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

Emelee Volden at volde002@umn.edu or call 612.626.7561.

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

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

Program Name: Name of Country
Sponsor: SIT
Program Track/Host Institution: Leave Blank

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

  • Approval of Participation Form pdf
Complete and submit the SIT Study Abroad Application Forms to SIT.

Eligibility Requirements
This program is open to all University of Minnesota students. Students meeting the listed criteria are qualified to apply for this program.

Please see the individual program's description online for eligibility requirements.

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

The application deadlines can be viewed at SIT's website.

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.

Program Fees

Students participating on co-sponsored programs are charged a program fee which is inclusive of the co-sponsor's program fee, University of Minnesota educational costs, and international health insurance. University of Minnesota educational costs cover application processing, advising servies, orientation, course registration, grade transfer and posting for credit as well as assistance with financial aid when applicable. Based on these additional services and benefits, the overall program fee will be higher than the co-sponsor's published program fee.