Study / Internship 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.

 

Step 1: Contact Study Abroad Office

          -Discuss your options for programs

Step 2: Choose a program

Step 3: Complete program application

          -Submit photocopy of the application materials to the Study Abroad Office

          -Certain programs may require an interview report from the Study Abroad Office

Step 4: Apply for scholarships/financial aid

          -Meet with Carolyn Prescott in the Financial Aid Office

Step 5: Visit your academic advisor

          -To determine what courses you should take while you are abroad

       -Complete the course approval form to receive EOU credits

 

ONCE YOU ARE ACCEPTED….

 

Step 6: Apply for your passport and visa immediately

          -Check with the program to find out if you need to obtain a visa.

          -The process can take a long time to complete!!

Step 7: Contact Student Accounts

          -You must let them know that you will be studying abroad and how you plan to pay

            for the program.

           -Please make sure to complete all the required forms prior to your departure!

Step 8: Travel itinerary

          -So we know where you are and how to get in touch with you if necessary

          -Provide a copy of your passport to the Study Abroad 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 otherwise arranged PRIOR to departure.   If you are attending a semester program, you will need to take 18 credits.  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 RETURNUNG TO THE U.S….

 

Contact the Study Abroad Office to confirm your safe return!

 Keep all materials from the courses you take until your grades are posted.

 

Important Contact Information

Study Abroad Office

Janet Camp                       541-962-3406                    jcamp@eou.edu

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

Sandy Henry                     541-962-3590                    shenry@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

Carolyn Prescott             541-962-3550                        cprescot@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.

 

MLGC Faculty

Regina Braker     541-962-3358         rbraker@eou.edu

Jill Gibian             541-962-3742         jgibian@eou.edu

Barbara Schulz     541-962-3599         bschulz@eou.edu

 

Scholarship Opportunities