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Study Abroad Pre­-Departure Checklist

After your acceptance to the study abroad program of your choice...

 

  • Fill out any paperwork required by your host organization. Pay attention to all communication from that program.

 

  • Be sure to have a passport if studying outside the US. If you have a passport, be sure to check that it has not expired and will not expire before or during your trip. travel.state.gov/passport

 

 

  • Talk through the finances IN DETAIL with your parents or guardians, in conjunction with the financial aid office.

 

  • Complete any payments on current semester billing, so you have no charges on your account.

 

  • Take care of any holds on your account, including chapel holds.

 

  • If you want your study abroad experience to count for your Intercultural Experience (COR 337), be sure to complete this pre-approval form and scan a copy to Professor Saunds.

 

  • Check to see if you will need a visa. Most stays longer than 3 months will require visas. This process can be time consuming, so plan accordingly. Contact the consulate of the country to inquire.
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  • Check to make sure that you have health insurance coverage overseas. Consider purchasing supplemental insurance through iNext.

 

  • Schedule a health assessment meeting with Priesthill Health Services. They must approve any student wishing to study abroad, and may ask you for further approval from your primary care physician. Check wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list for travel health requirements and suggestions by location.

 

  • Consider purchasing an International Student Identity Card. This card can get you discounts on trip fares as well as other advantages.

 

  • Purchase the travel tickets you will need such as planes, train, and hotels. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance when you buy your plane ticket.

 

  • Meet with your advisor to make sure that you are on track for your semester abroad and semester(s) when returning to Covenant. Consider course offerings for your return to Covenant, so that registration from abroad will go smoothly.

 

  • Complete all paperwork & forms required by Covenant and turn in to the Office of Global Education by Nov 1 (for Spring semester) or April 30 (for Summer or Fall semester).

 

  • Attend REQUIRED pre­-departure session held in December/April.

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Academic Certificates

  • Arts Administration
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
  • Journalism and Society
  • Medical Ethics Consultation
  • Neuroscience
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Art

  • Art, 2-D Concentration 
  • Art, 3-D Concentration 
  • Art, Art History Concentration 
  • Art, Graphic Design Concentration 
  • Art, Photography Concentration 
  • Art minor
  • Art History minor

Biblical & Theological Studies

  • Biblical & Theological Studies 
  • Biblical & Theological Studies, Missions Concentration 
  • Biblical & Theological Studies minor
  • Biblical Languages minor
  • History of Christianity minor
  • Missions minor
  • Youth Ministry minor

Biology

  • Biology, Biomedical Concentration 
  • Biology, Environmental Concentration 
  • Biology, General 
  • Biology, Health Professions Concentration 
  • Biology minor

Business

  • Business 
  • Business, Accounting Concentration 
  • Business, Finance Concentration 
  • Business, Marketing Concentration 
  • Sport Management 
  • Business minor
  • Sport Management minor

Chemistry

  • Chemistry, Biochemistry Concentration 
  • Chemistry, General 
  • Biochemistry minor
  • Chemistry minor

Community Development

  • Community Development 
  • Community Development minor

Computer Science

  • Computer Science 
  • Computer Science minor

Economics

  • Economics 
  • Economics minor

Education

  • Education Studies 
  • Elementary Education (P-5) 
  • Secondary Education Certifications through MAT program 
  • Education minor

Engineering 3:2 Program

  • Natural Science, Pre-Engineering Studies Concentration

English

  • English 
  • English, Writing Concentration 
  • English minor
  • Writing minor

Health, Wellness and Coaching

  • Coaching minor

History, Politics, and International Studies

  • History 
  • History, Art History Concentration 
  • Political Science 
  • International Studies 
  • History minor
  • Political Science minor

Interdisciplinary Studies

  • Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentrations 

Mathematics

  • Mathematics 
  • Mathematics minor

Music

  • Music, Church Music Concentration 
  • Music, Creative Studies Concentration 
  • Music, General Music Concentration 
  • Music, Instrumental Performance Concentration 
  • Music, Music Education (Pre-MAT) Concentration 
  • Music, Organ Performance Concentration 
  • Music, Piano Pedagogy Concentration 
  • Music, Piano Performance Concentration 
  • Music, Vocal Performance Concentration 
  • Music minor

Philosophy

  • Philosophy 
  • Philosophy minor

Physics

  • Physics 
  • Physics minor

Pre-Professional Programs

  • Pre-Law Studies 
  • Pre-Medical Studies 
  • Pre-Nursing Studies 
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 

Psychology

  • Psychology 
  • Psychology minor

Sociology

  • Sociology 
  • Sociology, Family Studies & Social Work Concentration 
  • Sociology minor

Theatre

  • Theatre minor

World Languages

  • French 
  • Spanish 
  • French minor
  • Spanish minor