French / German / Italian / Portuguese / Spanish

In order to study abroad you must:

• Attend the mandatory orientations 1 year prior to your intended semester abroad (see below for orientation details).

• Have declared upper division in the major at the time of application submission (studying abroad on your last semesters IS NOT recommended).

• Have completed or are currently registered for 2 approved 300/400-level language courses (3 recommended for students of French emphasis).

• Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA that will be maintained up to the point of departure to abroad institution.

• Have good academic standing at the time of application submission.

Arabic / Chinese / Japanese / Russian

In order to study abroad you must:

• Attend the mandatory orientations 1 year prior to your intended semester abroad (see below for orientation details).

• Have declared Pre-IB (upper division in the major status not required).

• Have completed or be currently registered for lower division language courses.

• Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA that will be maintained up to the point of departure to abroad institution.

• Have good academic standing at the time of application submission.

How? (Application procedures)

• The IB Study Abroad Application can be found on the Forms page

What? (IB study abroad handbook)

• The IB Study Abroad Handbook can be found on the Forms page
• Meeting your IB study abroad requirement.
• Acceptable foreign health insurance coverage.
• Obtain your foreign visa.
• Miscellaneous study abroad matters.

Available programs are officially announced and highlighted. Application procedures are described and advisors are available for specific questions.

These are offered on several different occasions within the first 2 months of each semester.

While attendance is open to all students, it is mandatory for those planning to study abroad in the following year.

For example, if you are interested in studying abroad in the Fall 2010 semester, you are required to attend a General Orientation in the Fall of 2009.

The next General Orientations are: 

                Monday, September 15, 2:00-4:00pm
                Tuesday, September 16, 2:00-4:00pm
                Wednesday, September 17, 12:00-2:00pm
                Thursday, September 18, 10:00am-12:00pm
                Friday, September 19, 10:00am-12:00pm

Location: International Business Office Conference Room (AL-208).
 
Seating for these orientations is limited and may not be available at the last minute.  It is recommended that you reserve your space by calling 619-594-4505 well in advance. Late arrivals will not be admitted.  Please plan ahead!

Pre-departure orientation

This orientation will include topics surrounding health and safety, cultural adjustment, travel logistics and will be an opportunity to meet with returnees or international students associated with the foreign universities.

This session is typically 1 to 1 ½ months before the end of each semester.

The next pre-departure orientation is:

Mandatory Pre-Departure Workshop
Saturday, November 15th, time and location Exercise and Nutritional Sciences building, room 280