After Acceptance
Source: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/after-acceptance Parent: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad
Congratulations on being selected to go abroad! After acceptance and before you depart we will work together to ensure that you are prepared for this experience. Preparation includes attending orientations and meetings, completing required forms online and participating in optional activities.
Pre-Departure Components
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Pre-Departure Sessions
Pre-departure Orientation Sessions are conducted by Education Abroad every semester.
Find a pre-departure session 2. ### Health & Safety Workshop
A variety of health and safety sessions will be led by our Global Risk and Safety team. Students are required to attend one of the sessions.
Upcoming Health and Safety Sessions
More health and safety resources 3. ### MyAbroad Acceptance Forms
Log into your account to access your forms. All items marked “Do It Now” must be completed by the compliance deadline below.
Login 4. ### Submit Remaining Course Evaluation Requests
After reviewing the Study Abroad Credit page and meeting with your academic advisor, use the Course Evaluation Requests Survey to submit foreign course syllabi to be evaluated for UT credit for courses not listed in the My Credit Abroad database. Requests can be submitted at any time.
For more detailed information about the credit process, review the Credit Checklist and watch the Credit 101 video series. 5. ### Research and Apply for VISAs
Some countries may require students to hold student visas to study abroad. Students research countries’ visa issuance requirements, apply for, and secure visas independently to ensure their stay abroad is legal. Read further guidelines.
UT Online Forms
Pre-departure forms vary but may include:
- Student Restricted Regions Travel Approval Request Form, if you are traveling to a location on the UT Austin Restricted Regions List.
- Emergency Contact Information
- Health Clearance (mandatory for all travel over 15 days)
- Emergency Medical Authorization
- Overseas Insurance
- Refund Policy / Financial Responsibility
- Release & Indemnification Agreement
- Responsibility of Participation
- Code of Conduct / Misconduct Resolution
- Acknowledgement Form
- Flight Information
- Passport Information
Pre-Departure Requirement Deadlines
Complete all pre-departure requirements by:
| Exchange / Affiliated Spring | December 1 |
| BBA May Term | December 15 |
| May Term | February 1 |
| Engineering May Term | March 1 |
| Engineering Summer | April 1 |
| Faculty-Led Summer | March 15 |
| BBA Short-Term Summer | April 1 |
| Exchange / Affiliated Summer | May 1 |
| Exchange / Affiliated Fall | June 15 |
| MBA Short-Term | Varies |
| Departmentally-Administered Faculty-Led Programs | Consult with Coordinator |