The Application Process: Beginning Stages
Studying abroad takes careful planning. Students are encouraged to begin gathering information and talking to advisors as early as their first semester at Clark. Every year in early fall, the Study Abroad office hosts a Clark Programs Abroad Fair, which allows students to gather initial information on available study abroad options. After that, you will want to see how a study abroad program makes sense with your overall educational framework at Clark. In addition to browsing our section on Choosing a Program, these pages outline the Clark study abroad advising and application process.
Step 1: Study Abroad 101 - Information Sessions
The first step to studying abroad at Clark is to attend "Study Abroad 101" - an information session for prospective students. This workshop goes over Clark's policies, different programs, the application process, and frequently asked questions, and is offered regularly throughout each semester.
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Steps to Studying Abroad
Step 2: Researching Programs
For further research on programs, you can:
- Stop by the Study Abroad Office in Dana Commons during walk-in hours (M-F from noon - 2 pm) and visit our Resource Room. We have information and brochures on all of our programs, as well as returned student evaluations. Someone in the office will be happy to talk with you informally about your interest if we are available.
- Talk with the program faculty advisor for the programs you're interested in. They can help answer questions about academics.
- Browse the program pages on our web site, and look for links to courses and further reading
- Make an appointment with the Study Abroad Office for a general advising session (x7363). You should do this after the steps outlined above.
- Talk with a returned student
- Use these tips from returned students to guide you through the process.
Step 3: Make an Appointment to Go Over the Application
Application packets are available in the Study Abroad/Study Away Office. Students must make an advising appointment to go over the application.
Applications must be submitted by the semester deadline, and must be pre-approved by the Study Abroad Office before leaving for the program overseas. Late applications will not be accepted and no retrospective credit will be granted by Clark University. It is your responsibility to see that all application materials are submitted on time.
If you do lose a form or need another copy, we have put some general forms online: