Returning to Campus

The MUGlobal Portal, your online study abroad account, will remain active once you return from abroad. There, you will be able to see if we have received your official study abroad transcript.

We also ask that you complete the Re-entry questionnaire in the MUGlobal Portal. We are very interested in hearing feedback and details about your particular study abroad program so we may better advise students looking to study abroad in the future. Student responses are an important component in the evaluation of our current program offerings, so we appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey.

The transcript(s) for your semester(s) abroad are typically sent to the Office of International Education one to three months after you finish your final exams. After the Office of International Education has evaluated your transcript and it has been sent to the Registrar for processing, your your college will determine how the credits will be accepted (based upon your study abroad course approval form).

You can check on the status of your credits through CheckMarq by following the steps below. If you do not see courses posted in CheckMarq and want to check the status of your credit transfer, call the Office of the Registrar to find out if your official transcripts have been received. If they have been received, please contact the records office in your college to find out whether Marquette equivalents have been posted.

If courses were not accepted as they were pre-approved by your college or department, present a copy of your Course Approval Form or any email approvals to your college records office so the appropriate adjustments can be made.

For Programs for Which Grades Transfer:

(Sibanye Cape Town and faculty-led summer programs)

• Log in to Checkmarq.
• Under “Self Service,” go to “Student Center.”
• Locate the drop-down menu in the “Academics” section.
• Select “Grades” from the drop-down menu and click the (>>) button.
• Select a term, and then click “Continue.”
• The “View My Grades” page appears with official grades listed.

For programs for which only credits transfer:

• Log in to CheckMarq.
• Under “Self Service,” go to “Student Center.”
• In the “Academics” section, click the “My Academics” link.
• Click the “View my transfer credit report” link. 

Please note: Students earn transfer credit for courses taken abroad in which they earn a passing grade, as determined by the host institution. Transferred credit where the grade earned is less than C only apply toward degree requirements or prerequisites that do not require a grade of C or better. Each respective academic college at Marquette will determine if a course taken abroad will fulfill a major requirement. Students cannot audit or take pass/fail classes while abroad. 

Schedule an appointment with your academic adviser upon returning to campus to discuss your transcript and four-year plan. Make sure that you are taking the necessary required courses to stay on track for graduation.

We need your help to make our programs come alive for prospective study abroad students. Represent your program and share your global experiences as a volunteer during OIE’s:

• Study Abroad Fair
• Program-specific Information Sessions
• Study Abroad Orientation

Become a Study Abroad Program Ambassador and act as a guide for students just beginning their study abroad journey. The position requires approximately 2-5 hours per week depending on your availability. As an ambassador, you will enhance your skills in public speaking, marketing, social media, event planning and act as the spokesperson for your study abroad program. Contact studyabroad@marquette.edu for details.

Consider working as a Global Student Assistant at the Office of International Education. Explore international education as a career path. OIE hires student workers to assist with each of the functions of international education:

• International Students and Scholar Services
• Education Abroad
• English as a Second Language Program
• Communications and Marketing
• Evening Program Center

Open positions are posted on JobX and Communication internship webpage.

• Participate in the OIE-sponsored International Photo Contest in November each year on Facebook during International Education Week.
• Submit your pictures or writing to the Marquette Tribune or Marquette Journal.
• Participate in external photo and essay contests, such as the Transitions Abroad study abroad/travel art/essay contest.
• Write articles for magazines interested in study abroad experiences such as:

• Abroad View Magazine, which publishes student work discussing study
  abroad issues, global awareness, cultural views and world conditions.
• Transitions Abroad, which welcomes submissions from students

Attend OIE sponsored lectures, discussion series and panel presentations on key global topics. Participate in social programming designed to share U.S. cultural traditions with international students.

Organizing an international-related event? Email issservices@marquette.edu the details and we'll help promote the event.

Marquette offers a wide variety of international focused courses for every major. Consider majoring in a foreign language, adding a double major in International Affairs or International Business, declaring an Asian Studies minor, or complementing your engineering degree with a concentration in Global Engineering.

Upon your return from your study-abroad experience, one of the best ways to continue your commitment to the global world is by participating in service learning right here in the Milwaukee community. If you did not participate in service learning at Marquette before your departure, you may want to try to take a service learning course or two when you return. Milwaukee boasts numerous nonprofits with a global focus, including the following. Learn more on the service learning website.

