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All UND students are pre-approved to study abroad.

They must also meet the following eligibility requirements:*

Minimum 2.50 GPA
Earned at least 24 university-level credits before scheduled program departure
In good standing with UND Community Standards & Care Network

The American College of Norway is the only program where freshman who have completed 15 university-level credits can study abroad during their second semester.

*There may be additional program-specific eligibility requirements, such as higher minimum GPA, class standing, and/or language proficiency. For more information be sure to review program pages through your study abroad profile or connect with your study abroad advisor.

Application Deadlines

Application Steps

Applications are available 2-3 months prior to the application deadline.

1. Open Your Application

Applications are tied to Program Pages in your study abroad profile.
To access the application, log in to your study abroad profile. Use the Programs menu to filter or My Programs tab to find your favorited program, and click Apply Now. You can save your progress and continue to work on your application at a later time.
Students can submit a maximum of two applications per term.

2. Submit Application Materials

Academic and demographic information will automatically populate from Campus Connection. The following materials need to be submitted before your application is reviewed:

Unofficial Transcript

Free to download through Campus Connection.

Academic Advisor Endorsement

Request an endorsement from your academic advisor within the application portal. The endorsement is not a recommendation, but rather a confirmation that the applicant has discussed their study abroad plans with their academic advisor.

Short-Response Questions

What are three goals you have for studying abroad? List one academic, one personal, and one professional.
Studying abroad is often challenging, requiring participants to be open-minded and persevere in sometimes isolating circumstances. Describe a personal experience in which you were similarly challenged to demonstrate these qualities. Your response should be approximately 300-400 words.

Read & Acknowledge Signature Documents

For more information or to receive a copy of the signature documents, contact your study abroad advisor.

Application Review

Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The review will typically be completed within 3 - 7 business days after the application is submitted. You will receive a decision letter via email once the review is complete.

Acceptance Process

Initial approval is based on UND requirements. You must receive your acceptance from UND Study Abroad prior to completing your host institution/provider application. Some study abroad programs require home institution approval as part of the host institution/provider application. UND Study Abroad will not grant home institution approval until you have committed to your program through your study abroad profile.
Final acceptance to your program is at the discretion of the host institution/provider and not UND.

Acceptance Letter

You will receive an emailed letter that contains information about your next steps and documents for you to complete and submit to your study abroad profile, including:

Study Abroad Status

This status change needs to be completed no later than the deadline mentioned in your notification letter.

Commit — formally declare your intent to participate in study abroad. Log into your study abroad profile and change your status to committed.
Withdraw — formally notify the study abroad team that you have decided not to study abroad. Log into your study abroad profile and change your status to withdrawn.