Application Procedure and Timeline

Students must apply one year prior to the semester abroad they are attending. To apply for the exchange/study-abroad program, students are required to submit both AUC's internal application and the host university’s application, following the timeline below:

Exchange Stages	Fall Timeline
Complete the exchange application form using this link Submit the following documents to the Office of International Programs and Services (IPSO): Personal photo Copy of a valid passport Unofficial transcript (printed from the web for students) Updated resumé Two recommendation letters from AUC professors (attached to application) Personal statement explaining your university choices and how these universities are related to your major, as well as why you want to have an academic experience abroad and how this will affect your future Incomplete applications will not be processed	September - October
AUC internal application deadline	October
The committee reviews and screens the applications The selection panels interview applicants	October - November
Selected students who have applied for exchange and study abroad will be informed of their host universities	November- December
Post-nomination orientation session (PNO) Sign the exchange/study-abroad contract	December
Submit the host university application and required documents	February
Course approval in coordination with the registrar	March - April
Pre-departure orientation session (PDO)	May
Receive acceptance letters from host universities Obtain a visa (it is the student's responsibility to issue their visa) Pay tuition fees	June - August

Important Notes:
**Fall cycle will open in September/October
**Spring cycle will open in February/March
**AUC students must spend their last semester at AUC