Admissions Process

SIT Study Abroad welcomes applications from undergraduate students who:

  • are in good academic standing at an accredited college or university. (Exception: no previous college coursework is required for Panama: Biodiversity in the Tropics.)
  • have completed at least one year of college-level coursework at the time of application and preferably two years for IHP/Comparative programs. (Exceptions: no college coursework is required for Panama: Biodiversity in the Tropics. Only one semester of coursework is required for other summer programs and the France: Language, Community, and Social Change semester program.)
  • have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
  • meet stated prerequisites for the programs to which they are applying  Prerequisite information is available on program-specific web pages and in the SIT Study Abroad course catalog.

The admissions committee strives to select students who will be the best possible match for a program. All applicants should submit strong academic references and demonstrate a consistent academic record, clear motivation to study abroad, solid reasoning for their program choice, and an understanding of the program model.

Students are encouraged to meet with their college or university’s study abroad advisors, academic advisors, and faculty to assist in program selection and preparation.

Rolling Admissions Dates
SIT Study Abroad has rolling admissions, which means that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis between the opening and closing dates of the program. Many programs fill long before the published closing dates, so please be sure to submit your application early. Applications can be started at any time.

Applications must be complete to be reviewed for admission. This means that transcripts, recommendations, and any additional required materials must all be received in a timely fashion. It is your responsibility to ensure the timely arrival of all application materials.

Opening Dates:

  • January 15 for fall and summer programs
  • April 15 for spring programs

Applications received prior to the opening date will be reviewed after the opening date has passed. Information on application status will not be available until after the opening date for the term under review. Students, advisors, or faculty are welcome to check on an application’s status after the opening date.

Fall Semester Closing Dates:

  • May 1: For the Czech Republic and all Brazil and Switzerland programs
  • May 15: For all other programs

Spring Semester Closing Dates:

  • October 1 for the Czech Republic and all IHP/Comparative programs. Switzerland program deadlines extended to October 7, 2011
  • November 1 for all programs

Summer Program Closing Dates:

  • April 1 for all summer programs

We encourage you to contact our office early in the application process to discuss your program choice, as you begin planning your study abroad experience. We anticipate programs will continue to fill early, and we recommend applying close to the opening dates. You should also specify a second-choice program.

You must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the program ends. If you do not, you should apply for one at once, even before you complete your SIT Study Abroad application. Passport and Visa Information.