ESSCA Shanghai Summer Application and Acceptance Timeline

Action

Spring/Summer Semester

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

Deadline for COMPLETED Application: FEB. 15

PIC sends Host University application instructions to student

1-2 weeks after Feb. 15 deadline

Student completes online ESSCA application

March

Student attends required PIC pre-departure orientation

Select one session to attend from February to April

Register for IS 380 in Banner

By April 1

ESSCA sends email notification of acceptance to student. Once students receive acceptance, they can purchase their flight.

April

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

Late April

Apply for visa to China

May

Travel to China

Mid June

Return to US

Mid July

ESSCA sends transcript to GVSU

September/October



Page last modified March 5, 2024