Full Application Process Overview

Choose a program: Where do you want to study/do your service learning? When do you want to do your study/project? See your Study Abroad office for assistance. (PAC C4)
Meet/make contact with the Study Abroad Director or Advisor
1. Set time to meet with coordinator for interview
2. Get dates for required pre-departure meetings
3. Make sure you have a valid passport for international programs
4. If using a third-party provider (like CEA) verify application and additional scholarship deadlines
Log in to Horizons Travel Registry
1. Create a profile
2. Begin the application and complete through the Dean of students and Faculty Adviser approval section; the rest of the application will be completed at a later date.

Continue the application process
1. Log back into Horizons. Do as much as you can and save your information. You can return to all the pages later. Make sure you choose "yes" for the External Study scholarship if you are eligible. Mark the deadline on your calendar.
2. If you are using a third-party provider (such as CEA) be sure and begin their application process. Remember to pay the deposit/application fee directly to the provider. See section 10 below concerning the remaining payments due.
3. If you are using a UU faculty led/directed program, be sure and contact the UU professor who is overseeing your study/project.
4. In the case of a Study Tour/Course Embedded program, please get the costs from the faculty leader. There will be both trip AND UU tuition costs, depending how many hours of credit you receive.
Fill out External Study Scholarship paperwork in Horizons if your study/project qualifies. At least one recommendation needs to be from a faculty member who can speak to your academic ability.
Discuss choice of courses with your academic adviser.
1. Include backup options in case your choice gets cancelled
2. Have a clear picture in your mind of how these courses fit in your program

Attend all pre-departure training sessions
Make a copy of your Financial Aid package from Self-service / fill out the budget worksheet
1. Does your study/project program charge external fees?
2. Do you pay UU tuition? A blend of the two?
Meet again with Academic Director to confirm courses and get required signatures
1. Major/minor courses require(s) Department Chair signature
2. Core courses require Registrar signature
3. Electives require Study Abroad Director signature

Make sure you have:
1. Paid all fees due for your program to the study abroad advisor in the Study Abroad Office
2. Submitted all paperwork (Financial Planning and Registration)
3. Completed all sections of the Horizons Travel Registry