IMPORTANT: Do not apply for a study abroad/away program without pre-approval by The Office of Study Abroad & International Student Services at Southwestern. Credit transfer and financial aid may be jeopardized if prior approval for a program is not granted.

• The Office of the Registrar will not award academic credit for coursework taken on a program (including virtual programs) without pre-approval.
• Students may not study abroad during a Leave of Absence.

General Eligibility Requirements for Study Abroad:

• Have established a GPA at Southwestern of 2.0 or higher - must be established before leaving to study abroad 
• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university
• Be enrolled full-time during the semester before study abroad
• Have completed at least two semesters of college before study abroad
• Clear any negative balances on student account before leaving to study abroad
• Meet any program-specific requirements for the program to which you apply
• Be at least 18 years of age by the start date of the program

Worried you don’t meet the eligibility requirements for study abroad? Contact our office at studyabroad@southwestern.edu

Prior to applying, all applicants must:

• Attend at least one advising session with the Office of Study Abroad and International Student Services through:
  • Group Advising
  • One-on-One Advising
  • Faculty-led Information Session
• Meet with your academic advisor to discuss study abroad plans

Application Deadlines (Programs and Scholarships):

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all components of the application are complete and the application is submitted by 11:59pm on the deadline. This includes receipt of faculty and advisor recommendations.

• September 1st - Spring ISEP Exchange
• October 1st - Spring Program Providers, Spring NYAP, Spring CHIP
• December 1st - SU Faculty-Led Summer Programs
• February 1st - Summer Program Providers, Fall ISEP Exchange & Fall NYAP
• March 1st - Fall Program Providers, SU London Semester, Fall CHIP

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Applications are open in Via TRM for:

*advising is required prior to submitting an application

• Fall 2023
• Study Abroad Scholarships
  • Same deadline as program application

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Faculty-led Application essay:

250 word essay addressing:

• Discuss your personal goals for studying abroad on this particular program and what challenges you anticipate (i.e. connections to identity, language, cultural differences, etc.).

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Paideia scholarship essay:

700 word cohesive essay addressing:

• How does this study abroad program fit your personal and professional goals? Please specifically address how your study abroad program fits your intended/declared major(s), and/or your intended future career. 
• What sorts of learning experiences, relationships, abilities, would you like to cultivate? How can study abroad contribute to fulfilling your vision? 
• What kinds of connections can you anticipate making between a class or a class concept and your experience abroad?

S-Stem Personal statement:

250 personal statement addressing:

• Discuss your personal goals for studying abroad and how you anticipate this experience will connect with your studies at Southwestern and your future goals.