Eminent welcomes all universities and colleges to consider Eminent affiliation. We offer a variety of benefits for affiliation, both to students and faculty, in addition to our portfolio of trusted services for all students. Affiliation with Eminent is designed as a customized relationship to best support each school’s study abroad mission and structure.

Following is a synopsis of our key services that we are proud to offer our affiliates.

Scholarships: Students from affiliated institutions are eligible for all tuition scholarships offered by Eminent .

Communication and Contact with Your Campus: Eminent establishes and maintains ongoing communication and contact with our affiliates. Examples include the Eminent Affiliate Newsletter, attendance at study abroad fairs, campus visits by Eminent staff, program updates and planning site visits to Eminent programs abroad.

Student Services: Eminent offers affiliated colleges and universities a comprehensive range of student services, coordinated by an efficient and professional staff in the U.S. and abroad. Services include handling admissions, registration and student advising, special billing arrangements (including financial aid), student visa consultation, international health insurance, excursions, and housing. Our staff works closely with each student and is dedicated to facilitating the best possible study abroad experience based on her or his academic and personal needs. Eminent provides affiliates with regular communication regarding student enrollments, program updates, site visits, customized program options, and students’ well-being abroad.

Health & Safety: Eminent is dedicated to the promotion of health, safety and well-being of all students studying on our programs. Prior to departure, Eminent provides students with information on important health and safety concerns. Health and safety matters are stressed in-country during orientation and throughout the program. Each student is given a cell phone with Eminent emergency contact information and is briefed on emergency procedures. Eminent experienced overseas staff is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the event of an emergency. Eminent provides timely communication to affiliates regarding health, safety and security issues.

Database and Tracking System: Eminent provides all affiliate schools with password-secured, individual access to its online enrollment database, a key tool in tracking students. The database provides access to each student’s application status, course registration, local address, cell phone number and more. Database access is tailored for each affiliate school. Additionally, Eminent provides affiliate schools with application alerts and enrollment verification emails to easily track students.

Course Syllabi: Eminent gives affiliate schools access to all current course syllabi through a password-protected page within each program. Affiliate schools may refer to these syllabi for advising students, determining course equivalencies and sharing with departmental faculty or staff.

Suggested Course Equivalencies: Eminent offers customized suggested course equivalencies across all disciplines and Eminent partner institutions to affiliate schools upon request.

Internships and Volunteer Opportunities: Eminent offers credit and non-credit internship opportunities that meet the academic and professional needs of students from a variety of disciplines. Volunteer and service opportunities are also available at our site locations.

Assistance with Eminent Site Visits: Eminent offers all affiliates assistance with site visits, determined on an individual basis. Eminent on-site staff members are valuable resources in planning site visits for faculty and university administrators.

Faculty-Led & Custom Programs: Eminent provides affiliate schools interested in developing custom or faculty-led programs with an established infrastructure, efficient planning, and excellent support. For more information see Faculty-led & Custom Programs.