How to Apply for Affiliated Programs

Students interested in affiliated programs should complete the steps outlined on this page, which include action items in the MyAbroad portal and on the affiliate provider’s website. Admissions decisions are typically confirmed within two weeks after the application deadline has passed. Your Program Coordinator begins reviewing applications the semester before your program abroad begins.

How to Apply

  1. Explore

    Watch the required Explore - Education Abroad 101 session and attend the How to Apply session (held daily through October 9.)

    For other questions, attend a Live Q&A session during the summer or walk-in advising with Peer Mentors at 2400 Nueces St., Suite B during the school year.

  2. Use Self-Guided Resources

    Search Programs for the affiliate program's specific location-based program code. You need the program code to open your application in Step 4. If there is not a program page for your program, inform the program coordinator that you would like to apply to a location without a program page and use the program code listed on the following general Affiliated Partner Program pages:

  3. Apply for your Passport

    Apply now to get or renew your passport. Wait times may be long, so get started early. Please note that if your passport is set to expire 6 months or less after your return to the U.S., your passport must be renewed prior to departure.

  4. Get Ready to Apply

    Watch the required Ready to Apply session. Explore all scholarships and funding resources on the affiliated partner's websites and at UT Austin.  If you have questions, make an appointment or come to drop-in advising with Peer Mentors, or a Live Q&A session.

  5. Choose a Program

    Open your application. Use the program code you identified in Step 2. 

    Second-choice program: The application will ask for your second-choice program, but please note that you will only be considered for your first choice. Selecting a second choice will simply indicate to your program coordinator that you are open to another option should you not be selected for your first choice. 

    Please note that if you are applying for an affiliate program, your second choice should also be an affiliate program. Applications cannot be switched from an affiliate to an exchange or a faculty-led program. 

    Attention May Term affiliate applicants: Choose 'May Term' as your session type if 'May Term' appears as a session on your selected program's page. If you are doing a "May+Summer" program, select 'Summer Whole' instead.

    Attention Summer Term applicants: Choose 'Summer Whole' as your session type even if you are attending a provider program shorter than the whole summer.

  6. Complete UT's Online Application

    Complete the MyAbroad online application by the deadline. Apply to any scholarship you are eligible for at UT Austin.

    The application will not be submitted until you select "submit", and the $75 application fee appears on your What I Owe account. 

    Please note: You may submit your application without your passport information. This can be added at a later time. 

    Note for affiliate programs not approved by UT: For instructions on participating in a non-UT program, see the Non-UT Programs section on Semester Programs or Short-term Programs.

     

  7. Complete the Affiliate Organization's Application

    Complete the affiliate organization's application on their website by the deadline. Deadlines vary so pay close attention. Apply for any scholarship you are eligible for at the affiliated partner.

    If you are applying to an approved UT affiliate, your transcript will be automatically sent to the Education Abroad Credit Team after you program is complete. 

  8. Submit Home School Nomination Form

    Most organizations require that a UT representative complete a "home school nomination" that attests to your disciplinary record and GPA. Many times, this is submitted digitally through the partner's application portal, and you can add your Program Coordinator's name to the request. 

    The affiliate that you apply for will automatically notify your program coordinator when you submit an application, so there is no need to reach out to them directly to request authorization. 

  9. Complete the Restricted Regions Request Process

    Check Restricted Regions List. If your program location or any part of its programming takes place in Restricted Region, you must complete the Restricted Regions Request process.

  10. Apply for Scholarships

    You should apply for scholarships at the same time you are applying for programs, not after admission. Scholarship applications are available on the Affiliated Programs page, Funding Resources page, LASSO scholarships database and Gilman Scholarship page.

    Full-time enrolled students participating in Affiliated Studies programs will be able to draw on federal financial aid and some institutional scholarships, but will not be able to receive tuition-based scholarships/grants (e.g. Texas Grant, UT Tuition Grant, Be-On-Time Loan or Top 10% Scholarship). All of these funds require a student to maintain enrollment in a tuition-based registration category. Students in Affiliated Studies do not pay UT Tuition; they pay a $600 administrative fee to maintain enrollment.

  11. Pre-read the After Acceptance Information

    Familiarize yourself with pre-departure and health and safety information to help prepare you before you leave for your program. Learn more on the After Acceptance page.

    Please note that your eligibility to participate on an Education Abroad program is contingent on your compliance with all post-acceptance Texas Global requirements, including mandatory attendance to Pre-Departure Orientations and completion of a Health Clearance. 

Admissions Timeline

Most affiliate providers process admissions on a rolling basis. Once you have started an affiliate provider application, the affiliate will inform UT Austin. In order for UT Austin to nominate you to the affiliated provider program, you must have applied to and been accepted through a UT Austin Education Abroad application. All admitted students will participate in pre-departure activities hosted by the affiliate organization and UT Austin. Additionally, admitted students will be enrolled in a UT Austin CANVAS community that provides specific guidance and resources.