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Deadlines, Institutional Protocol, and Eligibility Requirements

 

Eligibility for studying abroad and exchange programs is as follows:

 

  1. A student must have a G.P.A of no less than 2.0

 

  2. A student with a GPA of less than 2.5 may not be eligible for some affiliate or       exchange programs

 

  3. A student must have earned a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at UTD

 

  4. Study abroad is limited to two (2) semester

 

  5. Freshman and students who plan to graduate are not eligible to apply.

 

 

International protocol for international education:

 

  1. Submit documentation of the program.


  2. Meet with an OIE advisor to retrieve, complete, and turn in the following:

 

      + Application Form
      + Foreign Travel - Adult Participants Release and and Indemnification
         Agreement–B4 E
      + Out-of-State, Foreign, & Field Trip Course Approval Form

 

The Associate Dean in each school will have the responsibility for determining how general courses and curriculum courses will be applied to the UTD degree plan.

 

      + Student/Team/Group Travel Authorization - Exhibit B14


  3. Provide copy of

 

      + Proof of international insurance

 

         In addition to your insurance, UTD will provide you a free International

         Emergency Insurance, e.g. SOS card.

         Click http://www.internationalsos.com/en/index.htm for more details.

 

      + Passport, and

      + Airline ticket


  4. Attend the mandatory, pre-departure orientation

 

Note: Protocol requirements are subject to change based on the nature of the international program and UT System guidelines.

 

 

OIE Protocol Deadlines

 


Spring 2009 - October 27

Summer 2009 - March 30

Fall 2009 - May 27

Spring 2010 - October 30

Summer 2010 - March 29

 

 

Upon Arrival at the Host Country


    - Contact the Office of International Education at U.T. Dallas with your foreign contact information

    - Provide OIE with proof of enrollment/registration at the host institution.
Both documents may be faxed to 972-883-4717.

 

Pre-Arrangement for Return to U.T. Dallas


You must have an official transcript sent to our office at:

 

Office of International Education,

800 West Campbell Rd , JO52,

Richardson, TX, 75080, USA.

 

This is imperative as it is required even if you are not receiving academic credit. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary actions.

 

In addition to having your transcript sent to the Office of International Education, it is always a good idea to also have one sent to your permanent address.


Students can contact Ms. Karen Stepherson, OIE student advisor, at 972-883 4715 or electronically at kes067000@utdallas.edu, with further questions or concerns.