These are study abroad programs that are not supported nor vetted by the mgm casino. These programs are often through third-party vendors such as AIFS, CEA, CIEE, SIT, etc., however these also include study abroad programs administered by SUNY Community Colleges.
If you will be applying to a Non-SUNY study abroad program, you must notify our office by completing the application linked below. Please note that this application is in addition to the application you would complete through the administering organization.
Participation on a Non-SUNY sponsored program requires your completion of the ** through the Registrar's Office, as well as registration at the sponsoring campus (if any). Prior to departure, students must ensure that mgm casino’s Office of Admissions will accept credit from the institution issuing the transcript (school of record). Credits earned abroad are shown as transfer credits on your official mgm casino transcript. An official transcript from the school of record should be sent to mgm casino’s Office of Admissions upon conclusion of the study abroad program. mgm casino’s transfer credit policy and approval process are outlined on the and .
**Please note that the Leave of Absence Form is only required for Fall or Spring Non-SUNY programs. The Leave of Absence Form requirement is not applicable for short-term Non-SUNY programs: Summer or Winter.
If a student chooses to participate in a Non-SUNY study abroad program, they will apply directly to the Non-SUNY program, and pay the associated fees directly to the program provider. Students will not remain registered at mgm casino for Non-SUNY study abroad programs and thus, financial aid from mgm casino will not be applied to these programs.