TCNJ Study Abroad Application Procedure/Materials

In order to study abroad, TCNJ students must complete BOTH the TCNJ Study Abroad application and the application of their program choice (e.g. ISA, CIEE, GlobaLinks). Please read below and follow the instructions.

Application Deadline for study abroad during the Spring 2013 semester = SEPTEMBER 21, 2012.   

(All materials must be received in Green Hall 111 by this date, regardless of the specific program/school’s deadline.  We must first review, approve, sign off on, and process your application in our office before your application materials can be forwarded to your program provider/host school.  In order to ensure your application reaches your host institution in a timely manner, it is recommended that you do not wait until the last minute to submit your application.  For students applying to ISA programs in Barcelona and Florence, submitting your application early would be prudent.)

STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE

Click on the link to download & print each form:

Title Description

Application Fee*

 $400 – Payable in Student Accounts (Green Hall 119) by cash or check.  Do not bring the $400 application fee to our office; we will only accept the receipt from Student Accounts. Application fees paid to program sponsors are in addition to this application fee paid to TCNJ.     *This fee is non-refundable. 

Application Packet

 Includes:

  • Two (2) Reference Forms
  • Emergency Treatment Permission & Contact Form
  • Academic Evaluation Form
  • