Semester Abroad Checklist

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Semester Abroad Workshops 

Welcome to the CCCC Workshop!  We’re here to go over pre-application, application and post-application basics. 

Today’s workshop will help you understand the basics of how your semester abroad works, from your Whittier enrollment and tuition while abroad, to beginning to prepare for your trip.  If you have further questions, feel free to set up an appointment to visit us in OIP. 

The list below is the bare minimum of things you need to do to study abroad as a Whittier College student. 

First Stop!

      • Study Abroad Workshop, ether in person at OIP or at one of our sessions. 

    WC application: Waivers, Personal Information, and Short Explanation of why you want to study abroad 

        • Applicant Information 

          • Pre-Decision Waivers and Optional Disclosures 

            • WC Application Approval by WC Committee 

          Apply to your Program and Complete both their steps and WCs 

              • Follow all deadlines and requirements instructed by your program 

                • Check to see if your program requires international travel and health insurance; if not, notify the Office of International Programs 

                  • Once accepted, fill out as soon as possible the WC Concurrent Enrollment Form in conversation with your academic advisor 

                    • Make any required payments on time to your program 

                      • Make sure you work with your program to obtain the proper visa 

                        • Continue to apply for financial aid if you plan on using financial to help pay for your program 

                          • Complete the WC insurance waiver for the semester(s) in which you study abroad 

                            • Complete the eRefund form through the WC Business office portal so that any relevant financial aid can be used for your study abroad 

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