• Alliance Francaise
• United Community Center
• International Learning Center

New international students arrive a week or so before school starts each semester. If you are in Milwaukee, consider volunteering to assist during orientation. Take students to get their university ID cards, accompany students to Target to purchase necessary items for their dorm room and join the new students at social events such as the welcome picnic or ice skating at Red Arrow Park. Contact issservices@marquette.edu if you are interested in volunteering.

Welcome new international students to Marquette. Join a mix of current international and domestic students who volunteer to help new international students settle in and adjust to life at Marquette. Volunteer just one semester or every semester. If you are interested in serving as a Peer Mentor, contact issservices@marquette.edu.

Every spring, OIE showcases Marquette’s global diversity at International Day. Individual students and cultural student organizations put together booths that educate staff and students about the countries and cultures that make up Marquette's global community. Partner with an international student or host a table that represents your host country. To participate, contact issservices@marquette.edu.

Become a U.S. cultural ambassador and live in Global Village, a community that helps international exchange students adjust to life at Marquette. Live with two international exchange students and another domestic undergraduate student in a two-bedroom furnished unit. This close-knit community promotes cultural sharing and offers great opportunities for personal growth. Visit the Global Village webpage for information on how to become an ambassador.

Learn about peacemaking and social activism. Hear from peacemakers in the field at regular Soup with Substance programming, engage in advocacy efforts, become a Catholic Relief Services ambassador, teach peer mediation to area youth or complete a summer international peacemaking fellowship. Learn more on the Center for Peacemaking website.

Celebrate diversity, discuss social justice, and participate in activities with an international, multi-cultural or ethnic focus through the Center for Engagement and Inclusion. Programming includes diversity awareness month celebrations, human rights awareness week, and town hall discussions, among others.

Interested in learning more about a specific culture or practicing your foreign language skills? Choose from more than 20 cultural- and international-focused student organizations and get involved. These organizations are open to all students. Visit the Marquette Student Organizations website to learn more.

• Chinese Student & Scholars Association
• Italian Club
• International Affairs Society
• Malaysian Student Association
• Sigma Delta Pi (Hispanic Honor Society)

Explore the rich ethnic opportunities in Milwaukee, including art, film, festivals, theatre and more. Or, get involved in local organizations related to your host country and/or its ethnic heritage and language. Visit our explore Milwaukee section below for some suggestions.

The Basilica of St. Josaphat
The Basilica is a Franciscan center for prayer and spirituality, inspiration and beauty. It is home to a vibrant Roman Catholic parish and remains a testament to the faith of the Polish immigrants that created it.

Bradford Beach
The place to be in Milwaukee's hot summer months. The lake is a choice spot for beach volleyball, jet-skiing, sailing, windsurfing and freshwater surfing. Bring your own equipment or take advantage of beachfront lessons and rentals.

Discovery World
Discovery World is a science and technology center that is fun for all ages. A 120,000-square foot facility includes interactive exhibits, the Reiman Aquarium, movies in their Digital Theater, learning labs, live theater shows, and more!

Edelweiss Boat Trips
Enjoy a boat ride down the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan.

Harley-Davidson Museum
The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI, showcases the Harley-Davidson Motor Company's history and motorcycles through a variety of exhibits. Immerse yourself in Harley culture.

Milwaukee Art Museum
The museum contains over 30,000 works of art to enjoy. On weekend nights MAM After Dark offers themed evening events with music, food, drinks and art.

Miller Brewery Tour
From a personal tour guide to the ghost of Frederick Miller, you will experience over 155 years of brewing history on your tour. International visitors and local guests alike experience something new with every tour. Relax and enjoy your samples in our Bavarian-style Miller Inn or outdoor Beer Garden (seasonally) with friends and family at this historic Milwaukee landmark. Stop by during the winter to see the MillerCoors’ Holiday Lites.

Milwaukee Country Zoo
As one of the country’s finest zoological attractions, the Milwaukee County Zoo will educate, entertain and inspire you! Visit over 2,000 mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles in specialized habitats spanning 200 wooded acres. Explore educational wildlife shows, fun attractions and enticing special events like Zoo a la Carte.

Milwaukee Food and City Tours
Milwaukee Food & City Tours offers delicious tours exploring both urban and suburban neighborhoods originally settled by Italian, Irish, Polish and German immigrants. On all of the food and cultural tours of Milwaukee, they point out architectural highlights, cultural hotspots, and great restaurants and shops while sampling flavors from restaurants along the way.

Milwaukee Public Market
Milwaukee's most unique downtown food destination! Bursting with unique, high quality selections of artisan and ethnic products, and freshly prepared foods, you’re sure to enjoy shopping the independent merchants of the Milwaukee Public Market.

