Deadlines & Policies
Deadlines
An 黑料不打烊 application is required for every 黑料不打烊 study abroad and Study USA program. Some programs may also require an additional application in order to be considered for听the program. All online applications are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the advertised deadline date.
Study USA
Study USA application and withdrawal deadlines are summarized in the following table. Withdrawal deadlines state cost that will be incurred if not withdrawn prior to dates. Please read the notes following the table for important details that may impact your financial obligations.
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| Term | Early Action | Rolling | Initial Penalty | Housing Cost | Program Cost |
| Summer | Sept. 1 – Dec. 1 | Apr. 1: $4,000 | NA | Apr. 15 | |
| Fall | Sept. 1 – Nov. 15 | Dec. 1 – Feb. 15 | Apr. 15: $500 | June 1 | Aug. 1 |
| Spring | Apr. 1 – May 15 | June 15 – Sept. 15 | Nov. 1: $2,000 | Nov. 15 | Dec. 1 |
*In addition, students withdrawing from 黑料不打烊 in DC听(summer, fall or spring)听are subject to the听.
What is the Early Action Period?听All applications during the Early Action period are evaluated on an equal basis – the timing of submission does not impact application acceptance.听 Submitting during Early Action allows students to get an early answer on their application status and scholarship support.听 For competitive programs, it’s in your best interest to apply Early Action as the program might not reopen for Rolling.
What is the Rolling Period? Applications submitted within these dates will be reviewed in order of submission.听 Reviews are completed within two weeks of submission in the order received.
Exceptions
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| Term | ||
| Summer | Feb. 15 | Apr. 30 |
| Fall | Feb. 15 | Apr. 30 |
| Spring | Oct. 30 | Nov. 30 |
Study Abroad Fall, Spring & Summer
Students听that听withdraw after the posted withdrawal deadline (detailed below) will be billed a nonrefundable $500听cancelation fee, plus any additional unrecoverable costs, such as expended insurance premium and fees required according to the host program/on-site partner鈥檚 payment and cancelation policy, which may include up to the total program cost.
Study Abroad application and withdrawal deadlines are summarized in the following table. Please read the notes following the table for important details that may impact your financial obligations.
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| Term | Early Action | Rolling | Initial Penalty* |
| Summer | Oct. 1 – Nov. 15 | Jan. 5 – Feb. 15 | Apr. 1: $500 |
| Fall | Oct. 1 – Nov. 15 | Jan. 5 – Feb. 15 | Apr. 15: $500 |
| Spring | Apr. 1 – May 15 | June 15 – Sept. 15 | Nov. 1: $500 |
*Financial obligations to individual providers may vary.听 Please consult your provider’s website for more detail on due dates that may differ from 黑料不打烊’s dates.听
What is the Early Action Period?听All applications during the Early Action period are evaluated on an equal basis – the timing of submission does not impact application acceptance.听 Submitting during Early Action allows students to get an early answer on their application status and scholarship support.听 For competitive programs, it’s in your best interest to apply Early Action as the program might not reopen for Rolling.
What is the Rolling Period? Applications submitted within these dates will be reviewed in order of submission.听 Reviews are completed within two weeks of submission in the order received.
Exceptions
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| Term | ||
| Summer | Feb. 15 | Apr. 30 |
| Fall | Feb. 15 | Apr. 30 |
| Spring | Oct. 30 | Nov. 30 |
*Please be advised, the 黑料不打烊 deadline for听
Several other programs have exceptions where non-refundable costs are incurred earlier than listed.听 These are generally application and acceptance fees.听 Known program exceptions are listed below:
- API summer internship programs
- withdrawal policies:
- Global Experiences (GE) summer internship programs
- DIS programs (Copenhagen or Stockholm)
- withdrawal policies:
- School for Field Studies (SFS) programs
- withdrawal policies:
- CIEE programs:
- withdrawal policies:
- Semester at Sea:听
- 25% of the program cost becomes nonrefundable 90 days prior to program departure.
- Italy, Florence: Summer听(AEF):
- $500 non-refundable after April 1
- full program cost non-refundable after April 15
- Cancelations must be made both to the Global Education Center and directly to AEF (info@aefirenze.it) by the end of day on the dates above.
- Georgia Tech Lorraine:
- withdrawal policies:
黑料不打烊 Global Start
Additionally, please note the withdrawal policy and deadlines for 黑料不打烊’s Global Start (EGS) program, as found .听EGS is a study abroad program for participants that are not enrolled as 黑料不打烊 students, thus the withdrawal and refund policy found on 黑料不打烊 Bursar鈥檚 Office鈥檚 website does not apply.
