How to Become Approved to Study Abroad (BMC Webpage)
How to Become Approved to Study Abroad (BMC Webpage)
Completion requirements
There are four essential parts of applying for approval to study abroad:
- Attending at least 1 Study Abroad Info Session
- Talking to your Major (and Minor if applicable) advisor(s) and have your major advisor complete the Major Adviser Evaluation Form on BIONIC.
- 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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