Each student is required to submit an application on our study abroad database, the Compass. Students participating in an affiliate program or exchange program may be required to complete a second application (with the affiliate provider or exchange university). In addition, students must: allow us to check their student conduct record, make an appointment with their academic advisors to pre-approve overseas classes and make an appointment with financial aid to understand their financial aid options for the program. A study abroad advisor will walk each student individually through each of these steps which are detailed below.
All students who study abroad must:
- Meet the minimum GPA requirements to study abroad (2.5) or GPA of the program they are applying to (varies).
- Have a clear conduct record with RIT.
- Be an RIT matriculated student at the time of the program.
- Have a valid passport at the time of travel
- Be able to obtain any necessary visa documents on their own.
- Have no financial holds on their RIT eServices account at the time of their program acceptance/confirmation.
Student Application Checklists
Students can use these checklists as a guide to the steps they need to take when applying for study abroad. Note that application steps are slightly different depending on the type of study abroad program your student is participating in.
- Affiliate Programs Checklist
- Global Campus Programs Checklist
- Faculty-Led Programs Checklist
- Independent Study Abroad Checklist
In addition, the Essential Study Abroad Questions provides succinct answers to questions about choosing a program, academic credit, billing, financial aid and more.