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Program Contact


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

Zach Mohs at mohs0033@umn.edu or call 612.625.9383 or Sheila Collins at colli059@umn.edu or call 612.625.9067.

Application Checklist

Follow this checklist to apply for the program.

Review the Eligibility Requirements
Apply by the Application Deadline
Apply for your passport
Research Scholarship Possibilities
Plan to attend the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation

Print and submit the following pieces to the Learning Abroad Center (map):

  • IES Authorization and Evaluation
    (Part 2; complete top section only)

  • College Transcript
    Submit an unofficial copy of your college transcript from each institution you have attended or are currently attending.

Complete and submit the following pieces to IES Chicago:

  • IES Application
    Go to the IES website for this application and follow the instructions there.

  • Part 1: Student Information
    For the "School of Record through the University of Minnesota" section, put a checkmark in the box that says "I have checked with the appropriate official at my college or university, and my institution will accept credit from IES."

  • Professor Recommendation
    Only if your GPA is below a 3.0.

  • Foreign Language Assessment
    Only for programs with a language prerequisite.

  • Personal Statement
    Only if your GPA is below a 3.0.

  • College Transcript
    Submit an official copy of your college transcript from each institution you have attended or are currently attending.

  • Application Fee
    The University of Minnesota does not participate in the IES Direct Admission program. Submit a $50 non-refundable application fee payable to IES.

  • Additional IES Materials
    For certain sites; refer to page 2 of the IES application.

  • Internship
    If you are applying for summer internship programs or the London semester internship program, you are required to submit the internship application with your program application. For all other programs, you will receive an internship application after being accepted. When filling out the application, please have either your major or college adviser fill out Part 2 depending on which requirements you want to fulfill by participating in an internship.

Applicants for programs in Australia and England may want to consider reviewing the Learning Abroad Center’s own University Study in Australia and University Study in the UK programs before applying to a cosponsored program.

Eligibility Requirements
University of Minnesota students meeting the criteria below are qualified to apply for this program:

Language Level Please see the individual program's description online for language requirements
GPA 3.0
Class Standing Sophomore and above

 

Application Deadlines


Submit complete applications according to the appropriate deadline:

Applicants are reviewed as they are submitted. We strongly encourage you to apply early in order to ensure that your application receives consideration. Some programs may have a waiting list. Go to IES Abroad for deadline dates.

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.

IES Reduced Program Fee
IES offers a fee reduction for public university students for semester and academic year programs. The University of Minnesota program cost to students, after the University of Minnesota fee, is a $500 discount on IES’s semester and academic year programs. International insurance and miscellaneous program expenses are additional.

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.

 
Last modified on July 9, 2008