STEP 1: Where and when do you want to go abroad?

• Refer to our location pages for information on classes, language, housing, and program prerequisites.
• Complete our "Which Programs are Right for Me?" questionnaire to better understand the many different aspects of choosing a study abroad program.
• Talk to returnee students about their experience abroad
• Apply to more than one program - all programs have a limited number of spots and some programs are more competitive than others

STEP 2: Make an informed decision!

• Attend information sessions in the fall semester
• Stop by our offices in the Hurley Building to talk to our program directors.
• Consult with your academic/major advisor to determine how courses taken abroad will fit into your ND curriculum.
• A strong application reflects knowledge of the program and specific examples of why it is a good match (academically, culturally, personally) for the student.

STEP 3: Plan your courses both here at ND and abroad.

• Arts and Letters Majors

Please meet with your departmental advisors and then a dean in 104 O’Shaughnessy Hall before the A&L determined deadline for application approval. Information concerning the procedure can be found at the following link: http://al.nd.edu/academic-advising-and-requirements/

• PreProfessional Majors

If you are thinking of applying to medical school or any of the allied health professions, please check the study abroad section of the ND PreProfessional Home Page at the following link: www.nd.edu/~prepro.

• Mendoza College of Business Majors

Please check the study abroad instructions on the MCOB site for an outline of the procedure to follow in completing a 4 year plan of study and obtaining academic approvals at the following link: General Information: Undergraduate Advising

STEP 4: Complete the on-line application
Once you've decided on the program(s) that is right for you, proceed to the instructions for applying to an International Study Program. There are multiple parts to an OIS application -- all of which must be submitted before the Selection Committee can evaluate a candidate's application.

STEP 5: Remember the program deadlines!

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Students interested in studying abroad through Saint Mary’s College International Programs should first review the Policy on Notre Dame Students Attending Saint Mary’s College International Programs

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