APPLICATION TO STUDY ABROAD THROUGH RADFORD UNIVERSITY

 

The RU Center for International Education is pleased that you are interested in studying abroad. Studying in another country is a fantastic way to learn about other cultures and about yourself. The vast majority of Radford University (RU) students who have studied abroad have reported that they have found it to be a life-changing experience.

 

However, studying abroad at RU is a privilege, not a right. We expect students who are representing RU as they visit other countries to demonstrate significant levels of responsibility, maturity, and adaptability. Our goal is for all RU students who study abroad to have an outstanding learning experience that is also safe and enjoyable. For that reason, we ask students who are interested in studying abroad to provide us with the information requested below and be interviewed by the faculty member who will be leading the program. To participate in a Study Abroad program, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0

 

If you are accepted, you are required to attend one orientation session sponsored by the International Educator Center on (date and time TBA). In addition, you will be required to attend approximately five to six orientation sessions scheduled by the faculty coordinator. Failure to attend these orientation sessions may jeopardize your opportunity to study abroad.

 

Name ______________________________________  RU ID#  __________________  email  _____________________

 

Local address ___________________________________________________  Local phone  _______________________

 

Major (s) ___________________________________ Class (fr., so., etc.)  ________________________

 

RU study abroad program for which you are applying: ____________________Program Coordinator: ________________

 

Briefly answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper and attach your answers to this application form. 

(Please put your name on any additional sheets in case they become separated.)

 

  1. Why do you want to study abroad?
  2. Why do you find study abroad in the country or countries you have listed above particularly appealing?
  3. What are your expectations of this study abroad experience?
  4. How will this study abroad experience fit into your academic plan of study, and what impact do you think it might have upon your future career plans?
  5. Please describe any international travel experience (locations/lengths, etc.).
  6. Have you ever been on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension? If so, describe the charge and the resolution.

 

Please read the following statement carefully before signing and submitting this application:

 

“I hereby attest that all of the information I have provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.  I give my consent for the Office of International Education to examine my academic and conduct records. I understand that studying abroad is a privilege, not a right, and that this privilege may be denied to students who have been found guilty of either a single serious violation of the Student Conduct Code or of multiple minor violations, especially if those violations involve drugs or alcohol.”

 

___________________________________                                    _________________                            Signature                                                                                             Date

 

PLEASE SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (COOK 302) BY OCTOBER 31.

 (IF YOU CANNOT MEET THIS DEADLINE, CONTACT THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AT 831-6200.)

NORMAL PROCESSING TIME FOR SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS IS 5-7 DAYS.

THE FACULTY MEMBER LEADING THE PROGRAM WILL CONTACT YOU TO ARRANGE A BRIEF INTERVIEW.