Congratulations! You have made the first step in deciding to incorporate an Education Abroad experience into your degree at Appalachian. Going abroad is not only an opportunity to do something new and different during your time at Appalachian but it also comes with some tangible outcomes.
By participating on an Education Abroad experience you will:
- Experience a new culture first hand
- Learn a new language or increase fluency in an existing language
- Explore academic interests in a new environment
- Pick up and hone skills that will benefit you as you enter the workforce; flexibility, cross-cultural communication, ability to deal with ambiguity, etc.
- Gain a new perspective on your country, your values, and your identity
- Dispel stereotypes
- Conduct research
- Prepare for graduate school
To get started click on the links below.
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Application Cycles
Applications Open | Reviews Begin | |
Early August | 1st Week of November | |
Early August | 1st Week of November | |
Early August | 1st Week of April | |
Rolling | Rolling |
*We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2018, Fall/AY 2018, Summer 2018, and Spring 2019 programs.
Deadlines
| Fall/AY | Spring/CY | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
Faculty Led | Varies by Program | Varies by Program | March 15 |
Appalachian Exchange | February 15 | **September 15 | March 15 |
ISEP Exchange | February 1 | August 20 | March 15 |
ISEP Direct | February 15 | September 15 | March 15 |
All Other Programs | February 15 | September 15 | March 15 |
**Spring 2018 application deadline has been extended until September 30th for many programs.
These dates remain the same every year. If the date falls on a weekend then the application is due the following Monday. As most programs accept on a rolling basis students are encouraged to complete their application before the deadline.