Study Abroad 2012-2013

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Timeline

Application and Program Timeline 1

Application

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Confirmation

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Travel Documents

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This is the pay off for your hard work. Enjoy your term abroad and collect all the memories and knowledge you can.

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Shortly after your program ends, an e-mail will be sent to you with a link to your post-program evaluation. These evaluations help us better prepare future students and programs, and they give you a chance to tell us about your experience.

Evaluate Program

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When your final transcript arrives from abroad, you will be notified by your study abroad advisor, and the grades will be posted to your UM transcript.

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Find ways to stay connected with your host university and country through volunteerism or social media. Attend a study abroad infosession on how to apply your study abroad experience to your resume or graduate school applications. Share your experience at our bi-annual UM Study Abroad Fairs.

Final Transcript

www.olemiss.edu/abroad

After you have been notified of acceptance into your program, you will need to purchase an airline ticket. You should also make sure your passport and visa documentation are in order. All study abroad students are required to complete an online orientation and an on-campus orientation. Your advisor will let you know the dates and times of these orientations. Attendance is mandatory.

Study Abroad

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After your application has been reviewed, you will receive an e-mail from your study abroad advisor with any additional instructions.

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Orientations

Check program pages online to make sure you gather all required materials and have them turned into your study abroad advisor by the listed deadline.

The Journey Continues

Academic Year 2012-13 Dates >> Fall Study Abroad Fair — September 13, 2012 Don’t miss our fair in the Student Union to get the best information about all the study abroad programs available to you. Join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and meet with representatives of exchange patners and affilate programs >> Spring Application Deadline — October 10, 2012 This is the final date to have all application materials turned in for study abroad in the Spring 2013 term. >> Winter Application Deadline — October 10, 2012 All application materials must be turned in by 5 p.m. on this date in order for you to be considered for participation in a Winter program. >> Fall/AY Application Deadline — March 6, 2013 If you want to spend your next semester or year abroad you’ll need to have all application materials turned in to the Study Abroad Office by 5 p.m. >> Summer Application Deadline — March 6, 2013 There are tons of summer exchanges and faculty-led programs available. If you’d like to participate in one, you’ll have to get your application materials in by the end of the day in order to be considered. >> For more information contact us Study Abroad Office visit: 359 Martindale Student Services Center call: (662.915.1508) e-mail: abroad@olemiss.edu web: www.olemiss.edu/abroad facebook: www.facebook.com/umabroad twitter: https://twitter.com/rebelsabroad pinterest: https://pinterest.com/rebelsabroad


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