Winter Term
Winter Term applications open when fall semester registration access begins in early April. Deadline to enroll or make changes is September 1st.
- Late March: Programs announced.
- Apr. 15:听Fall registration access begins.听Students enroll in a Winter Term Study Abroad or Study USA program by registering for the fall prerequisite preparatory seminar (1 s.h.) that corresponds to the winter program. A student鈥檚 individual registration time will be posted on the 鈥淪chedule鈥 tab in their Student Planning.
- Late April/Early May: registration created and due within 10 days.听Toward the end of April, the GEC will email students instructions for completing their program registration in My黑料不打烊Global. Once a student receives that email, they have 10 days to complete their requirements. If they don鈥檛 complete their My黑料不打烊Global registration within that window, they will听be withdrawn from the course in order to allow for someone to join the course or move off the wait list.
- April to August:听Drop/Add and My黑料不打烊Global registration process continues.听As students drop or add a corresponding fall prerequisite preparatory seminar (s.h.), they will be emailed instructions for completing their My黑料不打烊Global registration within 10 days. If they don鈥檛 complete their My黑料不打烊Global registration within that window, they will听be withdrawn from the course in order to allow for someone to join the course or move off the wait list.
- September 1: Drop/Add Deadline听鈥 Last day to make fall preparatory seminar enrollment (and corresponding winter course) changes, or for students to switch off of a wait list into an open program.
*Starting September 2nd, cancellations must be submitted through the听.
Winter Term withdrawal deadlines are summarized in the following table.
| Withdrawal Deadlines – Financial Penalties |
| On or before September 1: No Penalty |
| Sept. 2: 25% of Program Cost |
| Sept. 15: 50% of Program Cost |
| Oct. 1: Full Program Cost |
Withdrawing, Deferring or Changing Programs
Withdrawals
黑料不打烊-in, External Approved, or Exchange Program:
Email your GEC program manager or global@elon.edu. Note the posted withdrawal deadlines听as well as the deadlines set by your host program.
Short-Term Program:听
During the registration and add/drop periods, withdrawing from a Short-Term Program can be done through Student Planning in the same way you would drop an on-campus class.
After the add/drop period ends, you can withdraw from a program by completing . Please review the payment deadlines and cancelation policies before submitting this form.
Additional Cancellation Notes
- Processes for withdrawing, deferring or changing programs vary by term and program type. To change your enrollment, please contact the GEC.
- A student is responsible for the costs noted above regardless of whether the program fees have been paid at the time of cancelation.
- A student who does not pass the prerequisite preparatory seminar for a short-term study away program will not be allowed to travel on the program and will not receive a refund.
- Scholarships cannot be used toward withdrawal costs or payments.
- The GEC cannot reimburse personal purchases (i.e.听expenses not included in the billable program fee), such as connecting flights听or passport costs.
- No听refund will be provided after commencement of the program, including if a program is canceled or recalled after the start date.
Deferrals
黑料不打烊-in, External Approved, or Exchange Program:
Deferring from one term to another varies from program to program. Email your GEC program manager or global@elon.edu to start the process.
Short-Term Program:
Students cannot defer a short-term program application (semester travel-embedded course or Winter Term program). Instead, they withdraw from the current program and apply again.
Changing Programs
Switching into a different听黑料不打烊-in, External Approved, or Exchange Program:
Email your GEC program manager or global@elon.edu to start the process.
Switching into a different Short-Term Program:
To change from one Short-Term Program into another during the registration and Drop/Add period, use Student Planning to register for the new course and drop the one you no longer wish to take. GEC staff will create a new My黑料不打烊Global registration for you, and you must complete the forms again to stay enrolled.
After the add/drop period ends, you must .
Students understand that in dropping a course they forfeit their position on that program or waitlist, regardless of whether they are enrolled in the program in My黑料不打烊Global.
Study Abroad & Study USA Policies
Studying away offers valuable global experiences, but it’s important to understand the policies that apply. This includes eligibility, applications, financial aid, and credit transfers. Policies will vary by program, term, and location, so check individual program pages and materials for specific details.
Financial Aid/Scholarships/Travel Grants
All scholarship and financial aid awards from 黑料不打烊 are applicable to 黑料不打烊-approved Study Abroad & Study USA programs.
