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| STUDENTS: Exchange Program Application Process |
Students seeking to participate in the MBA International Exchange Program
must submit an application to the Atkinson School International Exchange Program
Committee. Selection is competitive. An interview may also be required. Applicants
selected by the committee will be invited to participate in an international exchange
program.
Note: the information below was for students participating in exchange duiring the 2009-10 academic year. The information will be updated for 2010-11 exchanges in late December of 2009.
Application Timeline - Summer Semester Exchange
Programs
The application deadline for summer semester exchange
programs for 2009 is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 10th. The MBA
International Exchange Application is available online. The application includes
a variety of questions, an essay and a current resume.
- Inform Judy O'Neill that you are applying for a summer exchange
program as soon as possible.
- Submit your online application by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 10th.
- Invitations to participate in a summer semester international exchange
program will be made in mid March.
- Students will need to confirm
their intent to accept the offer to participate in the summer exchange
promptly.
- The Atkinson School must provide our exchange partner schools with the
names of Atkinson students who will participate in their summer semester
exchange program by early April 1st or before.
Application Timeline - Fall Semester Exchange Programs
The application deadline for fall semester exchange programs for 2009 is 11:59
p.m., Sunday, March 29th. The MBA
International Exchange Application is available online. The application
includes
a variety of questions, an essay and a current resume.
- Submit
online application by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, March 29th.
- Invitations
to participate
in a fall semester international exchange program will be made
approximately two weeks after the application deadline (by April
17, 2009)
- Students
selected for the
program
will have two weeks after the invitation is made to confirm acceptance (by April
30, 2009).
- The Atkinson School will provide our exchange
partner schools with the names of Atkinson students who will
participate in their fall semester
exchange program by May 1st.
Eligibility
Requirements
To participate in the MBA exchange program, students
must be selected by the Atkinson School International Exchange Program Committee
and meet all of the following requirements at the time of application:
- be enrolled as a full-time student in the Willamette MBA degree program
-
be in good academic standing with a minimum Atkinson School cumulative GPA of
3.0
- achieved a grade of "C" or better in all first year courses
- enrolled in PACE III
-
completed the career services section of GSM 508
- be in good standing
within the Atkinson School Expectations of Conduct and the Willamette University
Standards of Conduct
Eligibility at departure is contingent upon: -
be in good academic standing with a minimum Atkinson School cumulative GPA of
3.0
- be in good standing within the Atkinson School Expectations of Conduct
and the Willamette University Standards of Conduct
- completed of a minimum
of 30 credits of the first year curriculum
- completion of PACE III
- achieved a grade of "C"
or better in all first year courses
- passed IKEW during spring semester of the first year
- completed
any "I" (incomplete) grade received in a core course
- completed
an interview with Beth Ursin, Director of Career Services, about your job search
plan
- attended required MBA exchange program orientation meetings
- registered
for the appropirate GSM 74_ Exchange Program course.
- submitted all forms and information required
by the exchange institution or the Atkinson School
Students who
will have completed all MBA degree requirements before the start of their desired
exchange program semester are not eligible to participate. All offers of
participation in an exchange program are conditional on the student meeting all
eligibility requirements at the time of application and at the time of departure. Selecting
Your Program Preferences Applicants will identify their exchange
program interests in order of preference on their application. To establish your
preferences, review the websites of our exchange partner institutions and other
information available at the Atkinson School. We can usually send one or two students
to each school. Things to consider include:
- Semester of the exchange (summer or fall, or dual degree)
- Career goals
- Courses
offered at the host institution
- Campus location
- Campus culture
- Country culture
- Language skills required
- Location and
climate
- Housing
- Local transportation
- Personal, recreational,
academic and professional interests
- Cost and standard of living
Atkinson
School Selection Process Selection for participation in the exchange
program is competitive and will be determined by the Atkinson School International
Exchange Program Committee. Applicants must meet all of the minimum eligibility
requirements. Applicants will be evaluated based on their MBA academic record,
faculty references, essays and the exchange application process. Criteria includes:
- academic achievement
- benefit to the applicant's academic and career
goals
- ability to serve as a positive ambassador for the Willamette MBA
program. (The success and future of our exchange relationships depend in part
on the good citizenship and professional behavior of our students while on exchange)
-
language skills (if necessary)
Applicants selected for the exchange
program will be offered a place at their top choice exchange school whenever space
is available. However, if demand for a school exceeds space available, students
may be offered participation at another exchange institution. Selection for individual
exchange programs will be determined according to the eligibility and selection
process described in this document. Applicants not selected for the exchange
program may submit a written appeal to the Atkinson School International Exchange
Program Committee. Appeals must be received by the committee within five days
of notification of non-selection, and must contain additional information for
the committee to consider. The right to appeal does not apply if space is not
available in the exchange programs.
Exchange
Institution Process The Atkinson School will notify the exchange
partner institution of the students who were selected and confirmed their intent
to participate in their exchange program. The exchange institution will ask students
to complete an application form and provide other supplemental information. All
forms and requests for information by the exchange institution should be completed
and submitted as soon as possible.
More Information
Questions about international exchange programs should be directed to Judy
O'Neill, Assistant Dean and Director of Admission. Students should not contact
the
exchange institutions for information. Direct contact with the exchange institutions
will be available
after the Atkinson School notifies the exchange program of students selected
for
participation. |