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Welcome to Study Abroad at NCCU!

Highlighted Programs
Deadlines
Upcoming Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientations
Eligibility Requirements
Approved Programs
Application Process
Why Study Abroad?
Study Abroad Resources
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Highlighted Programs

Study Abroad in Ghana - Scholarship Opportunity

Summer 2010 (May 17 - June 30)

Three fully funded scholarships for qualified NCCU students offered by Duke in Ghana.
Six Weeks, Two Courses
- Expressive Culture of the African Diaspora
- Ghanaian Culture and Politics
Program open to sophomores and juniors with financial need.
Applications open NOV 1, 2009.
For more program information, click here or contact Duke Faculty Director Katya Wesolowski 919-660-7087 or kw87@duke.edu

To learn how to apply, contact Renee Hoehne, NCCU Study Abroad Coordinator ASAP. Ms. Hoehne can be reached at 530-7714, rhoehne@nccu.edu or in Lee Biology Room 103.

Upcoming Study Abroad Deadlines

The following deadlines apply to undergraduates and graduates, including law students.

Before applying for study abroad or an international internship, you must first meet with the Study Abroad Coordinator in the Office of International Affairs (OIA). If you have not already done so, please call or email the Study Abroad Coordinator to set up an appointment today.

You must complete and submit all application documents and fees prior to the OIA deadlines listed below. OIA deadlines take precedence over the deadlines listed by specific programs. It is your responsibility to begin working on the application well in advance to have all materials ready and submitted to OIA by the application deadline.

All applications must be reviewed by the Study Abroad Coordinator prior to submission to the selected program. Programs outside of ISEP or UNC-EP must be reviewed and approved by OIA on a case-by-case basis before students may apply.

Program	OIA Deadline	Special Notes
ISEP for Fall 2010 or Academic Year 2010-2011	January 15, 2010
UNC-EP for Fall 2010 or Academic Year 2010-2011	February 15, 2010
ALL other programs (besides ISEP/UNC-EP) for Fall 2010 or Academic Year 2010-2011	March 1, 2010	If the program deadline falls before March 1, 2010, then the OIA deadline is ONE MONTH BEFORE the program deadline. Please see Study Abroad Coordinator immediately.
ALL 2010 SUMMER PROGRAMS	March 15, 2010	If the program deadline falls before March 15, 2010, then the OIA deadline is ONE MONTH BEFORE the program deadline. Please see Study Abroad Coordinator immediately.
ISEP for Spring 2011	August 15, 2010
UNC-EP for Spring 2011	September 15, 2010
ALL other programs (besides ISEP/UNC-EP) for Spring 2011	October 1, 2010	If the program deadline falls before October 1, 2009, then the OIA deadline is ONE MONTH BEFORE the program deadline. Please see Study Abroad Coordinator immediately.

Upcoming Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientations

March 25, 2010
10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Lee Biology Building, Rm 202
Mandatory NCCU Pre-departure Orientation for ALL Fall 2010, Year-long 2010-2011 and Summer 2010 programs.

April 10, 2010
Mandatory for all students who have applied for UNC-EP/ISEP Fall 2010, Year-long 2010-2011 and Summer 2010 programs. This orientation will be at UNC-Greensboro on Saturday from around 10am to 5pm.

Mandatory NCCU and UNC-EP/ISEP Pre-departure Orientations for Spring programs are usually held in October or November. Please check back later for actual dates.

Basic Eligibility Requirements for Study Abroad or International Internships

Must be a full-time, degree-seeking student.
Undergraduate students are eligible to study abroad during their Sophomore or Junior years.
Undergraduate students must have a minimum CGPA of 2.5. Many programs require a 2.75 CGPA or higher.
Graduate students must follow the timeframe and minimum CGPA requirements determined by their graduate program and the study abroad program they choose.
Students must be in good standing (academic, personal and financial).
For programs with a language of instruction other than English, students must have sufficient proficiency in the language of the host country. For most students, this means having completed the equivalent of two years of college study in the foreign language. Students are typically tested and placed in the appropriate language level by the host institution after the students arrive in the host country.
It is the responsibility of the student to determine whether or not study abroad will fit into his/her study plan and expected date of graduation. OIA is not responsible for graduation delays or complications due to the student’s decision to study abroad.
Students must provide OIA with an unofficial copy of transcripts.

OIA Approved Study Abroad Programs

www.uncep.org
www.isep.org
Programs outside of ISEP or UNC-EP must be reviewed and approved by OIA on a case-by-case basis before students may apply.

Study Abroad Application Process and Forms

Call or email to set up an appointment with the OIA Study Abroad Coordinator to learn more about applying for study abroad or international internships. A PDF viewer is required to view the forms. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free download and is available here.

Please complete the following items and bring them to your appointment:

Study Abroad Interest Form (PDF, 40kb)
Study Abroad Basic Policies Form (PDF, 50kb)
A copy of your unofficial transcripts

Basic Application Policies

Students must meet with the OIA Study Abroad Coordinator prior to pursuing any programs.
Students may only select a program approved by the Office of International Affairs.
Students must meet with their Academic Advisor to discuss study plan and get approval for courses that will be taken abroad.
Students must complete and submit all documents and fees prior to OIA deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to begin working on the application well in advance to have all materials ready and submitted to OIA by the application deadline.
All applications must be reviewed by the Study Abroad Coordinator prior to submission to the selected program.

Basic Steps to Study or Intern Abroad (PDF, 49kb)

Study Abroad Forms

Why Study Abroad?

Around 40 countries to choose from through UNC-EP and ISEP!
Summer, semester and full academic year options.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students from nearly all fields of study.
Earn up to 15 credit hours per semester and up to 6 credit hours per summer.
Study in English or a variety of other languages.
For many programs, the expected cost for in-state student tuition, fees, room and board would be about the same as a semester or year at NCCU.
Most forms of financial aid, such as grants or loans for which you are eligible at NCCU, may be applied to study abroad. Veteran’s benefits may also be applied. Even if you are normally ineligible for financial aid, you should still submit a financial aid application. You may find that you are eligible for additional funding.
Check out the “International Scholarships and Fellowships” section of the OIA Web sites for links to additional funding opportunities.

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