Eligibility:
Any undergraduate or graduate student is eligible.
Non-Georgia Tech students must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and may apply to Georgia Tech for transient status through the office of admissions at http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/basics/procedurenongt.php. Further forms for credit transfer and approval can be found at http://www.oie.gatech.edu/study-abroad-getting-started.
Georgia Tech students must conform to all institute regulations:
-You must have completed at least two semesters of college-level study prior to participation in a study abroad program and you must be at least 18 years of age by the program’s departure date.
-You must be in good academic standing. Good academic standing is determined by the Registrar’s Office and is indicated at the end of your transcript each semester. Academic warning is a subcategory of good academic standing, so students on warning are still eligible.
-You must be in good disciplinary standing. The Office of the Dean of Students determines your standing based on your disciplinary record.
-You must maintain appropriate standards of behavior. Keep in mind that there are social aspects to the study abroad learning experience. Appropriate standards of behavior must be adhered to at all times. All faculty, staff, and participants, must be able to comply with all program guidelines including but not limited to the following: the ability to interact, work and effectively communicate within both group and independent settings, the ability to live and travel in a close group environment, the ability to live in program-provided housing (eg. university residence/dormitory, host family, and/or hotel, etc. depending on the program), travel by bus/train/plane with the group, attend and participate in all classes, participate in cultural activities and site visits, etc. Please note: If you have previous contact with GT study abroad programs, the OIE, and/or the Office of the Dean of Students, applications may require additional time to be reviewed and processed.
-You must complete TWO Mandatory OIE Prep Meetings. Each time you participate in a GT study abroad program, you are required to complete TWO Mandatory OIE Prep Meetings: PART ONE & PART TWO.
All applicants must complete the online application form: http://oie.gatech.edu/apply
Financial Aid & Grants:
Limited scholarships are available to any undergraduate or graduate student. For more information please visit http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/basics/index.php#5.
For a list of non-GT scholarships, please visit http://oie.gatech.edu/scholarships.
Insurance:
Georgia Tech study abroad programs organized and managed provide some supplemental insurance to all participants. This supplemental insurance includes medical, repatriation, and evacuation coverage. All students who participate in GT study abroad programs are required to have this study abroad insurance plan coverage; students pay for this study abroad insurance in their program fee.
Medical Coverage**
The medical coverage is intended as a supplement to study abroad participants’ primary health insurance policies. The policy is valid for the duration of the program. The policy provides some coverage for injuries sustained or conditions diagnosed while abroad, but that coverage is limited in terms of time and amount so participants are strongly encouraged to keep their regular health insurance active while abroad. Information on the terms and limits of the coverage provided by the policy is explained in the brochure, “Georgia Institute of Technology Study Abroad Insurance Plan,” which is provided to all study abroad participants at the prep meetings conducted by the Office of International Education.
Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage**
In the unfortunate event of an accident or other medical emergency, repatriation and evacuation coverage provides funds to pay for one’s return to the U.S. Information on the terms and limits of the coverage provided by the policy is explained in the brochure, “Georgia Institute of Technology Study Abroad Insurance Plan,” which is provided to all study abroad participants at the prep meetings conducted by the Office of International Education.
**The policy that will be used by GT study abroad programs is administered by T.W. Lord Associates and is underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company.
PLEASE NOTE: GT study abroad programs DO NOT provide other types of supplemental insurance coverage, such as theft insurance, trip cancellation insurance, etc.
Withdrawal Policy:
Students withdrawing from the program on or before 15 January 2014 are solely responsible for the non-refundable $500 deposit fee. Students withdrawing after 15 January will be responsible for the following percentages of the total program fee:
If withdrawal is submitted on or before 15 March 2014: 25% of total program fee;
If withdrawal is submitted on or before 15 April 2014: 50% of total program fee;
If withdrawal is submitted on or before 15 May 2014: 75% of total program fee.
No refunds will be given after 15 May 2013. Once the program begins, you will not be able to withdraw.
