With the exception of the programs listed below, if you wish to participate in TWO summer programs whose dates do not conflict, you must submit an application
for one program, and notify Overseas Study at ovstadmt@indiana.edu of both programs to which you wish to apply. You must apply and send notification by the deadline of each program.
If you wish to apply to one of the following combinations of programs, simply choose this dual option on the application:
For helpful hints regarding the application process, see our Top 10 tips for Applying to Overseas Study.
Two copies of personal essay:
Compose a well-written paragraph or essay in response to
each question.
- Why are you applying to this program?
- In what specific ways will this program contribute to your overall academic and professional objectives?
- Give evidence of your serious interest in the host country.
- Life in another country involves significantly different living situations, academic environments and social customs.
What experience and skills do you have that will help you cope with such differences?
- What are your primary non-academic activities and interests?
- Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Is there anything about your academic record or
information in your application that you would like to explain further?
Faculty Reference:
- Aranjuez, Cuernavaca, Dakar, Graz, and Salamanca only: Submit one letter of recommendation from a professor
(preferred) or associate instructor of the language required on your program.
- Dakar: Arrange to have one additional letter of recommendation sent to Overseas Study
from a professor (preferred) or associate instructor who know your work well -- not from
an advisor, employer, or friend. See directions above.
- Beijing: Arrange to have letters of recommendation sent to Overseas Study
from two professors (preferred) or associate instructors who know your work well -- not from
an advisor, employer, or friend. See directions above.
- Osaka-Photo: Submit one letter from a faculty member who is familiar with your plan to
participate in the Overseas Program and its overall contribution to your academic objectives. See
directions above.
- Venice: Submit one letter from an art department faculty member.
See directions above.
- All other summer programs:
- Students with a GPA below 3.0 must submit one letter of recommendation. See the instructions above.
- Students with a GPA above 3.0 should give the name, telephone number and e-mail address of a professor
Overseas Study could contact for a reference.
One copy of the Agreement and Release
form signed by you, and if required, your parent or guardian. Print out form from the web.
If you don't already have it,
to open this and other PDF files. If you are unable to access this file, contact Overseas Study overseas@indiana.edu or (812) 855-9304.
Photographs: Submit photographs to the Office of Overseas Study for the programs listed below only.
- Copenhagen: 4 photos
- Graz: 1 photo
- Maastricht: 1 photo
- Salamanca: 1 photo
Photographs must be 2" x 2" (51 mm x 51 mm) passport-style photos
(not photocopies) of yourself. They must be high quality and
printed on thin photo-quality paper. Write your name on the back
of each photo, then place them in an envelope with your name on
the front. (Note: Wet photos have a tendency to stick together, so
please be sure to keep them separated.) These photos are required
for ID cards and other documents abroad. Photos are used for
identification only and are not used for admissions purposes.
Click here for some Bloomington photo shop locations.
Transcripts:
- IU students: Two copies of your unofficial IU transcript. You can access a copy of your complete academic
record through the following steps:
1. Go to OneStart and log in
2. Select the "Services" tab, then click the “Student Self-Service” tab on the left
3. Then click link that says “Go to Student Center”
4. On left of Student Center page click the link: “My Academics and Grades”
5. In “TRANSCRIPTS” box, click “View my Official Transcripts”
6. For "Academic Institution," select your home campus. For "Report Type" select "Unofficial/Cur Enrl/All Career" and click “View report”
7. Print by either selecting the "Print" link in the top right-hand corner or by hitting "Control + P"
-
Beijing Applicants: Submit one official
transcript plus one photocopy.
To obtain an official IU Bloomington transcript, complete a Request for Transcript form at the
Registrar's Office, Franklin Hall 100, or go to “Transcripts” on the Registrar’s home page at:
http://registrar.indiana.edu. When requesting your transcript, be sure to include your
current enrollment.
Non-IU students: Submit one official transcript plus one photocopy.
Additional Items (for select programs):
-
Beijing, Copenhagen (business students only), Dakar, and
Maastricht: Submit two
copies of your current résumé. Dakar applicants are encouraged to include details about Web development and computer skills.
- Grand Cayman: In your application essay (see above), please also describe your
experience and training in SCUBA.
- Graz: Letter in German. Write a 300-word letter in
German introducing yourself to your Austrian
host family. Describe your own family, your interests, hobbies, and summer plans. This letter is not a
test of your German language skills.
It will be sent to the Austrian family with whom you will live.
- Osaka-Photo: Submit ten original photographic works OR three videos. Each piece should be clearly
labeled with title, year, semester, and class during which the work is produced. Works can be submitted
as original prints or JPG files on CD-ROM, or video DVDs.
- Venice: Submit five clearly-labeled slides of original creative work (CD-ROM preferred).
Scholarship application:
In addition, scholarships are available for select programs. See if you qualify for an Overseas Study
scholarship. You must apply
by your program's deadline.
Beijing, Copenhagen and Maastricht:
Kelley School of Business Overseas
Scholarships are available to KSB majors who participate in these programs.
You must apply by the program's deadline.
