4. Contact Program Director

• Request program materials specific to your term of interest
  

• Ask about costs, credits, transcripts, flight reservations, program dates, etc.

5. Select a Program

• Read Selecting a Program
• Prioritize housing situation, costs, courses offered, location, etc.
• If possible, speak with former participants of the program you considered
• Speak with a study abroad advisor if you are having trouble choosing

6. Application and Paperwork

• Remember, there are application deadlines so plan ahead
• AU DEADLINES and TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: PASSPORTS & VISA'S
• Find out what is required for the program you choose (e.g. recommendations, references, forms, etc.)
• If you will need an AU transcript, request one If a forms needs to be filled out by a study abroad advisor, make an appointment
• OIE Auburn Abroad has forms (packet contains Forms A-H) that must be completely filled out before departure.   

7. Complete all Student Auburn Abroad forms (A-H).

8. Special Instructions for completing Course Approval form (B)

• This form is essential for all students studying abroad with an AU or Non-AU programs
• Any courses that have not been pre-approved on this form may not transfer back as AU credit
• Indicate the minimum number of hours your will be taking abroad
• Courses are approved departmentally (i.e. AU Management department will approve management classes abroad. Be sure to provide the departments with program course descriptions to ensure an accurate equivalent is found
• Courses should be approved by your major/academic advisor. It is their decision as to whether you receive AU credit for the courses.
• Getting courses to come back in as pass/fail (satisfactory/unsatisfactory), should be discussed and approved prior to studying abroad
• Secure the signature of your academic dean and return the completed form to OIE Study Abroad