CHILE UBB Dual Degree Application and Acceptance Timeline

Action

Winter Semester

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



Page last modified March 5, 2024