Ancient Greek and Roman Studies

The Department of Ancient Greek & Roman Studies has provided information for students who plan to study abroad. Review your department’s responses to the Major Advising Questionnaires below, then contact the department directly with any additional questions.

Advising Resources

Study Abroad Information on the Ancient Greek & Roman Studies Website

Ancient Greek & Roman Studies Department Advising Contact Information

Berkeley Programs Questionnaire

Does your department currently sponsor a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program?

No

Do any courses offered on a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program currently satisfy requirements within your major?

No

UCEAP Programs Questionnaire

What is the maximum amount of major credit given for courses taken during UCEAP? Is this maximum calculated by number of courses or by units of credit?

The maximum is two courses. Students can request an exception for more than two courses. Contact the UG Advisor if you need an exception.

Does your department maintain a list of courses previously awarded credit on UCEAP and/or a list of pre-approved courses for UCEAP programs? How do students access this information?

Yes. View the list of Pre-Approved Classes for Study Abroad.

Does your department have a 4-year or 2-year plan available to students that incorporates semester or year-length study abroad? How do students access this information?

Yes. Please contact the department for advice. We help students develop specific course plans that can include study abroad.

What is the process in your department to have courses evaluated? What materials must be submitted? What is the timeframe for response?

Students should notify the Undergraduate Advisor as early as possible when selecting a study abroad program and courses. The Undergraduate Advisor works with students and UCEAP to obtain syllabi.

Are students in your department able to undertake a senior honors thesis the semester following UCEAP participation?

Yes. If studying abroad takes place during the penultimate semester, they must work on their research while abroad. Please consult with your Berkeley Study Abroad Adviser to determine whether this will be feasible on your chosen program.

Does your department calculate UCEAP grades into departmental GPA?

Yes.

Are UCEAP grades counted towards departmental honors?

N/A - we do not use courses to earn honors

If you represent a department which teaches foreign language, does your department award major credit for the courses taken during the Intensive Language Program (ILP) portion of the UCEAP program?

Our language courses are not part of ILP as they are ancient languages. However, our courses can be used to meet campus foreign language requirements.

Does the undergraduate adviser sign the UCEAP academic planning form, or must a faculty adviser sign?

Either the staff undergraduate major advisor or a faculty advisor can sign the plan. It’s usually the undergraduate major advisor.

Does your department place Academic holds on declared majors prior to each registration period? If yes, what is your departmental policy on releasing advising holds for students currently abroad on UCEAP (e.g. is advising possible via email, skype, etc.)?

Yes. Students who are abroad can do their advising via email or Zoom and have the hold cleared before their enrollment period begins or after. They will be notified the hold has been placed by email.

Do you have any department specific advice for students participating on a UCEAP program in their last term at Berkeley?

We support and encourage studying abroad. If students meet campus requirements for senior residency (check with an L&S advisor to confirm), they can take their final semester abroad.

Independent Programs Questionnaire

Have any Independent programs been approved by your department and the Study Abroad Advisory board for credit in the major?

Yes, College Year in Athens has been approved. We are willing to evaluate any program the student is interested in.

Are there any pre-approved courses for your major from other UC summer abroad programs (UCLA, UCD, etc.)?

Not at this time. We are willing to approve requests for approval from students who are interested in them.

What is the process to have a course from an Independent study abroad program evaluated for your major?

The student can submit the syllabus and a reading list to the Undergraduate Advisor. A Faculty Advisor will evaluate the courses.