CHILE UBB Dual Degree Application and Acceptance Timeline
Action |
Winter Semester |
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Apply to study abroad in the GVSU Study Abroad Application Portal (ViaTRM) |
Deadline for COMPLETED Application: SEPT 10 |
PIC sends Host University application instructions to student |
1-2 weeks after Sept. 10 deadline |
Student must complete and return all host application materials to PIC |
Late September |
Student attends required PIC pre-departure orientation |
Select one session to attend from September to November |
Students should apply for an FBI background check – this will be valid for 4 months. Students must apply for their student visa prior to the FBI background check expiration. |
Refer to the Chile Visa Guidelines for more information |
Tuition payment due to GVSU (see regular tuition payment deadline schedule) |
Mid-December |
UBB will send acceptance letters to GVSU. Once students have acceptance from UBB, they can purchase their flight and apply for their student visa. |
Early January |
Student applies for student visa with official acceptance letter from UBB (visa application can only be submitted within 90 days of program start date). View the Chile Visa Guidelines for more information. |
January |
Homestay placements are sent to students |
Early February |
Travel to Chile |
End of February or Early March |
Return to US |
January |
UBB sends transcript to GVSU |
April |