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  • Important Deadlines:

    • November 15, 2024: Application cycle for approval to study abroad in Fall 25 and Spring 26 opens
    • December 2, 2024: Application cycle for early deadline programs closes
    • February 14, 2025: Application cycle for all other study abroad programs closes
    • March 14, 2025: All applicants will be notified of their approval status
    • April 15, 2025: BMC pre-departure process starts for all approved students

    • Eligibility Requirements URL
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      You must be….

      • In good academic standing
      • Making satisfactory progress towards degree
      • Able to complete College-wide requirements by end of junior year
      • Making good progress on physical education requirements
      • Have the appropriate language level for immersion programs.
      • Transfer students must meet residency requirements.

      Click the link to learn more about policies for eligibility. 

       

      Considering University of Oxford or London School of Economics (LSE)?

      • Note that these are highly selective programs
      • You typically must go for a full year (i.e. both Fall & Spring Semesters)
      • They require advance planning with your Major Advisor and Dean
      • There is an earlier application deadline (December 2nd) for College approval
      • These programs require a commitment if nominated and accepted by BMC
      • These are academically intensive institutions - Oxford follows the tutorial academic system (check out this explanation from study abroad students), while LSE has large classes and final exams.

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    • How to Become Approved to Study Abroad (BMC Webpage) URL
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      There are four essential parts of applying for approval to study abroad:

       

      1. Attending at least 1 Study Abroad Info Session
      2. Talking to your Major (and Minor if applicable) advisor(s) and have your major advisor complete the Major Adviser Evaluation Form on BIONIC.
      3. The INTERNAL application on BIONIC (opens November 15th). This will be reviewed by the Study Abroad Committee. They will use the following application review criteria:
          • Is the program a good fit for your academic goals?
          • Do you have a solid understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved with studying abroad?
          • For early deadline programs:
            • Do you make a good case for participating in a highly specialized, selective program?
            • Are all other elements of the Sophomore Plan complete?
      4. Then, upon approval, you submit the EXTERNAL application to your host study abroad program.

       

      • Fall and Full Year Students: you may apply to your overseas program as you wait for an approval decision from the Study Abroad Committee
      • Spring Students: Typically, you will apply for your program in the fall preceding your semester abroad.
       

      Tips:

      • Be sure you understand your program's application process, policies and deadlines
      • Most programs review applications on a rolling basis – apply early!
      • Housing fills up quickly – apply early!
      • Submit your Home Institution Approval Forms to the Director of Global Education Tracy Weber for authorization
      • Visa processes can vary and take time - start the process as early as possible!

       

       

       

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