Instructions for Studying Abroad

Contact Dr. Barbara F. Buedel, Lycoming College Director of International Education - 570-321-4210, buedel@lycoming.edu, office AC-D224
Obtain and complete the Application to Study Abroad (see forms, below)
Apply to selected institution
Obtain and complete Assumption of Risk Form (see forms, below)
Obtain two letters of recommendation and have them forwarded to Dr. Buedel

Obtain advisor approval for courses you will take abroad and select those courses you will take when you return to Lycoming.

Clear your accounts.
If going abroad for the Spring semester, pay the Fall registration deposit.
Students studying in those countries requiring a Visa need to obtain a letter from the Bursar.

Meet with Director of Financial Aid to make sure aid is available and in place.
Complete financial aid application forms for the semester you plan to return to Lycoming

Return the completed Application to Study Abroad, including Statement of Purpose. Note: There is a special application form for May Term courses. Additionally, if program selected is not a Lycoming Affiliate program, provide a description of courses, grading, and credit system.
Sign and leave a blank registration form.
Turn in the "Not Returning" card to let us know you are definitely going abroad.
Students studying in those countries requiring a Visa need to obtain a letter from the Registrar's office.
After you arrive, notify the Registrar's Office of your address, phone, fax, e-mail at the host institution.

Complete the forms needed to reserve a room for the semester you plan to return to Lycoming.

Application Form with Signatures
Statement of Purpose
Two Recommendation Letters
Provide description in English of courses, grading, and credit system (for non-affiliate programs).
Assumption of Risk

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