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Third-Party Study Abroad Process & Checklist
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Make a copy of this checklist to organize your study abroad process. Start at Step 1, and using the drop-down menus under the "Student" and "Study Abroad Office" tab, keep track of where you are at in your study abroad experience.
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Step 1: Find a ProgramNotesStudent
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Meet with a Global AmbassadorClick Here to Schedule
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Solidify four-year plan with study abroad plans represented
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Research programsStart Here
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Discuss with parents
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Discuss with academic advisor
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Meet with a study abroad staff advisorClick Here to Schedule
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Once program options are narrowed down...StudentStudy Abroad Office
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Start Bethel application to study off-campusClick Here
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Identify 5-10 courses (for semester programs) or 2-3 courses (for January programs) you may want to take while abroad on each programCompile Courses Here
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Request course syllabi from Study Abroad Office, if not provided
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Submit course petitions for each course optionInstructions here
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FAQs here
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Look into scholarship and financial aid optionsScholarships and Financial Aid
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Explanation of Study Abroad Charges
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Meet with Study Abroad Advisor for Cost Estimation MeetingClick to Schedule
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Step 2: Receive Bethel ApprovalNotesStudentStudy Abroad Office
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Finish Application Requirements for your Bethel applicationLink to Bethel App Portal here
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Update application status to "Conditionally Accepted" (once faculty and Student Life approvals are completed)
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Step 3: Apply to Third-Party ProviderNotesStudentStudy Abroad Office
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Apply to program on provider's websiteClick Here
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Receive Acceptance from Third-Party Provider
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Submit application processing chargeLink to Application Processing Charge payment page
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Update application status to "Committed"
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Step 4: Pre-Departure RequirementsNotesStudent
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Return to Bethel application and complete Pre-Departure FormsLink to Bethel App here
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Visit Doctor or Health Services to fill out Health Information Form
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Third-Party Students: Register for GES284 or GES285 (Off-Campus Study Placeholder course)
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Faculty-Led Students: Register for your faculty-led study abroad course
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Attend all required Pre-Departure Orientations (provider and Bethel)
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Third-Party Students: Consider adding the Intercultural Engagement Endorsement to ensure full financial aidLink to Info Here
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Review requirements to Bethel while abroad (including Enrollment Verification Form)
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Review submitted course petitions and confirm 5-10 approved course options
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Finish all provider Pre-Departure Requirements
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Third-Party Students: Book flights!
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Confirm passport is up to date
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Apply for a visa (if applicable)
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Communicate in-country dates to the Study Abroad Office for CISI insurance purposes
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Step 5: Final Checks Before LeavingNotesStudent
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Alert your bank (credit card company) that you will be out of the countryClick here for full Pre-Departure Checklist and resources!
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Make copies of all important documents (passport, visa, driver's license, student ID card, etc.)
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Unlock your cell phone if getting a SIM card in-country
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Don't forget a power adaptor
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Pack!
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Review flight information and check-in online beforehand, if possible
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Step 6: In-CountryNotesStudentStudy Abroad Office
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Third-Party Students: Have on-site contact fill out your Enrollment Verification Form– to be submitted no more than 8 days after Bethel's start of the semester
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Step 7: When you Return HomeNotesStudentStudy Abroad Office
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Attend Re-entry event
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