Review the application process, forms and deadlines for the program(s) to which you plan to apply.
Deadlines
You will also need to meet the deadlines and complete the application required by the program itself.
- Check your chosen program’s deadline, or whether they have rolling admission.
- Program deadlines vary a lot. In some cases they may be as early as Feb 1 (even for Spring) or as late as October. Check with the program to find out if they fill up quickly.
- Note some of these deadlines may be before Colby’s March 1 (petition) / March 15 deadline for application. In this case, apply ASAP to your program AND complete Colby’s application as we will need that done in order for OCS to sign your program’s approval form.
Applications
Complete your study abroad program application and submit it directly to their admissions department.
For Colby programs abroad (Colby in Salamanca, Dijon, or St. Petersburg) there is only one application form that gives you approval to study abroad and admits you into the program.
For non-Colby programs abroad, you need to fill out an application for approval in order for your plans to be approved by Colby and then complete the materials required by the program to which you are applying.
Applications will usually include:
- Program application forms (online or on paper)
- Essay
- Faculty letters of recommendation
- Transcript
- Medical report
- Home school nomination/study abroad advisor approval form may be required and must be requested from Colby Off-Campus Study.