Milwaukee Public Museum
The Milwaukee Public Museum is a natural and human history museum. From the dinosaur exhibit to butterflies to the streets of old Milwaukee, there is an exhibit that will capture your imagination. You can also experience an IMAX show in a six-story dome theatre.

Milwaukee RiverWalk
In the heart of downtown, the two-mile long RiverWalk winds along the Milwaukee River with access to some of the city's best restaurants, brewpubs, shops and waterfront nightlife. Eye-catching public art gives the RiverWalk the feel of an outdoor gallery and colorful, user-friendly directional signs elaborate on the city's history.

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)
Experience a desert oasis, a tropical jungle and special floral gardens - all in one afternoon - and an amazing lighting display in the evening!

Pettit National Ice Center
The Pettit is an official US Olympic training facility. Enjoy an afternoon or evening of ice skating!

Schuster Mansion – Victorian High Tea
Come have tea at the Schuster Mansion and feel what it may have been like back in the late 1800’s when Molly Schuster served tea to her friends.

Sprecher Brewery Tours
Established in Milwaukee in 1985, the first microbrewery since the repeal of Prohibition. European and traditional style beers, as well as gourmet sodas.

Untapped Tours of Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s most complete city tour! Join us as we tap into Milwaukee’s famous attractions and history, as well as other sights you may not have known existed. Each tour is limited to 11 guests to allow for plenty of room and ensure a personal feeling. Don’t just see Milwaukee, experience it!

Urban Ecology Center
An environmental community center, revitalizing urban green spaces and educating urban youth about science and nature. Hike the trails, climb a rock wall or kayak the Milwaukee river – nature is at your fingertips.

Comedy Sportz
All-ages comedy-as-a-sport, complete with referee, featuring two improv teams competing for applause.

Fiserv Forum
Large indoor arena that hosts sporting events and concerts.

The Pabst Theater
The Pabst Theater is an indoor concert venue and landmark of Milwaukee. Known as "the Pabst", the theater hosts about 100 events per year. Built in 1895, it is the fourth-oldest continuously operating theater in the United States.

Potawatomi Hotel and Casino
Located minutes from downtown Milwaukee, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino offers high-stakes bingo, over 100 table games, over 3,000 slot machines, a 20-table Poker Room, a 500-seat theater and an Off-Track Betting Room.

The Rave
Music venue hosting national and local acts in a historic 1920s building.

State Fair
For ten days, enjoy some original cream puffs and try a variety of food. Watch and observe endless fair competitions, and listen to countless concerts.

Summerfest
The world’s largest music festival is held right here in Milwaukee.

Wheel Fun Rentals
Wheel Fun Rentals enables adventurers and families to get an eye-full of wildlife without having to leave the city! Wheel Fun Rentals places water-bound explorers at the helm of a variety of boats including kayaks and pedal boats.

Bastille Days
The streets of Milwaukee are transformed into a mini French city complete with an Eiffel Tower. Enjoy street entertainers, a marketplace, more than 25 sidewalk crafts, and the annual Storm the Bastille 5K fun run/walk-Thurs, opening night.

Festa Italiana
Festa carries on time-honored traditions including the celebration of Sunday Mass and Procession, cultural exhibits, bocce, gondolas, photos of the old Third Ward and Italians in Milwaukee, as well as delicious food and entertainment true to the Italian culture including opera, dance, song and fireworks!

German Fest
All things German can be found at German Fest – food, travel, history, music, and much more… for ALL ages! Some of the best German cuisine can be found at German Fest! Many well-known German restaurants and food services from Southeast Wisconsin make the trip to provide authentic German fare.

Greek Fest
Be Greek for a day! Authentic Greek food, live Greek and American bands, as well as our own authentic Hellenic Dancers. The mission of Greek Fest is to provide funding to support the ministries of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and its community outreach efforts.

Holiday Folk Fair
America’s premier multicultural festival. Explore the world of music, food, dance and arts.

Indian Summer Festival
The mission of Indian Summer Inc. is to educate, preserve and promote American Indian cultures; showcase the diversity that exists within tribal cultures, provide economic opportunities to our people and strengthen communication and understanding.

Irish Fest
To preserve, promote and celebrate all aspects of Irish, Irish American and Celtic cultures, and to instill in current and future generations an appreciation of their heritage.

Mexican Fiesta
Mexican Fiesta brings the sound, culture, and taste of Mexico to Milwaukee’s lakefront. Join in on the fun as we celebrate three days of fun, food, Mariachi and Fiesta for everyone.

