ESSCA France Application and Acceptance Timeline
Action |
Fall Semester |
Winter Semester |
Summer Semester |
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Apply to study abroad in the GVSU Study Abroad Application Portal (ViaTRM) |
Deadline for COMPLETED Application: FEB. 15 |
Deadline for COMPLETED Application: SEPT 1 |
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. 1 deadline |
1-2 weeks after Feb. 15 deadline |
ESSCA Online Application Available. ESSCA will send instructions directly to student. |
April |
Late September |
April |
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 |
ESSCA sends email notification of acceptance to be followed by official acceptance letter by mail to GVSU |
April/May |
October/November |
April/May |
Apply for Accommodation Online through the ESSCA website |
April/May |
October |
Student will make a housing selection around the same time as application |
Student applies for student visa with official acceptance letter from ESSCA (visa applications can only be submitted within 90 days of program start date). Visas are only required for students studying longer than 90 days in France. View the France Visa Guide for more information. |
June/July |
November/December |
Not Applicable |
Tuition payment due to GVSU (see regular tuition payment deadline schedule) |
Late August |
Mid-December |
Late April |
Travel to France |
Late August |
Mid-January |
Early June |
Return to US |
Late December |
Late May |
Early July |
ESSCA sends transcript to GVSU |
March |
September |
October |