Apply as a Pitzer Student

Step 1: Attend a Mandatory Information Session

At the general information sessions you will learn about the study abroad application process, important considerations, and the different types of programs available. Attending an information session is the first step in the process. See the calendar below for details on upcoming information sessions. If none work for your schedule or there are none listed, please contact the office for the virtual recording. 

Program-specific overviews may also be scheduled throughout the semester. These overviews will provide information about academics, program eligibility, housing, and other program-specific details. 

Step 2: Meet with a Study Abroad Adviser 

After attending an information session, you should visit the Study Abroad Advising page to make an appointment. Before the appointment make sure to complete the intake form. 

Step 3: Request an Application from your Study Abroad Adviser

After you have attended an information session, met with a study abroad adviser, and have narrow down your program choice and the term - you may proceed with requesting a Pitzer College Study Abroad Application. When selecting programs, students should consider any prerequisites and other eligibility requirements. 

Step 4: Complete Application Requirements

All Pitzer students must complete the Pitzer College Study Abroad Application. For additional information about the application or portal contact the SAIP office or review the Study Abroad Application FAQ document. The main components of the application are:

• Academic Information
• Applicant Information
• Academic Adviser's Approval
• Essays
• Transcript

The application for non-approved programs will include:

• Non-approved program details
• Essays. Essay prompts will solicit information about your academic goals, how your chosen study abroad program enhances your academic plan at Pitzer, and why the non-approved program you selected meets your educational goals and an approved program does not.
• All other components required of students applying to approved programs. 

Step 5: Submit Your Application by the Deadline

Typically, there are three priority application deadlines (see below). However, extended deadlines may occasionally be offered at other times of the year for select approved programs. 

Note that deadlines for all approved programs during the Fall or Spring occur two semesters before your intended study abroad term. For example, you must apply in November to study abroad the following Fall semester or full-year term. All non-approved program applications for the following academic year (Fall and Spring) are due in November of the previous year. There is never an extended deadline for non-approved programs. Non-approved program applicants must meet the November 15, without exception. 

After you have gone through the Pitzer College study abroad process and are approved, you will complete the needed forms for your intended program. Additional program specific details will be provided to you after you have been approved by the college to participate in your study abroad program. 

All deadlines will be listed in the Study Abroad Application Portal.