SU-Short Term Courses Pre-Departure Preparation

Once you have applied and been accepted to a short-term course abroad, you will need to complete the following steps prior to departing.

1. Confirm Acceptance & Submit Necessary Information

• Confirm with faculty director to ensure you have been accepted and are registered in the course.  
• Pay program deposit to Student Finacial Services and provide the program director with a copy of the payment receipt to confirm your participation.

2. Complete Pre-Departure Paperwork 

• Once accepted, you will receive information by e-mail with program-specific directions and directions on how to complete the Education Abroad pre-departure procedures. 
• Complete all required online Education Abroad post-acceptance paperwork outlined in acceptance memo
• Confirm with EAO that all information required of you has been submitted

3. Finalize Payment with Student Financial Services

• Pay remainder of course fee and global travel insurance as billed to your student account

4. Attend Orientation

• Attend the mandatory pre-departure orientation. Click here for details.
• Review health and safety information about your destination and obtain recommended vaccinations if applicable:
  
  •  US DHHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  •  World Health Organization
  •  Travel Health On-Line

5. Participate in Short-Term Course Abroad!

6. Return to SU

• Share your experiences with others
• Complete the Education Abroad Course Evaluation that will be sent to you by the Education Abroad Office  

Access the Education Abroad post-acceptance paperwork HERE.