In order for a study abroad experience to fulfill the BTC requirement, the course must be conducted entirely away from USC. This means that all instructional activities, including lectures, discussions and assignments, must take place in an off-campus setting as part of the immersive learning experience.

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Semester Away Programs

Students who choose to study away for a full semester will be granted six credit hours towards Honors requirements. Three will fulfill the BTC requirement, and three will fulfill an Honors Elective. This allows students to study off-campus while maintaining Honors progression. To learn more about semester away opportunities and course-planning, students will communicate with both their Honors and major advisors and plan a visit to USC’s Education Abroad Office. 

Year Away

Honors students also have the opportunity to study away for a year, and the Honors College grants 12 credits towards Honors requirements in this situation. Three will fulfill the BTC requirement, and nine will fulfill Honors Electives. This way students are able to study off-campus while maintaining Honors progression.

To learn more about opportunities and course planning, it is vital students communicate with their advisors and plan their year abroad in coordination with the university’s Education Abroad office.