{"id":55042,"date":"2019-06-04T09:50:25","date_gmt":"2019-06-04T14:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northpark.edu\/?page_id=55042"},"modified":"2024-08-28T09:53:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T14:53:25","slug":"preparing-to-study-abroad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.northpark.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/study-abroad\/preparing-to-study-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing to Study Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Preparing to Study Abroad<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”30″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1559597781552{background-color: #f1f1f1 !important;}”][vc_tta_accordion style=”flat” shape=”square” active_section=”0″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” el_class=”brand-blue-lighter” css=”.vc_custom_1559660122602{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 22px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 22px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”1. Obtain or Renew Your Passport” tab_id=”1540230682364-e4f3bd60-67eb1559659904567″][vc_column_text]It is imperative that you allow adequate time to receive your new or renewed passport. Please check the State Department website for current processing times.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Passport applications and instructions are available online at the\u00a0US Department of State<\/a> website. If you have any questions please contact the Office of International Affairs located in the Center for Student Engagement, Johnson Center.<\/p>\n

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the expected return date.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2. Student Visa” tab_id=”1559750910169-d5024d5f-5152″][vc_column_text]Certain programs will require you to obtain a student visa in order to enter and\/or study in your host country. The ISEP Country Handbooks<\/a> offers instructions and links to the consulate websites. The consular websites for your host country will provide the most accurate and update information. It is your responsibility to obtain your student visa. Processing time for student visas varies (generally 4+ weeks), so please apply well in advance.<\/strong> If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Office of International Affairs for support.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”3. Attend Orientation” tab_id=”1540230682189-7ac6a363-53341559659904567″][vc_column_text]All students are required to attend pre-departure orientation sessions, led by the Office of International Affairs. These orientations will cover health and safety abroad, as well as academic and cultural adjustment. Accepted study abroad students will receive more information about upcoming session dates and times.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”4. Consult Campus Resources” tab_id=”1540230682626-34cf4482-df341559659904567″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688135257061{padding-top: 16px !important;padding-right: 22px !important;padding-left: 22px !important;}”]As you prepare to study abroad, you may find it helpful to consult the following 蹤獲扦 offices:<\/p>\n