Applying to a Study Abroad Program

Eligibility

You must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at CSU in order to study abroad. In addition, you must meet the eligibility requirements of your chosen program(s). You may not study abroad during your first semester at CSU.

Application

Once you have attended a general information session and have met with a Study Abroad advisor to talk about your academic and personal goals for study abroad, apply to a program! To apply for a CSU program through CSU's on-line advising and application system, follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Click on Search Programs: CSU and Affiliate Programs or select " Other Options" from the main menu to be directed to national search engines.
  2. After your search, you may apply to a CSU program by clicking on the "Apply Now" button that accompanies the program's brochure.
  3. CSU students will then enter their CSU eID and password. The application will prompt you to select your term for which you are applying.
  4. After you arrive at your application home page, you will have several areas to complete:
  • Questionnaires
  • Material Submissions
  • Electronic Recommendation Request
  • Electronic Signature Documents

Clicking "Apply Now" for Affiliate, Non-Affiliate and Direct Enroll programs will get you started on the process of completing the pre-departure requirements for CSU. (These also include Questionnaires, Material Submissions, Electronic Signature Documents.) Hard-copy applications for Affiliated Programs are available in the Office of International Programs or from the Affiliate Program provider. Applications for non-affiliate programs are available from the program provider. Applications to enroll directly in a foreign university are available from the foreign university.

Application Fee and Deposit

The non-refundable application fee for CSU-Sponsored programs is $50. This will be charged to your student account shortly after the program deadline. In addition, you will be required to pay a $200 non-refundable deposit within two weeks of your acceptance to secure your spot on the program. This deposit will be billed to your student account once you have confirmed your intent to participe in the on-line application system. Waivers may be granted if paying the program deposit poses a significant financial hardship.

Most Affiliate, Non-Affiliate and Direct Enroll programs also require a similar deposit and application fee.

Deadlines

Application deadlines range from one semester to a full year before a program begins. Advance planning is important to ensure that you have plenty of time to fulfill financial aid and/or scholarship requirements and complete the application process. Please refer to the program sponsor for specific deadlines