Eligibility & Application

How To Apply

Please turn in all application materials simultaneously to:

The Study Abroad Office
University of Maryland
1101 Holzapfel Hall
College Park, MD 20742

Last Day to Apply: Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Applications will not be accepted or reviewed until they are complete and all supplementary materials are turned in to the Study Abroad Office.

A complete application includes:

• Completed online Application for Study Abroad(ELF)
• Important: Please see Instructions for Using the ELF Application for Study Abroad. 
• Non-University of Maryland students will need to complete a paper application. Please see the Non-UM Students page for details.
• Official transcript from each college or university and from which you earned at least 10 credits.
• 150-300 word personal statement about yourself and what attracted you to this course. Please demonstrate how participation in this program contributes to your overall academic planning, short- and long-term goals.
• A letter of recommendation from a University faculty member or TA who may act as a reference.
• Check or money order for $30 made out to University of Maryland.  This application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

If admitted to the program, a $270 non-refundable deposit will be charged to the student's UM account or billed to non-UM students. The remainder of the program fee will be charged to the enrolled students' UM accounts in April or billed to non-UM students. This $270 fee is nonrefundable under any circumstances.

Eligibility

The curriculum is designed for students who are highly motivated, both academically and personally, and who are seeking to actively engage in the challenges of a new learning environment. Applicants should hold at least a 3.0 academic average, and early application is encouraged. An application does not guarantee admission to the program.

IMPORTANT: Admissions for the program are made on a rolling basis, and decisions will be given in a timely manner. However, please be aware that decisions will not be made on a daily basis, so you should expect a delay between when you submit an application and when you receive notification. Because admission to summer programs is competitive and space is limited, early application is advisable. Meeting the minimum GPA requirement alone is insufficient to guarantee admission. All required materials will be considered during the admission process. You may be asked to interview with the faculty member directing the program or with a study abroad advisor.