How To Apply


Credit

The 6-week program offers 6 hours of EMU credit.


Eligibility

Students must be 18 years of age and obtain prior approval from EMU's Foreign Language Department. For more information contact: Director
Department of Foreign Languages
343 Alexander Building, Eastern Michigan University,
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Telephone: 734.487.0191
anne.nerenz@emich.edu


Passport

In the event you have not yet applied for your passport, please do so immediately. Applications can be obtained at any County Court House, Passport Agency or designated post office. For complete passport information, including printable application forms, see the State Department Passport Website at: http://travel.state.gov/passport_services.html. If you currently have a passport, please check and make sure that it is valid for six months after the end of the program.



Transportation

Participants must make their own air travel arrangements and notify program director of same.





Application:

In order to be considered for admission, students must submit:

  1. a completed application form
  2. an official, current transcript from the applicant's home institution (Non-EMU students only)
  3. Michigan Guest Application (non-EMU students only)
  4. essay on the topic described below
  5. two recommendation forms completed by faculty members at applicant's home institution.
  6. a prepayment of $200, which is applied to the total cost of the tour (fully refunded if the applicant is denied admission; $100 non-refundable if applicant withdraws after acceptance).

The review committee will meet to evaluate all complete applications received by the deadline date:

Application Deadline is March 1

Early application is suggested. Complete applications received after the final deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis. No application will be evaluated until all SIX parts are received (application form, Michigan Guest Application, (non-EMU students only) $200 pre-payment, transcript, essay, and two recommendation forms). All materials should be sent to:

 

Office of Academic Programs Abroad
103 Boone Hall
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197



Admissions Policy

The Admissions Committee evaluates completed applications according to the following critieria:

  • the applicant's academic record
  • the applicant's reasons for selecting this particular program
  • the applicant's ability to meet the special demands of overseas travel and study


Essay

In order to help the Admissions Committee to better evaluate your application, write a brief autobiographical statement (600-800 words) that addresses the following:

  • Describe any experiences you have had that might prepare you for the special demands of study abroad.
  • Describe the interpersonal skills you bring to the program.
  • Describe your academic, career and personal goals, and how participating in this program will help you to achieve these goals.


Application Procedure

Please be advised that incomplete application packets cannot be reviewed.
Your complete application packet must include:

  • application form
  • Michigan Guest Application (for non-EMU students)
  • official transcripts* (for non-EMU students)
  • faculty recommendation forms*
  • course selections
  • essay
  • $200 pre-payment
*Official transcripts and faculty recommendation forms may be mailed directly to our offices by your home institution.


Recommendation Forms

The two recommendation forms are to be given to faculty members at your college or university who have served as your instructors or advisers and are able to evaluate your suitability for the study abroad program.


Application Forms

(You will need one copy of the application form for the program to which you wish to apply and two copies of the faculty recommendation form. If you are a non-EMU student, you will need the Michigan Guest Application. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, click the hotlink and download it.)

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Send complete applications to:

Academic Programs Abroad
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
103 Boone Hall
Voice: 734.487.2424 or 800.777.3541
Fax: 734.487.4377



Additional Information

For further information, contact:

Director
Department of Foreign Languages
343 Alexander Building, Eastern Michigan University,
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Telephone: 734.487.0191
anne.nerenz@emich.edu

Or contact:

Academic Programs Abroad
103 Boone Hall
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Telephone: 734.487.2424 or 800.777.3541
fax: 734.487.4377
E-mail:Programs Abroad



 

Academic Programs Abroad
Eastern Michigan University
103 Boone Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Voice: 734.487.2424 or toll free 1.800.777.3541
FAX: 734.487.4377
E-mail : Programs Abroad