Apply for Semester Study Abroad

Do you meet the semester study abroad requirements? 

All students who desire to study abroad during the fall, spring and/or summer semesters must complete an online study abroad application and supporting documentation.  

Semester Study Abroad Application Steps

1. Visit the Study Abroad Office to determine study abroad eligibility and program advisement
2. Visit your Academic Advisor and/or Department Chair for academic advisement & program fit
3. Go to the Study Abroad website
4. Select Apply Now
5. Submit a Preliminary Application for Department Chair Approval
6. With Department Chair(s) approval proceed to the Spelman Study Abroad Application
   (a)    complete the Study Abroad Application and one page 200-500 word statement
   (b)    upload a picture with a white background
   (c)    upload a copy of valid passport
   (d)    upload resume
   (e)    upload unofficial transcript  (Official Transcript due semester before travel and can be ordered here and sent electronically to Renee Jones.)
7. Obtain two letters of recommendation from Spelman faculty.  One of the letters of recommendation must be from a faculty member in the major. We encourage students to provide our SAB Recommendation Form in lieu of a written recommendation on letterhead.
8. Submit your program provider application on their program provider web portal.*  This is the one program provider you have selected. Do not upload transcripts or letters of recommendation to the program provider web portal. The Spelman Study Abroad Office will submit these documents on your behalf
9. Submit the online Health Statement Form
10. Submit the online International Travel Authorization Form

Recommendation Form