If I study abroad or on exchange in the US, will that change my Gen Eds?
When you do an approved exchange or study abroad program through UMass, you will work with the program staff to make sure you understand how the program fits into your academic program. Occasionally, due to different credit systems at the institution they attend, students who go on a UMass/Amherst-approved exchange or study abroad program will choose to change to transfer GenEd requirements. This is done by filing a Change to Transfer General Education Requirements form in the Records Office (207 Whitmore). It is recommended that students file the form as soon as possible following the exchange, but no later than the beginning of their last semester at UMass/Amherst. Make sure you discuss this with your advisor and/or the International Programs or Domestic Exchange Offices.
