Prepare & go
Pre-Departure details
Exchange and Study Away will share pre-departure information with you as you get ready to depart. All students are required to attend a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) meeting for their program type, to complete Post-Decision Paperwork in your study away portal and to read the Study Abroad Handbook. You will also have a required on-site orientation upon arrival in your host location.
Academics
Students from all undergraduate majors and most graduate degrees can study away and earn credit towards graduation. Curious about how credits work? Hoping to get major requirements and H&S requirements fulfilled while on a program? Have questions about how to register? Read on for details pertaining to academics and study away.
Health + Safety
Health and Safety is at the forefront of ArtCenter’s decision making when it comes to study away programs. Read on to learn about Safety While Away, Comprehensive Medical and Evacuation Insurance, Title IX and Study Away, STEP Enrollment, as well as the most up to date details surrounding COVID-19.
Passports + Visas
A valid passport is required to study outside the United States. An entry permit or visa may also be necessary for you to enter and study in your host country. You are responsible for the application process. Furthermore, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, extra time may be needed for processing, so plan accordingly. Read on for more details.
Culture Corner
There are many ways to prepare for your experience. The more you do to learn about your host culture before you depart, the more rewarding your experience will be. Read on for tips on how to engage with your new location, for information about culture shock and reverse culture shock and for suggestions for how to adjust, both abroad and when you return!
Identity Away
Whether you are thinking about study away, or you have been accepted to a program, it is important to prepare and familiarize yourself with various issues that might impact your experience in another country (or another part of this country). In the Identity Away section of our site, you will find general information and links to resources that can assist you in preparing to study away.
Policies
Part of preparing to go is ensuring you have a firm understanding of the various policies pertaining to study away. Review them here and be sure to reach out to Exchange and Study Away with any questions.