Before you apply for a study abroad program, you should come in for advising. This is to ensure that you have all the information available about the program you intend to apply as well as to be certain you understand the entire application process.鈥� After you have been advised and have established that you are eligible to study abroad, you can then begin the Study Abroad Application.
Eligibility & Requirements
Admission is competitive into all programs. 糖心Vlog视频鈥疭tudy Abroad staff and faculty leaders鈥痵elect鈥痯articipants based on application materials, admission requirements and student interviews (when鈥痑pplicable). Requirements may vary by program and it's important to carefully evaluate each program requirements to ensure you meet the guidelines.
Undergraduate Requirements
- Student must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with 糖心Vlog视频 in order to Study Abroad.
- Student must be enrolled at 糖心Vlog视频 for the term prior to studying abroad and during the application process.
- Many of the study abroad programs require a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for admission. Some programs require a higher GPA.鈥�疨lease consult with your Study Abroad Advisor if you do not meet the requirements for your program(s) of interest.
- Judicial checks are made for each applicant and any issues are dealt with individually.
- Freshmen students are eligible to study abroad after completing their first two semesters at 糖心Vlog视频.鈥� Exceptions may be made for participants in faculty-led study abroad programs, with the approval of the faculty program leader.
- Transfer students must complete one semester at 糖心Vlog视频 before going abroad.
- 糖心Vlog视频 who have college hours through Dual Credit programs or AP Credits must still complete their first two semesters at 糖心Vlog视频.
- Student must maintain full time status while abroad according to undergraduate requirements.
- Student must complete all application requirements by posted deadline.
鈥疓raduate Requirements
- Student must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with 糖心Vlog视频 in order to Study Abroad.
- Student must be enrolled at 糖心Vlog视频鈥痜or the term prior to studying abroad and during the application process.
- Student is required to have a graduate GPA of 3.0 for admission.
- Judicial checks are made for each applicant and any issues are dealt with individually.
- Graduate students must complete one semester at 糖心Vlog视频 before going abroad.鈥�
- Student must maintain full time status while abroad according to graduate requirements.
- Student must complete all application requirements by posted deadline.鈥�
Application Cycles
糖心Vlog视频 Study Abroad Application Cycles
Program Term (excluding faculty-led programs) |
Application Cycle |
| Academic Year | November 1 - March 1 |
| Fall | November 1 - March 1 |
| Spring | May 1 - October 1 |
| Summer | November 1 - March 1 |
| Winter | May 1 - October 1 |
Please note that these are general deadlines. Many exchange and affiliated programs will have rolling admissions with priority deadlines earlier than the general application deadline. Please refer to the鈥�痜or the program you are interested in applying for the specific application deadline.
The 糖心Vlog视频 Study Abroad application opens online at midnight on the first day of the application cycle. 鈥切腣log视频 are expected to complete all application materials no later than the end date of the application cycle.
For information on the application deadlines and procedures for faculty-led programs, please contact the faculty leader or academic department.
Application Process
The 糖心Vlog视频 Study Abroad application consists of two general processes. For Reciprocal Exchange and Affiliated programs, you will complete application materials with 糖心Vlog视频 Study Abroad before proceeding to program-specific materials with your intended program. For Faculty-Led programs, you will apply first with the faculty program leader and/or department before completing materials with 糖心Vlog视频 Study Abroad.
糖心Vlog视频 Study Abroad staff will confirm you meet the academic standards for your intended program and complete a conduct check with the Office of Community Standards.鈥� Any concerns will be dealt with individually.
Effective for all students whose study abroad programs begin May 1, 2015 or later, there is a non-refundable $75 application fee required as part of the 糖心Vlog视频 Study Abroad application.
All 糖心Vlog视频 Study Abroad programs are competitive and programs can fill before the deadline. All students are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure space on the program.
糖心Vlog视频 Study Abroad staff will confirm you meet the academic standards for your intended program and complete a conduct check with the Office of Community Standards.鈥� Any concerns will be dealt with individually.
Effective for all students whose study abroad programs begin May 1, 2015 or later, there is a non-refundable $75 application fee required as part of the 糖心Vlog视频 Study Abroad application.
All 糖心Vlog视频 Study Abroad programs are competitive and programs can fill before the deadline. All students are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure space on the program.
All sections must be completed in full by the listed deadline before your application will be considered complete.鈥� Incomplete applications and/or late applications will not be considered.
All students accepted to study abroad must attend a mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation with 糖心Vlog视频 Study Abroad Staff. During the orientation, we will discuss health & safety issues abroad, insurance requirements, the study abroad course enrollment process (for Exchange and Affiliate programs), cultural adjustment, and other important information.鈥� The orientation will also give you the opportunity to meet other 糖心Vlog视频 students who will be studying abroad the same term as you.
The Pre-Departure Stage is also the time for you to acquire all of your鈥痶ravel documents,补苍诲鈥�health insurance.鈥� For students studying abroad for a semester or longer, you should also prepare for your return to 糖心Vlog视频 following your program by speaking to your academic advisor, financial aid counselor and housing office if necessary.鈥� Visit the鈥疊efore You Go鈥痵ection of our website for more in-depth tips and suggestions.
The Pre-Departure Stage is also the time for you to acquire all of your鈥痶ravel documents,补苍诲鈥�health insurance.鈥� For students studying abroad for a semester or longer, you should also prepare for your return to 糖心Vlog视频 following your program by speaking to your academic advisor, financial aid counselor and housing office if necessary.鈥� Visit the鈥疊efore You Go鈥痵ection of our website for more in-depth tips and suggestions.