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Before You Go
Before you study abroad… make sure you:
- stop by the Center for Global Education (CGE) for an initial "Walk-In" Packet.
- sign up to join the "goglobal" e-mail listserv for weekly updates on CGE news, events, updates and important information on TU's study abroad programs & opportunities.
- attend a MANDATORY Study Abroad Info Session EVERY Monday at 12:00 and EVERY Thursday at 4:00 at the CGE House (center of sorority row)
- meet with a CGE Peer Advisor and complete a Study Abroad Preference Checklist. Also look at program materials in the CGE study abroad library
- go to the CGE database to register and research program options in our NEW online database
- apply for a new Passport/Renew your Passport (if necessary)
- make an appointment through Shanna Blount, CGE Office Manager, to meet an Advisor for a Study Abroad Advising meeting.
- complete a NEW online study abroad application through the CGE database by posted deadline.
- apply to the CGE pioneer scholarship (if you are going to a new country/city/program) by the posted study abroad application deadline.
- complete the Program Provider OR Host University application and bring to the CGE to be mailed at least 7 days prior to the Program's posted deadline.
- once accepted into your study abroad program, please notify the CGE by updating your CGE account.
- begin application process for obtaining a student visa (if required by your host country)
- plan to attend the MANDATORY Pre-Departure Orientation to prepare for your time abroad
- make an appointment through Shanna Blount, CGE Office Manager, to complete MANDATORY Study Abroad Budget Meeting with a CGE Staff member. NOTE: Students receiving Federal Financial Aid or any TU Scholarships MUST submit an approved budget form to the Financial Aid Office before awards will be released
- enroll for special Study Abroad courses with your TU College Advisor to maintain your student status during the term you plan to study abroad
- inform the CGE of your program dates and travel itinerary by updating your CGE database account
- purchase CISI Health Insurance at the CGE (if required by your program)
- apply for and pick up your International Student Identity Card (ISIC) at the TU Parking/ID Office in Twin Towers
- make arrangements with the Business Office for Financial Aid/Scholarship refunds to be disbursed (if applicable)
- cancel on-campus housing
- pack your bags, say goodbye to family and friends, and get ready to fly!
- let the CGE know you've safely arrived to your host country and give us your host contact information (including cell phone number) for your time abroad by updating your CGE account.
