StudentChecklistforStudyAbroad2017
ApplyingforStudyAbroadiseasy!Followthischecklist,whichwilltellyouexactlywhattodoandinwhatordertodoso!
*AllStudyAbroadpaperworkanditems,includingscholarshipapplicationswillbeturnedinattheInternationalInitativesOffice.(Southeastern
admission forms are to be sent to the Admissions Office )
admission
forms
are
to
be
sent
to
the
Admissions
Office
.
)
Director:Dr.Lucia Harrison
Office:103MeadeHall,Hammond,LA70402
Phone:9855492135
Fax:9855493478
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Notes
→Step1:VisittheFacultyProgramCoordinator(contactourofficeforalistofprogramcoordinators).
Website:http://www.southeastern.edu/studyabroad
Email:studyabroad@southeastern.edu
Contacttheprogramcoordinatortosetupameeting.
Meetwiththecoordinatorandfilloutthecourseapproval.
Obtainapprovalfromthecoordinator.
→Step1.5:IfyouarenotcurrentlyenrolledatSoutheastern,youneedtocontactEnrollmentServicestoapplyto
the University (Enrollment Services: 985 549 2066)
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)
BringcopiesofallnecessarypaperworktotheOfficeofRecordsand
Registration
Paytheapplicationfee.
Notes
the
University
(Enrollment
Services:
985
549
2066)
.
FileanofficialSoutheasternapplication.
Done(
)
Completeallofyourpaperwork:Application,2Lettersof
Recommendation & Course Approval
→Step2:ApplyattheInternationalInitiativesOffice.WearelocatedinMeadeHall,Room103.
Registration
.
Notes
Paythe$100.00nonrefundabledepositattheController'sOffice
locatedonNorthCampus,FinancialAidBuilding.
Bringallcompletedpaperworkandthereceiptforthedeposittothe
InternationalInitiativesoffice.
Recommendation
,
&
Course
Approval
.
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Upon acceptance into the program, an email will be sent notifying
→Step3:NecessaryPaperwork
Notes
Uponacceptanceintotheprogram,anemailwillbesentnotifying
thestudent.Thelastdaytowithdrawfromtheprogramwithout
beingheldresponsibleforpaymentisFebruary16, 201
7.
Ifyouintendonapplyingforfinancialaid,otherthanthescholarships
awardedthroughouroffice,contactTaraLaborde
inFinancialAid
(985
549
3629). If you receive any financial aid, bring a copy of the
Ensurethatyourcurrentpassportisvalid.Youwillneedaminimum
ofsixmonthsvalidityfromthestartofthetrip.Ifyoudonothavea
validpassport,applyassoonaspossible.Passportscanbeapplied
for at most United States Post Offices. You will also need to bring in
(985 549 3629).
If
you
receive
any
financial
aid,
bring
a
copy
of
the
paperworktoouroffice.
foratmostUnitedStatesPostOffices.Youwillalsoneedtobringin
twocolorcopiesofyourpassporttoouroffice.
AllstudentsattendingtheCubaprogramwill needa Visa.This is
covered by the cost of the program Please bring your valid passport
IfyouarenotacurrentU.S.citizen,youmayneedtoapplyforaVisa.
Itisthestudent'sresponsibilitytodoso.
covered
by
the
cost
of
the
program
.
Please
bring
your
valid
passport
toourofficetofilloutthenecessarypaperwork.IfyouarenotaU.S.
citizen,pleasebringyourgreencardandothernecessarypaperwork
also.
Passportordriver'slicensesizedphotoswillberequiredfor
International Student ID cards Check with our office for details on
Thefacultycoordinatorwillannouncewhenitistimetobookyour
flight.Onceyouhavebookedyourflight,emailacopyofyourflight
toourofficesothatthefacultyonthetripwillknowwhenyouarrive.
International
Student
I
.
D
.
cards
.
Check
with
our
office
for
details
on
thespecificationsforindividualprograms.
.
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→Step4:ThingstoRemember
Notes
Scholarships will be announced before the drop date.
All program fees must be paid to the Controller's Office by February
ThewithdrawdateisFebruary16, 201
7.Any studentwho has not
submittedaformalemailstatingtheirwithdrawalfromtheprogram
willbe
chargedthefullamountoftheprogram.Emailsmustbe
receivedby4:30P.M.
Scholarships
will
be
announced
before
the
drop
date.
AllprogramfeesmustbepaidtotheController sOfficebyFebruary
16, 201
7.Fees will notpostto your LEOnet account rightaway.Any
anticipatedfinancialaidorscholarshipswillconstitutepayment.
Enrollmentwillbedonebyouroffice.Pleaseensurethatall
registrationholdshavebeenremovedand,ifnecessary,youhave
obtained override permission to take extended hours
Contactthefacultymemberwhoisteachingyourclassforany
necessarypreparationorcourseworkpriortothetrip.Therewillalso
beinformationalmeetingsregardingeachindividualprogramthat
aremandatorypriortoeachprogram.
obtained
override
permission
to
take
extended
hours
.
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