Research Host Country
Take time to learn about the culture of your host city or country.
Research Host Country
You've Applied...Now What?
Congratulations on submitting your Â鶹´«Ã½ study abroad application! It can take up to 6 weeks for your application to be reviewed. Review how applications are evaluated, and in the meantime, work on these steps:
Do you have another application?
If you're applying to a Â鶹´«Ã½ program, GESI, or CASA, your Â鶹´«Ã½ application is the only application you must submit. Your application to study abroad is done.
If you're applying to an exchange, affiliated, or unaffiliated program, you're not done! In addition to completing the Â鶹´«Ã½ study abroad application, you must complete a program application through your host university or external program provider. Check deadlines on your . Note: If your program application requires adviser approval, this will come from your GLO adviser. GLO advisers will complete these approvals after your Â鶹´«Ã½ study abroad application is reviewed.
For all programs, external scholarships can help support your study abroad adventure. Review our list of suggested scholarships and apply by the appropriate deadline.
Get in-depth.
Continue researching your program, host country/city, and ways to fund your study abroad experience.
Reflect on Identity
Reflect on how aspects of your identity may be perceived or treated in your host country.
Reflect on Identity
Contact Returnees
Contact former and current study abroad students to learn more about your program.
Contact Returnees
Figure Out Finances
Learn how financial aid applies to your program.
Figure out Finances
Take care of logistics.
Apply for your passport. You will need a passport that expires more than six months after the end of your program. Don't wait - apply for a passport or renew your passport now!
Figure out if you need a student visa. We're not talking credit cards - some countries require student travelers to obtain a visa prior to arriving in the country. Check your program page for visa-specific information.
Submit your financial aid application for the next academic year.
Financial aid recipients should also in the financial aid office if you have not already done so.
Confirm your intent to study abroad!
If you are approved to study abroad, congratulations!
The next step is to confirm your participation in the by the appropriate deadline below.
(Before confirming, review Financial, Withdrawal, and Cancellation Policies.)
| Confirmation Deadlines | |
|---|---|
| Summer, Fall, and Full Year | March 15 |
| Winter | July 20 |
| Winter Affiliated & Winter-Spring | October 1 |
| Spring | December 1 |
Note: For affiliated programs, even if you have not yet received an admission notification from your program application, we ask that you make your choice and confirm by the GLO deadline signaling your intent to participate in your preferred program.