Next Steps
USF First Year Abroad Program
WHY JOIN?
- Travel overseas with other USF-bound international students
- Complete your first year and earn college credit to stay on track to graduate on time
- Receive mentorship and guidance from faculty and program advisors
- Gain hands-on experience and explore new cultures
EXPLORE INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS
Each semester of the USF First Year Abroad Program combines rigorous classroom academics with expeditions, hands-on projects and service learning that bring your education to life.
Two iconic cities - one transformative year.

Seville, Spain (Fall semester)
Areas of Study:
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STEM
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Social Sciences
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Language Arts
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Arts & Humanities
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Academic Themes: Science, Technology, Cultural Studies

London, England (Spring semester)
Areas of Study:
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STEM
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Social Sciences
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Language Arts
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Arts & Humanities
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Academic Themes: Science, British Culture, Comparative Politics
Credit Transferrability
Courses delivered through the USF First Year Abroad Program have been mapped out for tranferrability, which means the credits you earn abroad will fulfill University of South Florida degree requirements.
Program Requirements
Please note the following items you will need to complete in order to ensure a successful transition to USF after your first year abroad:
Minimum requirements
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.
- Complete at least 24 transferable credits of coursework.
Selective Majors
Some programs at USF are competitive, and transfer admission is not automatically guaranteed. For admission into a selective major you must also fulfill the major-specific criteria.
For details on the prerequisites and criteria for USF鈥檚 selective majors, including what additional requirements may apply to your intended field of study, please visit our Selective Major Requirements page
*Any credits earned through dual enrollment or prior learning credits do not count towards the program transferable earned credit hours requirement.
Health & Safety
Participants are provided with comprehensive health and safety support throughout their time abroad. Our partner maintains established risk management and crisis response protocols and ensures that on-site leaders receive training in emergency preparedness and response.
As part of the program experience, students are provided with travel health insurance which is included in the program cost and remains active for the full duration of the student鈥檚 time overseas.
The program also offers emergency support services, including medical evacuation, emergency evacuation, if necessary. These services provide an additional layer of protection and support for students participating in international programs.
READY TO START?
The USF First Year Abroad Program is an invitation-only opportunity for international undergraduate students. Students invited to participate will be offered to complete the Program Interest Form to be considered for this opportunity.
For additional information, please contact us to learn more