TSU Study Abroad Application

ACCEPTANCE
Fill out the Study Abroad Program Application and submit it and the following documents to the Office of International Academic Programs. All applications for study abroad are submitted to review. It is essential that all the appropriate documents are submitted by the specified deadline to ensure review is completed before specific, individual program deadlines are in effect.

Acceptance to a study abroad program is based on this review, fulfillment of GPA and academic requirements and approval by the academic Advisor and the foreign university or program.

This application is required for all TSU Reciprocal Exchange programs and for all TSU Affiliated Programs. If you are unsure as to the designation of the program you have selected, please contact the International Office at 968 - 9632.

A Complete Application Consists of the Following:
Completed Two-Page Application with appropriate signatures.
Statement of Purpose: In a short essay (about 500 words), introduce yourself and present your reasons for wanting to study abroad through this exchange. Use the essay to describe your strengths and special interests that may not be evident in other materials you have submitted. Explain why you are a strong candidate for the exchange program. Refer to such items as educational achievements, intellectual and personal interests, and career goals.

Letter of Recommendation:
One letter of recommendation must be submitted to the Office of International Academic Programs with the accompanying reference form provided in the application. Referees should preferably be TSU faculty.

Language Proficiency Report (if required):
If the language of instruction for the program you are planning to attend is not English or you intend to take language courses above the beginning level you must submit the Language Proficiency Report included with the application. Course List: Please attach a list of courses you would like to take during your exchange and indicate whether you would take these courses on a graduate or undergraduate level. (List alternates as well.)

Official Transcripts:
You should request official transcripts from the registrar of each college or university you have attended. These transcripts should be sent to the address at the end of this form.

The Application and all supporting documents must be submitted to:

International Academic Programs
TSU University
P.O Box T-0770
Stephenville, Texas 76402

Application Deadlines:
Summer 2003 and Fall 2003 Exchanges
Deadline -  April 15, 2003

Spring 2003
Deadline - October 15, 2002