Timeline: UCD

Hey! Here is another timeline! This one is about preparing to study at University College Dublin. I am participating in a direct exchange program between KSU and UCD (a non-EU exchange), so the process was pretty easy.


UCD Study Abroad Timeline

-During high school?: Decide to study abroad during college
-Fall 2010: Plan to study abroad fall of junior year (2012)
-Spring 2011: Meet with academic advisor and study abroad peer advisor. Begin narrowing down destinations.
-Fall 2012: Create Study Abroad Interest Form. Meet with study abroad advisor for KSU College of Ag. Decide on UCD.
-December 2012: Apply for passport.
-January 2012: Create application with KSU Study Abroad Office.
-February 2012: Complete available forms in KSU application. Receive nomination from KSU for UCD Exchange program.
-March 2012: Receive confirmation of nomination. Complete UCD application (online). Submit course approval form (with signatures from advisor, department head, and dean of college). Submit copy of passport. Attend info sessions on financial aid and on health/safety. Submit study abroad scholarship application.
-April 2012: Attend orientation session for summer/fall programs in the UK & Ireland. Correspond with current KSU student at UCD. Receive scholarship award. Turn in last few forms.
-May 2012: Enroll in placeholder class at KSU. Receive official acceptance letter from UCD. Create student web account.
-June 2012: Apply for on-campus housing. Pay housing deposit. Submit KSU College of Ag scholarship application.
-July 2012: Receive info on orientation week. Book flight to Ireland for $370 (http://www.statravel.com/)
-August 2012: Join Facebook page for incoming students. Enroll in courses online.
-September 2nd, 2012: Fly to Ireland!