Steps to Study Away

We can help make studying away a reality for you! Whether you are thinking about studying abroad or doing one of our domestic semester-long* programs, we are here to answer your questions, advise you about your options, and get you ready to go!

*Students interested in summer programs should visit our Summer Study Abroad page for more information & next steps.

Step 1: Advise

Drop by Slocum 311 and chat with an IOCP Mentor (mentors@owu.edu) about the study away experience -- available options, getting prepared to go, etc. 

Complete the Round One presentation, which highlights key points and will answer most of your questions. 

Explore all your options using the OWU Study Away Programs & Application Site.   

Seek out other on-campus resources for more information:

• Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your academic plans.  
• Meet with representatives of partner programs/institutions that frequently visit campus.  
• Meet with Lisa Ho, Associate Director of IOCP / Study Away.  
• Attend Access Study Abroad meetings to learn more about external grants and scholarships and budgeting for your semester away.  
• Connect with study-away alumni who have participated in the program that you are considering.  
• Review the Financial Planning website for Study Away -- or download the information in the pdf Guide.

Step 2:  Apply

Open an application using the OWU Study Away Programs & Application Site. See the deadlines link in the right-hand navigation bar for the leave application deadlines.

After you have been approved for off-campus programs, we will assist you in getting ready to apply directly to your program (do not apply directly to your program provider until you are approved by OWU).

Step 3: Prepare

Once you have been accepted into a program you will attend a Round Two Meeting to plan for off-campus study, both academically and financially. Finally, you will get ready for departure with our Round Three Pre-Departure and Cross-Cultural Essentials presentations.