Pride Fest
The nation’s largest LGBT festival with permanent festival grounds, owned and operated entirely by volunteers each and every year. PrideFest Milwaukee does not have one paid employee, simply the dedication and devotion to bring together a festival each and every year for our community.

Polish Fest
Polish Fest has a proud history in Milwaukee because of the strong Polish community in the area. Through the Polish Heritage Alliance and Polish Center of Wisconsin, Polish Fest has become the largest Polish festival in America.

Admirals Hockey
The Milwaukee Admirals are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League.

Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are an American professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The team is a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League.

Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association.

Milwaukee Wave
Milwaukee Wave is an indoor professional soccer team.

Milwaukee County Parks-Golf Courses
With 14 courses to choose from, Milwaukee County Golf has the ideal course for every golfer, from beginner to pro.

Broadway Theatre Center
The Broadway Theatre Center houses two unique theaters: the 358-seat Cabot Theatre, a replication of an 18th-century European opera house and the 99-seat Studio Theatre, a versatile black box space. Skylight Music Theatre owns and operates the Broadway Theatre Center at 158 N. Broadway in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward.

First Stage
A children’s theatre for both children and adults to enjoy!

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts offers the best of cultural and community programming. We are home to the finest performing artists in Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Ballet Company, Florentine Opera Company, First Stage and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra plus host of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration.

Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
The Rep produces over 600 performances annually of new and contemporary work, classics, and musical theater pieces plus a new short-play festival showcasing its intern company which is one of the oldest internship programs in regional theater.

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
The MSO’s full-time professional musicians perform over 135 classics, pops, family, education, and community concerts each season in venues throughout the state.

Milwaukee Theatre
Elegant 4,100-seat venue hosting concerts, Broadway musicals, theater performances & assemblies.

Oriental Theater
Opened on July 2, 1927. Every Friday and Saturday before the 7pm show in the main theatre, the lush sounds of the Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ introduce the movie. This pipe organ is the largest of its kind in a theatre in America, and the third largest in the world.

Cave of the Mounds
Cave of the Mounds is a National Natural Landmark. Guided tours of this geologic wonder follow paved, lighted walkways departing regularly every day of the year.

House on the Rock
Visionary architecture, eclectic collections and incredible stories await you at the House on the Rock Attraction, Alex Jordan’s imaginary, awe-inspiring man-made retreat.

Lambeau Field
Home of the Green Bay Packers. Take a Stadium Tour and/or visit the Packers Hall of Fame.

Old World Wisconsin
The museum's more than 60 historic structures range from ethnic farmsteads with furnished houses and rural outbuildings, to a crossroads village with its traditional small-town institutions. The efforts of countless historians have preserved an amazing slice of true Americana — one that will be enjoyed for generations to come.

Six Flags Great America
A theme park located north of Chicago, which includes extreme thrill rides and a water park.

• Cedarburg
• Chicago
• Door County
• Lake Geneva
• Madison
• Wisconsin Dells

• Visit Milwaukee
• OnMilwaukee.com

Your study abroad experience will affect you long after your formal study is completed. There are countless ways to incorporate your international experience into your career field. Watch for these opportunities, and continue building your international and intercultural experience.

Study abroad is a great start to building the international side of your résumé, but you might want to enhance it by working, interning, volunteering or attending graduate school abroad.

Few people step into a career in international affairs/business. Most people enter at a lower level in the domestic side of a business or organization, so be prepared to work your way into an international position. Network in the United States and while you’re abroad. Positions often become available to those who know the right people or are in the right place at the right time.

A good way to start your search is by consulting the Career Center. The center can help you effectively market your study abroad experience to potential employers.

GoinGlobal: International Career and Employment Resource

GoinGlobal is an International Job Search Database (access directly on-campus or off-campus through Handshake). 

If you are interested in working and/or interning abroad, explore GoinGlobal, a leading provider of career and employment resources for evaluating, selecting and transitioning into a successful career in another country. The database provides:

• Country career guides
• USA and Canadian city career guides
• Corporate profiles
• Worldwide job and internship openings
• H1B visa employer listings.

GoinGlobal provides more than 16 million worldwide job and internship listings. Opportunities are posted for major multinational companies and are updated daily.

UniWorld Directories

Uniworld directories enables you to search for American firms operating in foreign countries or foreign firms operating in the United States. It is a great place to start a search for international corporations. To search the database, go to the Raynor Memorial Libraries homepage and click on the databases tab under find resources. Select Uniworld from the list to begin your search.

