Faculty Led Study Abroad Application Process
A. Study Abroad Inquiry
Marywood
students will initially complete an online "profile" account with the
International Affairs Office at www.marywood.edu/studyabroad.
This online account enables students to start exploring study abroad options
and communicate with a Study Abroad Advisor.
CLICK HERE to create an account.
B. Application for Approval
After you have decided which program you want to apply to, you will login to your online account, find the program on the clickable map, and click the APPLY link for that specific program.
You will then need to complete the "Application Form."
Your Application which includes a Disciplinary Clearance and a review of your Academic Transcript by the
International Affairs Office before approval for Marywood study abroad. **NOTE**Transcripts no longer need to be submitted to the International Affairs/Study Abroad office.
At the
same time, it will be necessary to make a deposit of $500 to your student
account at Marywood’s Cashier’s Office noting which Faculty Led study abroad
program you will be participating in.
You must bring the receipt for this deposit directly to the
International Affairs Office where you will sign the study abroad agreement
form acknowledging your understanding and agreement to pay for the program in
full.
C. Enrollment Process
If you meet the eligibility requirements to study
abroad and have chosen a relevant program for your academic needs, you will be
notified by email that your Application status has changed to "Approved by
Marywood". At this time you should login to your online account and
complete the "Enrollment Forms" listed for your program. If you haven’t
already, you must make an appointment now to meet with the Associate Director
for International Affairs to discuss your plans.
Agreement and Release
A document stating the student is aware of the inherent risks involved in studying abroad and they assume the so stated risks outlined in the Student Agreement and Release Form. Also notes that student is signing a contract noting responsibility for program payment in full.
Passport Form
Upload a copy of your
current Passport photo page to the site. Be sure that your passport is not due
to expire for at least six (6) months after the end of your chosen study abroad
program.
Intent to Study Abroad
This one page document may be completed in conjunction with the
Associate Director for International Affairs. The
International Affairs Associate Director will fill in the estimated financial
data. Student will meet with the Financial Aid office to go over financial
options for this program.
D. Counseling and Student Health Support
The names of all students planning to study abroad will be shared with Marywood's Counseling and Student Development Center and Student Health Center. In applying to take part in a Marywood study abroad program, each student agrees to this process and if necessary, may make an appointment to meet with a professional in either or both of these offices before travel.
