Welcome

Congratulations on your acceptance!

Congratulations on your acceptance to study abroad through Michigan State University! You have taken an important step in adding an international dimension to your education! The staff of the Office of Study Abroad is available to assist you as you plan and prepare, when you’re abroad, and when you return.  Visit our Web site for a listing of staff and their respective responsibilities and contact information.

Your acceptance packet includes this handbook, a Decision Form, Student Health/Emergency Treatment Authorization, and Statement of Responsibility. By signing and returning the Decision Form, you will notify OSA that you either wish to participate in, withdraw from, or transfer from the program. If you are unable to return these forms within two weeks, please notify the Office of Study Abroad in writing.

If we have not received the completed and signed Decision Form within two weeks, we will assume you are no longer interested in participating and will withdraw you from the program.  The $100 application fee will remain on your account.

Accept your admission!

If you wish to accept admission and participate in the program please complete, sign and return theDecision Form, as well as the Student Health/Emergency Treatment Authorization and theStatement of Responsibility.  This indicates you agree to the terms of the program and wish to secure your place.  These forms must be returned within two weeks of the date of the acceptance letter. 

Once you return the required forms indicating your acceptance of admission you will be billed a non-refundable and non-transferable $200 deposit, if applicable.  This deposit is posted and due on your student account and must be paid by the due date indicated on the e-bill.  It will be applied to the program fee.  If you do not pay the deposit by the due date, the deposit will accrue monthly late charges until it is paid in full.  MSU students who are unable to pay the deposit by the due date are encouraged to apply for a short-term loan with the MSU Office of Financial Aid.

Make sure to keep a copy of your acceptance letter as it is recommended you carry it with you for reference when entering the country where you will be studying.

Your participation may be denied or your participation approval may be revoked if your conduct before departure raises doubts as to your suitability for program participation.

The Office of Study Abroad reserves the right to make changes to its programs, policies and procedures.  OSA will strive to notify students in a timely manner of any significant changes that may affect their participation in the study abroad program.