Congratulations, you have been approved for a study abroad program!

Now that you have been accepted for study abroad, a new phase begins – preparing to go. There will be many things to organize and more paperwork to be completed but the effort will be well worth it to find yourself studying overseas next semester. In order to help you keep track of tasks you need to complete in the months and weeks leading up to your departure, we have created Pre-Departure Handbooks that are updated each semester. All Pitzer students and guest students on Pitzer programs receive these handbooks at orientation. Parents, faculty and study abroad advisors are welcome to view handbooks* for the most recent semester on-line or download them for reference.

Students must observe the deadlines for the Pitzer acceptance paperwork or risk paying late fees or becoming ineligible for certain programs. Students may also download copies of the Pitzer acceptance paperwork to be completed if any of the forms have been misplaced.

You must have Acrobat and Adobe Reader version 5.0 or later to access the handbooks and acceptance forms. You may download this free software at
www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.
* Please note that dates and other program details will change from semester to semester. Updated versions will be posted at least two months prior to the semester departure dates.

Pitzer Program Handbooks
The handbooks provide specific information for each Pitzer program with necessary details for your planning such as: program dates, immunizations, visa information, credit and fees, etc.

Pitzer Semester and Full Year Programs
• Pitzer in Botswana – Fall 2008
• Pitzer in China – Coming Soon
• Pitzer in Costa Rica – Coming Soon
• Pitzer in Nepal – Fall 2008
• Pitzer in Ecuador: Intensive Language and Culture - Fall 2008
• Pitzer in Ecuador: Advanced Ecuadorian & Andean Studies) - Fall 2008
• Pitzer in Italy – Fall 2008

Pitzer Summer 2008 Programs
• Pitzer in Costa Rica Summer Health Program – Coming soon
• Pitzer Summer Study in Japan – Coming soon

Pitzer Exchange Programs
Students approved for an exchange will have a general handbook about Pitzer policies for obtaining credit, program fees, etc. Click here for the Exchange Pre-Departure Handbook.

Specific program information such as the semester dates, arrival information, housing, etc. for each exchange will be sent in an acceptance packet directly from the host university. Additional acceptance paperwork will be sent from the university that the student is responsible for returning promptly to the host university in order to reserve a space on the program. The earlier such forms are returned, the more likely the student will receive their preference in housing arrangements, classes, etc. Failure to meet the host university deadlines may result in becoming ineligible for the program. Contact the Office of Study Abroad for the contact information for host university partners.

Non-Pitzer Programs
Students approved for non-Pitzer programs will receive a general handbook at orientation about Pitzer policies for obtaining credit, program fees, payment for housing and meals abroad, etc. Click here for the non Pitzer program Pre-Departure Handbook.

Specific program information such as the dates of program, flights etc. will be provided by the program sponsor directly to the student. Students are responsible for returning the acceptance paperwork they receive from the program sponsor by the required deadlines in order to reserve their place on the non Pitzer program. Failure to meet the program sponsor deadlines may result in the student becoming ineligible for the program. Contact the Office of Study Abroad for contact information for other program sponsors.