Apply to study abroad in the GVSU Study Abroad Application Portal (ViaTRM)

Deadline for COMPLETED Application: FEB. 15

Deadline for COMPLETED Application: SEPT 10

PIC sends Host University application instructions to student

1-2 weeks after Feb. 15 deadline

1-2 weeks after Sept. 10 deadline

Student must complete and return all UCC application materials to PIC

Late March

Late September

Student attends required PIC pre-departure orientation

Select one session to attend from February to April

Select one session to attend from September to November

UCC will send an email acceptance to students. Once students have acceptance from UCC, they can purchase their flight.

June

November

Student applies for student visa after receiving official paper copy of acceptance letter from UCC

June

November/December

Student receives required vaccinations for travel to Ghana

July

December

Tuition payment due to GVSU (see regular tuition payment deadline schedule)

Late August

Mid-December

Travel to Ghana

Early August

January

Return to US

December

Late May

UCC sends transcript to GVSU

April

September