OIE Study Abroad Presentation-1

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UTD Students Abroad

Traveling the Globe


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OIE Mission Statement

The Office of International Education (OIE) supports theteaching, research and outreach mission of TheUniversity of Texas at Dallas by offeringcomprehensive, assessable, flexibly deliveredcoordination of international education opportunitiesfor faculty and students.

The Office of International Educations overall missionis to promote opportunities that allow learning aboutself and organization in relation to the larger world tobecome an internationalized citizen and institution.
http://www.utd.edu/index.html


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Eligibility Requirements

Students must have a minimum GPA of2.0 forgeneral study abroad. UTD works throughthirdparty programs for general study abroad.

Students must have a minimum GPA of3.0 for

UTD Exchange Mobility programs. UTD offersexchange mobility at certain universities incertain countries. The process for exchange

may be lengthy and it is suggested thatstudents apply for exchange mobility at least six(6) months prior to the semester you would liketo do exchange.


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Eligibility Requirements

A student must have a minimum 30UTD credit hours for studyabroad/exchange mobility.

Upper division (junior/senior)transfer students must have completea minimum 15 UTD credit hours.

Freshman students are allowed to

participate in UTD FacultyLed/Customized programs.

Study abroad is limited to two (2)semesters.


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BASIC PREPARATION

Determine where youwant to go

Research programs

Apply for programs

Determine your budget

FinancialAid/Scholarships

Housing Insurance

Get appropriateinoculations

Obtain/renew Passport


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BASICPREPARATIONHow do I find a program?

First check with the UTD Office of International Education (OIE).If you do not find a program from these resources, then youshould conduct an internet search.

Here are 3 online resources:

1. www.studyabroaddirectory.com

2. www.studyabroad.com

3. www.goabroad.com

**Note: You may also want to check with professors for programguidance/advice specific to your area of study.
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BASICPREPARATIONFactors for Choosing Programs

Cost

Excursions/Field Trips

Courses (core vs.

general electives)

Particular University


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BASIC PREPARATION

How do I find a program? Once you have found a program, you will apply directly

to that program. Program fees usually include: foreign

tuition, housing, cultural activities, etc.

You may find yourself completing critical UTD

institutional study abroad protocol (paperwork)

simultaneously with the study abroad program you areapplying to. Please pay special attention to deadline

dates, admission dates, etc.


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BASIC PREPARATION

Who Should I Meet With Before I Go? Study Abroad Advisor Makes sure you are prepared for your experience

and to go over university study abroad guidelines and application processes.Your main point of contact while you are abroad.

Academic Advisor

Will want to go over your degree plan and may be able totell you what type of credit youre likely to receive although usually this isdone by the associate dean and how it will fit into your overall degree plan.

Financial AidMost study abroad participants utilize some form of financialaid for their experience. The most common aid used for study abroad isstudent loans. UTD offers the International Education Fund Scholarship(IEFS) to students wanting to study abroad.

**Note: Study abroad programs also have scholarships, but you must applyearly.


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BASIC PREPARATIONFinancial Aid/Scholarships

UTD IEFS Applicants: Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for long term semesters

(fall/spring) & 3 credit hours for summer programs.

Enrolled in one of the UTD courses involving study abroad(faculty led/customized programs) or enrolled in a study abroadprogram that transfers credit back to UTD

Degree Seeking, Non Degree Seeking and Undeclared majorsmay apply

Undergraduate students must have a 2.0 GPA or higher

Graduate students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher

Have approval of institutional protocol through OIE

Submit a complete application (scholarship application,recommendation letters, cost addendum, narrative)


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UTD IEFS Applicants : Undergraduate lower division students applying for IEFS must

have successfully completed a minimum of 30 semester credit

hours at UTD (residential hours) for long - term programs. (I.E.study abroad, independent study, exchange mobility, internship,

and research).

Undergraduate upper division students (transfer) applying for

IEFS must have successfully completed a minimum of 15semester credit hours at UTD(residential hours) for long - term

programs. (I.E. study abroad, independent study, exchange

mobility, internship, and research.


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UTD IEFS Applicants :

Freshman students applying for the IEFS must havesuccessfully completed a minimum of 12 semester

credit hours at UTD (residential hours) for short termprograms at the moment the program takes place. (I.E.faculty led programs/customized programs that implyone or two weeks of foreign travel)

*Note: This means that freshmen students who have notcompleted 12 UTD credit hours at the start of the program, arenot eligible. Any monies received through IEFS will need to bereimbursed if student does not meet the eligibility requirements.