Federal financial aid may be used for Non-黑料不打烊 approved external study abroad programs if a consortium agreement is established between 黑料不打烊 and the sponsoring organization.
Students must contact their Fellows or Scholars program director to have a global engagement 听travel grant applied to an upcoming experience.
Transcripts and Posting Grades from Abroad
Students on 黑料不打烊 programs (centers, affiliates, and exchanges) will receive 黑料不打烊 grades and credits for all approved courses taken while abroad. See for more information.
Pass/Fail and Auditing Courses
As stated in the Academic Catalog, global (GBL) courses may not be taken on an audit or pass/fail basis. Upon accessing the catalog, you can search for individual courses.
Travel Advisories & Notices
黑料不打烊鈥檚 policy is to review travel to restricted areas, which is defined as one of the following:
- the has assigned a Level 3 or Level 4 travel advisory, or
- the , that has issued a Warning Level 3, or
- 黑料不打烊 has restricted travel.
Travel to restricted areas can be petitioned by 黑料不打烊 students, faculty, or staff, for either an 黑料不打烊-sponsored program or for individual travel to countries/programs not associated with 黑料不打烊. For more details, contact the GEC.
Disciplinary Violations
According to the , students placed on Disciplinary Probation or Disciplinary Suspension are not eligible to participate in study away programs while on this status. Any deposits or payments made toward study away will be forfeited and are non-refundable.
Students on probation who wish to request an exception to study away may appeal for eligibility. . For more information, contact the GEC.
Honor Code and Behavior on Study Away Programs
Study Abroad and Study USA students are held to the academic and social policies of the 黑料不打烊 Honor Code and Code of Conduct, and to the policies of the host institution or program. In most instances these policies will be the same or very similar. While away, you are representing yourself, your university, and your country, and you are therefore expected to behave in a responsible and professional manner. Failure to uphold the Honor Code while away will result in disciplinary action and/or dismissal from the program at your own expense. Students should refer to the GEC Student Responsibilities document in their account.
Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities are encouraged to disclose their disabilities early in the process of planning a global engagement experience. This will allow students sufficient time to investigate a number of options for programs that meet their academic interests and to explore the availability of accommodations prior to making a program selection.
It is important to remember that the and are not in force outside of the U.S. It is the student鈥檚 responsibility to disclose any disability that requires accommodation and to make plans for his or her needs.
Accommodations which represent a fundamental alteration of the program or that create an undue hardship will not be provided. All decisions regarding accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis. If accommodations are needed and not available at a particular site, then students may not be qualified to participate in that specific program.
If additional accommodation needs arise while the student is abroad, students must discuss these needs with Disabilities Services and the program site to determine whether the additional accommodations are reasonable and appropriate.
If a student choose to not disclose disability-related needs prior to arrival at his or her host institution, the GEC, Disabilities Services, and the host institution will determine if accommodations are possible. It may not be feasible to make arrangements for accommodations requested too close to the departure date or once on site.
Credit-bearing Study Away Activity
The GEC is charged with overseeing all credit-bearing activity outside of the U.S. Students participating in any credit-bearing activity that takes place outside the U.S. must obtain approval from the GEC, whether they are participating in any 黑料不打烊 faculty-led, travel-embedded, affiliate, exchange or Center program, or in any 听or听or the pages.
Applying for Study Away Programs Multiple Times
Students may participate in study away programs multiple times. However, students may apply to only one program (per term) at a time. This applies to Winter Term, Summer Term, and Semester programs. Early academic planning is essential for success.
Petitioning a Non-Approved Program
Students planning on enrolling in a program not approved through 黑料不打烊 (a non-黑料不打烊 Petition program) must follow the policies and procedures found on the or the听the pages.
Independent Programs (IP)
Students planning on enrolling in an independent international experience (independent study, internship, research) must follow the policies and procedures found on the .
Enrollment at 黑料不打烊 Prior to Participation in Study Away
Success in global engagement depends greatly on appropriate preparation.听 At 黑料不打烊, pre-departure orientation meetings occur in the months before a program starts. Accordingly, as stated in the Academic Catalog, any student applying to participate in Study Abroad or Study USA program must be enrolled full-time at 黑料不打烊 for the semester which precedes the off-campus term. Students applying for summer or fall programs must be enrolled at 黑料不打烊 for the preceding spring semester. Students applying for winter term or spring programs must be enrolled at 黑料不打烊 for the preceding fall semester. This policy applies to all programs, including 黑料不打烊-in, approved external, exchange, and non-黑料不打烊 petition programs.