Study Abroad-Outgoing - Eligibility Requirements and Deadlines
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Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility requirements vary from program to program. All students interested in studying abroad must meet the following requirements:
- be enrolled at UMaine full-time in the semester prior to studying abroad
- have completed two semesters of college by the start of the study abroad program
- 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA required (3.0 for direct exchange programs)
- good academic and disciplinary standing
- meet foreign language proficiency requirements if needed
Deadlines for Direct Exchange Programs:
There are limited spaces available for each Direct Exchange program. The Study Abroad Advisor reviews applications and nominates students for direct exchange programs on a rolling admissions basis. Therefore, students considering direct exchange programs are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible within the application dates listed below:
Fall 2013 programs – applications can be submitted to the Study Abroad Advisor starting August 29, 2012 until February 20, 2013.
Spring 2014 programs – applications can be submitted to the Study Abroad Advisor starting January 11, 2013 until October 15, 2014.
Deadlines for Recommended Programs:
Students need to submit the Application form and the Study Abroad fee by the following UMaine deadlines:
February 20 – for Summer, Fall and Academic Year programs
October 15 – for Spring programs
Additionally, students must apply to the Recommended Program, and the deadlines, application procedures and fees vary from program to program.