Study Abroad
Application Steps
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Deadlines: |
Fall/Summer: March 15th (STEPS 1 AND 2) |
Spring: October 15th (STEPS 1 AND 2) |
Some programs and scholarships have earlier deadline dates so please give attention to details.
Pre-Departure Requirements
| STEP 1- APPLY |
After you meet with the Study Abroad Office staff and with your advisor to determine the best program for you: Complete Study Abroad/Airfare Reimbursement Application (submit online) Apply for Passport- After you receive your passport, take a pic of the photo page and send it to the Study Abroad Office. |
| STEP 2- GET RECOMMENDATION |
Academic Recommendation Form (Make an appointment with one of your professors and request a recommendation from them. Then follow up with and email and this link) |
| STEP 3- SIGN UP |
Sign up with the specific program/school The Study Abroad Office will direct you with links and instructions (some programs charge an application fee) |
| STEP 4- PICK OUT CLASSES |
Make an appointment with your advisor and with the Study Abroad Office staff to go over classes that will work for your major. An official form will be sent around electronically for signatures. |
| STEP 5- REGISTER AT TTU |
The Study Abroad Office staff will email you a permit so that you can register for a TTU Study Abroad course. This course will match the amount of hours you will be taking abroad, process any tuition and fees that you may need to pay, and will help process your Financial Aid. If you have not received a permit, please contact us at studyabroad@tntech.edu |
| STEP 6- SIGN UP FOR STEP |
Sign Up For STEP Online- This registers your trip with the U.S. Embassy abroad for emergencies. You must submit a confirmation of enrollment. If you do not get an email verification, take a screenshot and send it to the Study Abroad Office. |
| STEP 7-PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION |
It is MANDATORY that you review all Orientation materials and complete the Assessment online. |
| STEP 8- SUBMIT AIRLINE TICKET |
Submit complete Airfare ticket receipt which includes itinerary, price and method of payment. For tips on purchasing a ticket, please see the Travel link. If you meet the criteria for the Airfare Reimbursement Program and all of your paperwork is complete, the reimbursement normally takes approximately 3-4 weeks to process. Submit Direct Deposit Form (used only for depositing airfare reimbursement into your account) |
All forms should be submitted to the Study Abroad Office in Derryberry Hall 434 or by email at studyabroad@tntech.edu.
Re-Entry Requirements
AFTER returning to the U.S. - In order to complete your 10 hours of service in exchange for the Airfare Reimbursement you need to check out the Service Hours Options page to see what kinds of things you can do and how many hours each activity counts. As you do the activities, you need to fill out the Study Abroad Service Hours Form. Once the form is completed, please turn it in to the Study Abroad Office or email it to studyabroad@tntech.edu.
