Study abroad grades won't come in until Spring

[RP15]

Hello,

 

 

So I studied abroad in Europe from Sept 2013 - May 2014. 

 

I have several courses, which final grades I will not receive until Spring 2015 (it's very complicated)...

 

Anyway, there are only 2 courses somewhat relevant to my field (and quite frankly they're not very important). The rest of the courses are language and modern language subjects (I'm an engineering major).

 

 

Therefore, being in my 5th year, my transcript only shows my grades for the first three years at undergrad, with a sort of "gap" in between. 

 

Will this affect my PhD applications? 

 

It's frustrating because none of these study abroad courses add to my Major.....

[TakeruK]

Well if none of the study abroad courses form part of your major's course requirements (I think this is usually the case anyways?) then it would not be a big deal at all if your applications don't show it. Grad schools want your whole transcript but many programs specifically care about performance in your major. 

 

I would include a note in the appropriate place in the application (perhaps as a "note" box on your education history, or in a "special notes" section at the end) to let the school know that these grades won't be available until 2015.