International Programs

Study Abroad – Outgoing - Eligibility Requirements and Deadlines

On this page:

• Eligibility Requirements
• Deadlines for Direct Exchange Programs 
• Deadlines for Recommended Programs

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility requirements vary from program to program. All students interested in studying abroad must meet the following requirements:

• be enrolled at UMaine full-time in the semester prior to studying abroad
• have completed two semesters of college by the start of the study abroad program
• 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA required (3.0 for direct exchange programs)
• good academic and disciplinary standing
• meet foreign language proficiency requirements if needed

[back to top]

Deadlines for Direct Exchange Programs:

There are limited spaces available for each Direct Exchange program. The Study Abroad Advisor reviews applications and nominates students for direct exchange programs on a rolling admissions basis. Therefore, students considering direct exchange programs are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible within the application dates listed below:

Fall 2013 programs – applications can be submitted to the Study Abroad Advisor starting August 29, 2012 until February 20, 2013.

Spring 2014 programs – applications can be submitted to the Study Abroad Advisor starting January 11, 2013 until October 15, 2014.

[back to top]

Deadlines for Recommended Programs:

Students need to submit the Application form and the Study Abroad fee by the following UMaine deadlines:

February 20 – for Summer, Fall and Academic Year programs

October 15 – for Spring programs

Additionally, students must apply to the Recommended Program, and the deadlines, application procedures and fees vary from program to program.

[back to top]

Back to Study Abroad – Outgoing