2023-24 Spring Term Applications are Open!
We are accepting study abroad applications for the following programs during the 2024 spring term and certain 2024-25 study abroad programs. All applications should be submitted online, we suggest you use Chrome or Firefox for best results.
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TERM | PROGRAM | SESSION DATE 1PM IN KARP 105 (unless otherwise noted) |
PRESENTER | APPLICATION DEADLINE (5:00 PM) |
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24SP (NEW!) | Cambodia (Phnom Penh) | Friday, 9/29, 1pm, Karp 001 | Prof. Mark Dallas | Wed, 10/4/23 | |||
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Friday, 9/8 | Prof. Chris Duncan | Fri, 9/22/23 | |||
24SP | Germany (Freiburg & Berlin) | Wednesday, 9/13 | Prof. Erika | Fri, 9/22/23 | |||
24SU | National Health Systems | Monday, 9/18 | Prof. Zoe Oxley | Fri, 1/19/24 | |||
25WI/SP | Non-Union Programs | Contact International Programs |
Fri, 4/19/24 | ||||
24-25 Academic Year |
William Cady Stone Fellowship |
Contact International Programs |
Fri, 4/19/24 | ||||
How to Apply to Study Abroad | 09/14, 1pm https://union.zoom.us/j/91851517838 |
Ginny Casper, International Programs |
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Writing Center Assistance |
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OTHER INFORMATION
Confirm you meet the eligibility requirements
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
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There is no limit to the number of programs you can apply to
Documents that make up the application:
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Passport Information (passport should not expire until after December 2024 for spring programs)
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Study Abroad Experience (Programs applied to in the past through International Programs.)
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Unofficial Transcripts
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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
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Advisor (or Chair) approval of your application
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Diversity Statement/Release for International Programs - this is optional information
Program Notification
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Decision letter email dates
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Spring Term Programs: Friday, October 13
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William Cady Stone Program: End of winter term
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Non-Union Program: End of spring terms
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Confirmation - if accepted you must commit to participate on your online application by
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Spring Term Programs: Tuesday, October 24
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William Cady Stone Program: Within first 2 weeks of spring term
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Non-Union Program: By June 30, 2024
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Withdrawal Policy
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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.
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Passports/Visas
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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.
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Visas: Starting January 1, 2024, 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
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Withdrawal Policy
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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.
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Financial Aid, Scholarships and Fellowships
For US passport holders - External scholarship opportunities for 2024 spring:- Fund For Education Abroad (FEA) deadline is Wednesday, September 20 at Noon
- Gilman Scholarship deadline is October 5, 2023 at 11:50pm Pacific to fund a 2024 Winter or Spring term
- To learn more about these external scholarships, 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!