Students: CCIS Application

A Step-By-Step Guideline to the CCIS Application Process

Step 1:
Have you already requested information about study abroad options through CCIS in a particular program or country?

Yes, I have requested specific program information.
You will receive a follow-up mailing directly from the U.S. institution that sponsors the program(s) of interest, which includes detailed costs and dates, course and housing information, and application materials. If you do not receive the information within two weeks, please contact the U.S. sponsoring institution directly (contact information is provided on each program page on our website).
No, I have not requested specific program information.
Take some time and read through the program information on our website to find programs that interest you, and then contact the U.S. sponsoring institutions directly to receive program details, including course information and application materials. Contact information for sponsoring institutions is provided on each program page on our website. You may also receive program details by completing the Student Inquiry Form on our website.

Step 2:
Contact your study abroad advisor or your academic dean to discuss the program you have selected. Review the courses offered by the program to ensure that you will receive full academic credit for courses taken overseas. Ask the program contact person to explain how grades/credits will be reported.

Step 3:
Submit Application

If your school is a member of CCIS:
Submit the completed materials to your study abroad advisor or academic dean on campus.
If your school is not a member of CCIS:
Mail the completed materials to the sponsoring institution (the program contact person). DO NOT send your application to the CCIS office in Washington, DC.

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Your CCIS Study Abroad Application should include:

CCIS Study Abroad Application (from the program contact person or the CCIS Website).
Completed Recommendation Forms (from the program contact person or the CCIS Website).
Copies of your most current college transcripts for all collegiate level courses taken.
Additional forms specific to some CCIS programs.

Step 4:
Secure financial arrangements for the program. DO THIS EARLY! If you are using financial aid to help pay for study abroad, meet with your financial aid officer and your study abroad advisor or academic dean. For information about financial aid eligibility, see the "Financial Aid and Study Abroad" section of our website.

Step 5:
When you have been accepted into the program, work with your advisor and the program contact person to register for courses overseas. Also, make arrangements to register for classes on-campus for the term after you study abroad.