Helpful Forms 

You may find the following forms helpful while preparing for your study abroad program:

Credit Form
Students participating in GVSU partnership or non-GVSU programs must have study abroad courses approved by the relevant department.  For example, if you are planning to take a history course abroad, you will need to consult with the history department to determine the GVSU equivalency.  Use this form to receive official equivalency approval for the relevant department.

Where Can I Go To Find My Course Equivalency?
Students participating in GVSU partnership or non-GVSU programs must have study abroad courses approved by the relevant department.  For example, if you are planning to take an anthropology course abroad, you will need to consult with the anthropology department to determine the GVSU equivalency.  You may use this document to find the contact information for all academic divisions and  individuals who can give you credit for your courses abroad.

Questions to ask your Insurance Company
Students who are contemplating the purchase of additional health insurance will find this form helpful.  You will find questions to ask your insurance company to ensure that you will be covered overseas.

Applying for Your Passport
Where and how to apply for a passport.

Travel Warning Policy
Current Padnos International Center policy is that students may normally not participate in study abroad programs (for GVSU credit) in countries under a Travel Warning issued by the U.S. State Department.

Helpful Links

The links below are designed to address a variety of questions and are helpful when researching various international educational opportunities, airfare concerns, global news and special interests.  Please select one and explore the sites for further info.  If you have discovered a site that you found was particularly helpful and would like to see it added to this list, please e-mail Liz Smith at smithliz@gvsu.edu.

Airfare
Foreign Languages at GVSU
General Travel Info. 
International News
LGBT Students Abroad
Obtaining a Passport and Visa
Planning your Study Abroad Budget 
Research your Host Country
Students Abroad
Travelers with Disabilities    
Women Abroad