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Agriculture Short-Term Faculty-Led Programs

Study Abroad Checklist


Spring Break DEADLINES
Application Deadline: November 6, 2009
Paperwork Deadline: November 13, 2009 See notes below on fees for late paperwork.
Mandatory Orientation*: Friday, February 26, 2010, 4:30 – 7:30 pm, Woods Hall Lobby A

*An exemption to attend the all-program session of orientation may be requested IF you have attended a study abroad orientation or participated in study abroad within the last 24 months. You MUST complete an Orientation Exemption Request to be excused from the mandatory session. All students who are excused from the all program orientation will still be required to attend the program-specific orientation session. If you do not attend the mandatory orientation, you will not be permitted to participate in any study abroad program. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Parents and/or spouses are welcome to attend.
ALL LATE PAPERWORK WILL INCUR A $10 FEE PER ITEM PER DAY.

Step 1

To Apply, contact:

Dr. Jay Morgan
Murray State University
School of Agriculture
213 Applied Science South
Murray, KY 42071

Email: jay.morgan@murraystate.edu
Phone: 270-809-6924
Fax: 270-809-3441

Step 2

After notification of acceptance, you will be REQUIRED to complete the following and return it to the Study Abroad Office:

  • MSU Study Abroad Application
  • $100 Non-Refundable Application Fee
  • 2x2 Photo
    The Study Abroad Office can take your photo digitally when you submit your application. If you choose to submit your own photo, it must be attached to your MSU application and must show your full face without a hat or sunglasses. Please write your name on the back of the photo and DO NOT staple or tape it to your application.
    Walgreens provides a 15% discount on passport photos. At the Photo Counter, let them know you are part of MSU Study Abroad and provide our phone number, 809-2277, to receive the discount.
  • Handbook Confirmation
    You can find the handbook confirmation at the end of the Study Abroad Handbook. This form must be signed and returned to the Study Abroad Office confirming that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by all rules and regulations in the Study Abroad Handbook and any program supplementary material provided by the MSU Study Abroad Office of the Institute for International Studies.
  • Release Form
    This form must be notarized by a Notary Public. The Institute for International Studies secretary is a notary and is available to notarize this form for you.
  • Medical Information Form
    All information provided on the Medical Information Form is used in the Study Abroad Office to better serve you in an emergency. Please voluntarily provide complete and accurate medical information so we can better assist you. If you need to request accommodations for a disability, please complete the Accommodations Request Form. Also check the resources in Step 3 for considerations for study abroad.
  • Disciplinary History
    This form must be taken to the Student Affairs Office, Ordway Hall, for completion and returned directly to the SA Office. You CANNOT deliver this form to the SA Office.

This is a checklist of what you MUST complete for MSU in order to participate in your study abroad program. Failure to complete the required items could result in an inability to gain credit for your program, a lack of availability of your Federal Financial Aid, a lack of housing available at MSU upon your return, or even dismissal from the program.

Step 3