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Your Study Abroad Journey

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Study Abroad Timeline

Your journey to study abroad starts long before you board a plane. Follow these steps and timeline to make your study abroad plans a reality.

5-6 months before the deadline

  • Apply for a passport
  • Settle on a major and consider how study abroad fits into your academic plans
  • Explore programs

2-3 months before the deadline

  • Attend Info Sessions
  • Meet with study abroad and academic advisers
  • Plan financially for study abroad and apply for external scholarships

1-2 months before the deadline

  • Select your study abroad program and start your application
  • Speak with an alumnus of your study abroad program

Steps to Study Abroad

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Advising & Academic Planning

Get started by attending an Information Session, meeting with a study abroad adviser, and speaking with your academic adviser about how study abroad fits into your academic plan. Learn more about study abroad advising and academic planning.

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Financial Planning

Pitzer College employs a one-price policy for study abroad, which affords all Pitzer students the opportunity to have international and intercultural experiences as part of their Pitzer education. For Pitzer College students the cost for a semester of study abroad is similar to the cost of a semester on campus in Claremont. Learn more about program costs, financial aid and scholarships, budgeting and financial management, and other tips to plan financially for study abroad.

Financial Planning
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Explore Programs & Apply

Review the list of approved programs or use the Program Search tool to find the right study abroad program to fit your academic needs and budget.

Once you've selected your program, work on your study abroad application as a Pitzer student or non-Pitzer student. Start this process early!

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Prepare for Travel

Once you're approved to study abroad, you'll have some important steps to take to prepare for travel. Get familiar with pre-departure requirements and resources.

Prepare for Travel
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While Abroad & Returning to Campus

Even while you are away from campus, there are important resources you will need to reference to stay connected to Pitzer, handle unexpected situations that may arise, and prepare for your return to campus.

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Parent & Family Resources

Make sure your loved ones have the information they need to support you in your study abroad goals.

Parent & Family Resources