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You've come to the right place! </p> <p>It is never too early to begin planning your study abroad experience. Review the five phases of Study Abroad below, and prepare yourself for a study abroad program that fits your academic needs and personal interests.</p> <hr /> <p><strong style="font-size: 2em;">Research</strong></p> <p><em>To be done 1 year to 6 months before students study abroad </em></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Set Personal & Academic Goals</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Attend <a href="/studyabroad/planning/studyabroad101infosessions/">an info session</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Attend our Study Abroad Fair in the fall semester</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="/studyabroad/programs/discoversemesterprograms/" target="_blank">Discover Semester Programs</a> - click on the title to access the program brochure page</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="/studyabroad/planning/discoversummerprograms/">Discover Summer Programs</a> - click on the title to access the program brochure page</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Meet with your Academic Advisor</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Meet with a <a href="/studyabroad/planning/connectwiththestudyabroadteam/">Study Abroad Program Advisor</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="/studyabroad/planning/whatisinanapplication/">Check what is in a semester or summer application</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="/studyabroad/planning/scholarshipsgrants/" target="_blank">Research Scholarship & Grants</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Obtain or Renew your Passport</a>, if applicable</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: left;"> <strong style="font-size: 2em;"><strong>Apply</strong></strong></p> <p><em>For semester programs, students submit an applciation the semester before they intend to attend the program. For summer programs, ther application cycle is from November to January. </em></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Choose one program (you can submit only one application per term)</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="https://lmu.studioabroad.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ListAll" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Start an Application</a> - click the name of the program, and then, the "Apply Now" button.<a href="http://academics.lmu.edu/studyabroad/academicsprograms/startanapplication/"><br /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Submit the <a href="https://lmu.tap.thinksmart.com/prod/Portal/ShowWorkFlow/Embed/1ccdf72d-f9b3-4f01-aa9d-3e86371704ba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Transfer Course Review Form,</a> if applicable</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Submit your application by the deadline<br />Spring deadline: October 2nd<br />Fall deadline: March 2nd<br />Summer deadline: November (some programs) or the end of January (most programs)</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Determine Visa Requirements</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Be aware of the <a href="/studyabroad/planning/studyabroadsummerwithdrawalpolicy/">Study Abroad Summer Withdrawal Policy</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Students have about a <strong>week to commit</strong> to a program after they recieve the acceptance email</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong style="font-size: 2em;"><strong><strong>Prepare</strong></strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><em>After students commit to a program, they start preparing to study abroad.</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Course Registration - once accepted, follow the program instructions</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Apply for Housing Abroad- once accepted, follow the program instructions</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Attend Pre-Departure Orientations</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Obtain your student visa, if applicable</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Research Host Country/Culture</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Book Flights</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://studentaffairs.lmu.edu/housing/studenthousing/currentstudents/housingcancellation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cancel Your LMU Housing</a> for the semester you will be abroad, if applicable</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Contact <a href="https://studentaffairs.lmu.edu/housing/offcampusstudentlife/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Off-Campus Housing</a> at <a href="mailto:OCSL@lmu.edu">OCSL@lmu.edu</a> to access the Off-Campus RoomSync portal to sublease your room, if applicable</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong style="font-size: 2em;">While you are Abroad</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Enjoy being Abroad!!</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="/studyabroad/about/contact/">Send us a Post Card</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="http://academics.lmu.edu/studyabroad/healthsafety/whileyoureabroad/">Health & Safety While Abroad</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Register for classes at LMU for the term after your study abroad experience</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Understand the on-campus <a href="https://studentaffairs.lmu.edu/housing/studenthousing/currentstudents/re-applyforhousing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">housing applications and deadlines</a> for the semester you are coming back to LMU, if applicable</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Contact <a href="https://studentaffairs.lmu.edu/housing/offcampusstudentlife/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Off-Campus Housing</a> at <a href="mailto:OCSL@lmu.edu">OCSL@lmu.edu</a> to access the Off-Campus RoomSync portal to find housing before you return to campus, if applicable</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong style="font-size: 2em;">Return</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="https://academics.lmu.edu/studyabroad/returnees/transcripts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Confirm Coursework</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="/studyabroad/returnees/reversecultureshock/#d.en.137637">Overcome Reverse Culture Shock</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="/studyabroad/returnees/buildingyourresume/#d.en.137638">Leverage Study Abroad</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="/studyabroad/returnees/graduationstoleforlmustudyabroad/">Get your graduation stole</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>WHAT TO DO NEXT?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="/studyabroad/programs/discoversemesterprograms/">Discover Semester Programs</a><br /><a href="/studyabroad/programs/discoversummerprograms/">Discover Summer Programs</a><br /><a href="/studyabroad/planning/connectwiththestudyabroadteam/">Ways to Connect with the team</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> </div> </div> <aside class="main__sidebar"> </aside><!-- /main__sidebar --> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="footer" id="footer"> <div class="footer__top"> <div class="columns-alt"> <div class="columns__item columns__item--4"> <a href="https://www.lmu.edu" class="footer__logo"> <span class="svgstore svgstore--logo-blue"> <svg> <title>LMU Logo</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#logo-blue"></use> </svg> </span> </a> <div class="footer__headline">Find Us</div> <ul> <li>Westchester Main Campus</li> <li>1 LMU Drive<br />Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />310.338.2700</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Downtown Law Campus</li> <li>919 Albany Street<br />Los Angeles, CA 90015<br />213.736.1000</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Playa Vista Campus</li> <li>12105 E. 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