Dates and Deadlines
Dates and Deadlines by Program Term
Discover important application and scholarship deadlines (including your mandatory orientation date).
Early Program Application Deadline
December 1st
Reserve your spot on the program by completing your application early!
Final Program Application and Scholarship Application Deadline
February 1st
The Scholarship Application can be completed on ViaTRM by searching for Education Abroad Scholarships in the list of programs. Learn more about scholarship availability and eligibility requirements on the Policies and Procedures page.
Withdrawal Deadline
February 1st
The Withdrawal Deadline gives participants the opportunity to withdraw their study abroad application before any money has been spent by Murray State to reserve airline tickets, accommodations, and other necessary program expenses. If a participant knows they will not be able to participate in the program for any reason (financial, academic, personal, etc.), they should withdraw before the withdrawal deadline in order to avoid incurring any charges to their Murray State account. See the complete withdrawal policy on the Policies and Procedures page. Anyone withdrawing after the withdrawal deadline will be charged a withdrawal fee, up to the full cost of the program.
Post-Acceptance Forms
Varies by form
Once accepted to a study abroad program, students will be asked to complete various post-acceptance forms. These forms will request information regarding a student's medical information, passport details, photo, insurance documentation, etc. Forms requesting a student's flight information or passport details may be uploaded after the due date if those documents are not yet available. However, they must be turned in 30 days before departure.
Non-Compliance Fees
A non-refundable $250 non-compliance fee will be charged to a student's account for any outstanding post-acceptance forms
the Monday after program orientation (not including flight and passport information forms).
A non-refundable $250 non-compliance fee will be charged for outstanding flight and passport information forms 30 days prior to program departure.
Orientation
April 17th
There is a mandatory pre-departure orientation for all study abroad programs. Parents and loved ones are encouraged to attend orientation with their student participants.
Students on provider programs (KIIS, CCSA, GLO, CEA CAPA, ISA, USAC, etc.) will attend the orientation hosted by the program provider.
Canvas Orientation Deadline
April 13th
All students studying abroad, regardless of program provider, must complete the online orientation through the Canvas system. You will receive more details about the online orientation when you are added to the Canvas course after your acceptance to the program.
Program Application and Scholarship Application Deadline
September 15th
The Scholarship Application can be completed on ViaTRM by searching for Education Abroad Scholarships in the list of programs. Learn more about scholarship availability and eligibility requirements on the Policies and Procedures page.
Withdrawal Deadline
September 15th
The Withdrawal Deadline gives participants the opportunity to withdraw their study abroad application before any money has been spent by Murray State to reserve airline tickets, accommodations, and other necessary program expenses. If a participant knows they will not be able to participate in the program for any reason (financial, academic, personal, etc.), they should withdraw before the withdrawal deadline in order to avoid incurring any charges to their Murray State account. See the complete withdrawal policy on the Policies and Procedures page. Anyone withdrawing after the withdrawal deadline will be charged a withdrawal fee, up to the full cost of the program.
Post-Acceptance Forms
Varies by form
Once accepted to a study abroad program, students will be asked to complete various post-acceptance forms. These forms will request information regarding a student's medical information, passport details, photo, insurance documentation, etc. Forms requesting a student's flight information or passport details may be uploaded after the due date if those documents are not yet available. However, they must be turned in 30 days before departure.
Non-Compliance Fees
A non-refundable $250 non-compliance fee will be charged to a student's account for any outstanding post-acceptance forms
the Monday after program orientation (not including flight and passport information forms).
A non-refundable $250 non-compliance fee will be charged for outstanding flight and passport information forms 30 days prior to program departure.
Orientation
TBD - orientation date set by program provider.
Students on provider programs (KIIS, CCSA, GLO, CEA CAPA, ISA, USAC, etc.) will attend the orientation hosted by the program provider. Students should refer to their program provider's website for more information.
Canvas Orientation Deadline
November 3rd
All students studying abroad, regardless of program provider, must complete the online orientation through the Canvas system. You will receive more details about the online orientation when you are added to the Canvas course after your acceptance to the program.
Program Application and Scholarship Application Deadline
September 15th
The Scholarship Application can be completed on ViaTRM by searching for Education Abroad Scholarships in the list of programs. Learn more about scholarship availability and eligibility requirements on the Policies and Procedures page.
Withdrawal Deadline
September 15th
The Withdrawal Deadline gives participants the opportunity to withdraw their study abroad application before any money has been spent by Murray State to reserve airline tickets, accommodations, and other necessary program expenses. If a participant knows they will not be able to participate in the program for any reason (financial, academic, personal, etc.), they should withdraw before the withdrawal deadline in order to avoid incurring any charges to their Murray State account. See the complete withdrawal policy on the Policies and Procedures page. Anyone withdrawing after the withdrawal deadline will be charged a withdrawal fee, up to the full cost of the program.
Post-Acceptance Forms
Varies by form
Once accepted to a study abroad program, students will be asked to complete various post-acceptance forms. These forms will request information regarding a student's medical information, passport details, photo, insurance documentation, etc. Forms requesting a student's flight information or passport details may be uploaded after the due date if those documents are not yet available. However, they must be turned in 30 days before departure.
Non-Compliance Fees
A non-refundable $250 non-compliance fee will be charged to a student's account for any outstanding post-acceptance forms
the Monday after program orientation (not including flight and passport information forms).
