Planning Guide

Want to expand your worldview, learn more about yourself, and enhance the value of your college degree all while earning academic credit? You've come to the right place!

It is never too early to begin planning your study abroad experience. Review the five phases of Study Abroad below, and prepare yourself for a study abroad program that fits your academic needs and personal interests.

Research

To be done 1 year to 6 months before students' study abroad

Set Personal & Academic Goals

Attend a Study Abroad 101 info session

Attend our Study Abroad Fair

Discover Programs

Meet with your Academic Advisor

Meet with a Study Abroad Program Advisor

Learn about the application process

Research Scholarship & Grants

Obtain or Renew your Passport

Apply

For semester programs, students submit an application the semester before they intend to attend the program. For summer programs, the application cycle is in the Spring semester.

Choose one program (you can only submit one application per term)

Start an Application - click the name of the program, and then, the "Apply" button.

Submit the Transfer Course Review Form, if applicable

Submit your application by the deadline
Spring Program Deadline: Last Friday of September
Summer Program Deadline: First Friday of February
Fall Program Deadline: Last Friday of February

Determine Visa Requirements

Be aware of the program Withdrawal & Cancellation policies

Prepare

After students commit to a program, they start preparing to study abroad.

Complete all necessary steps assigned by the Study Abroad Office or study abroad provider, if applicable

Course Registration - once accepted, follow the program instructions

Apply for Housing Abroad- once accepted, follow the program instructions

Attend Pre-Departure Orientations

Obtain your student visa, if applicable

Research Host Country/Culture

Book Flights

Cancel Your LMU Housing for the semester you will be abroad, if applicable