Traveling Scholar Program - Introduction

Since 1963, the Traveling Scholar Program has allowed Big Ten Academic Alliance doctoral students to spend up to a full academic year pursuing specialized courses of study, researching unique library collections, and working in advanced laboratories and facilities at other Big Ten Academic Alliance institutions – with no change in registration procedures from their home university or additional tuition.

To participate, doctoral students must first consult their advisor to ensure the opportunity will benefit their doctoral studies. Additionally, advisors examine whether the specialized course, resource, or opportunity being sought through Traveling Scholar is unavailable to the scholar on their home campus. Approval from the host course instructor and/or faculty sponsor is required.