Study Abroad Application Process
It
is our intention to make the process to study abroad as user-friendly
and simple as possible. However, it is important that each student
follow the process carefully to ensure that you are well prepared for
your international experience.
There is typically a TWO STEP application process for Study Abroad.
- Apply online for approval from Alfred University to participate in Study Abroad.
- Apply to the Program Sponsor for admission to the specific program.
Create
an Online Account
Even before you are ready
to study abroad, it is beneficial to create an online study abroad
profile so you can communicate with study abroad advisors, get invited
to information sessions and presentations, and make the study abroad
office aware of your interest in study abroad.
- Click on Create Account, fill in the relevant fields and choose a
secure Password for your account.
- Fill in all the
profile sections listed (Academic Info., Program Preferences, Current
Address, etc.).
- Once you fill in your entire profile, you will
be able to:
- ask questions
about study abroad program details
- apply for a program
Find a Study Abroad
Program
You can find study abroad
programs through the
interactive world map or search by categories:
Programs by Major
- To search for a
program which will offer courses in a
particular major, use
the Advanced Search
page.
- From the
"Major" pull-down menu - choose a major that is relevant to the courses
you would like to take while abroad. If you want to take course in more than one academic field (for
example: Psychology and History) be sure to look at listings for both
Psychology and History and find a program that will have courses in both
areas.
- The "Subjects"
pull-down menu can only be utilized if you already choose a major and
then the major has various areas listed.
Programs by Country
- To search for a
program by country, use the clickable world map which breaks out regions and countries and
lists study abroad programs.
- By selecting a world region, the map zooms in and shows the
different countries in that region where there are available study
abroad programs.
- You can
select a country either from the list on the left or by clicking on it
on the map.
- Selecting a
country will take you to that country's description page, where you can
find information about the country and the available study abroad
programs on the bottom of the page.
- Clicking on a specific program will take you
to a program's description page where you can learn more about the study
abroad program.
Apply to
a Study Abroad Program
If you would like to apply to a study abroad program, you need
to be logged in to your account. You can then apply as
follows:
- Go to the interactive world map or the advanced search
to find the specific program in which you are interested.
- Click the "Apply" link next to the program name. This
will link you to the application process for that specific program.
My Applications
This is your
listing of application status. Look under the "Online Forms" column. There will be two
numbers indicating "0 out of X". This indicates how many forms are
related to that specific application, and how many of those forms you
have filled out. Thus, you need to click on this "0 / X" link and then you will see
a list of the forms you need to fill out. Click on the form name and
fill in the form(s) completely.
Once you have completed the necessary form(s) for that specific
program, your forms will be reviewed and you will be notified as to the
next steps in the process.
Program
Provider or Host Institution
After you are notified
by the study abroad office that you have been "Approved" to study
abroad, you will then need to click on the link to the specific program
and follow the application instructions for the specific program
provider or host institution.
Simply clicking the "Apply" button from this
website does not complete the application process. It is your
responsibility to make sure you have filled out all required and
relevant application and enrollment materials necessary for the program
you wish to attend.
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