Application Information

Application packets may be obtained in person at the Center for International Studies, by email: studyabroad@stcloudstate.edu, under "Print Application" on this page, or by calling (320)308-4287. The application packet contains the following items:

1. Application Form and Checklist: Turn this sheet in with your application, but first use it to make sure that you have every necessary item included. Make sure to sign and date the form.
2. Information Sheet
3. Academic Approval Instructions
4. Academic Approval Form: By filling out this form you will clearly state the academic progress you intend to make while studying abroad. Be sure to have your academic advisor and department chair sign this form.
5. Essay Instructions: This word processed essay, from two to four pages long, states your purpose for applying to a study abroad program.
6. Enrollment Agreement and Contract: This agreement comes in duplicate. Please keep one copy for your own records.
7. Scholarship Application (optional): By completing this form and submitting a separate essay addressing the questions outlined on the scholarship page, you will be considered for scholarships available through the Center for International Studies.
8. A Current Transcript: Australia, Germany Business/ Engineering and South Africa programs require an official transcript that may be obtained at Records and Registration in the Administrative Services Building. All other programs may submit an unofficial copy that can be printed from your account in the Online Registration System.
9. List of Any Foreign Language Classes: Please include grade, instructor's name, and instructor's phone number. Germany language, France and Chile are the only programs that need to submit this list.
10. $75 Application Fee: This fee must be submitted with your application. Please make checks out to "Center for International Studies."

Study Abroad

• You can download individual sections of the Study Abroad Application Packet.
  1. Application Introduction and Checklist (PDF : 1 page)
  2. Information Sheet (PDF : 2 pages)
  3. Request for Academic Approval Instructions (PDF : 1 pages)
  4. Request for Academic Approval Form (PDF : 2 pages)
  5. Essay Instructions (PDF : 1 page)
  6. Agreement and Enrollment Contract Student and Office Copy (PDF : 2 page)
  7. Application for SCSU Study Abroad Scholarships (PDF : 1 page)

Deadlines

Application Deadlines for all of the St. Cloud State University study abroad programs are as follows:

* Applications are due the year before travel, i.e. studying abroad in Spring 2009? The application deadline is April 1st, 2008. Priority will be given to applications received by the deadline. Applications will be accepted after the deadline on a space available basis.

Students applying for any of St. Cloud State University's study abroad programs must fill the complete application packet on or before the deadline date. Applications received after the deadline date will be considered on a space available basis.

For more information and application packet, contact:

Center for International Studies
St. Cloud State University
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
Phone: 320/308-4287
Fax: 320/308-4223
TDD: 1-800-627-3529-outstate, or
612-297-5353 in the Twin Cities
study_abroad@stcloudstate.edu

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, such an accommodation may be available upon advance request. Please contact the Project 504 Coordinator, 106 Atwood Center, as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made in a timely fashion.

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