Apply for Study Abroad

Do you meet the 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.  

Applying is Easy

1. Complete the online Study Abroad Preliminary Application and select your department chair to request approval to study abroad.

Once your Department Chair has Approved Your Request to Study Abroad

2. Complete the online Study Abroad Application and supporting documentation.

3. Submit the Health Statement Form.

After You Apply

• Have your official Spelman transcript and two letters of recommendation (on letterhead) from Spelman faculty* sent to Dr. Karen Clay, Box 1447 or delivered in a sealed envelope to the Study Abroad Office, Milligan, Suite 1000. *One of your letters of recommendation must be from a faculty member in your major.
• Follow the guidelines for International Travel and complete the International Travel Authorization Form.
• Apply on your program provider web portal.*  This is the one program provider whose program 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.
• All sophomores should consider applying for a Spelman Study Abroad Scholarship. The application and supporting documentation is due Feb. 1, 2019.

Recommendation Form