Deadlines & Approval Timelines
There are a lot of different program types, and figuring out which programs go during which term can be confusing. This page provides an overview of the general deadlines and application cycles for all EA study abroad programs.
Education Abroad Application Cycle & Deadlines
Refer to the following timetable for EA application cycles. Note that the time frame when approval decisions will be communicated is estimated and it could take longer than what is outlined due to high volume of applications.
| Term | Program Type | Applications Open | Applications Due | EA Review Begins | Approval Decision Communicated to Student |
| Fall/Academic Year | Exchange | November | February 1 | After deadline | 3-4 weeks after deadline |
| Affiliate | November | March 1 | Rolling basis after Jan. 15 | 2-3 weeks after review begins and after submission | |
| Direct Enrollment | November | March 1 | |||
| Faculty-led | January | April 1 | Rolling basis upon submission | 2-3 weeks after submission | |
| Semester in Spain | October 1 | March 1 | After deadline | 1-2 weeks after deadline | |
| Spring/Calendar Year | Exchange | May | September 1 | After deadline | 3-4 weeks after deadline |
| Affiliate | May | October 1 | Rolling basis after Aug. 15 | 2-3 weeks after review begins and after submission | |
| Direct Enrollment | May | October 1 | |||
| Faculty-led | July | Mid-September | Rolling basis upon submission | 2-3 weeks after submission | |
| Spring Break | Faculty-led | September | November 1 | Rolling basis upon submission | 2-3 weeks after submission |
| Summer | Affiliate | November | March 1 | Rolling basis after Jan. 15 | 2-3 weeks after review begins and after submission |
| Direct Enrollment | November | March 1 | |||
| Faculty-led | September | February 1 | Rolling basis upon submission | 2-3 weeks after submission |