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Can be for academic credit, for monetary compensation, both or neither. 聽</li> <li> Service-Learning:聽 Community-driven service placements that occur outside of the classroom under the supervision of faculty, community/local partners, or both.聽 Service-learning experiences must include an academic component that guides students through the experience.</li> <li> Projects or consulting: Experiences that are time- or goal-bound and driven in which students provide services to an overseas organization.聽 Projects and consulting experience must include an academic component that guides students through the experience.</li> <li> Non-transferable coursework: Experiences in which students engage in overseas coursework (especially language study) which may not be eligible for transfer credit at the University but is related to their academic or professional goals.</li> <li> International travel that is complementary to a domestic Pitt course: Optional international experiences that are complementary to an on-campus course but for which additional credit is not granted.</li> <li> International Conferences: Professional or academic conferences that take place outside of the United States. 聽</li> </ol> <p>If you have questions about whether or not your travel qualifies as an Independent Experience, please contact <a href="mailto:globalexperiences@pitt.edu">globalexperiences@pitt.edu</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a data-parent="#overviewacc" data-toggle="collapse" href="#overview2">What is NOT an Independent Experience?</a></h4> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="overview2"> <div class="panel-body"> The following types of programs and experiences are NOT considered Independent Experiences:</div> <ol> <li> <strong>Participation in a global experience or program that is not approved by the University of Pittsburgh.聽 </strong>Undergraduate students seeking to apply for a global experience or program that is currently not listed at <a href="http://www.globalexperiences.pitt.edu/programs">www.globalexperiences.pitt.edu/programs</a> should follow the petition process outlined at <a href="http://www.globalexperiences.pitt.edu/petition">www.globalexperiences.pitt.edu/petition</a>.</li> <li> <strong>Any experiences that are a part of a formal study abroad/away program.聽 </strong>Formalized global experiences programs have their own review and application process.</li> <li> <strong>Any travel by student organizations and/or clubs.聽 </strong>Travel with student organizations and clubs is governed by the <a href="https://www.coronavirus.pitt.edu/student-learning-living/student-activities">University of Pittsburgh Standards and Guidelines for Student Activities.</a></li> <li> <strong>Any travel not explicitly listed in "What is an Independent Experience"</strong></li> </ol> <p>If you have questions about whether or not your travel qualifies as an Independent Experience, please contact <a href="mailto:globalexperiences@pitt.edu">globalexperiences@pitt.edu</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a data-parent="#overviewacc" data-toggle="collapse" href="#overview3">The Registration Process</a></h4> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="overview3"> <div class="panel-body"> If your experience meets the requirements for an Independent Learning Experience, you are required to register your travel with Pitt Global Experiences Office using the appropriate links below.聽 All Independent Learning Experience applications are reviewed on an individual basis and may need additional review by the Global Risk, Health, Safety, and Security committee.聽 <strong>We recommend that you begin the process no less than 2 weeks before travel (4 weeks if the University is in an elevated posture or if your travel is to Israel or a Level 3/4 advisory by the Department of State.)</strong></div> <div class="panel-body"> 聽</div> <p><strong>1. Begin your application with Pitt Global Experiences Office: </strong>Find the appropriate link below to begin your application.聽 You will be required to log in through Pitt Passport and provide as accurate of an itinerary as possible before being taken to the application.聽 Once in the application, you will be required to complete all requirements listed.聽 Once done, click SUBMIT to ensure that Pitt Global Experiences Office is notified of your application.</p> <p><strong>2. Application Review: </strong>A member of the Pitt Global Experiences staff will review your application and, if necessary, follow up with any questions.聽 If your travel itinerary or aspects of your experience require higher level review, your application will be sent to the Global Risk, Health, Safety, and Security committee.</p> <p><strong>3. Complete the Independent Experiences Agreement and Post-Decision Requirements: </strong>If approved, you will receive a link to complete the Independent Experiences Agreement using DocuSign.聽 You'll also need to return to your Pitt Global Experiences portal to complete additional requirements.</p> <p><strong>4. Registration with International SOS: </strong>Once your application is complete and approved, you will be registered with International SOS, the University's health insurance and duty of care provider.聽 Once registered, International SOS can provide health, safety, and security guidance for your experience.</p> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a data-parent="#overviewacc" data-toggle="collapse" href="#overview4">Begin Your Application: Graduate Students聽</a></h4> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="overview4"> <div class="panel-body"> You should use the link below to register your experience if:</div> <ul> <li> Your experience meets the requirements outlined above.</li> <li> You are a registered student in a graduate program at the University of Pittsburgh.</li> </ul> <p> <button class="btn btn-primary" onclick="location.href='https://apps.abroad.pitt.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Students.Apply&Program_ID=12882'" type="button">Apply Now</button></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a data-parent="#overviewacc" data-toggle="collapse" href="#overview5">Begin Your Application: Undergraduate Students</a></h4> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="overview5"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="panel-body"> You should use the link below to register your experience if:</div> <ul> <li> Your experience meets the requirements outlined above.</li> <li> You will be registered for credit during the term of your experience OR your experience is REQUIRED for graduation.</li> <li> You are a registered student in an undergraduate program at the University of Pittsburgh</li> </ul> <p> <button class="btn btn-primary" onclick="location.href='https://apps.abroad.pitt.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Students.Apply&Program_ID=13006'" type="button">Apply Now</button></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a data-parent="#overviewacc" data-toggle="collapse" href="#overview6">Begin Your Application: Medical Students</a></h4> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="overview6"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="panel-body"> You should use the link below to register your experience if you are a medical student:</div> <ul> </ul> <p> <button class="btn btn-primary" onclick="location.href='https://apps.abroad.pitt.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Students.Apply&Program_ID=13057'" type="button">Apply Now</button></p></div> </div> </div> </div> <p>聽</p> </div></div></div> <footer> </footer> </article> </section> </div> </section> </div>  </div> </div> <footer class="footer"> <div class="container"> <div class="region region-footer"> <section id="block-block-2" class="block block-block clearfix"> <div class="container"> <div class="row footer-section"> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4"> <div> <h3> About</h3> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Founded in 1981, the Global Experiences Office develops programs and facilitates educational experiences in over 75 countries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Students can participate in an international or domestic global experience during the summer term, fall semester, spring semester or during a full academic year.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4"> <h3> Visit</h3> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">University of Pittsburgh</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">University Center for International Studies</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">Global Experiences Office</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">802 William Pitt Union</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">3959 Fifth Avenue</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">Pittsburgh, PA 15260</span></div> </div> <div class="col-md-12 col-lg-4"> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-12"> <h3> Follow Us</h3> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PittGlobalExp/"><i class="fa-brands fa-facebook-square">聽</i></a><a href="https://twitter.com/PittGlobalExp"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter">聽</i></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pittglobalexp/"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram">聽</i></a></p> <p></p> <p>聽</p> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-12"> <a> </a> <h3> <a>Contact Us</a></h3> <div> <a><span style="font-size:16px;">+1-412-648-7413</span></a></div> <div> <a> </a><a href="mailto:globalexperiences@pitt.edu">Email us</a></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"><a href="https://www.abroad.pitt.edu/ourteam">Meet Our Team</a></span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>聽</p> </div> <p>聽</p> </section> </div> </div> </footer> <script src="https://use.fontawesome.com/releases/v6.5.1/js/all.js"></script> <script src="https://www.abroad.pitt.edu/sites/all/themes/bootstrap/js/bootstrap.js?smg4al"></script> </body> </html>