Steps to Study Abroad

Plan, Prepare and Apply for Study Abroad at Champlain

Attend an information session or meet with the Study Abroad Coordinator

You will learn about deadline, eligibility requirements, and approved programs. Contact the Advising & Registration Center: 802-865-6464 or email Noah Goldblatt at ngoldblatt@champlain.edu.

Research Approved Programs

It is your responsibility to get research programs and courses, and get copies of course descriptions and/or syllabi. Research your options and countries of interest in the Advising & Registration Center and through the Champlain website. Make lists of the courses you need at Champlain and what you might take abroad.

Meet with your Faculty Advisor

Discuss your study abroad plans with your faculty advisor as early as possible. Your faculty advisor can help you determine the optimal time for you to go abroad as well as advise you on course selections.

Apply for a U.S. Passport

This can take time, so it is best to get a head start on it. Visit the U.S. Department of State's website for more details.

Meet with the Study Abroad Coordinator

Fill out the Meeting Request form, call 865-6464, or email ngoldblatt@champlain.edu for an appointment to discuss your study abroad options and to get the Champlain Study Abroad Application.

Apply for approval to study abroad through Champlain

Submit Champlain Study Abroad Application; essay; faculty recommendations; unofficial transcript; and list of proposed courses to the ARC by the deadline. March 15 for fall, academic year, and summer, and October 15 for spring.

Once you are approved by Champlain to study abroad, complete program application

Exchange program applications must be submitted to the ARC. Third-party program applications must be submitted to the program provider. You will be responsible for monitoring application deadlines, soliciting faculty recommendations and payments.

Complete the Course Approval Petition

All courses must be reviewed by appropriate Program Directors prior to your departure; ideally you will secure approval for double the number of classes you will actually take. This gives you a fall-back position should a course or courses be closed, full or otherwise unavailable to you. Submit the completed form to the ARC.

Meet with your Academic Advisor

Give a copy of your Course Approval Petition to your academic advisor, and discuss registration for your return to Champlain.

Apply for your country-specific Visa

Follow the recommendations from your program sponsor about applying for a visa, and making your travel arrangements. You may also visit the U.S. Department of State's foreign entry page for more info.

Register for the SAP placeholder course during your regular registration time

Registering for "SAP," will help ensure that you receive credit for study abroad. Once you receive official acceptance to your study abroad program, you must submit your acceptance letter to the Study Abroad Coordinator. Then you may register for the course entitled "SAP" (Study Abroad Program). This must be completed prior to your departure from Champlain. By registering for "SAP":

Champlain will be able to recognize your status as a study abroad student
Your financial aid will be processed and disbursed upon confirmation of enrollment
You will be able to access the Champlain registration system to register for your Champlain courses from abroad
You will not have to re-apply to Champlain
You may have access to your emergency assistance insurance coverage

Complete all forms and waivers

Collect all necessary Champlain forms and waivers from the ARC. Sign and return them to the appropriate Champlain offices.

Attend a pre-departure orientation

Mandatory orientation sessions are held at the end of the semester before you go abroad. You will be notified of the date, time and location of this meeting.

Enjoy your study abroad experience!

Complete a Program Evaluation Form and attend a re-entry gathering.

For More Information

To find out more about Champlain's Study Abroad Programs, please contact the Advising & Registration Center: 802-865-6464 or email Noah Goldblatt at ngodlbatt@champlain.edu.