Apply to Mini-Term and Winter Term Programs!

We are accepting study abroad applications for the following programs: 

• Fall: Argentina (Cordoba), France (Rennes) and Vietnam
• Winter Break Mini Terms: Argentina, India, New Zealand, and Senegal
• Klemm Fellow International Internship over the winter break
• Winter Terms: Cambodia, England (London), France (Economics exchange in Lille), Turkey (combined WI/SP), and domestic program in San Francisco
• Winter and/or Spring: Non-Union

Learn More During Common Hour Meetings (unless otherwise noted):

1. Confirm you meet the eligibility requirements

• Apply to the desired program 
• You will receive letter indicating you have a low GPA and information on how to request an extension
• If the extension is approved, we will wait until the end of term in which you applied to set your updated GPA
• If your GPA meets the program requirements, we will re-share your application with the evaluative committee 
• The committee shares their decision with our office and we inform you.

2. Completing Your Application: once you have hit the "Apply Now" button, an application is created. To return to it at a later time, go to the union.edu/international and find the link Log Into Existing Applications, or alternately click here.
    
3. Program Application Limit:  There is no limit to the number of programs you can apply to. Due to the current conflict in Israel and Gaza, we are unable to run the mini-term to Egypt. We, therefore, have fewer mini-terms on offer and students should apply to more than one mini-term.  New Zealand in particular is typically oversubscribed and we strongly encourage you to consider all the programs on offer.

4. Documents that make up the application:

• Passport Information (passport should not expire until after September 2025 for 2025 winter programs)
• Study Abroad Experience (Programs applied to in the past through International Programs.)
• Student Essay 
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Faculty/Administrator Recommenders - the names and emails of 2 faculty/administrators who would be willing to recommend you if the evaluative committee, composed of three faculty, were to reach out to them
• Advisor (or Chair) approval of your application -You are encouraged to meet with your advisor(s) to discuss your study abroad program. We suggest you submit your electronic request for the approval(s) at least two weeks prior to the application deadline to allow time for you to discuss with your advisor(s) and for the advisor(s) to respond electronically 
• Disciplinary History
• Diversity Statement/Release for International Programs - this is optional information

5. Program Notification

• Decision letter email dates
  • Fall programs and San Francisco:  Thursday, April 25
  • Mini-Terms and other winter term programs: Friday, May 10
  • Non-Union Program: End of spring term
• Confirmation - if accepted you must commit to participate on your online application by
  • Fall programs and San Francisco: Sunday, April 28, 2024
  • Mini-Terms and other winter term programs: Tuesday, May 21

• Non-Union Program: By June 30, 2024

• Withdrawal Policy
  • After committing to a program, the withdrawal policy will apply if you withdraw. The policy is in the Academic Catalog under Major, Minors and Other Programs.
  • Student-Athletes: If your team makes the playoffs at the end of November or beginning of December you will likely have a conflict with the departure date for the mini-terms. Mini-terms typically start the weekend after Thanksgiving.  If you decide not to go on the mini-term, you will be responsible for the withdrawal fee, which by that date is the full cost of the mini-term.   

6. Passports/Visas

• Passports: Students going abroad must have a passport that is valid for the duration of the program abroad. Some countries require passports to be valid for 6 months after the program end date. Students are responsible for determining entry and exit requirements for the location of their study abroad program. If you do not yet have a passport, have a passport that has expired or will expire while you are abroad, we strongly urge you to apply for or renew your passport now.
• Visas: Starting the second half of 2025, travelers to over 30 European countries will require prior travel authorization for short-term (less than 90 days) via the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).

7. Paying for Study Abroad

• Full term costs
• Mini-Term costs
• Non-Union costs (WI and/or SP)
• Withdrawal Policy
  • After committing to a program, if you withdraw, the withdrawal policy will apply. This policy can be found in the Academic Catalog under Major, Minors and Other Programs.
• Financial Aid, Scholarships and Fellowships
  • Contact Financial Aid and ask if there is scholarship. You may need to provide a budget. If you need assistance creating one, contact Ginny Casper in International Programs.
  • Freeman-Asia Scholarship: For programs in Asia, including Cambodia, India and Vietnam. The application deadline for 2024-2025 is Tuesday, April 2, 2024. To learn more about this external scholarship, contact