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

Deadline for COMPLETED Application: FEB. 1

Deadline for COMPLETED Application: SEPT 1

PIC sends Host University application instructions to student

1-2 weeks after Feb. 1 deadline

1-2 weeks after Sept. 1 deadline

CIDEF application materials due back to PIC (Do
NOT complete online registration on CIDEF website)

Mid-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

CIDEF sends email notification of acceptance to be followed by official acceptance letter by mail to GVSU

April/May

October/November

Student applies for student visa with official acceptance letter from CIDEF (visa application can only be submitted within 90 days of program start date). View the France Visa Guide for more information.

June/July

November/December

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

Late August

Mid-December

Travel to France

Early September

Mid-January

Return to US

Mid January

Late May

CIDEF sends transcript to GVSU

March

September