Exchange programs

Steps to complete to participate in this program

1. Complete the Education abroad application
2. Send your requests for Academic reference forms
3. Complete the Student Conduct Study Abroad Release form
4. Once approved through the Education Abroad office, you may then apply to your destination school
5. Talk with your advisor in your college about what classes you can take abroad and what classes to take here.
6. Consult with Kat Vasko at wieland@uakron.edu, in the UA Financial Aid Office
7. Secure your passport, more details below

After you are admitted

Complete the following:

• Education Abroad Transient form
  
  • You can search for course equivalencies
• Health & Emergency Information form
• Program Participation Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability form
• Register with STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program)

Prepare to travel abroad

1. Passport & visa

Your FIRST STEP is to apply for your passport. Processing times have increased due to covid. Expect up to 18 weeks for routine service and 12 weeks for expedited service. Check the U.S. government travel site for more details on applying and wait times.

• If you already have your passport, check its date. Generally passports should be valid (not expired) for at least six months beyond the date of your anticipated return to the U.S.
• If a visa is required for entry to your destination, the faculty director will provide guidance on how to obtain the visa.

2. Health insurance

Find out about the insurance you will have to purchase on the Insurance FAQ page.

3. Check for scholarship opportunities

There are a variety of scholarship opportunities for students wishing to study abroad.

4. Check additional resources

There are a number of additional resources that can be helpful to students planning to study abroad.