A non-refundable $250 non-compliance fee will be charged for outstanding flight and passport information forms 30 days prior to program departure.
Orientation
November 7th
There is a mandatory pre-departure orientation for all study abroad programs. Parents and loved ones are encouraged to attend orientation with their student participants.
Students on provider programs (KIIS, CCSA, GLO, CEA CAPA, ISA, USAC, etc.) will attend the orientation hosted by the program provider.
Canvas Orientation Deadline
November 3rd
All students studying abroad, regardless of program provider, must complete the online orientation through the Canvas system. You will receive more details about the online orientation when you are added to the Canvas course after your acceptance to the program.
Program Application and Scholarship Application Deadline
October 1st
Note: due to the popularity of these programs, courses, and international locations, we encourage all students to apply as early as possible. It is possible that a program application will be closed before the deadline and a waitlist instituted if there is enough interest in the program.
The Scholarship Application can be completed on ViaTRM by searching for Education Abroad Scholarships in the list of programs. Learn more about scholarship availability and eligibility requirements on the Policies and Procedures page.
Withdrawal Deadline
October 1st
The Withdrawal Deadline gives participants the opportunity to withdraw their study abroad application before any money has been spent by Murray State to reserve airline tickets, accommodations, and other necessary program expenses. If a participant knows they will not be able to participate in the program for any reason (financial, academic, personal, etc.), they should withdraw before the withdrawal deadline in order to avoid incurring any charges to their Murray State account. See the complete withdrawal policy on the Policies and Procedures page. Anyone withdrawing after the withdrawal deadline will be charged a withdrawal fee, up to the full cost of the program.
Post-Acceptance Forms
Varies by form
Once accepted to a study abroad program, students will be asked to complete various post-acceptance forms. These forms will request information regarding a student's medical information, passport details, photo, insurance documentation, etc. Forms requesting a student's flight information or passport details may be uploaded after the due date if those documents are not yet available. However, they must be turned in 30 days before departure.
Non-Compliance Fees
A non-refundable $250 non-compliance fee will be charged to a student's account for any outstanding post-acceptance forms
the Monday after program orientation (not including flight and passport information forms).
A non-refundable $250 non-compliance fee will be charged for outstanding flight and passport information forms 30 days prior to program departure.
Orientation
February 20th
There is a mandatory pre-departure orientation for all study abroad programs. Parents and loved ones are encouraged to attend orientation with their student participants.
Students on provider programs (KIIS, CCSA, GLO, CEA CAPA, ISA, USAC, etc.) will attend the orientation hosted by the program provider.
Canvas Orientation Deadline
February 16th
All students studying abroad, regardless of program provider, must complete the online orientation through the Canvas system. You will receive more details about the online orientation when you are added to the Canvas course after your acceptance to the program.
MSU Faculty-Led Program Application and Scholarship Application Deadline
December 1st
Students wanting to participate in a Murray State-led program should apply by no later than December 1st. Scholarship applications for Murray State-led programs are also due at the same time.
Note: due to the popularity of these programs, courses, and international locations, we encourage all students to apply as early as possible. It is possible that a program application will be closed before the deadline and a waitlist instituted if there is enough interest in the program.
Provider Program Application and Scholarship Application Deadline
February 1st
Students wishing to participate in Summer programs through a program provider (KIIS, CCSA, GLO, CEA CAPA, ISA, USAC, etc) should submit their program application by February 1st. Scholarship applications for provider programs are also due at the same time.
The Scholarship Application can be completed on ViaTRM by searching for Education Abroad Scholarships in the list of programs. Learn more about scholarship availability and eligibility requirements on the Policies and Procedures page.
Withdrawal Deadline
December 1st for MSU Faculty-Led Programs
February 1st for Provider Programs
The Withdrawal Deadline gives participants the opportunity to withdraw their study abroad application before any money has been spent by Murray State to reserve airline tickets, accommodations, and other necessary program expenses. If a participant knows they will not be able to participate in the program for any reason (financial, academic, personal, etc.), they should withdraw before the withdrawal deadline in order to avoid incurring any charges to their Murray State account. See the complete withdrawal policy on the Policies and Procedures page. Anyone withdrawing after the withdrawal deadline will be charged a withdrawal fee, up to the full cost of the program.
Post-Acceptance Forms
Varies by form
Once accepted to a study abroad program, students will be asked to complete various post-acceptance forms. These forms will request information regarding a student's medical information, passport details, photo, insurance documentation, etc. Forms requesting a student's flight information or passport details may be uploaded after the due date if those documents are not yet available. However, they must be turned in 30 days before departure.
Non-Compliance Fee
A non-refundable $250 non-compliance fee will be charged to a student's account for any outstanding post-acceptance forms
the Monday after program orientation (not including flight and passport information forms).
A non-refundable $250 non-compliance fee will be charged for outstanding flight and passport information forms 30 days prior to program departure.
Orientation
April 17th
There is a mandatory pre-departure orientation for all study abroad programs. Parents and loved ones are encouraged to attend orientation with their student participants.
Students on provider programs (KIIS, CCSA, GLO, CEA CAPA, ISA, USAC, etc.) will attend the orientation hosted by the program provider.
Canvas Orientation Deadline
April 13th
All students studying abroad, regardless of program provider, must complete the online orientation through the Canvas system. You will receive more details about the online orientation when you are added to the Canvas course after your acceptance to the program.