Study Abroad Checklist
We’ve compiled a checklist to help you through the study abroad process.
Advance Planning
- Conduct a program search on the CIS website.
- Attend an information meeting.
- Work on a budget for going abroad.
- Meet with your program director and/or academic advisor to discuss your plans, including courses of interest and possible equivalencies.
Pre-Departure Preparation
- Be sure you understand the refund policy.
- Be sure you understand that study abroad program costs do not include regular ASU tuition and fees.
- Check your ASU email account frequently for program updates.
- Keep track of all deadlines.
- Apply for a passport within 10 days of program acceptance notification.
- Be prepared to pay program costs in installments.
- Visit the ASU Health Clinic or make an appointment with your physician to complete the Health Clearance Form.
- Submit these materials to the CIS via the Study Abroad Portal:
- Confidential Health History Form
- Health Clearance Form
- Passport copy
- Emergency Medical Treatment Form
- Visit the U.S. Department of State website to search for information about your destination.
- Register for your classes.
- Talk with your financial institution about accessing money abroad.
- Visit websites and read books about the country you will visit.
- Share your itinerary and contact information with family members.
- Learn about your location abroad so you can pack appropriately.
- Pay your tuition and fees before departing the U.S