26/27 Application Information
Learn about the programs on offer in academic 2026-2027 by viewing the slides and recording of Study Abroad 101.
We are continuing to accept applications through Monday, February 16 for the following programs:
- 26FA Australia
- 26FA Fiji
- 26FA France
- 27WI San Francisco
Applications are also being accepted for these other programs running in 2026-2027:
- 26WB Senegal mini term: Due Friday, April 17, 5pm
- Academic Year 26-27 is due due February 6, 5pm: William Cady Stone Fellowship
- Winter and/or Spring 2027 is due April 17, 5pm: Non Union applications
View proposed 26-27 programs:
- Full Terms (note that the program to London, England will not run in 27WI. Sydney, Australia will run in its place)
- Mini Terms
Applications and information can be found at www.union.edu/international. All applications should be submitted online, we suggest you use Chrome or Firefox for best results. The site will not let you add anything to your application after this time. Fall Programs Only: You may apply to a maximum of two fall programs and should you elect to do so, you will need to submit two individual applications plus the program choice form, indicating your preference for your first choice and second choice of study abroad program.
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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 a 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 myapps.union.edu and select the Terra Dotta, Study Abroad Icon:
- Program Application Limit: For fall programs you may only apply to two programs and you will need to rank your preference. Given the historically high number of applications, we suggest you consider applying to two.
- Documents that make up the application:
- Passport Information (passport should not expire until after January 2026 for the summer program and June 2027 for fall programs). Reapply now if your passport will be expiring because if accepted, the new passport details will be needed by week 9 of winter term.
- 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
- Diversity Statement/Release for International Programs - this is optional information
- Program Choice Form - only for fall programs. You need to rank the two programs you apply to. If accepted into both, you will be removed from your number 2 ranked program to allow a spot for another student.
- Program Notification
- Decision letter email dates
- 2026 summer mini term, 2026 fall programs and 2027 San Francisco: Friday, February 13, 2026
- Extension application decision letters will be sent Friday, February 20, 2026
- William Cady Stone Academic Year: End of winter term 2026
- Senegal mini term (and other winter break mini terms): Monday, May 11, 2026
- Non-Union Program: End of spring term 2027
- 2026 summer mini term, 2026 fall programs and 2027 San Francisco: Friday, February 13, 2026
- Confirmation - if accepted you must commit to participate on your online application by
- Summer/Fall/San Francisco Programs: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- William Cady Stone Academic Year: Friday, April 3, 2026
- Senegal mini term (and other winter break mini terms): Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Non-Union Program: By June 30, 2026
If you were waitpooled, please wait until after February 24 to reach out to the office to see if a spot has become available to your program of interest.
- 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.
- 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. If accepted and committed, a valid passport will be required by week 9 of the fall term.
- Visas: Students who are on programs over 90 days in length and international students (regardless of program length) will need to apply for a visa.
- There are new requirements to travel to Europe, briefly described below:
- Starting in October 2025, travelers will be required to register with the European Union Entry/Exit System (EU EES) if entering the Schengen area, which is made up of 29 European countries. You will need to have your fingerprints and photo taken upon arrival.
- There are new requirements to travel to Europe, briefly described below:
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- In the last quarter of 2026, if you will be in the EU for a short-term stay (less than 90 days, which means you do NOT need a visa), you will need to have prior travel authorization, known as the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).
- Travel to or through the United Kingdom (UK): at least three days before travel you will need to apply for the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation. Learn more here.
- Paying for Study Abroad
- Full 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
- Union scholarships: 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.
- External Scholarships:
- For students who hold US Passports, the Fund for Education Abroad is accepting applications for 2026 summer, 2026 fall and 2026-2027 academic year programs. The deadline to apply is Noon on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
- For US Citizens/permanent residents, the Freeman-Asia scholarship is available for those who want to study abroad in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. For academic year 2026-2027 study abroad programs, the application is anticipated to open in February 2026 with a deadline in March or April.
- For Pell Grant recipients, the Gilman Scholarship will open in mid-January for applicants whose abroad programs start between May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. This cycle encompasses Summer 2026, Fall 2026, academic year 2026-2027, Winter 2027 and Spring 2027. The application deadline is Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:69pm Pacific Time.
To learn more about these external scholarships, contact
Lynn Evans, Ph.D.
Director of Fellowships and Doctoral Pathways
evansl@union.edu
Schedule an appointment