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Study Abroad Semester Application
This page provides instructions for application to a semester study abroad program. If you are interested in short-term study abroad opportunities, please contact the program director.
Please use the links on the right for help in a successful application. Below are the application instructions for 2012-2013 Study Abroad.
The Study Abroad Application for 2012-2013 is now open!
Application Instructions
The 2012-2013 Study Abroad Application opened on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. The deadline for the first round of applications for 2012-2013 Study Abroad programs has passed. OEA is now accepting applications for the second round. The Application Deadline to be considered in the second round is Monday, February 13th at Noon. A complete application will include ALL of the items listed below:
1. Online Application and $300 Online Application Fee:
The deadline to be considered for first-round interview has passed. For programs that do not fill in the first round, second round interviews will be conducted. To be considered part of the second round, all application materials need to be completed by Monday, February 13th at Noon.
The $300 Application Fee will need to be paid online at the end of your application, please have a debit or credit card ready. This fee covers application processing fees, pre-departure and re-entry programming, administration of visa processing, miscellaneous insurance, and emergency evacuation or repatriation of remains. This fee is non‑refundable if you are accepted for a program, but will be refunded if you are not accepted.
Every study abroad applicant will be required to have three references. You need to request one reference from each of the following areas:
- Faculty or Academic Advisor
- Faculty Member
- Non-Faculty Member (Should be a member of the CSB|SJU community. This person could be a coach, work supervisor, FR/RD, etc. PLEASE NOTE THIS CAN NOT BE COMPLETED BY A RA OR OTHER STUDENT PEER!)
- Language Recommendation Form (The Language Recommendation Form should be completed by an instructor who can attest to your abilities in the program's language).
These online forms must be filled out in addition to the online Study Abroad Application.
You should speak with your prospective references BEFORE listing them on your application. They should be familiar with your academic, personal, or professional goals. Please request that your references submit the online recommendation form by the application deadline.
If you plan to request an off-campus reference, please follow the instructions listed on the on-line request form.
3. Agreement/Waiver Signature Form:
This form, along with the required signatures (PARENT & STUDENT), must be submitted to the Office for Education Abroad. A Parent or Guardian signature is necessary unless the you are not considered a dependent for federal income tax or financial aid purposes.
4. Two official color passport photos:
Two 2 X 2 passport quality photos are required for your visas, foreign university application, international student ID card, etc. If you already have a passport, these photos are still required. You can obtain these at Fedex, Kinkos, Walgreens, Cash Wise, and the St. Joe Post Office.
On your behalf, the Office for Education Abroad will obtain:
1. Academic transcript: this will be requested by the Office for Education Abroad for all CSB|SJU applicants.
2. Behavior Violation Records: Any behavior violations will be requested by OEA for all CSB|SJU applicants. If you have questions or concerns about your violations, please contact the Dean of Students Office. Students: please allow for 5 business days for any personal inquiry on personal behavior violations.
Jody L. Terhaar or Michael P. Connolly
CSB Dean of Students SJU Dean of Students
Mary Commons 227 Sexton 210
Ext. 5601 Ext. 3512