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Application Deadlines:

  • Summer 2012 Programs: Thursday, March 1, 2012 (5pm)
  • Summer 2012 DC & NY (preferred housing deadline):  Thursday, March 1, 2012
  • Summer 2012 NY & DC programs:  Thursday, April 5, 2012
  • Fall 2012 programs: Thursday, April 5, 2012

How to Apply

Congratulations on taking a global step in expanding your experiences and future opportunities through International Programs. We are excited to assist you in any way possible and help make your trip an experience of a lifetime!

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Please return all items to 134 Neff Annex by the designated deadline. Applications are accepted the semester prior to going abroad. New deadlines will be updated each semester. 

It is recommended that all applicants attend a study abroad information session and/or contact our study abroad advisor prior to applying if they have questions or concerns. Please submit the following application materials in a manila envelope to the International Programs Office, 134 Neff Annex, by the posted deadline.

In some cases, an interview may be part of the application process, as is the case with internship programs.

See below for what is needed to complete your application. 
**Please note that the Brussels and London programs application process have additional requirements. 

EXCHANGE and SHORT-TERM Program Application Materials

  • General MU Study Abroad Application. 
    PDF File: 185K
  • Essay.
    PDF File: 3.8MB
  • MU International Center Course Proposal for Study Abroad**
        PDF File: 390K
        ** Only needed for students going on exchange programs
  • Two letters of recommendation. We prefer one to be from an academic source and one from an employer. Recommendations can be submitted online or by completing a printed recommendation form. 
    PDF File: 130K
  • An official transcript. 
  • Deposit and Deposit Form; must pay to Cashier's Office in 15 Jesse Hall.  
       **Please see attached deposit form for specific program deposit amounts. 
        PDF File: 136K
  • Scholarship Form. (Optional)
    PDF File: 8K
  • Walter Williams Scholars qualify for a $1,000 scholarship. To be awarded this scholarship, this form must be completed and turned in along with your study abroad application. 


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INTERNSHIP Program Application Materials

  • General MU Study Abroad Application. (PDF File: 185K)
  • Essay. (PDF File: 3.8MB)
       Submit hard copy with application packet. 
  • Two letters of recommendation. We prefer one to be from an academic source and one from an employer. Recommendations can be submitted online or by completing a printed recommendation form. 
    PDF File: 130K
  • An official transcript. 
  • Deposit and Deposit Form; must pay to Cashier's Office in 15 Jesse Hall. 
        **Please see attached deposit form for specific program deposit amounts. 
       PDF File: 136K 
  • Resume. 
  • Internship Questionnaire. (NOT needed for D.C. and N.Y.C. programs)
    PDF File: 76K
  • Scholarship Form. (Optional)
    PDF File: 8K
  • Walter Williams Scholars qualify for a $1,000 scholarship. To be awarded this scholarship, this form must be completed and turned in along with your study abroad application. 
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LONDON CAPA APPLICANTS
  • After being approved by International Programs, students will be contacted by CAPA to complete additional materials online.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FALL/SPRING SEMESTER BRUSSELS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:
(Not required for summer program participants)
  • FBI Background Check: For all students 21 year of age or older at the start of the Brussels Internship Program.
  • Belgium Visa Background Check Procedures: For all students 21 year of age or older at the start of the Brussels Internship Program. 
    A nationwide criminal history record (FBI Identification Record) covering the last five years, obtained from the FBI CJIS Division (Record Request, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306), dated within six months of your date of application for the visa. For more information, please go to the FBI website. You must submit these forms to the International Programs Office, rather than directly to the FBI. For forms and detailed directions on the process, please visit the following link:http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm 

    These forms must be submitted as a hard copy with your application materials. Failure to submit correct forms may cause delays in the processing of the visa. This will directly affect participation in the program.

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