Study Abroad
Deadlines and Events Calendar

For reminders and updates, please check the announcements section of the ICCIS website, join the study abroad e-mail list and check Elon's E-net.

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Study Abroad Program Application Deadlines

Scholarship and Travel Grant Deadlines

Study Abroad Events and Deadlines

Study Abroad Programs
General Application Information

An Elon application is required for every Elon study abroad program. Some programs may also require an additional application in order to be considered for the program. Below you will find timelines for submitting your online application for the different study abroad program terms. All online applications are due by 11:59 pm on the advertised deadline date.

Winter Term Programs

Online applications for Winter Term programs are accepted at the beginning of April of the preceding academic year.

Winter Term 2010 Application Dates

  • The online open application period for Winter Term 2010 is from 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 to 11:59 pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2009.
  • Notifications will be sent via email the week of May 1 for all applications received by the April 14 deadline.
  • Online applications submitted after April 14 and into the early fall 2009 semester will be reviewed on a space available basis.  The application deadline for WT 2010 programs is September 21.
  • Freshmen and transfer students are eligible to apply online for Winter Term  programs  beginning the first day of classes of the fall semester.

Other Important Winter Term 2010 Dates

  • September 15, 2009 - Deposit refund deadline
  • September 15, 2009 - Date all WT student passport copies are due to the ICCIS. WT faculty may set earlier deadlines for students to turn them in.
  • September 29, 2009 - Full payment deadline

Semester Programs

Applications for most* programs are accepted one semester in advance of the desired study abroad semester. To study abroad in the fall, you must submit an application by the advertised deadline (usually mid-February.) To study abroad in the spring, you must submit an application by the advertised deadline (usually mid-September.)

*There are several exceptions to the above information. See the following two paragraphs for more information on the exceptions.

A few semester study abroad programs require applications to be submitted during the summer for spring programs and during winter term for fall programs. See below for specific deadlines.

The Elon Centre Abroad semester programs, Elon in Costa Rica, Elon in Florence, Italy, and Elon in London, England require online applications approximately one year in advance. To study abroad in Costa Rica, Florence, or London in the spring, you must submit an online application by the advertised deadline the preceding spring (usually May 1.) To study abroad in Costa Rica, Florence, or London  in the fall, you must submit an online application by the advertised deadline the preceding fall (usually November 1.)

Semester Application Deadlines

(All dates are subject to change)

Spring Semester 2010

The online application for spring semester 2010 Elon Centre Abroad programs will be available beginning April 1, 2009.

May 1, 2009 is the PRIORITY online application deadline for the following spring 2010 Elon Centre Abroad semester programs:

  • Spring 2010 Elon Centre Abroad in San José, Costa Rica
  • Spring 2010 Elon Centre Abroad in Florence, Italy
  • Spring 2010 Elon Centre Abroad in London, England

DEADLINE EXTENSION:  Applications will be accepted on a space-available basis through September 21, 2009 for the following spring 2010 Elon Centre Abroad semester programs:

  • Spring 2010 Elon Centre Abroad in San José, Costa Rica
  • Spring 2010 Elon Centre Abroad in Florence, Italy

The online application for all other spring semester 2010 programs will be available beginning  July 1, 2009.

August 1, 2009 is the online application deadline for the following spring 2010 semester programs:

  • Japan, Osaka: Kansai Gaidai University

September 21, 2009 is the online application deadline for  the following spring 2010 semester programs:

  • All Affiliate and Exchange Programs*
    (*Except for the programs with earlier deadlines listed above)

Fall Semester 2010

The online application for fall semester 2010 Elon Centre Abroad programs will be available beginning approximately October 1, 2009.

November 1, 2009 is the PRIORITY online application deadline for the following fall 2010 semester programs:

  • Fall 2010 Elon Centre Abroad in Florence, Italy
  • Fall 2010 Elon Centre Abroad in London, England

DEADLINE EXTENSION: Applications will be accepted on a space-available basis through February 23, 2010 for the following fall 2010 Elon Centre Abroad semester programs:

  • Fall 2010 Elon Centre Abroad in San Jose, Costa Rica

The online application for all other fall semester 2010 programs will be available beginning December 1, 2009.

January 18, 2010 is the online application deadline for the following fall 2010 semester programs:

  • Japan, Osaka: Kansai Gaidai University
  • Mexico, Baja: School for Field Studies (SFS)
  • South Africa: Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS)
  • Turks and Caicos Islands: School for Field Studies (SFS)

February 23, 2010 is the online application deadline for the following fall 2010 semester programs:

  • All Fall 2010 Affiliate and Exchange Programs*
    (*Except for the programs with earlier deadlines listed above)

Summer Programs

Summer Term 2010

The online application for summer 2009 will be available beginning approximately December 1, 2009.

Summer Term 2010 Deadlines:

February 23, 2010 is the online application deadline for the following summer 2010 programs:

  • Februrary 23, 2010 is the online application deadline for all summer term study abroad programs.
  • April 1, 2010 - Deposit refund deadline
  • April 30, 2010 - Full payment deadline

ICCIS Scholarship Application Deadlines 

All application materials must be turned in to the ICCIS by 5:00 pm the day of the deadline.  If the deadline falls on a day when the office is closed, application materials are due by 5:00 pm on the next work day.

  • 2010 Spring Term - November 1
  • 2010 Summer Term - April 1
  • 2010 Fall Term - May 1
  • 2011 Winter Term - September 1
  • 2011 Spring Term - November 1

For more information on the ICCIS scholarships or other funding for study abroad, visit the Funding for Study Abroad webpage.

Study Abroad Travel Grant Deadlines  

All study abroad travel grant forms must be turned in to ICCIS by 5:00 pm the day of the deadline.  If the deadline falls on a day when the office is closed, forms are due by 5:00 pm on the next work day.

  • 2010 Spring Term - November 1
  • 2010 Summer Term - April 1
  • 2010 Fall Term - May 1
  • 2011 Winter Term - October 1
  • 2011 Spring Term - November 1

Study Abroad Fair

The 2009 Study Abroad Fair will be held Wednesday, September 16 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm in McKinnon Hall. Mark your calendars as this is a once a year event with program representatives available to answer all of your study abroad questions.

For more information on the Study Abroad Fair, click here.

Study Abroad Spring Photo and Essay Contests

Photo and Essay Contest entries will be accepted in March each year.

2009 Photo Contest

  • Submission deadline: 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 19.
  • Winners of three  categories announced,  photos displayed, and viewers' choice category voting period: March 31-April 14.
  • Viewers' choice winner announced: April 15.

For more information on the Photo Contest, click here.

2009 Essay Contest

  • Submission deadline: 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 19.
  • Winners announced: March 31.

For more information on the Essay Contest, click here.

Study Abroad Forum

For information on Elon's Study Abroad Forum, click here.

Study Abroad Student Ambassador (SASA) Program

  • Applications for the 2009-2010 SASA Program must be received by April 1, 2009.
  • Notifications for the 2009-2010 SASA Program will be sent out by May 1, 2009.
  • Training sessions for the 2009-2010 SASAs will begin the week prior to fall 2009 semester classes.

For more information on the Study Abroad Student Ambassador (SASA) Program, click here.

International Education Week Events

Visit the International Education Week webpage to see the events on Elon's campus for International Education Week.

Additional Information

For more specific information on study abroad programs, applications and contests, visit the Study Abroad main page.