Read thoroughly all the materials sent to you by your program provider and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's
OCSE.
Complete all forms and paperwork as required by your program provider and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
Meet with your academic advisor to discuss the courses you will take when you return.
Make a list of these classes and keep it handy during course registration.
Provide OCSE with an e-mail address if it is different form your ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø address.
Also, provide the mailroom with a forwarding address in the U.S.
Watch for an email from the Office of Residential Life on housing arragements for
the semester you return.
Move everything out of your residence hall room or apartment. Return all library books
and settle all outstanding matters on campus.
Before you leave the U.S.:
Make sure that you have a passport that will be valid at least six months beyond the end of your program.
Obtain all the required visas for your program and the countries you plan to visit. This process can take months to complete, so do not wait until the last minute! Make sure you read all information your program provider gives to you and ask questions! A
call to your program provider is a good place to start.
Review information for each country you plan to visit. One resource is the U.S. Department of State, which provides on all countries. Your program provider will also provide you information about your
host country.
Review the U.S. Department of State , and note ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's policy of not approving travel for its students to any country
for which a level 4 has been issued.
Make sure that you have health insurance that will cover you abroad and includes medical evacuation and repatriation. Students participating on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø programs and non-ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Approved Programs will
be covered through the Office of Off-Campus Study & Exchanges. Please see your plan brochure for details. Students studying on non-ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Approved
Programs may have additional coverage through their program provider and should check
with their program provider for details.
Check with the to see which immunizations are recommended or required for your program site.
Research the culture, history, customs and politics of your host country.
Know how you will handle other money related matters.Exchange a small amount of currency ($100 to $200) in advance (if possible) so that
you have some cash available upon arrival to your destination country or have a plan
as to how you will obtain cash upon arrival at the airport.