UC3M Application and Acceptance Timeline

Action

Fall Semester

Winter Semester

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

Deadline for COMPLETED Application: FEB. 15

Deadline for COMPLETED Application: SEPT 10

PIC sends Host University application instructions to student

1-2 weeks after Feb. 15 deadline

1-2 weeks after Sept. 10 deadline

Student submits admission documents to UC3M through online portal (note: students must have their passport to complete UC3M admission documents).

April

October

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

UC3M sends official acceptance letter to GVSU. Once students receive acceptance letters, they can make flight arrangements.

May

November

Find accommodation through resources provided by UC3M

May

November

Student applies for student visa with official acceptance letter from UC3M (visa applications can only be submitted within 90 days of program start date).

June/July

November/December

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

Mid December

Late August

Travel to Spain

Late August

Late January

Enroll in courses

August

January

Return to US

December

June

UC3M sends transcript to GVSU

March

September



Page last modified March 5, 2024