CIDE Application and Acceptance Timeline

Action

Fall Semester

Winter Semester

Spring/Summer

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

Deadline for COMPLETED Application: FEB. 15

Deadline for COMPLETED Application: SEPT 10

Deadline for COMPLETED Application: FEB. 15

PIC sends Host University application instructions to student

1-2 weeks after Feb. 15 deadline

1-2 weeks after Sept. 10 deadline

1-2 weeks after Feb. 15 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



Page last modified March 5, 2024