If you have questions regarding the application process, special needs, eligibility, or need assistance completing the requested forms, please contact:
Brief Essay
In approximately 250 words, describe why you selected this program and how
it suits your academic and personal goals. Include dates and information on
any previous experiences living, traveling, or studying abroad.
Recommendation
The recommendation should be from a college level adviser, professor, or TA
with whom you have taken a class. Once you have applied, we let you know
if there are any materials missing from your file. Your completed application
is reviewed by a selection committee and you are notified in a timely
manner of its decision. In some cases an interview may be required. If at
any time you decide not to continue the application process or would like
to apply to a different term, please contact our office immediately.
College Transcript(s) Submit your official transcript from each college or university you
have attended.
Two Passport Photos
Application Fee
Submit a $35 non-refundable application fee payable to the University of Iowa.
Eligibility Requirements
This program is open to all individuals. Eligibility does not require student or University of Minnesota status. Students meeting the criteria below are qualified to apply for this program:
French in Quebec
Latin American Health, Nutrition, & Environmental
Issues in the Dominican Republic
Printmaking & Drawing in Venice
Language Level
One year college-level French
One year college-level Spanish
required for Summer Session
Three years college-level Spanish
required for fall semester (or two years plus successful participation
in the summer program)
No language prerequisite
GPA
3.0
2.5
2.5
Class Standing
Freshman and above
Freshman and above
Freshman and above, graduate students
Other
Demonstrated interest in health and nutrition
Application Deadlines
Submit complete applications to the Learning Abroad Center according to the appropriate deadline:
Program
Deadline*
Printmaking in Venice
Summer Study in Mexico
February 15
Latin American Health, Nutrition & Environmental Issues in the Dominican Republic
French in Quebec
March 1
*If the deadline falls on a weekend, submit your materials on the following business day.
Next Steps
Here's what to expect after submitting your application to the Learning Abroad Center:
The Learning Abroad Center sends an email notification to confirm your application has been received.
The Learning Abroad Center emails you to request any missing items if your application is incomplete.
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.
The university/co-sponsor emails you with a final decision regarding your acceptance into the program. This can take a week to several months.
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.)
Submit additional information and materials if requested by the university/co-sponsor.
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.
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