Study Abroad Application Process: Application
Basic Requirements
- Before beginning the application process, students should consult with their academic advisor, the International Programs Office, and the faculty advisor for the specific international program in which they wish to participate.
- Students need at least a 2.0 grade point average to qualify, but most programs sponsored by Washington College require a GPA of between 2.8 and 3.2.
- Students must be a second semester sophomore or beyond, to study abroad on a semester program.
- Students applying to a foreign language program must have taken at least elementary courses in the language of the host country, and some programs will require intermediate to advanced language ability.
- Consult the International Programs Office for specific program eligibility requirements and openings.
- While abroad, students must be registered as a full-time student taking a minimum of 12 Washington College credits.
Application Deadlines
Applications must be received in the Office of International Programs by the dates given below. Because applications for most programs are reviewed on a rolling basis, students are encouraged to submit applications well ahead of the application deadline. Early responses will be given to early applications. Applications received at a later date will be processed on a space-available basis.
Terms and Deadlines
- Fall Semester: March 5
- Spring Semester: October 5
- Spring Semester for Hansard Scholars: June 1
- Summer Hansard Scholars: February 1
- Summer Programs: Faculty Director's discretion
Application Documents
A completed application contains the following documents:
- Admission Application for Study Abroad Program (PDF)
- Health form (MS Word)
- General Release Document (PDF)
- Professor Recommendation (2) (PDF)
- Application fee of $200.00 (check made out to WC)
- Official Transcript from the Registrar's Office
- Small photo or snapshot
Application Procedures
1. and 2. All applications must include a signed, dated, and notarized Agreement and General Release. It is absolutely essential that students read and become familiar with the contents of the release form before signing it. The form must be signed by a parent or guardian if student is 18 years of age or younger. The form must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public.
3. Two Letters of Recommendation are required. The recommendations should be from professors familiar with the student's college academic background and with their reasons for wanting to study abroad. At least one of them should be from a professor with whom the student is currently studying. If a student is applying to a program with a language prerequisite, one recommendation must be from a language teacher with whom they recently studied. The faculty member should complete the evaluation, seal it in an envelope, and return it to the student, or send directly to Kelly Keer, Director of International Programs.
4. The application fee should be paid by check or money order made payable to Washington College or cash. If accepted into the study abroad program, the application fee will be applied to the Off-Campus Study Fee. This fee is refundable during the application process.
5. and 6. Requests for official transcripts should be made to the Registrar's Office. This service is provided free of charge. Transcripts can be sent directly to Kelly Keer, Director of International Programs. A small passport type photo is also required.
7. After submission of all application materials, students will be contacted by the International Office to schedule an interview with the Director of International Programs. The interview is held in the Office of International Programs and takes approximately 30 minutes.
8. Upon completion of the interview, students will receive official notification of the results of their application, as expediently as possible. Notification is in the form of a letter sent to their campus mailbox. (Once accepted to the program, you are expected to sign a Confirmation of Participation form, pick up a Course Information Sheet, complete additional forms appropriate to your specific program, and obtain a passport. See acceptance procedures for details).
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