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Recommendation Forms
All applicants must submit one form from each area:
- Faculty/Academic Advisor
- 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 AN RA OR OTHER STUDENT PEER!)
- Faculty Member
- The Language Reference Form is only required if you are applying to study abroad in Austria, Chile, France, Guatemala or Spain.**
Instructions for Submitting Recommendation Forms:
All recommendation forms will be submitted online. As a part of the on-line application form, you will be asked to complete the contact information for your references.
These individuals will be contacted via email with a secure link to the on-line recommendation form. To request the emails be sent to your references, please complete the on-line form.
**You should speak with your prospective references BEFORE listing them on your application.** They should be familiar with your academic, personal or professional goals.
Study Abroad Application-PRINT THIS PAGE FOR YOUR REFERENCE
**After printing this page, click “On-line application” to continue**
CSB/SJU Office For Education Abroad
2008-2009 Study Abroad Application Instructions
1. Print out this page for your reference.
2. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS on this page BEFORE moving to the online application.
3. Have the following information ready BEFORE you start the application: Medical insurance name, address, telephone, fax, policy and/or ID number.
4. You may only submit an application for ONE program. Participation in a second program is on a space available basis only.
5. YOU MUST PRINT OUT AND SIGN the Agreement/Waiver Signature Form. This form will be available to print AFTER you’ve submitted your online application. Both you AND your parent must sign this form.
6. One recommendation form is required from EACH of the 3 areas (4 are required if you are applying for a language program). OEA will only accept 1 reference from each of the requested areas. After you have submitted your application, an email will be sent to the references which you indicate on the application form. Alternately, you can complete the following form to request your references now. This will give you and your references more time on the applications.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, 28 January, 2008, 4:30 p.m.
1. The on-line application and medical report form: must be completed and electronically submitted by the applicant by Monday, January 28th, at 4:30 PM.2. Recommendation Forms: Should be completed by those who are writing a reference for you.
The recommendation forms should be requested from one person for each of the following areas: Faculty/Academic Advisor, Non-Faculty Member, and Faculty Member. Request references from individuals who can assess your academic performance, motivation, and ability to work in a group. Only 1 recommendation form from each of these areas will be accepted. Please request that they submit the online reference form by the application deadline (Monday, 28 January 2008).
The Language Recommendation Form is required for the programs in Austria, Chile, France, Guatemala and Spain. The Language Recommendation Form should be completed by an instructor who can attest to your abilities in the program's language.
3. Agreement/Waiver Signature Form: This form, along with the required signatures (PARENT & STUDENT), must be submitted to the Office for Education Abroad, by Monday, 28 January 2008.
4. The $225.00 Application Fee: (check payable to: OEA) must be submitted with your Agreement/Waiver Signature Form. This fee covers emergency evacuation, repatriation of remains and miscellaneous insurance, group visa fees, passport pouch and application processing fees. This fee is non‑refundable if you are accepted for a program and is refunded if you are not accepted.
5. One set of official passport-size photos: Two photos must be submitted with your Agreement/Waiver Signature form and application fee (due on/before Jan. 28th, 2008). These photos are required for your visas, foreign university application, international student ID card, etc.
6. Interview: (February 4 – 8) with the Program Director. You will be notified via email to set up an interview.
7. A transcript: will be requested by the Office for Education Abroad for all CSB/SJU applicants.
8. 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.
Jody L. Terhaar Michael P. Connolly
CSB Dean of Students SJU Dean of Students
Mary Commons 227 Sexton 210
Ext. 5601 Ext. 3512
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
1. Students will be advised of acceptance via email on February 14, 2008. The official letter of acceptance will be sent by March 25. Your acceptance letter will contact the schedule for your pre-departure activities and on-site calendar.
2. Applicants are advised to have a 2ndor 3rd choice program in mind. If you are not accepted to your first choice program, you will have an opportunity to interview for your second or third choice on a space available basis. You will be contacted by OEA with additional details following the first round.
Cancellation Policy & FeesWithdrawal from a study abroad program must be made in writing to the Office for Education Abroad. OEA reserves the right to not fill a space resulting from a student's withdrawal. Refunds for tuition and any recoverable fees on the program site are made to any student who withdraws during the semester abroad by formal written notice according to the general refund policy in the Course Catalog. In the case of withdrawal due to serious health matters and accidents, all recoverable fees will be refunded with the exception of the $225 application fee. Written notification from the student is required in addition to a doctor's statement. |
Fall Program Cancellation Fees:
- $200.00 Cancellation between April 7 - June 30, 2008
- $350.00 Cancellation between July 1-31, 2008
- $500.00 Cancellation between August 1-31, 2008
- $500.00 Cancellation plus any nonrecoverable fees after September 1, 2008
Spring Program Cancellation Fees:
- $200.00 Cancellation between April 7 - October 5, 2008
- $350.00 Cancellation between October 6-November 30, 2008
- $500.00 Cancellation between December 1-31, 2008
- $500.00 Cancellation plus any nonrecoverable fees after January 1, 2009
The $225.00 application fee is not refundable after January 28, 2008, except if the applicant does not receive acceptance to a program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 28th, 4:30 P.M.
**After reading and printing the above information, continue to the online application.**