Study Abroad Coordinator

• Contact Dr. Barbara F. Buedel, AC D-224, phone ext. 4210 or email buedel@lycoming.edu
• Obtain and complete the "Application to Study Abroad."
• Apply to the overseas institution.
• Obtain and complete the "Assumption of Risk Form."
• Obtain and have sent to Dr. Buedel two recommendation letters (see form below).

Study Abroad Library - 3rd Floor Wertz-Career Development Center

• Review materials in the Study Abroad Library and on-line. Identify 1 to 3 programs that best meet your academic needs and interests.

Advisor

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

Financial Aid

• 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.

Registrar's Office

• Return the completed "Application to Study Abroad," including the Statement of Purpose. Note: there is a special application form for May Term courses. If the program is not one of the Affiliate programs, provide in English 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.

Business Office

• 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.

Residence Life

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

General

• Airline reservations
• Passport
• Visa, if required
• Inoculations, if required
• Currency and banking
• Culture and customs of destination
• Climate and clothing
• Customs regulations

Completed Application

• 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 Form