1. Loyola University
Study Abroad 101

2. Things You Need To Consider Before You Go
Study Abroad Opportunities:
Loyola Programs:
Accra, Alcalá, Athens, Auckland, Bangkok (Fall only), Beijing, Berlin, Budapest, Cape Town(Spring only), Copenhagen, Cork ,Dubai, Glasgow, Leuven, Lyon, Melbourne, Newcastle, Paris, Rome, San Salvador
Loyola Exchanges:
Amsterdam (Spring only), Buenos Aires, Madrid, Montpellier, Osaka, Santiago, Singapore
Loyola Affiliations:
Florence (Fairfield), Rome (Duke) Loyola Summer Programs:
Led by Loyola Professors – Prague, Montpellier, Granada, Rome, Kingston

3. Things You Need To Consider Before You Go:
Academics must come first!
Consider Your:
Major,
Minor,
Core &
Electives
First Priority: Must consider the academics both here and abroad
Have you worked with your major advisor? Will you be able to take major/minor courses abroad in the programs that you are interested in? And if not, will you be ok (graduation wise) to not take major courses for your semester abroad? Working with your major advisor is imperative!
Do you have free electives?
Will you be able to get a full semester of courses in the programs that you are considering?
Planning is important, so start early!
If you plan on taking upper level core classes, you must have completed your first level of those cores.
You should have as many course options as possible (more than five) in case you have time conflict issues or classes are cancelled at the last minute
Loyola does not guarantee minors, might have to choose between going abroad and your degree program
Various majors have different limitations on the courses you can take abroad (number and categories). Discuss this with your advisor.

4. Things You Need To Consider Before You Go
Support Services & Study Abroad
Counseling Services
Specific Medical Support
Disabilities Support Services
Student Support and Wellness Promotion
Be aware Loyola support services may not be available in the
program you select. So check with your program director
to see what services are available.
Accommodations and services are very different from what is in place in the US.
Training and techniques of counselors will vary as well
Some medications or treatments might be illegal abroad
If seeking any of these support services here at Loyola or off campus, please discuss with those offices/departments that you are going abroad and steps be taken to make sure you get support needed while abroad
Accommodation requests must be presented to us through our Office of Disabilities Support Services

5. Things You Need To Consider Before You Go
Financial Aid & Study Abroad
Loyola Programs:
All Loyola, Federal and State aid applies toward
study abroad expenses except work study.
Loyola Exchanges:
All Loyola, Federal and State aid applies
toward study abroad expenses except work study.
Loyola Affiliations:
No Loyola aid but some federal and state aid
may apply toward study abroad expenses except
work study.
*Work Study Beneficiaries who study abroad for one semester forfeit their work
work study eligibility for the entire year.
*Students who receive Veterans Benefits follow specific rules that must be reviewed by Loyola’s Financial Aid Office (contact Records BEFORE you apply: Ms. Laura Janicki)

6. Resources provided by OIP before you apply
Course equivalencies (OIP website)
Program information sessions
Study Abroad Ambassadors (OIP website)
Pre-registration sessions (SARA Sessions)
October 16 and 17 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm in McGuire Hall
- Learn if your major/courses are compatible with your desired program.
- Information sessions: Only sophomores can sign in
-In order to get access to the Study abroad application, you must attend an Information Session.
-Be sure you sign in with your name and ID number before leaving the Info Session
-Dates, times and locations will be posted on the Office of International Program’s website

7. PROGRAM DECISION Most Programs have Caps
When you apply, you will be asked to indicate your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice (most programs have caps!)
When you apply, you will also be asked if you want to be considered for the “Fall”, “Spring”, or “Yearlong”
Students interested in studying abroad for a full year in 2 different locations must meet with Dean of OIP, before applying.
Courses must work in all three of your options!
-You will be considered only for the options that you indicate on your application.
-If you pick three popular programs, you may not get your first, second or possibly your third choice
-A program’s popularity varies year to year, depending on the number of applicants and their GPAs

8. Four Selection Criteria
Minimum cumulative GPA requirement: Some programs require a higher GPA.
Your disciplinary record is evaluated as a part of your application. We check twice: when you apply and just before you leave for abroad. Any history of serious disciplinary problems may prevent you from going abroad.
Course availability: You must find enough courses abroad for your degree program to ensure that you will graduate on time.
Essay Interview/Academic Interview: For the application, you must answer an essay question, and your answer will be discussed in your academic interview. You will also have to answer additional questions during your academic interview.

9. APPLICATION STEPS
For ALL programs: Fall only, Spring only or yearlong for all programs. Step 1 Attend an Information Session by Tuesday, November 21, 2017 *make sure to write your name and ID# on the sign up sheet neatly* Step 2 Fill out the online application on time! *Application links are on the International Program website: - to Go **The application closes at 11:59 pm, Wednesday, November 29, Applications will not be received after this time.

10. How to Apply
1. Visit the Office of International Programs’ website:
2. Click on the “Where to Go” tab.
3. Read about your desired programs.
4. When you have decided on your top choice, click on the “Apply to this Program” button for that program.
5. You will be taken to the application on the Terra Dotta website.

11. Applying through Terra Dotta
Click the “Apply Now” button on the Terra Dotta website

12. Create an Application through Terra Dotta

13. Create a Terra Dotta Account
Select you have a Loyola username and password.
Enter your Loyola login credentials for your /InsideLoyola.

14. Select your preferred term
Select the program term you are applying for.

15. Application Questions
Answer the following questions then click save.

16. Application Homepage
You must complete all items with a check box. All boxes must be checked in order to submit an application.

17. Required Signature Documents
You must sign the Information Session Confirmation confirming you attended an Information Session and the Disciplinary Confirmation Acknowledgement.

18. Study Abroad Application
Begin filling out the application questionnaire. The term selected on the application questionnaire MUST match the initial term selected.

19. 1. Study Abroad Application Questionnaire

20. 2. Essay
Upload your word essay in the form of a Word document or PDF.

21. 3. Academic Planning Form
If you are applying for one semester, you must list a minimum of 5 courses you plan to take abroad.
If you are applying for a full year program or two semesters, you must list a minimum of 10 courses you plan to take abroad.

22. Submit Application
Select the submit application button located at the top of the page when all boxes are checked.
When your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive the following green message at the top of the page.

23. Submit Application
All application MUST be submitted by 11:59 pm on the Wednesday after Thanksgiving break, November 29, 2017.
At midnight on November 29, the application will close and you will no longer be able to submit applications.
Plan ahead! The word essay will take time to complete so do not wait until the last minute to apply.