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Mules Abroad Roadmap
Thinking About Studying Abroad - You've Come to the Right Place!
At UCM, students have a wide variety of study abroad options. This allows our students to find experiences abroad that suit their individual needs and goals. This also makes for a lot of decisions, and we are here to help!
Below is a general roadmap to help guide you in your decision-making, and to help you find out about the options that best suit you! We hope this is a helpful resource, but be sure to stop by the Study Abroad office for an information session or advising soon!
Note: Each student who studies abroad will receive an International Study Grant up to $1500 to make these opportunities more accessible.
Map Your Trip
Researching
Steps To Take
Important Questions
- What locations interst you and why?
- What Classes do you need (or not)?
- What do your finances look like?
- When is a good time to study abroad?
Attend a Study Abroad Information Sessions
Attend Study Abroad Fair (Sept & Feb)
Key Resources
- Study Abroad Office
- Success Advisor
- Financial Aid Office
- Faculty Advisor
Applying
Steps to Take
- Search the program database for location, term, or keyword
- Apply to 1-3 programs that meet your interest/needs
- Set up an appointment with the Study Abroad Office
- For faculty-led study tour, apply and set up a meeting with that faculty member
- Many programs require an additional application
for that specific program, so check in with the Study
Abroad Office to make sure! - Trouble finding a good "fit"? Visit the Study Abroad
Office for advising! - Make sure to complete all the "Pre-Decision" steps in
your application
Preparing
Steps To Take
- APPLY for a passport if you don’t have one. Before you do anything else!
- Complete required content in your application
- Make a Study Abroad advising appointment
- Complete substitution forms for all courses taken abroad
- Make copies of your passport
- If required, prepare documents for visa applications (sooner is always better!)
- Apply for visa (if required) 90 days before your program start
- Wait until you receive an official acceptance letter from the person
in charge of your program abroad - Attend the REQUIRED Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation
Key Resources
- Study Abroad Office
- Host University Contact (for semester abroad)
- Faculty Leader (for faculty-led programs)
Departing
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Studying
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Returning
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