Many students return from their experience overseas eager to help others have an equally transformative experience. Consider pursuing a career in international education. Work with incoming international students, outgoing study abroad students or partnership building. Learn as much as you can about the field to determine if it is the right fit for you.

• Apply to work as a Global Student Assistant in the Office of International Education and gain hands-on experience.
• Volunteer for the Office of International Education as a study abroad peer ambassador, international student peer mentor or orientation volunteer.
• Visit NAFSA: Association of International Educators website to learn more about the field.
• Subscribe to topical listservs through NAFSA to learn about the prominent issues professionals are discussing. You can subscribe for free.
• Visit the NAFSA Career Center.
• Read articles and the latest research in the field here.
• Visit The Forum on Education Abroad website and learn about the best practices and standards in study abroad. Visit the Forum Job Center.

• Attend International Education Conferences. There are regional, national and international conferences, so you should be able to find something in your area.
• NAFSA
• FORUM on Education Abroad
• CIEE
• Seek out local international education organizations. The Milwaukee Consortium of International Educators meets once a month. There may be others in your hometown.
• Pursue graduate work that will prepare you for a job in international education
• Marquette University
  Master of Education in Student Affairs in Higher Education here at Marquette. Focus on international education
• University of Minnesota
  Master or Doctorate in Comparative and International Development Education (in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development)
• School for International Training Graduate Institute
  Master’s degree programs and certificate programs in international education, peacebuilding and conflict transformation, sustainable development and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Many universities offer programs in higher education and/or international education. Visit the Career Center for assistance in exploring other programs.

Teaching English abroad is another career path that many returning study abroad students are interested in pursuing. Below are a few ongoing programs you may want to explore.

• Chile: English Open Doors Program
  The English Open Doors program was established in 2004 by the Chilean Ministry of Education to connect local children and teens with native English speakers. The program places native English-speakers in public schools throughout Chile to work with local teachers to plan activities and lead classes. There are no fees to participate and volunteers receive: a home-stay with a Chilean family, participation bonus of 70,000 CLP each month.
• South Korea: EPIK Program
  For students who have already completed an undergraduate degree. Sponsored by the Korean government. Advantages: Free airfare, free housing, good pay, low cost of living.
• Japan: Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme
  The JET program has been in place 1987 with the purpose of increasing mutual understanding between the people of Japan and other nations.
• Spain: Auxiliares Program
  The North American Language and Culture Assistants program in Spain is sponsored by the Spanish government.
• France: Teaching Assistant Program
  The Teaching Assistant Program is sponsored by the French Ministry of Education and hires hundreds of Americans each year to be English language teaching assistants at schools in France.
• Fulbright: English Teaching Assistants
  The English Teaching Assistant Programs place Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to local English teachers. A variety of locations are available and some locations require language skills, while others do not.
• General Teaching Position Job Search: Dave's ESL Cafe
  There are an endless number of companies and organizations looking to hire English teachers. But, Be aware that scams can do exist!

Can’t get enough of studying abroad? How about a scholarship to study at Oxford or a fellowship to design your own study anywhere in the world? Check out the Career Center or contact the appropriate university representative to find out about prestigious scholarships for graduate study abroad, including the Fulbright, Rhodes, Rotary and more.

The Peace Corps, International Jesuit Service Corp, and many other service organizations provide excellent opportunities to live and volunteer abroad.

• Peace Corps
• Bridges for Education
• International Jesuit Volunteer Corps
• AIESEC (international business organization)
• Earthwatch
• Global Service Corps
• Go Overseas - Volunteer Abroad (scholarships offered)
• Volunteerabroad.com (search engine for various international service opportunities)
• Volunteers for Peace (short-term volunteer programs in various countries)

The Jesuit Volunteer Corps and City Year are both great opportunities to work across different cultures right here in the United States.

• Jesuit Volunteer Corps
• City Year

Apply by December 1:  USA2Holland Internship Grant for U.S. Students
EducationUSA Netherlands invites U.S. higher education representatives to share information about The Netherland-America Foundation’s USA2Holland Internship Grant.  Designed for high-achieving, low-income American college students looking to gain international experience in the Netherlands, the grant provides up to $10,000 USD in financial support for monthly stipends, travel reimbursements, and visa assistance.  Students must be currently enrolled at an U.S. institution or recently graduated, a Pell Grant recipient, and motivated to intern in the Netherlands and secure their own internship. 

Student applications for summer 2025 are now open.