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