, you should meet with the appropriate departmental advisor to have them complete the Course Equivalency Form. For more information on this process, visit our page on transferring credit.
