CSU Faculty-Led/Short Term Programs Checklist
Congratulations on your decision to study abroad! You are about to embark on an incredible journey that will hopefully have a lasting impact on you, personally, academically, and professionally. Now that you are accepted into your program, here is a checklist of items to make sure you are prepared.
1. Attend your mandatory pre-departure orientations.
Students are required to attend TWO pre-departure orientation sessions: (1) General Orientation & (2) Program-Specific Orientation.Students who do not participate will be dropped from their study abroad courses.
You will be notified by the Center for Global Engagement of your general orientation requirements.
Faculty program directors will contact you regarding the date & time for your program-specific orientation session(s).
General Orientation Sessions are scheduled as follows:
(In Person for 2023-24 Programs)
Fall faculty-led Study Abroad Programs Orientation
November 10, 2023, from 3:00-4:30
Spring Break Study Abroad Programs Orientation
February 02, 2024, from 3:00-4:30 I Schuster 130
Summer Study Abroad Programs Orientation
April 19, 2024, from 3:00-4:30 I Illges Hall 318
Oxford Summer Sessions Study Abroad Programs Orientation
April 27, 2024, from 9:00-12:00 (TBC) I Schuster 130
2. Submit all required documents & paperwork.
The following items must be submitted to the Center for Global Engagement:
- Passport Copy Submitted
- Submit a copy of the information pages on your passport book. Haven't applied for your passport yet? Don't wait! Visit the U.S. State Department website for information on how to apply for your passport.
- Ensure that all of the information in your study abroad portal is accurate and up to date before your departure.
- Photocopy of visa permit (if applicable). CGE will notify students if US citizens are required to receive a visa permit prior to departure for their study abroad program.
- International students who are studying abroad are responsible for determining whether or not they require a visa to enter the country of their chosen program destination. Contact CGE if you need additional guidance.
- Other documents may be required and are based upon your individual program. Please check with your program director.
3. Pay your program fees
Program payment deadlines are listed on the application form and brochure for all CSU faculty-led programs.The CGE now offers online payments for study abroad programs! Once you have completed your online application, you will receive an email with the link to make the deposit payment. Please give at least 24 hours for the link to be sent from the time you finish your online application. Should you request it sooner OR it has been longer than 48 hours, you can email studyabroad@columbusstate.edu.
After you've paid the application fee and been accepted into the program, you can begin making your 1st and 2nd program payments directly within your online study abroad application.
4. Pay CSU tuition & Fees by the deadlines.
Study Abroad Students are also responsible for paying CSU tuition & fees for the study abroad courses in which they are registered. Tuition payments & deadlines are handled through the Bursar's office. Students are also responsible for reviewing the withdrawal & refund policy. Please visit our Study Abroad Payment webpage for more information.
5. Verify that your Financial Aid is in order.
If you intend to use Financial Aid, ensure that all your financial aid paperwork is complete to prevent any delays in processing your aid. It is also important to note when you will receive your financial aid or refund. If you are planning to use aid to pay for your program fees, it is important to plan in advance because due to federal regulations, these funds are not available in time to use for your initial payments. See tips from the Financial Aid Office.6. Verify that you are registered for your study abroad courses after notification from CGE.
Students do NOT register themselves for their study abroad courses. CGE will register students for courses during open registration (typically after all program payments are submitted) based on the courses selected on their program application form. Once study abroad course registration is completed, CGE will notify students via email. Students are responsible for checking their course schedule on their MyCSU account to ensure that they are enrolled in the correct course(s) PRIOR to paying their CSU tuition and fees. Students are responsible for notifying CGE of any course registration errors.7. Research your host destination.
Now that you have been accepted into a program, you should start to learn as much as you can about your host destination. Research the host culture, social etiquette, food, currency & banking matters, modes of public transportation, etc. Don't forget to explore travel tips & independent travel opportunities. The more you know the more confident and prepared you will be!8. Complete the CSU Study Abroad Travel Registry
You will need to complete the mandatory Study Abroad Travel Registry for your program's travel. Also, you are strongly encouraged to submit the form for any additional independent or small group trips you've planned separately from the program's itinerary. https://columbusstate.formstack.com/forms/study_abroad_travel_registry