Program Contact

If you have questions regarding the application process, special needs, eligibility, or need assistance completing the requested forms, please contact:

BJ Titus at titus007@umn.edu or call 612.625.4386.

Application Checklist

Follow this checklist to apply for the program.

Eligibility Requirements
For complete program details and eligibility requirements, please visit the Interstudy website.

Application Deadlines
Submit complete applications to the Learning Abroad Center according to the appropriate deadline:

Next Steps

Here's what to expect after submitting your application to the Learning Abroad Center:

1. The Learning Abroad Center sends an email notification to confirm your application has been received.
2. The Learning Abroad Center emails you to request any missing items if your application is incomplete.
3. Once the Learning Abroad Center has reviewed your completed application, we will email you with your status. This email will contain important instructions to follow after you have received your acceptance notice from your university/co-sponsor.
4. The university/co-sponsor emails you with a final decision regarding your acceptance into the program. This can take a week to several months.
5. If accepted, follow the instructions outlined in the Learning Abroad Center email referred to in Step #3. You need to pay a program deposit to the Learning Abroad Center. (Do not pay a deposit to your university/co-sponsor.)
6. Submit additional information and materials if requested by the university/co-sponsor.
7. If you choose not to participate in the program, email your Learning Abroad Center program contact and your university/co-sponsor contact.

University of Minnesota Program Fee
Students participating on cosponsored programs are charged a University of Minnesota program fee which is inclusive of the cosponsor’s program fee, the University of Minnesota fee and international health insurance. Based on these additional services and benefits, the fee is higher than the program sponsor’s published fee. The University of Minnesota fee covers the cost of application processing, advising services, orientation, course registration, grade transfer and posting for residence credit, and assistance with financial aid when applicable.