• Step 1: Attend a First Steps session to learn how to get started looking at the study abroad website, program opportunities, classes, budgets and how to apply.   

• Step 2: Locate your program of interest in our program search and make an appointment to meet with a Study Abroad Advisor to discuss your program options.  

Call our main office to make an appointment: 309-438-5276.

• Step 3: Create a Study Abroad account online on Abroad Office.

• Step 4: Meet with your Academic Advisor and complete an Academic Planning Form.

• Step 5: If a program is faculty directed, meet with the Faculty Director (contact information can be found on the program specific page).

• Step 6: Complete all Study Abroad Application forms for only one (1) program per academic term. 
• Note: All items must be received electronically/submitted to the Office of International Studies and Programs, Fell Hall 308, by 4:30 pm by the deadline date for an application to be considered in the review process. If you have questions, please contact studyabroad@ilstu.edu  Early submission is encouraged!

• Step 7: If you receive Financial Aid, meet with Financial Aid counselor, Shawn Rigsby, to determine how your aid will apply to study abroad.
  

• Step 8: If you receive College Illinois, contact Mark Schoop in Student Accounts to determine how your College Illinois will apply to study abroad.

• Step 9: Discuss, in detail, program costs with parents and guardians (highly recommended).

• Step 10:  Apply for Study Abroad scholarships.

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Study Abroad Application Deadlines:

Term:	Deadline:
Fall	March 15
Spring	September 15
Summer	March 1
Winter-Break	September 1
Spring-Break	November 1

Note: Standard deadlines are listed above. Occasionally programs have earlier deadlines. The deadline for each program can be found on the top of the program specific page. 

You are welcome to begin the study abroad application as soon as it is listed as an option on the website. However, our office does not review applications on a rolling basis.  Applications are only reviewed after the deadline for the given term.  

**No applications will be accepted after the deadline.**

You will be notified of your acceptance to study abroad within two (2) weeks after the deadline.