Affiliate and Third-Party Programs
Explore NC State's Affiliate Partner programs for more academic and global options—the Study Abroad Office is here to help you navigate these additional opportunities.
- Affiliates are vetted strategic partners that deliver hands-on, “Think and Do” international experiences.
- Programs complement NC State’s other study abroad options and often include strengths in STEM, design, and textiles across diverse global locations.
- Partners offer one-on-one advising, visa assistance, and 24/7 health and safety resources.
- We prioritize high-value, high-quality programs to keep global learning accessible.
NC State Affiliate Programs
- Arcadia Abroad: see Summer STEM Research Abroad
- Barcelona SAE
- DIS – Study Abroad in Scandinavia
- WorldStrides
- Lorenzo de Medici: Florence and Tuscania
- USAC University Studies Abroad Consortium
Advising & Support
We encourage you to meet with an advisor to review options, the application process, and support.
- Connect with a Study Abroad Advisor.
- Poole College of Management students: Contact Poole Global for additional support with program selection and course approvals.
Academic Credit
You can earn transfer credit for your Affiliate or Third-Party program:
- Undergraduate students must earn the equivalent of a C- or better
- Graduate students must earn the equivalent of a B or better
Course approvals must be documented in advance as part of your PackAbroad application to ensure the courses fulfill your NC State degree requirements. Learn more about Credit Abroad.
Program Costs & Payment
- You’ll pay application/setup fees through PackAbroad.
- Mandatory NC State international insurance will be billed through your NC State student account.
- Tuition and other program fees are paid directly to your provider.
- Review more details about Billing, Payments, and Fees.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
You can use your NC State financial aid and scholarships toward Affiliate or Third-Party programs as long as you’re enrolled in a full-time course load that counts toward your degree. Aid will be disbursed directly to you based on the NC State billing calendar. Study abroad scholarships can also be used towards the cost of an Affiliate or Third-Party program.
Dual-Applications
- Students must complete two applications, including an application with NC State to reflect their experience, faciliate support, maintain eligibility for financial aid and scholarships and facilitate transfer credit.
- On PackAbroad, the NC State study abroad application platform, students will complete the relevant application.
- You’ll also complete a Course Approval Form with your academic department to confirm how your courses will apply to your degree. Learn more about Course Approvals.
- The second application will be directly with the Affiliate provider through their application portal or website. Be sure to review any eligibility requirements set by the program provider or host institution.
- Important: Deadlines for Affiliate and Third-Party programs can differ from NC State deadlines. We recommend starting on the course approval form process of the application two to three weeks before the NC State deadline. Some providers also require institutional approval from NC State — your advisor can help once your PackAbroad application is submitted. If their deadline is before our deadline, please complete your PackAbroad application and then reach out to us.
Non-NC State Programs
If an NC State student identifes an alternate, non-NC State study abroad opportunity through a program organized by an alternate third party provider, a US-accredited institution pr a direct enrollment opportunity through an accredited international institution as a visiting student. The student is individually responsible for vetting the opportunity. The application process above and the relevant deadlines apply.