Applications are reviewed by the International Education Committee comprised of 5 faculty, the Director of International Education and 2 students. Some programs can be quite competitive. Competition for any one program varies according to kind of program, number of applicants, and spaces available. Preference is given to applicants who will have junior standing or above at the time of the program.
Review of each application is confidential, and all decisions are final. Appeals will be considered only in the case of demonstrated administrative error or an extraordinary change in circumstances normally beyond the student's control.
The International Education Committee's Selection Criteria may be helpful in improving your chance at getting accepted into a program.
Studying abroad is a privilege that is earned, not a right. Our programs are based on ongoing relationships with our international partners. Student participants are representatives of Willamette University and play a large role in the mutually beneficial relationship that the Willamette community enjoys.
The deadline for the 2009-2010 academic year is TO BE DETERMINED . A complete application must be turned in to the Office of International Education by 4 p.m. on this date.
For advice on completing your application and essay, check out our application tips.
If you are applying for off-campus study through Willamette programs, you must download, complete, and submit the following application materials.
Credit received will show as generic Willamette credits unless otherwise arranged by your academic advisor and the Registrar. You may use all of your financial aid for WU Sponsored Programs. All Willamette programs cost the same as a regular semester or year at Willamette. You pay Willamette and Willamette pays the program.
Many programs have program fees which include room and board, excursions and onsite support. In some cases you will pay that fee directly to Willamette and in others you will pay the fee to the host university or program provider. Study abroad scholarship and grant information
There are two ways to participate in a Non-Willamette Program.
To do this you complete the regular application process with the Office of International Education. In this case you are petitioning the International Education Committee to approve your Non-Willamette Program. In this case there are two important things to remember:
Credits may be transferred as generic non-Willamette credits as determined by the registrar. It is, however, Willamette policy not to accept any transfer credit for leave of absence study at a partner institution when a Willamette Program is concurrently operating there. Arrangements for these programs are done by you in consultation with the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Financial Aid and your academic advisor. For more information about credit, see the Assignment of Credit for Non-Willamette Study form.
