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Study abroad programs vary in length, location, number of travelers, academic focus and more. The following are general categories of study abroad programs: 

1. Faculty-led programs are hosted and accompanied by WMU faculty representing various disciplines. Programs are generally short-term, ranging one week to ten weeks in length.  
2. WMU exchange programs are programs in which WMU students register in classes at one of WMU's exchange partner institutions, and students from the exchange partner come to study at WMU for one or two semesters. In exchange programs, WMU students pay WMU tuition. 
3. Partner study abroad programs are programs in which WMU students are registered in courses at a partner institution. 
4. University-approved program provider are companies or organizations that organize study abroad programs for student. The following is a list of "program providers" affiliated with WMU:
   • AIFS
   • API
   • Arcos
   • CEA CAPA
   • CIEE
   • CIS Abroad
   • IAU
   • IES
   • IFSA-Butler
   • ISA
   • SAI
   • Semester at Sea
   • The Education Abroad Network (TEAN)
   • The Intern Group
   • Sage Corps
5. International internships are opportunities offered by organizations in which students gain field expertise abroad.

Study Abroad staff members also assist students who choose to participate in other University-approved programs, an international internship, or an independent study abroad.  Students must have these activities approved by WMU Study Abroad prior to departure and meet specific requirements to receive credit toward their degree program.

• Academic credit
• International internships
• Obtain passport, visa and entry documents
• University-approved study abroad program providers