Accepted Student Guide
Accepted Student Guide
Congratulations on your acceptance into your Education Abroad program! Now that you're accepted, it's time to start diving into your next steps, including academic and financial considerations, housing, visas, health, safety, and security, etc. The resources below will help you prepare for a successful experience abroad, including policies, timelines, and tasks you are responsible for knowing and completing. CU Education Abroad offers both international and domestic programming. Use of the word “abroad” in these materials refers to all programs, domestic and international.Pre-Departure Logistics
» Timeline: From Acceptance to Onsite
» Resources & Orientation
» Passports & Visas
» Housing
» Packing
» Booking Your Flight
» Voting, Taxes, & Power of Attorney
Finances & Costs
» Billing» Using your Financial Aid package
» Scholarships
» Budgeting
» Banking & Accessing Funds
Culture & Identity
» Cultural Adjustment & Resilient Traveling
» Your Identity Abroad
» Identity Resources by Program
» Past Participant Experiences
Health & Wellness
» Health Disclosure & Accommodations
» Health Insurance
» Taking Medications Abroad
» Doctors' Visits & Vaccinations
» Mental Health
» Sexual Health & Safety
Technology & Communication
» Apps & Communicating with Home
» Cell Phones Abroad
» Internet, Electronics, & Cybersecurity
Program Policies
» Student Eligibility
» Academic Policies
» Student Conduct
» Sample Contracts
» Withdrawing From Your Program
Additional Considerations
» Food/Dietary Needs
» Ethical Photography
» Sustainable Travel