Please read below to find instructions on how to work with the Office of International Services to plan your independent study abroad experience.
Interested in studying abroad but not sure where to go or how to to apply? If you decide to study abroad independently, there are many options to choose from. ºÚÁÏÉçis affiliated with the following program providers which offer discounts for our students. Click on the following to search their programs:Ìý
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Students who study abroad through ISA will receive $200 discount and be eligible for additional ISA scholarships. ºÚÁÏÉçalso has special ISA grants for $350-500.Ìý
Find programs that cost under $3,500 for summer and under $10,000 for semester by reviewing this document. Some highlights are listed here:Ìý
Arts & SciencesÌý
ArtÌý
London, England:ÌýÌý(summer) - $4,450Ìý
Florence, Italy:ÌýÌý(J-Term)Ìý~ $4,000Ìý
Florence, Italy:ÌýÌý(summer) - $4,350Ìý
BiologyÌý
San José, Costa Rica:ÌýÌý(trimester) - $9,295Ìý
San José, Costa Rica:ÌýÌý(summer) - $4,650Ìý ÌýÌý
HistoryÌý
Prague, Czech Republic:ÌýÌý(summer) - $4,650Ìý
Media StudiesÌý
Seoul, South Korea:ÌýÌý(summer) - $4,850Ìý
Political ScienceÌý
Meknes, Morocco:ÌýÌý(summer) – $4,450ÌýÌý
Cusco, Peru:ÌýÌý(summer) - $4,950Ìý
Busan, South Korea:ÌýÌý(semester) - $9,850Ìý
Sevilla, Spain:ÌýÌý(summer) - $4,450Ìý
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BusinessÌý
Florianópolis, Brazil:ÌýÌý(semester) -
$7,950Ìý
Florianópolis, Brazil:ÌýÌý(summer) -
$3,950Ìý
Barranquilla, Colombia:ÌýÌý(semester) - $9,950Ìý
Paris, France:ÌýÌý(J-Term)Ìý~ $3,500Ìý
Limerick, Ireland:ÌýÌý(summer) - $4,950Ìý
Seoul, South Korea:ÌýÌý(summer) -
$4,850Ìý
Sevilla, Spain:ÌýÌý(summer) -
$4,450ÌýÌý
EducationÌý
ValparaÃso, Chile:ÌýÌý(summer) - $4,975Ìý
Sevilla, Spain:ÌýÌý(semester) -
$11,250ÌýÌý
Health & Human ServicesÌý
Physical TherapyÌý
San José, Costa Rica:ÌýÌý(semester) -
$9,295Ìý
San José, Costa Rica:ÌýÌý(summer) -
$4,650Ìý
Community HealthÌý
San José, Costa Rica:ÌýÌý(semester) -
$9,295Ìý
San José, Costa Rica:ÌýÌý(summer) -
$4,650Ìý
Students who study abroad through ISA will receive $200 discount and be eligible for additional ISA scholarships. ºÚÁÏÉçalso has special ISA grants for $350-500.Ìý
Here are the steps to get you started:
Start thinking about your reason for study abroad. Take into
consideration the term that will work for you, your major, where you
would like to study and if the location and program offerings will
benefit your academic and professional career.ÌýÌýGovStateÌýrecommends that you study abroad through one of our affiliated program providers. One way in which you
can filter through the options and narrow down your preferences is
through the affiliated provider websites. If you do not find what you are looking for, you can also search a larger database on the websiteÌý. You can also search study abroad reviews at .
Make an appointment with the OIS Associate Director, Rene Gosch, to discuss your options and the next steps.
Complete yourÌýÌýGovStateÌýStudy Abroad Application which includes
getting course approval from yourÌýÌýGovStateÌýAdvisor and Dean by having
him/her fill out the Study Abroad Course Approval Form, located in
the application packet. Meet with the Financial Aid Office to
determine how financial aid may apply to the program abroad.
Upon confirmation fromÌýÌýGovStateÌýthat you are eligible to study
abroad and your credits will transfer, you can apply to the
independent study abroad program.
Upon confirmation of participation from the independent study
abroad program, students must submit a copy of their passport to
OIS. The Study Abroad Coordinator will also assist the student in
purchasing international health insurance throughÌýÌýGovStateÌýand help prepare the student for departure.
Students can apply for theÌýÌýGovStateÌýStudy Abroad Scholarship
located in the general application packet. Check with OIS on the scholarship application deadlines.Ìý