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: 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
Learn More During Common Hour Meetings (unless otherwise noted):
PROGRAM |
DATE |
LOCATION |
FACULTY LEADER/ADVISOR |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
How to Apply to Study Abroad | Thu, Apr 4 | Karp 105 | Ginny Casper, International Programs | |
Argentina (Cordoba– 24FA) | Contact Prof. William Garcia | |||
France (Rennes–24 FA) | Contact Prof. Batson | |||
Vietnam Freeman-Asia Scholarship due Tue, 4/2! |
TBA | Old Chapel 308 | TBA | |
France (Lille) | Wed, Apr 3 | Karp 105 | Prof. Tomas Dvorak | |
Senegal Mini-Term | Tue, Apr 9 | Karp 105 | Prof. Cheikh Ndiaye | |
Cambodia Freeman-Asia Scholarship due Tue, 4/2! |
Thu, Apr 11 | Karp TBA | Prof. Mark Dallas | |
San Francisco | Thu, Apr 11 | Visual Arts 118 | Prof. Fernando Orellana | |
Argentina Mini-Term | Mon, Apr 15 | Karp 105 | Prof. Martiza Osuna | |
India Mini Term Freeman-Asia Scholarship due Tue, 4/2! |
Mon, Apr 15 | ISEC 222 | Prof. Laurie Tyler | |
England (London) | Tue, Apr 16 | Karp 105 | CEA CAPA Partner | |
Klemm Fellow International Internship Program Mini Term | ||||
New Zealand Mini Term | Thu, Apr 18 | Olin 306 | Prof. Matt Manon | |
Non-Union winter and/or spring OR Turkey combined winter/spring |
Contact International Programs | |||
Writing Center Assistance | Schaffer Library 226 & 227 union.mywconline.com |
OTHER INFORMATION
- Confirm you meet the eligibility requirements
If you do not meet the required GPA for a program, you may request a GPA extension. The process is as follows:
- 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.
Keep in mind that by the end of the term it is unlikely that you will be given an acceptance to the program as spots for the majority of programs will likely be filled.
- 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.
- 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.
If you are a student-athlete and 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.
- 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
- 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
If you were waitpooled, please wait until after May 21 to reach out to the office to see if a spot has become available to your program of interest.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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
Lynn Evans, Ph.D.
Director of Fellowships and Doctoral Pathways
Union College, 17 South
807 Union St.
Schenectady, NY 12308
Schedule an appointment with me!
Director of Fellowships and Doctoral Pathways
Union College, 17 South
807 Union St.
Schenectady, NY 12308
Schedule an appointment with me!