Confirmation Checklist

Follow this checklist to confirm your place in the program.

Note: If you plan to use financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships) to cover costs for your study abroad experience, you are encouraged to schedule a financial aid preview meeting prior to submitting your confirmation deposit.

	Review the Learning Abroad Center Cancellation Policy before turning in your confirmation materials
	Print & submit materials to the Learning Abroad Center by the date indicated on your acceptance email: Confirmation & Payment Agreement (after completion, a $400 non-refundable deposit is billed to your U of M student finance account) Release & Waiver Health Information Form Transcript Request Form (non-University of Minnesota participants only) ACCENT Enrollment Forms Two Passport-Sized Photos (for administrative use on site)
	Print & submit materials to the Learning Abroad Center prior to departure: Academic Planning Form (University of Minnesota–Twin Cities undergraduate students only) Copy of notarized Power of Attorney paperwork (optional but strongly recommended)
	Complete the 3-step orientation: Online Confirmation Orientation (U of M students) Online Confirmation Orientation (Non U of M students) Mandatory online Health & Safety Orientation (emailed at a later time) In-person, Program-Specific Orientation (see the Program Dates & Fees page)
	Passport & Visa: All students must have a valid passport and visa to enter Italy If you already have a passport, make sure that it is valid for the duration of the program, as well as up to six months after your return If you do not have a passport, apply for one as soon as possible; go to Travel Documents for more information Students receive an individual visa letter sent to them via US mail approximately 90 days prior to departure, which will aid in the process of obtaining a student visa. Please consult the Visa Information web page to find contact information for obtaining your visa