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Winter Term: How to Apply

Applications are still being accepted for a number of programs -- Apply TODAY.

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)
  • Official transcript.* In addition, if you completed your last 12 credits at another institution, you must submit an original transcript from that school. (Freshmen: please submit high school transcript) *transcript not required for Qatar program
  • 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.
  • Check or money order for $30 made out to University of Maryland. This application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

    • On the memo line of the check/ money order, write:
      - your university ID (or social security number for non-UM students),
      - program location and term (Spring/ Summer/ Fall/ Winter 200X) abroad.
      If the check does not have your full name written on it, please include this information on the memo line as well.

    • 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. This $270 fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. The remainder of the program fee will be charged to the enrolled students' UM accounts in November or billed to non-UM students.

  • References:
    • The name, telephone number and e-mail address of a university faculty or TA who may act as a reference is needed for the following programs: 

      Argentina Politics, Australia Art, Australia Theatre, Belize, Chile, Costa Rica, Dubai, Egypt Literature, El Salvador, France, Grenada, India EDHD, India RDEV, India HLTH,  Italy Classics, Italy Language, Italy Architecture, Korea, Liberia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands EDUC, Peru, Qatar, Senegal, South Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, UK Empire

    • The name, telephone number and e-mail address of two (2) university faculty members or TA who may act as references are needed for the following programs:   Australia ENES, UK Design
       
    • A letter of recommendation from a university faculty or TA is needed for the following programs:

      Ecuador, Germany, Italy Economics, Ireland, Netherlands Counterterrorism, Spain

    • No reference is needed for the following program:   Nicaragua CLIS


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 winter 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.