Study Abroad - Once Accepted
Winter Session

To help you figure out what to do next, we've created this checklist that outlines what to get done now, next month, and before you go. Read the checklist carefully and print a copy for your files. Remember, it is your responsibility to see that you complete all of the following. If you fail to turn in required materials and payments, you will not be allowed to participate in the study abroad program.

• To do now! (as soon as you've been accepted)
• To do in September/October
• To do in November/December
• Other important and useful things to read
• General FAQ for accepted students
• Whom to contact if you have questions other than those answered above
• What to do if you need to withdraw from this program
• To do once you come home

• get a passport, or make sure yours will be valid for at least 6 months after the end of your program (not for domestic program participants)
  • If you need to apply for a new or renewed passport, do it NOW. There will be a Passport Day on October 8, 2009, from 10:00-4:00, in the conference room of Elliott Hall, 26 East Main Street. Newark Post Office will have representatives there to help you with your application. The process currently takes over 10-12 weeks. For a passport, you will need:
    • birth certificate or naturalization certificate with a raised seal
    • driver's license or state ID
    • 2 official passport photos (can be taken on-site for $15)
    • cash/check for $75 passport fee
    • separate cash/check for $25 processing fee
• make deposits and final payments to your program fee by the deadlines
  • UD students pay by direct bank transfer here: http://www.udel.edu/studyabroadpayments
  • Non-UD students mail your check to our office
• complete Biographic Info form (non-UD students only)
• request alternate flights if needed
• read the Center for Disease Control and Department of State information regarding the regions and countries that you'll visit (do this before going to the step below)
• complete the mandatory on-line student orientation
• complete visa paperwork
  • non-U.S. citizens
  • other programs (if your program requires a visa, your coordinator will email you the details)
• review your HTH and SOS insurance policies (not for domestic program participants)
• Complete the mandatory agreement and release form

• attend your program's orientation meetings (check here for dates)
  • These orientation/pre-departure meetings require a total commitment of 4-5 hours. The meetings are required to prepare you for your program and include details related to expectations, conduct, housing, food, weather, and travel etc. University study abroad policy requires that the course content be taught while you are abroad (not before you leave) and although these meetings are not specifically course-related, they are required.
  • bring the following to your program's first orientation meeting
  • 2 copies of your passport
• make arrangements for financial aid (deadline: mid-October)

• make deposits and final payments to your program fee by the deadlines
  • UD students pay by direct bank transfer here: http://www.udel.edu/studyabroadpayments
  • Non-UD students mail your check to our office
• register for courses (November 2-6, 2009)
• make sure that you've completed the on-line orientation
• pay tuition by the deadline
• Watch this Program Orientation Video Series when assigned by your faculty or program director.
• attend the mandatory Student Health orientation meeting (check here for dates, see here for printable materials) NOTE: Students who do not attend one of these meetings are ineligible to receive travel immunizations at Student Health Services. If you have a class conflict, call them at x4278.
• attend your program's orientation meetings (check here for dates)
• check with your faculty director about registering at the U.S. embassies in the countries where you will travel
• carefully read this health & safety handbook
• read this information about roommate behavior
• make sure that we have your correct address and contact info
• download and read this travel safety file, and print a copy to re-read on the way to the airport
• go to the website of the Transportation Security Administration and read their packing tips
• read about how to communicate (voice mail, email, tech support) while studying abroad
• read these health & safety web pages:
  • healthy travel, part I
  • healthy travel, part II
  • before you go
  • airport safety
  • general overseas safety
• buy your textbooks
• pick-up your plane ticket
• see your doctor/dentist to:
  • get any vaccinations you may need
  • get copies of all prescriptions (including chemical composition)
• Arrange for transportation to the departure airport (at your expense).

• Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs
• New York Times article ("Yes I'm American, How did you Guess?")
• banking
• youth hostels
• Eurail passes
• British Council - study in the U.K.
• Center for Disease Control - travel information
• U.S. Customs information
• electricity (voltage and converter plugs) around the world
• temperature converter
• currency converter
• U.S. Embassies abroad
• other study abroad and international education links