After Acceptance

Congratulations on being selected to go abroad! After acceptance and before you depart we will work together to ensure that you are prepared for this experience. Preparation includes attending orientations and meetings, completing required forms online and participating in optional activities.

Pre-Departure Components

1. Pre-Departure Sessions

   Pre-departure Orientation Sessions are conducted by Education Abroad every semester. 

   Find a pre-departure session

2. Health & Safety Workshop

   A variety of health and safety sessions will be led by our Global Risk and Safety team. Students are required to attend one of the sessions.

   Upcoming Health and Safety Sessions

   More health and safety resources

3. MyAbroad Acceptance Forms

   Log into your account to access your forms. All items marked “Do It Now” must be completed by the compliance deadline below.

   Login

4. Submit Remaining Course Evaluation Requests

   After reviewing the Study Abroad Credit page and meeting with your academic advisor, use the Course Evaluation Requests Survey to submit foreign course syllabi to be evaluated for UT credit for courses not listed in the My Credit Abroad database. Requests can be submitted at any time.

   For more detailed information about the credit process, review the Credit Checklist and watch the Credit 101 video series.

5. Research and Apply for VISAs

   Some countries may require students to hold student visas to study abroad.  Students research countries’ visa issuance requirements, apply for, and secure visas independently to ensure their stay abroad is legal. Read further guidelines.

UT Online Forms

Pre-departure forms vary but may include:

• Student Restricted Regions Travel Approval Request Form, if you are traveling to a location on the UT Austin Restricted Regions List.
• Emergency Contact Information
• Health Clearance (mandatory for all travel over 15 days)
• Emergency Medical Authorization
• Overseas Insurance
• Refund Policy / Financial Responsibility
• Release & Indemnification Agreement
• Responsibility of Participation
• Code of Conduct / Misconduct Resolution
• Acknowledgement Form
• Flight Information
• Passport Information

Pre-Departure Requirement Deadlines

Complete all pre-departure requirements by:

Exchange / Affiliated Spring	December 1
BBA May Term	December 15
May Term	February 1
Engineering May Term	March 1
Engineering Summer	April 1
Faculty-Led Summer	March 15
BBA Short-Term Summer	April 1
Exchange / Affiliated Summer	May 1
Exchange / Affiliated Fall	June 15
MBA Short-Term	Varies
Departmentally-Administered Faculty-Led Programs	Consult with Coordinator