How to Apply
Applying to study abroad is done once you have attended a Cougs Abroad Advising Session, spoken with an Education Abroad Advisor as well as your academic advisor and chosen the program that best meets your needs.
All students must complete the WSU application online using MyStudyAbroad. In addition, students studying on an exchange or through a study abroad program must also complete an application for the program sponsor or university that you will be attending. Applications are due the semester before you wish to study abroad, though the exact dates will vary depending upon the type of program in which you wish to participate.
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- Application Deadlines
- Application Materials
- Application and Orientation Fees
- Frequently Asked Questions
Application Deadlines
The WSU deadlines are included in the MyStudyAbroad brochure for your program. Program sponsor deadline information and application forms can be found in the program brochures or on the program website link provided in the MyStudyAbroad program brochure. We suggest that you submit your materials early to secure your spot, as many programs sponsors admit students on a rolling basis. In addition, it is very important to thoroughly read all documents and print copies of all paperwork that you submit.
WSU Application Materials
The online WSU Education Abroad Application contains a number of important documents—please be sure you completely fill out and submit each one. These documents include both questionnaires and material submissions that can be accessed once you have begun the application process through MyStudyAbroad.
WSU Education Abroad Online Application includes:
- Financial Aid Questionnaire (if you plan to use Financial Aid)
- Participation Agreement
- Liability Form
- Student Conduct Release Form
- Acknowledgement of Health and Safety Risks Form
- Emergency Contact Information
- Self-Assessment Medical Form
- Academic Planning and Information Questionnaire
- Program Dates Questionnaire
- Course/Internship Approval Form
- Passport/Visa Questionnaire
- Photocopy of Passport
- Passport photos for the International Student Identity Card ISIC
In addition to completing all application materials, WSU students are also required to attend the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation as well as all applicable program meetings.
Application and Orientation Fees
All WSU students participating in an Education Abroad experience are responsible for payment of all applicable application and orientation fees. Please find the appropriate fee(s) for your program type listed in the chart below. If you have questions about any of these fees please contact the Education Abroad Office at 509-335-6204 or by email at edabroad@wsu.edu.
Fee Type |
Program Type |
Program Term |
Application Deadline |
Fee Amount |
Application Fee |
Exchange |
Academic Year |
February 1 |
$300 (per semester) |
Calendar Year |
October 1 |
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Fall |
February 1 |
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Spring |
October 1 |
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Summer |
February 1 |
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Faculty-Led |
Fall Semester |
See your program billing schedule. |
$250 |
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Fall (Short) |
$125 |
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Spring Semester |
$250 |
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Spring (Short) |
$125 |
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Summer |
$125 |
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Faculty-Led Program Applicants please NOTE: If you decide not to participate you must withdraw your application prior to the deadline. Failure to withdraw will not only result in the non-refundable application fee being placed on your student account, but you may also be held responsible for any or all of the program costs outlined in your program budget sheet. |
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Study Abroad & Internships |
Academic Year |
April 1 |
$150 (per semester) |
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Calendar Year |
November 1 |
$150 (per semester) |
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Fall |
April 1 |
$150 |
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Spring |
November 1 |
$150 |
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Summer |
April 1 |
$75 |
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Partnership |
Academic Year |
April 1 |
$250 (per semester) |
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Calendar Year |
November 1 |
$250 (per semester) |
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Fall |
April 1 |
$250 |
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Spring |
November 1 |
$250 |
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Summer |
April 1 |
$125 |
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Student Teaching, |
Academic Year |
April 1 |
$75 (per semester) |
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Calendar Year |
November 1 |
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Fall |
April 1 |
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Spring |
November 1 |
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Summer |
April 1 |
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Social Competency in Education Abroad Orientation Fee |
ALL Program Types* |
ALL Terms |
See Application Deadline |
$50 |
*Note: Social Competency in Education Abroad orientation fee will apply to students going abroad Spring 2010 on faculty-led, exchange, and academic internship programs. This orientation fee will apply to all students going abroad on any education abroad program beginning Summer 2010 and Fall 2010. |
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International Student Identity Card (ISIC) Fee |
ALL Program Types* |
ALL Terms |
See Application Deadline |
$22 |
*Note: If your program sponsor provides you with an ISIC card, you do not need to purchase an additional one from WSU. If you have purchased an ISIC card independently please submit a copy of the valid card to the Education Abroad Office as soon as possible so we do not assign you a card number or bill your student account. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Throughout the education abroad process you may have questions for an education abroad advisor. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions page to see if the answer to your question is available, if not please contact an advisor to have your question answered.
Need Assistance?
If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Education Abroad office
Email: edabroad@wsu.edu
Phone: 509-335-6204