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If you are receiving financial aid, you may use that aidthe semester you plan on studying abroad. (Types ofaid include grants, loans, etc.)

Most third party programs offer scholarships as well,you are strongly encouraged to apply.

**Note: If you are receiving an Academic Excellence

Scholarship (AES), it can NOT be used for generalstudy abroad, but may be used for UTD exchangemobility programs.


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Five (5) Types of Mobility

1. Study Abroad Programs (STAB)

Third party programs designed by specialized institutions of

international education to transfer credits to UTD.

2. Exchange Mobility (EXCM)

Allows students to obtain credits while hosted by one of

UTDs international counterparts. Students experience the

richness of a different culture and language in countries suchas Korea, Hong Kong, England, Ireland, Mexico, Scotland,

Spain, France, Germany and China.


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3. Internships - Internships place students in workassignments abroad related directly to their fields of

study, under a professors supervision. (*Note:

Students are required to first visit the Internship Coordinatorin the Career Center to obtain important information about

internships within your particular department).

4. Independent Study - Independent study isacademic work chosen or designed by the student

with approval of the department concerned, under a

professors supervision.


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5. Faculty Led/Customized Programs -

Customized programs are designed by UTD

faculty to include international experience in

regular courses at UTD. The majority of

these courses take place in the spring and

summer semesters.*Note: Trip costs are not included. (I.E. Students will pay

regular UTD tuition for the course and the cost of the

trip).

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BASIC PREPARATIONWhat else do I need to do?

Get a passport Log onto www.travel.state.gov/passport for

more information. In general, you will need (A) two recentpassport photos (B) Proof of US citizenship (birth certificate,certificate of naturalization, consular report of birth abroad,citizenship certificate or a previous US passport) (C) Proof ofIdentity (valid photo ID, like a drivers license) Fees: Check

website for most updated fees.

Get a Visa60% of the worlds countries require visas for anylength of stay. If you travel, you may need visas for othercountries. **Note: Some visa applications may require travel to

consulate in Houston, Texas.

Get your shots The Center for Disease Control (CDC) offersthe most up-to-date information regarding vaccinations andshots. You should also consult with your doctor.

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BASIC PREPARATIONThings to consider:

Consider a phone card Do a little research and find out howyou will be communicating with people back home.

Cell Phone Most students dont leave home without them. Ifusing a cell, please make certain it is a GPS phone or you maynot be able to make calls from abroad.

Develop a budget Consider the in-country costs before you go(cost of optional excursions, gifts, school supplies, internet

access, general living costs).

Learn about your destination Read everything you can aboutyour destination.


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UTD Institutional Protocol Program Acceptance Letter/Information

Student Study Abroad Application

Foreign Travel Release & Indemnification FormExhibit B4-E

Course pre-approval for transfer of credit

Proof of International Health Insurance

Medical Information & Release Form Exhibit B4-C Institutional Protocol & Insurance Statement

Copy of Passport & I-20 or DS 2019 & Visa (if applicable)

Copy of Airline Ticket/Itinerary

Foreign Contact Information

Enrollment Certification

Study Abroad Transcript

Completion of Pre-Departure Session**Note: You will be issued an International SOS Emergency Assistance card that

is provided free of charge by the UT System.
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BASIC PREPARATIONTop 10 UTD Student Destinations

1. France

2. England

3. Ireland

4.

Italy5. Costa Rica

6. Spain

7. Australia

8. Japan9. Mexico

10. China


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International Education FundScholarship (IEFS) & UTD

Institutional Protocol Deadline Dates Summer 2011 March 29, 2011

Fall 2011 May 27, 2011

Spring 2012 October 31, 2011 Summer 2012 March 30, 2012

Fall 2012 May 29, 2012

Spring 2013 October 31, 2012 Summer 2013 March 29, 2013

Fall 2013 May 29, 2013


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TEAMWORK

Study abroad takes the collaborative efforts of thefollowing:

Academic Advisors

Bursars Enrollment Services

Financial Aid

Office of International Education

Office of International Student Services Provost Office

Registrars Office

Associate Deans

Undergraduate & Graduate Deans


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OIE Office Contacts

Dr. Rodolfo Hernandez Guerrero, Director

Karen Stepherson, Study Abroad Advisor


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OIE InquiriesWebsite:

http://www.utdallas.edu/oie

Phone:

972-883-4715

Fax:

972-883-4717

Address:Office of International Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

800 W. Campbell Road, GC 52

Richardson, TX 75080-3021
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