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Steps to Study Abroad for a Semester

Steps to Study Abroad: Semester (External Partner Program) 

Please note that steps may vary depending on the program you choose (direct or exchange). Only students classified as sophomores or juniors are eligible to study abroad for a semester. 

Current deadlines
Spring 2026: October 2, 2025

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Getting Started  
  • Attend a Study Abroad Information Session 
    • Every Wednesday at 3 pm in Massey, 440
  • Apply for passport, if necessary
  • Research and select programs  
    • Compare programs types to find what’s right for you
    • Identify your top two program choices
    • Note: Exchange programs are only available in the spring semester
    • Meet with a peer advisor to help narrow down your options 
  • Schedule an OIE advising appointment to solidify your program choice
    • Advising is required to participate in an external partner program
    • Home authorizations for external partner applications will not be granted prior to advising
Application Process
  • Complete your Study Abroad Course Request Form
    • Cross-reference available courses at your chosen program abroad with the requirements in your Morehouse degree plan
    • Complete the following: student details (top section), links to host institution syllabus, course information, credit hours (U.S. equivalent) and requested Morehouse College equivalents
    • Once you fill out the form, obtain your academic advisor’s signature
    • Note: your study abroad application will not be considered if the Study Abroad Course Request Form is incomplete or inaccurate
  • Complete applications on Study Abroad Portal by OIE deadlines
    Spring 2026 Deadline: October 2, 2025
    • Apply through Morehouse via Study Abroad Portal and ensure status shows “Application Submitted”  

Post Submission
  • Attend OIE Next Steps Session
  • Commit to program in the Study Abroad Portal and through your external provider  
  • Explore visa and documentation requirements  
    • If you have questions, please reach out to your external provider 
    • Refer to ISEP’s Country Handbook for further guidance

Pre-Departure  
 
While Abroad
 
  • Contact oie@morehouse.edu upon safe arrival to host country
  • Confirm final course list once registration is completed at your host institution
  • Send a shared album of photos/videos during your time abroad and update it regularly
  • Volunteer for an @MorehouseOIE Instagram takeover
  • Check your Morehouse email weekly to keep up with important information on campus

Post-Program  
 
  • Email oie@morehouse.edu upon safe return
  • Complete Study Abroad Survey and OIE post-program tasks on Study Abroad Portal
  • Participate in the Annual Study Abroad Fair and International Education Symposium
  • Apply to become an OIE Ambassador (paid opportunity!)

Important Notes: 
 
  • Students studying abroad for a fall or spring semester must be classified as a sophomore or junior during their time abroad. All classifications are eligible to participate in summer external partner programs.
  • We recommend students begin planning their external partner program trips at least two semesters in advance.
  • Students may not select or apply to semester-long study abroad programs that are not on the College's approved list or through existing external partners (Arcadia Abroad, CEA CAPA, CIEE, IES Abroad, IFSA, ISEP). 
  • Please complete your application thoroughly and accurately to avoid any delays in the process. Please review the instructional guide for searching programs and completing an application, here.  
  • Application deadlines for external providers may differ from the Morehouse application deadline. Be sure to complete both applications by the appropriate dates. 
  • Exchange programs are only available for the spring semester. Spaces are limited and acceptance is highly competitive.