How to Apply to a Study Abroad Program Open the UNI Study Abroad Webpage at: https://studyabroad.uni.edu/ Contents STEP 1: Attend an ABROAD101 information session (mandatory).... 2 STEP 2: Attend a Pick-A-Program information session (optional).... 2 STEP 3: Attend a Scholarship information session (optional)... 2 STEP 4: CHOOSE A PROGRAM... 3 STEP 5: APPLY TO A PROGRAM... 5 STEP 6: LOGIN TO CREATE YOUR PROFILE... 7 STEP 7: APPLICATION PAGE... 9 STEP 7A: VERIFY THE PROGRAM AND TERM/YEAR... 10 STEP 7B: COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION: LEARNING CONTENT... 10 STEP 7C: COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION: MATERIAL SUBMISSIONS... 11 STEP 7D: COMPLETE YOUR SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS... 11 STEP 7E: REQUEST RECOMMENDATIONS... 11 STEP 7F: COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONNAIRS... 12 STEP 8: ATTEND THE IN-PERSON PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION... 12 August 2013 Page 1 of 12
STEP 1: Attend an ABROAD101 information session (mandatory). Visit the UNI Study Abroad Webpage at: https://studyabroad.uni.edu/ to learn dates. STEP 2: Attend a Pick-A-Program information session (optional). Visit the UNI Study Abroad Webpage at: https://studyabroad.uni.edu/ to learn dates. STEP 3: Attend a Scholarship information session (optional). Visit the UNI Study Abroad Webpage at: https://studyabroad.uni.edu/ to learn dates. After you have attended the three sessions listed above and you have further questions, please contact the Study Abroad Center to schedule an appointment with one of our advisors: 28 Gilchrist Hall Cedar Falls, IA 50614 study-abroad@uni.edu (319) 273-7078 August 2013 Page 2 of 12
STEP 4: CHOOSE A PROGRAM Review a Study Abroad Program, by clicking on Programs options shown below: August 2013 Page 3 of 12
Click on the Program Name you are interested to learn more details. Review the programs details by scrolling down the Programs page. You will be able to learn: Fact Sheet Program Description: o Introduction o Program Location o Institution o Academic Program o Accommodations and Meals o Program Costs o Tales from Abroad o Program Review Dates and deadlines August 2013 Page 4 of 12
STEP 5: APPLY TO A PROGRAM Apply to the Program by Clicking on Apply Now. A window will pop up asking if you wish to apply: Click OK if you want to continue with the application. August 2013 Page 5 of 12
Click, yes for being a registered user at UNI, then submit. August 2013 Page 6 of 12
STEP 6: LOGIN TO CREATE YOUR PROFILE Click Submit to continue. August 2013 Page 7 of 12
Click on the TERM during which you wish to study abroad (Spring 2014, Fall 2014, etc): The following window will ask you if you are 18 years of age or older and if you are a degree-seeking student at UNI. If you have a full color passport, you can upload it now. August 2013 Page 8 of 12
STEP 7: APPLICATION PAGE Welcome to your application page! August 2013 Page 9 of 12
STEP 7A: VERIFY THE PROGRAM AND TERM/YEAR you chose are correct. STEP 7B: COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION: LEARNING CONTENT i. Meet with your Academic Advisor to go over the courses you need while abroad. ii. Go to the Learning Content window on the left side of the screen and VIEW, READ and MARK all the learning content. August 2013 Page 10 of 12
STEP 7C: COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION: MATERIAL SUBMISSIONS Please view instructions and submit necessary documents. If you are 18 or older, you will be asked to submit an electronic signature that will be used throughout your application. The $65 Application Fee can be paid by credit card or exact cash or check. Click the $65 Application Fee. A window will pop up with a button that will allow you to pay with a credit card. If you decided to pay with cash or check, print the form and bring it to the Study Abroad Center. STEP 7D: COMPLETE YOUR SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS All documents need to be submitted. STEP 7E: REQUEST RECOMMENDATIONS August 2013 Page 11 of 12
STEP 7F: COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONNAIRS STEP 8: ATTEND THE IN-PERSON PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION The advisor will contact you with the date, time and location. CONGRATULATIONS! You are now ready to STUDY ABROAD! August 2013 Page 12 of 12