Any undergraduate or graduate student is eligible.
Non-Georgia Tech students must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and may apply to Georgia Tech for transient status through the office of admissions at http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/basics/procedurenongt.php. Further forms for credit transfer and approval can be found at http://www.oie.gatech.edu/study-abroad-getting-started.
Georgia Tech students must conform to all institute regulations:
-You must have completed at least two semesters of college-level study prior to participation in a study abroad program and you must be at least 18 years of age by the program’s departure date.
-You must be in good academic standing. Good academic standing is determined by the Registrar’s Office and is indicated at the end of your transcript each semester. Academic warning is a subcategory of good academic standing, so students on warning are still eligible.
-You must be in good disciplinary standing. The Office of the Dean of Students determines your standing based on your disciplinary record.
-You must maintain appropriate standards of behavior. Keep in mind that there are social aspects to the study abroad learning experience. Appropriate standards of behavior must be adhered to at all times. All faculty, staff, and participants, must be able to comply with all program guidelines including but not limited to the following: the ability to interact, work and effectively communicate within both group and independent settings, the ability to live and travel in a close group environment, the ability to live in program-provided housing (eg. university residence/dormitory, host family, and/or hotel, etc. depending on the program), travel by bus/train/plane with the group, attend and participate in all classes, participate in cultural activities and site visits, etc. Please note: If you have previous contact with GT study abroad programs, the OIE, and/or the Office of the Dean of Students, applications may require additional time to be reviewed and processed.
-You must complete TWO Mandatory OIE Prep Meetings. Each time you participate in a GT study abroad program, you are required to complete TWO Mandatory OIE Prep Meetings: PART ONE & PART TWO.
All applicants must complete the online application form: http://oie.gatech.edu/apply
Financial Aid & Grants:
Limited scholarships are available to any undergraduate or graduate student. For more information please visit http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/basics/index.php#5.
For a list of non-GT scholarships, please visit http://oie.gatech.edu/scholarships.
Insurance:
Georgia Tech study abroad programs organized and managed provide some supplemental insurance to all participants. This supplemental insurance includes medical, repatriation, and evacuation coverage. All students who participate in GT study abroad programs are required to have this study abroad insurance plan coverage; students pay for this study abroad insurance in their program fee.
Medical Coverage**
The medical coverage is intended as a supplement to study abroad participants’ primary health insurance policies. The policy is valid for the duration of the program. The policy provides some coverage for injuries sustained or conditions diagnosed while abroad, but that coverage is limited in terms of time and amount so participants are strongly encouraged to keep their regular health insurance active while abroad. Information on the terms and limits of the coverage provided by the policy is explained in the brochure, “Georgia Institute of Technology Study Abroad Insurance Plan,” which is provided to all study abroad participants at the prep meetings conducted by the Office of International Education.
Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage**
In the unfortunate event of an accident or other medical emergency, repatriation and evacuation coverage provides funds to pay for one’s return to the U.S. Information on the terms and limits of the coverage provided by the policy is explained in the brochure, “Georgia Institute of Technology Study Abroad Insurance Plan,” which is provided to all study abroad participants at the prep meetings conducted by the Office of International Education.
**The policy that will be used by GT study abroad programs is administered by T.W. Lord Associates and is underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company.
PLEASE NOTE: GT study abroad programs DO NOT provide other types of supplemental insurance coverage, such as theft insurance, trip cancellation insurance, etc.
Withdrawal Policy:
Students withdrawing from the program on or before 15 January 2014 are solely responsible for the non-refundable $500 deposit fee. Students withdrawing after 15 January will be responsible for the following percentages of the total program fee:
If withdrawal is submitted on or before 15 March 2014: 25% of total program fee;
If withdrawal is submitted on or before 15 April 2014: 50% of total program fee;
If withdrawal is submitted on or before 15 May 2014: 75% of total program fee.
No refunds will be given after 15 May 2013. Once the program begins, you will not be able to withdraw.