Why Study Abroad?

• To strengthen the value of your degree
• To help you learn about yourself
• To enhance employment opportunities

Opportunities

• Maymester (up to 2 weeks)
• Summer Programs (Summers 1 and 2)
• Short-term study abroad (one semester)
• Long-term study abroad (two semesters)
• Third party study abroad programs 

You Want to Study Abroad...Now What?

1. Apply for your passport now.
2. Complete study abroad questionnaire.
3. Make appointment to meet with international office staff in Vines 104 and organize your study plan.
4. Send study abroad application form, UAFS transcript, and a copy of your passport to the Office of International Relations.
5. Visit with UAFS financial aid office.
6. Visit with your academic advisor.
7. Finalize your study abroad details.
8. Purchase airplane tickets. Check with the Office of International Relations for information.
9. Purchase travel insurance.

Application Due Dates

• Spring Semester: Sept. 1
• Maymester: TBD
• Summer: TBD
• Fall Semester: Dec. 1

Eligibility Requirements

• Students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours and declared a major at UAFS prior to departure.
• Students must be currently enrolled in 6 or more credit hours at UAFS at time of departure.
• Students must be in good judicial and academic standing at the time of application and reamin in good standing prior to departure.
• Students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and at the time of departure.

(Note: Some programs require sophomore, second-semester sophomore, or junior status for admission)