The Application Process
SAO is pleased that you are preparing to begin the application process.
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SAO will be your entry point for accessing the application and
all follow up requirements. Students who have not met with a Study Abroad Advisor
or BBA Exchange Advisor will not be able to access the real time application
via the portal. There are four stages to the Student Portal: (1) Application,
(2) Pending, (3) Accepted and (4) Away. Each stage will require you
to complete online forms and turn in some paper documents to the appropriate
office.
Please Note: Most Faculty Led program applications begin at the department
level. Please check with the departmental contact before preceeding.
Steps to Applying:
Attend a General Information Session. Meet with a Study Abroad Advisor. Obtain authorization to apply. Begin the application process (see below).
Application Deadlines:
SAO Programs: October 1 (spring programs), February 15 (summer) and March 1 (fall and academic year programs)
BBA International Programs: March 1, (fall, spring and summer) for additional details see their webpage.
Application Process for UT Exchange Programs: (UT requirements)
| UT Online Application |
Name, address, gpa, college, major, email, program name, country, Study Abroad advisor or BBA Exchange Advisor, $50 application fee. |
| UT Responsibilities of Participation Form | Simple policy / behavior contract |
| UT Language Evaluation | For those students going to non English speaking exchange partner schools |
| UT Essay | Click here to download the topic / Start writing Now / Visit a writing center for help / Save in MS Word for cut and paste later when in the portal. BBA Exchanges have a different essay topic. Please go to their website to view the requirements. |
| Letter of Reference (2); summer (1) | From two individuals who have taught you in class (not advisors or employers). BBA Exchanges have slightly different requirements. Again go to their website for details. |
| BBA Form |
Additional document for students participating in BBA Exchanges |
| Exchange Partner Application Materials | Most Exchange applications require:
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It takes approximately three weeks for all exchange placements to be finalized. Students will be notified of their acceptance status via email.
When all requirements for UT have been completed you will no longer see the Application Menu. Seeing the "Pending Menu" confirms that your UT application is complete and awaiting review.
Application Process for Programs Affiliated with UT:
| UT Online Application |
Name, address, gpa, college, major, email, program name, country, SAO advisor, $50 application fee. |
| UT Responsibilities of Participation Form | Simple policy / behavior contract |
| Affiliate Application Materials | Most Affiliate applications require:
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The Affiliate program application is the majority of what you will
have to complete. Get started now! Access the Affiliate application
via their website or print brochure. Email or call the Affiliate program
directly with any specific questions about the program or application
process. It is each individual students responsibility to send all required
materials to the Affiliate. SAO suggests sending as soon as possible.
It is not necessary to give SAO a copy prior to sending. Don't wait
for the UT or the Affiliated deadline!
Affiliated students should expect approximately a 4-6 week processing
time, as your file must be processed by UT and the Program Provider.
- faculty & staff
- parents
- non UT students