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Before You Go Abroad

Before you go there are a few things to consider. 

Pre-Departure Orientation

You need to participate in a pre-departure orientation session held each semester for students going off-campus. You will be notified of the date by email (usually in November in the fall and March in the spring).

The following items will help also help prepare you further for your time off campus:

Passport

If you do not already have a Passport, apply for one immediately.

Click HERE for Passport Application Information.

If you already have a Passport, be sure to check the "expiration date" and make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your program term ends. If you need to renew your passport, do so now.

Visa

Most countries (not all) will require you to register as a visitor and/or student before you arrive in that country. The process to obtain a visa is different for every country, thus it is important to determine what are the visa requirements for the country/-ies to you will travel to during your time abroad.  Follow the visa application process carefully and thoroughly. This process can take anywhere from one day to several months, therefore it is better to begin several months in advance. If you are working with one of our sponsored organizations, they will send you a complete package about what you need to do. Look in the “Resources” area to learn more about visas by country. The organization that you will be working with overseas will also give you specific, current visa information.

Registration

Register at Malone during the usual registration period. You are studying in a Malone sponsored program. This makes you a Malone student that happens to be studying at a different location. You still need to register for the semester. Go to the Registrar’s Office and let them know you will be studying off-campus the following semester. They will walk you through the necessary process.

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