CIDE Application and Acceptance Timeline
Action |
Fall Semester |
Winter Semester |
Spring/Summer |
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Apply to study abroad in OASIS (GVSU application system) |
Deadline for COMPLETED Application: FEB. 1 |
Deadline for COMPLETED Application: SEPT 10 |
Deadline for COMPLETED Application: FEB. 1 |
PIC sends Host University application instructions to student |
1-2 weeks after Feb. 1 deadline |
1-2 weeks after Sept. 10 deadline |
1-2 weeks after Feb. 1 deadline |
Student completes online CIDE application |
February/March |
October |
February/March |
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 |
Select one session to attend from February to April |
CIDE will email acceptance letters to students. Once students have this acceptance, they can make flight arrangements and start the visa application process. |
May |
November |
May |
Students must follow instructions from CIDE regarding next steps including pre-registration and housing application |
May |
November |
May |
Student applies for student visa with official acceptance letter from CIDE (visa applications can only be submitted within 90 days of program start date and are only needed for students who will be in Spain longer than 90 days). |
June/July |
November/December |
Not Applicable |
Travel to Spain |
Late August |
Late January |
Late June |
Return to US |
December |
Mid June |
Late July |
CIDE sends transcript to GVSU |
March |
September |
October |