Information for Returning Students for Study Abroad and Exchanges Students at SUNY Plattsburgh

Returning Student Information

Welcome back! Returning back to campus from a study abroad experience can be an exciting, challenging time. You can expect to go through some degree of culture shock as you get back into the same old routines with a new, more global perspective on your world. You may find that you have many more stories to tell than your friends want to sit and listen to. In that case, come in to our office and tell us! We love hearing about your travels because it helps us inform students who want to follow in your footsteps.

We have several opportunities for returning study abroad students to share their experiences with other students. We invite and encourage you to participate in our study abroad fairs and classroom presentations to students who might want to go abroad. You can also pick your favorite snapshots and participate in our returning student photo contest. Another great way to stay connected is to visit the Global Education Office to see if there are any international students studying at SUNY Plattsburgh from your country of interest.

When Will My Transcript Arrive?

Most schools abroad are not as timely with posting grades as our students expect. For one thing, your grades are first posted at your host institution, and then travel back to your home school in the U.S. where your registrar processes them to become part of your official academic record. The bottom line is this: patience is required! If you have difficulty registering for future classes because your study abroad coursework does not show up on your record, please contact our office for assistance.

• Request Transcripts

How Can I Stay Involved With Study Abroad Now That I Am Back On Campus?

As a returning study abroad student, you are the best source of information for someone thinking about going abroad. We love to have our returning students help us spread the word about how incredibly life changing this experience is.  Below are some of the things you can be involved with after returning.

• Become a Global Education Mentor. 
• Apply for a work-study position in Study Abroad and Exchanges.  Please contact Financial Aid to confirm you are eligible for work study before applying. 
• Tell your story and promote study abroad at an information session, classroom presentation, or other event.
• Submit a personal profile and photos for use in promotional material.
• Post on our Facebook page and meet other students who are going or returning from your host country.
• Participate in International Education Week events (every November).

The possibilities are endless.  Contact Study Abroad and Exchanges if you have questions or are interested in other ways you can share your enthusiasm with others.

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

If you would like more information about study abroad and exchange opportunities at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact us at:

Global Education Office
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Phone: (518) 564-3287
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 388-6784
Fax: (518) 564-3292
E-mail: geo@plattsburgh.edu

Location: We are on the second floor of the Kehoe Administration Building on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus.