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Application process

Study Abroad – Application Process

Please remember that you are responsible for completing all necessary paperwork and activities required by the EOU Study Abroad Office and the program provider prior to departure.

Please remember that you are responsible for completing all necessary paperwork and activities required by the International Student Service Office (Hoke 319) as well as the Program Provider prior to your departure.

Step 1: Contact the International Student Service / Study Abroad Office (HUB 319) and set up an appointment

  • Explore program options:
    • Location
    • Length
    • Courses
    • Cost
    • Living situation (host family, on-campus/off-campus)
  • Reach out to students who have studied abroad

Step 2: Compare Program Partners. Links to each program partner can be found at: https://www.eou.edu/studyab/ Explore each Program Partner’s websites, as offerings vary:

  • Application Deadlines
  • Course listings
  • Cost
  • Eligibility
  • Language Prerequisites

Step 3: Consult with your Financial Aid Officer if you are currently receiving aid. If you are not receiving Aid, your Financial Aid Officer can discuss other options, such as scholarships.

  • Meet with your Financial Aid advisor to ensure your aid package covers costs associated with you your Study Abroad experience

Step 4: Visit your Academic Advisor

  • Timing of program – how does it fit into your college plan?
  • Determine what courses you should take while you are abroad
  • Complete the Course Approval Form to receive EOU credits

Step 5: Complete Program Application on your selected Program Partner website

  • Once you submit your Study Abroad application to the program provider, your student account will be assessed a $350 Study Abroad Application Fee.
  • Submit a photocopy of the application materials to the International Student Services / Study Abroad Office (HUB 209)
  • NOTE: Certain programs may require you to participate in a personal interview with the International Student Services / Study Abroad Advisor

Once you are accepted

 Step 1: Apply for your Passport and Visa immediately

  • Check with the Study Abroad Partner and/or the International Student Services office to find out if you need to obtain a visa – the processes can vary depending upon countries and can be long
  • Information about Visas can most often be found at the host country’s Embassy or Consulate

Step 2: Contact the Student Accounts Office

  • Each student will be charged a $350 study abroad fee
  • You must let them know that you will be studying abroad and how you plan to pay for it
  • Please make sure to complete all the required forms through the Financial Aid Office prior to your departure

Step 3: Travel itinerary and Passport

  • Let us know where you are and how to get in touch with you if necessary
  • Provide a copy of your passport to the International Student Service Office

WHILE YOU ARE ABROAD

Keep your contact information current, and notify us if you change your email address!

It is your responsibility to ensure that you take at least 12 credit hours each term (12 for full-time and 6 for half-time) unless an agreement was made PRIOR to departure.  If you are attending a semester school, see your academic advisor for more information.

If you take an additional course or make any course changes, bring materials related to the course back to the EOU to share with EOU faculty for course approval.

UPON RETURNING TO THE U.S.

Contact the International Student Services / Study Abroad office to confirm your safe return!

Keep all materials from the courses you take until your grades are posted. Your host institution typically releases official transcripts 2-3 weeks, sometimes longer, directly to the International Student Services office. Your study abroad transcript will be processed by the International Student Services and Registrar’s Offices. Please contact the International Student Services office at (541) 962-3588 / mnmorton@eou.edu or the Registrar’s Office at (541) 962-3607 or registrar@eou.edu if you have any questions.

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION @ EOU

International Student Services / International & Domestic Learning Experiences Office
Mika Morton
mnmorton@eou.edu
(541) 962-3588
Hoke 319
Complete the application process, and all necessary paperwork.  You must notify the Study Abroad Office if your contact information changes before or during your program participation.

Student Accounts Office
(541) 962-3590
cashier@eou.edu
Notify the Cashier’s Office of your participation in a study abroad/international internship program, and arrange payment plans, regardless of your financial aid status. 

Financial Aid Office
Jason Hibbert
(541) 962-3550                   
fao@eou.edu
Notify the Financial Aid Office of your participation in a study abroad/international internship program, and to discuss options for financing the program.

Academic Advisor

Discuss the courses you plan to take abroad and receive pre-departure course approval. If your course selections change while you’re studying abroad, please notify your academic advisor AND your International Student Services office right away. Credits earned from courses you take are not guaranteed to transfer if you fail to contact your academic advisor and International Student Services office.

Last updated: April 1, 2024