International Education

Accepted to Study Abroad

Complete Accept/Decline Form, Pay Deposit ($300)

DEADLINE:  Wednesday, February 29, 2012. 

Complete and return the WHITE original of the Accept/Decline form to the Office of International Education- you keep the YELLOW copy. You received this form with your Acceptance letter.

Pay the non-refundable deposit at the Cashier's window in Waller Hall. Make checks out to "Willamette University".  Contact the Cashier's office (503-370-6104) if you want to inquire about other forms of payment.

Understand the Cost Information for Your Program

Review all cost information on the Willamette Sponsored Programs Cost Matrix found on the OIE website. Please note the first page's explanation of costs related to all programs before looking for information about your program.

Apply for Ainsworth International Scholarship

Only students approved for WU Sponsored Study Abroad during the academic year 2012-2013 are eligible.  Please see application for specific eligibility information.  APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Wednesday, February 29 2012.      APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED.

Download the 2012-2013 Ainsworth International Scholarship Application

Study Abroad Timeline/Checklist

This checklist will help you know what to expect over the next three to four semesters and you prepare to study abroad, go abroad, and return home. 

Download the checklist if studying abroad in Fall 2012
Download the checklist if studying abroad in Spring 2013
Download the checklist if studying abroad for the academic year, 2012-2013
Download the checklist if studying abroad in Spring 2012
Download the checklist if studying abroad for the academic year, 2011-2012

Pre Departure Forms

See Study Abroad Checklist for due date.
Pre Departure Forms will be included in your Acceptance Packet, see your acceptance letter and/or Study Abroad Checklist for pick-up and due dates.

For 2012-2013 programs

All forms are in PDF format unless otherwise specified. You received these forms in your ACCEPTANCE PACKET.

Health Information Student Self-Assessment
2 DOCUMENTS:  Off-Campus Study Authorization/Release Agreement AND Standards of Conduct
Emergency Contact Information
Health Insurance Information  (DUE LATER than other forms:  April 16,2012)
Office of Student Accounts - Release (return this form to Office of Student Accounts, Waller Hall)

Credit Form - Complete this by the end of the semester PRIOR to your program.  You will receive information from your advisor about what form to use at your Site Specific PreDeparture Meeting.  You may receive a "generic form" or a specific form for your study abroad program.

Credit Conversion/Equivalency Form Instructions
Generic Credit Conversion/Equivalency Form

Study Abroad Handbook

Download the Study Abroad Handbook. The Handbook is in Adobe PDF format. The Study Abroad Handbook distributed by the Office of International Education to each student before his/her General Pre-departure meeting. The handbook contains a lot of useful information - this book is a must-read! The handbook starts with organizational tools, includes tips on how to prepare and ends with advise on how to have a successful return to Willamette.

Study Abroad Handbook Fall 2011Study Abroad Handbook Year 2011-2012

Study Abroad Handbook Spring 2012

Study Abroad Handbook Fall 2012 and Year 2012-13