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Eligibility Requirements, Institutional Protocol & E-Forms, Deadlines.


Eligibility Requirements:


  1. 1.- A student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA for general study abroad. UTD works through "third party" programs for general study abroad. Online resources for programs are: www.studyabroad.com, www.studyabroaddirectory.com and www.goabroad.com.

  2. 2.- A student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA for UTD Exchange Mobility Programs. UTD offers exchange mobility at certain universities in certain countries. The process for exchange may be lengthy and it is suggested that students apply for exchange mobility at least six (6) months prior to the semester you would like to do exchange.

  3. 3.- A student must have a minimum 30 UTD credit hours for study abroad/exchange mobility.

  4. 4.- Upper division (junior/senior) transfer students must have completed a minimum 15 UTD credit hours.

  5. 5.- Freshman students are allowed to participate in UTD Faculty Led/Customized programs.

  6. 6.- Students who are within the 24/30 rule who plan to graduate must obtain a 24/30 waiver to be eligible for study abroad.

  7. 7.- Study abroad is limited to two (2) semesters.

    Required institutional protocol for international travel:



   
Types of Mobility
Electronic Forms
Study Abroad
Exchange Mobility
Independent Study
Internship
Faculty Led Program
Research
Non Credit
   

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Program Acceptance Letter/Information
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Student Study Abroad Application
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Customized Program Application
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Non-Credit International Travel Application
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Foreign Travel Release - Exhibit B4-E
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Transfer of Credit Pre-Approval Form
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(if applicable)
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(if applicable)
Out of State Foreign & Field Trip Course Form
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Medical Health Insurance
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Medical Information & Release - Exhibit B4-C
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Institutional Protocol & Insurance Statement
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Copy of Passport & I-20 or DS2019 & Visa (if applicable) 
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Copy of Airline Itinerary/Ticket
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Registration of Itinerary on International SOS website
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Issuance of International SOS Emergency Assistance Card 
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Foreign Contact Information
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Enrollment Certification
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(if applicable)
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(if applicable)
Study Abroad Transcript
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(if applicable)
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(if applicable)
Completion of Pre-Departure Session
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Protocol Deadlines:



Summer 2010
Fall 2010
Spring 2011
Summer 2011
Fall 2011
Spring 2012
Summer 2012
Fall 2012
Spring 2013
Summer 2013
Fall 2013


March 29, 2010
May 27, 2010
October 29, 2010
March 29, 2011
May 27, 2011
October 31, 2011
March 30, 2012
May 29, 2012
October 31, 2012
March 29, 2013
May 29, 2013




*Note: Students pursuing non-credit travel are required to submit all protocol items along with the B14-F (prepared by student's administrative department) a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to departure.

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

 

 


 
 
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