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Study Abroad Office
Dempsey Hall, Room 202
abroad@uwosh.edu
Tuesday through Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
Program eligibility requirements are listed on each online program brochure.
I have a disciplinary record
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is committed to maintaining an academic and social environment which promotes the intellectual and personal development of students and the safety and welfare of all participants. The ability to participate depends on conduct both before leaving UW Oshkosh and while abroad/away. The UW Oshkosh Study Abroad Office will check the disciplinary records of all applicants, including applicants from other campuses. An applicant’s disciplinary file may affect the applicant’s ability to participate on a program.
I am on probation or suspension
Students on academic probation may be eligible to participate on a January or May-term program, but must have prior approval from the Study Abroad Office. Students on academic probation are not eligible to study abroad on a semester- or year-long program while on probation.
Students on disciplinary probation OR academic or disciplinary suspension are not eligible to study abroad/away.
I have a criminal record
Having a criminal record may affect your ability to obtain permission to enter a foreign country or may affect the cost of obtaining such permission.
A criminal record is more likely to have an effect when traveling to a country that requires permission to enter (in the form of a visa) in advance of travel.
While it is less likely to have an effect if traveling to a country that does not require permission to enter (a visa) in advance of travel, immigration authorities at ports of entry worldwide make final decisions on who may/may not enter, and criminal records are, at times, considered.
Anyone who has previously been denied a visa to enter any country should check with the Study Abroad Office before planning to travel anywhere outside the U.S.
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EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDY ABROAD PARTICIPANTS
When researching study abroad programs, it is important to consider the goals you have for your time abroad. Our staff can help you prepare for studying abroad and provide resources and tools to assist you in identifying a program that aligns with your goals.
ACADEMIC GOALS
- What do I want to accomplish academically while abroad?
- What subject areas do I want to study?
- Do I need to fulfill any academic requirements abroad?
- Do I want to take classes in English or the language of my host country?
PROFESSIONAL GOALS
- How might my experience abroad impact my career and professional development?
- Can I gain experience abroad that will be useful for my resume and/or graduate school applications?
- What skills can I develop abroad that are important to my intended field?
PERSONAL GOALS
- Why do I want to go abroad?
- Are there historical or current events that may impact your experience?
- Do you want to explore family history?
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
- Do I want to take classes with local students in my host country?
- Would I like to study abroad with a group of UWO students and/or a UWO faculty member/instructor?
- How long do I want to go abroad? Spring break, winter break, summer? One semester, a full academic, or calendar year?
- Do I want to complete an academic internship or fieldwork abroad?
- Do I want to be in a classroom or have a field experience?
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Seats on group programs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible students either until the program is full or until the application deadline, whichever occurs first.
Exchange programs are competitive and require admission from a partner university abroad after application through UWO.
DEADLINES
Each program has an application deadline plus deadlines for additional required forms. Application deadlines are listed in individual program brochures, and form deadlines appear next to each required form. Forms and form deadlines are accessible only after application.
ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Consult with the UW Oshkosh Accessibility Center at least a few weeks prior to the study abroad application deadline.
If this isn’t possible, consult with the Accessibility Center as far in advance as possible or by the study abroad application deadline.
If you are a student on another campus, please consult your own accessibility services office first and then ask that office to contact the UW Oshkosh Accessibility Services office at (920) 424-3100 or email accessibilitycenter@uwosh.edu.
Additional information on traveling with a disability is available from Mobility International U.S.A.