University of Wisconsin - Stout

Contact the Office of International Education, 400 Bowman Hall, University of Wisconsin-Stout. The application process requires you to:

  1. Meet with the International Education Office staff to discuss your goals, select a study abroad site, obtain an application packet, and review courses that you might study while abroad.

  2. Discuss the courses you plan to take abroad with your academic advisor and obtain approval.

  3. Complete all forms provided in your application packet.

  4. Submit your completed application forms to the Office of International Education. At this time, the $100 non-refundable application fee is due to the Student Business Services office. The application will be reviewed by the Office of International Education staff. Upon approval, you will receive an acceptance letter.

  5. Within two weeks of receiving your acceptance letter, you will be expected to submit the $200 service fee to hold your place in the program. Note: Short-term programs require larger deposits upon acceptance.

  6. Apply for a passport. If you have a passport be sure to check its validity. All passports must be valid for six months beyond your return date to the United States.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary from program to program -- check the program flier for specific deadlines. You should apply for a study abroad program a year in advance of departure.

The application deadlines are:

 

Eligibility for Study Abroad

Criteria for eligibility varies from program to program. The requirements for each study abroad program are explained in the individual program descriptions [search by degree program or country]. Be sure to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications before applying.

 

When to Study Abroad

For most students, the best time to study abroad is during their sophomore or junior year at UW-Stout. The sophomore year often works best for students studying general education courses abroad, such as those offered at the Wisconsin in Scotland program. The junior year is usually best for students studying on exchange programs or programs in their major field. Seniors can also participate, but can expect that coursework in their program may be more limited. Short-term study abroad options work well with sophomore, junior and senior level students.

 

Planning Ahead is Important

In order to use courses on study abroad programs to meet specific degree requirements, you'll need to plan ahead. The first semester of your freshman year is the best time to begin planning for study abroad. By planning ahead, you'll have greater flexibility in course selection. Many courses offered abroad can be used to meet general education requirements.