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Apply > Applying to an Unaffiliated Program (including summer programs)

The purpose of this application is to gain approval from DU to study abroad on an unaffiliated program. In addition to submitting the following items to the DU Office of International Education (OIE), you must also apply for admission to your chosen study abroad program directly.

  1. Submit the Unaffiliated Pre-Approval Form to the OIE.
    • Wait until you receive approval from the OIE before continuing to the next step.
  2. Log on to myWeb
    • Select the Student & Financial Aid tab
    • Click on Study Abroad
    • Click on Study Abroad Application
  3. Select Apply to an unaffiliated program
  4. Select the term, duration, country, and program for which you are applying. If you don't see your study abroad program listed, select the generic non-DU program option and continue.
  5. When you have completed the online application, print and take it to your major advisor for his or her signature (if you do not know who your major advisor is, then go to the Center for Academic Advisingand ask for help in determining who your designated major or college advisor is).
    • Note: If you have selected the generic non-DU program as your program, handwrite the specific program name on your application.
  6. Complete the additional forms required for your DU application, including the short-answer essays and course approval form.
  7. Submit your complete application to the OIE before the deadline
  8. If you have not yet applied for a passport, do so immediately! http://travel.state.gov/passport
    • The passport can take several weeks to process, and you must have a passport before you can apply for a student visa. A visa isn’t required for all countries, but some have lengthy application processes. Ask your study abroad program!