MCB Study Abroad Course Approval Form
Instructions:
Students planning to study abroad using courses NOT listed in the “MCB Study Abroad Pre Approved List” may
request tentative approval for up to 5 EAP courses by completing the form below.
● Courses must be
○ Upper division: advanced courses meant for 3rd/4th year students.
○ Equivalent to 3-4 semester units (multiply quarter units by ⅔ to calculate semester units).
○ Taken for a letter grade.
● A maximum of TWO courses from EAP can be used towards MCB major requirements.
● Students are responsible for checking for adequate prerequisites and course availability when enrolling.
● MCB Advisor approval does NOT guarantee entry into courses or study abroad program. For more information,
please visit the Berkeley Study Abroad website at: http://studyabroad.berkeley.edu/
Name:____________________________________ SID:___________________Date:_____________
Email Address: __________________________________ Emphasis: BMB CDB GGD IMM NEU
Study Abroad Institution: ____________________________________Country: __________________
Step 1- Pre-Approval (Before You Go Abroad):
Identify course of interest for your specific program and bring the information to MCB advisors and Undergraduate Affairs
Office for review by staff advisor. Once the courses have been approved as a major- related course, the staff advisor will refer
you to the faculty advisor for TENTATIVE approval. Return this form to 3060 VLSB
Proposed Courses:
Course Number:_____________ Course Title:_____________________________________________
Semester Units:_______ Intended Berkeley Equivalency: ____________________________________
Pre Approved: Yes No
Course Number:_____________ Course Title:_____________________________________________
Semester Units:_______ Intended Berkeley Equivalency: ____________________________________
Pre Approved: Yes No
Course Number:_____________ Course Title:_____________________________________________
Semester Units:_______ Intended Berkeley Equivalency: ____________________________________
Pre Approved: Yes No
Course Number:_____________ Course Title:_____________________________________________
Semester Units:_______ Intended Berkeley Equivalency: ____________________________________
Pre Approved: Yes No
Course Number:_____________ Course Title:_____________________________________________
Semester Units:_______ Intended Berkeley Equivalency: ____________________________________
Pre Approved: Yes No
Student Signature: _________________________________________________ Date:_____________
MCB Advisor Name: _________________________________________________________________
MCB Advisor Signature: ____________________________________________ Date:_____________
Faculty Advisor Name:________________________________________________________________
Faculty Advisor Signature: ___________________________________________ Date:_____________
Comments:_________________________________________________________________________