Accepted Students: Procedures/Checklist
STUDY AWAY To Do List
Congratulations! You have made it through the acceptance process and will soon be on your way to your foreign destination. However, there is still a lot you have to do before you leave. This checklist will help you through the next essential phase.
Many of these steps are time-critical in order to meet deadlines imposed by other offices, your foreign institution and/or the government of your host nation. Please pay attention to the procedures and the deadlines involved. Many are in your online account so it is important to log-in regularly and check your email for updates.
STUDIO AWAY ONLINE ACCOUNT
Failure to do so will jeopardize your participation on Study Abroad!!
FINANCIAL AID AND FEES
Financial Aid Recipients (Important!)___ If you will require additional Financial Aid to support your studies abroad, please make
arrangements directly with your Financial Aid advisor before the end of this semester.
Students alone are responsible for ensuring that their Financial Aid package is in place before departure.
OUTBOUND STUDY AWAY REGISTRATION
The Study AWAY Office will register you.
___ PhilaU Rome program participants register for their courses in their PhilaU Study Away Account 3 months prior to program start.
____ All other program: Make your course selection directly with your Study Away Program according to their processes. Inform the Study Away Office of any changes by submitting a revised course authorization form.
******All Students: Always refer to the course authorization form (saved on your PhilaU Study Away Account) and the Study Away office's "course sheet" to select courses. Any changes from your initial form MUST be sent to the Study Away Office and your advisor to see if you need additional approvals******
All Students (except PhilaU Rome)
___ Finish your External Application (if applicable). This varies from program to program, so check with the Study Away Office if you have any questions.
Our approved programs often waive application fees and deposits (not including housing deposits)
Commit to you program and fill out course registration and housing preferences. Some
schools (such as University of Westminster) may require a housing deposit directly.
Other application fees and acceptance deposits are waived unless you have been notified otherwise. Study Away will send your
billable tuition, housing, admin fees, and insurance costs to the Jefferson - East Falls Campus
Business Office for payment by you during the regular billing cycle. You do not need to pay a deposit with us in advance. However, all Study Abroad balances must be paid
(or accounted for) no later than one month prior to departure.
NOTE: National Student Exchange Participants and students participating in IE or KISD exchange pay housing directly to program or their recommended housing providers. The Study Away office alerts the Financial Aid office to adjust aid accordingly.
PRE-DEPARTURE SEMINAR
___ Attend the required student seminar which will prepare you for your overseasstudies, inform you of procedures, and answer any questions you may have.
Check your Study Away Account and emails for more information.
___ PhilaU Rome Students only: You are also required to attend a mandatory visa meeting. Check your Study Away Account
PROGRAM ORIENTATION
email correspondence. They will be communicating with you directly.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
For those of you need a visa, we suggest you do this as soon as possible
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date of your studies.
___ After acceptance to your foreign institution, apply for your student visa(if necessary).
O Students are responsible for ascertaining requirements, applying for, purchasing and
acquiring their visas and complying with all instructions and regulations related to
the student visa process.
acquiring their visas and complying with all instructions and regulations related to
the student visa process.
O Students going to Italy will be advised of their visa application procedures at their visa
meeting.
meeting.
BOOKING FLIGHTS
___ Plan and secure your air travel in accordance with the housing, orientation and
academic schedule of your study abroad institution. Academic schedules are typically
included in that school’s acceptance literature or from its website. Students are responsible
for complying with academic calendars and orientation schedules.
You should wait until your acceptance to your program is confirmed to book any flights. Your program will provide information about arrival and departure.
Provided minimum numbers are met, a group flight is generally arranged for PhilaU Rome
program participants and information will provided around the time of the visa meeting in September/April.
academic schedule of your study abroad institution. Academic schedules are typically
included in that school’s acceptance literature or from its website. Students are responsible
for complying with academic calendars and orientation schedules.
You should wait until your acceptance to your program is confirmed to book any flights. Your program will provide information about arrival and departure.
Provided minimum numbers are met, a group flight is generally arranged for PhilaU Rome
program participants and information will provided around the time of the visa meeting in September/April.
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS
___ PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY HOUSING: Make sure your housing and meal plan arecancelled for your semester abroad.
Follow Residence Life’s instructions for guaranteeing your place on-campus of your
on-campus semester. If you plan to live on campus after you return, you must make
advance arrangements with Residence Life before your departure for studies abroad.
Please direct all campus housing matters to Residence Life.
___ Required: Upload copies of your passport, visa and airline tickets/travel dates to
Study Abroad before departure.
___ Leave a forwarding address with the university mailroom.
___ Register for and download the AlertTraveler Application provided through your Study Away account.
____ Alert your bank/credit card company about upcoming travel.
____ Meet with your doctor to discuss your travel and prescriptions
Pick your GeoBlue health insurance card from the Study Abroad Office or download it from
HTHstudents.com. You will receive an email when it is ready.
Register with your travel the State Department's STEP Program at
https://step.state.gov/step/. Your family can also register to keep informed while at home.
ONCE YOU ARRIVE AT YOUR HOST PROGRAM
____ Log in to your Study Away account to read and sign confirmation of your arrival
_____ Update your contact information with the address of your accommodations and the cell phone (local or international) you chose to use.
____ Use your course authorization form to make any final decisions on course changes.
_____ Upload your final course schedule and report any changes. Include course descriptions for courses that aren't on pre-approved list.
_____ If you made any changes to your courses, email your advisor to confirm.
_____ Add any side trips to your Study Away account itinerary to receive alerts from the AlertTraveler application.
_____ Update your contact information with the address of your accommodations and the cell phone (local or international) you chose to use.
____ Use your course authorization form to make any final decisions on course changes.
_____ Upload your final course schedule and report any changes. Include course descriptions for courses that aren't on pre-approved list.
_____ If you made any changes to your courses, email your advisor to confirm.
_____ Add any side trips to your Study Away account itinerary to receive alerts from the AlertTraveler application.