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CHARISM partners are located in the U.S. (Chicago, New York, and Puerto Rico - U.S. Commonwealth and Territory). As such, you will need a government issued ID (i.e., driver's license) or passport.

If you already have an official ID or passport, be sure to check the expiration date. To ensure a pleasant experience, your ID or passport should be valid for at least six months after you plan to arrive.

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time of study away.
• Have successfully completed 12 hours at ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.4 (CHARISM institution may require a higher GPA).
• Cannot be abroad the semester you intend to graduate
• Cannot enroll in more than 30 credits abroad.
• Must meet eligibility requirements of the Sister School.

Contact the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Study Abroad Office to schedule a brief and general meeting to discuss your plans to participate in the CHARISM study away program. Topics such as, but not limited, include types of academic programs (or courses) available, how to apply and program cost estimates.

Also, learn more about how your current financial assistance and scholarships may help cover your expenses, and explore institutional scholarships you can apply for!

You may schedule an appointment with the Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator. 

Meet with your to let them know you are interested in the CHARISM Study Away program. Research each CHARISM partner -  , or  - to determine which program best aligns with your personal, academic, and professional goals.

Together, determine which courses will be best for you to take (electives and core courses work well) and which semester fits seamlessly into your degree plan.

Make a final decision on which CHARISM partner -  , or  - is most beneficial to your personal, academic and professional goals.

Once you have met with your academic advisor and selected a CHARISM institution, schedule a follow-up meeting with ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator to finalize your study plan.

To make this session productive, please bring:

• Your Advisor’s Course List: The specific list of courses to be taken at your selected CHARISM partner approved by your academic advisor.

• DegreeWorks Access: Be prepared to log into your DegreeWorks account so the coordinator can review your degree evaluation and course alignment in real time.

You may schedule an appointment with the Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator. 

Create an account in the online application system found on the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Study Abroad homepage titled Apply to ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Sister Schools. Once you've created an account, the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator is able to view and edit all content you've entered or uploaded.

The ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Study Abroad online application consists of multiple parts:

Applicant Information: Enter your general information. This can be completed before you've officially selected a study away program.

Program Selection: Enter your program term and location of choice.

Policy Agreement: Please read through the Policy Agreement carefully, then sign and date each section. (This can be completed before selecting a program.)

Emergency Contact Information: Please provide at least one emergency contact. This person will be contacted in case of emergency while you are away. The ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Study Abroad Coordinator can only provide information during an emergency to those listed. (This can be completed before selecting a program.)

Upload Documents (PDFs only):

• Official ID or Passport: Upload a PDF or photo of your ID or signature page of your passport.
• Unofficial Transcript: Unofficial transcripts can be saved as a PDF from Banner Self Service.
• Request to Study Away Form: This form may take the most time of your study away application. The Study Abroad and Exchange Coordinator will provide this form.
  • Academic Advisor Signature
    • Ensures that students are enrolled in courses that adhere to their degree plan.
  • Dean/Department Chair Signature
    • Reviews course outlines from the host institution to ensure that the courses are transferable.
  • Financial Aid Advisor Signature
    
    • Meet with the Financial Aid Advisor to learn how your grants, scholarships and aid will help cover your expenses.
    • Ensures the student understands how their FAFSA award, personal loans, scholarships and other aid may cover the expenses.
  • Study Abroad Coordinator Signature
    • Reviews the courses and signatures.
  • Office of the Registrar Signature
    • Your Request to Study Away form will be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
    • Verifies academic eligibility.
    • Registers student to study away block for requested semester.
  • Student
    • Verifies that they will enroll in the courses listed. Should a student decide to enroll in a course not listed on the Request to Study Abroad form, the course is not guaranteed to transfer to ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù.
• Consortium Form: This document ensures students understand the charges possible when agreeing to participate in a ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù study away program. This document is obtained during your Study Away Advising session with the Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator.
• Additional Uploads: Use this file upload section to upload any additional documents that are requested by ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Study Abroad or that you want to keep handy for yourself that are related to your application.

Note: Your request to participate in a study away program may be denied, at any point during the process, by any one or a combination of academic or administrative university representative(s) due to reasons such as, but not limited to, poor academic performance and/or disciplinary issues. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility to participate in a study away program, visit with your academic adviser and Study Abroad & Exchange coordinator.

Note: Once this form has been submitted to the Office of the Registrar, you will then be registered as a Study Away student; however, this does not register you for your specific classes at the host CHARISM university. You will need to register at your host university either by submitting a course request form prior to arrival or during orientation, after arrival.

Transportation Details: ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Study Abroad strongly advises students not to purchase airfare or make travel arrangements until they receive official acceptance from their host institution. 

Once your ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Study Abroad Application is approved, the Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator will officially nominate you to your selected CHARISM institution. A representative from that institution will then contact you with instructions on how to apply as a ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù exchange student. 

Application procedures vary by host institution and may require either an online or physical submission. Please consult the Study Abroad Office for specific details on application steps and required documents. It is your responsibility to verify that you meet the host institution's eligibility criteria and to submit all required materials on time. 

After your application is completed and accepted, the host institution will send you an official acceptance letter. 

Please note that cost estimates stated on your consortium form for transportation are based on the average or estimate at the time of advising; however the cost of the actual flight and land transportation to/from the airport (if applicable) may be more than the estimate.

Though this cost is included in your budget, you are responsible for purchasing your flight.

All students are required to attend the Pre-Departure Session prior to studying away.

The Pre-Departure session will address valuable information on procedures, safety, health, potential culture shock, keeping in touch and more. During this session, you may be asked to submit any required documentation (e.g., ID, passport, flight itinerary) if you have not already done so.

Family members or a friend are welcome to attend. If your emergency contact(s) are able to attend this session, please encourage them to do so.

You may schedule an pre-departure session with the Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator.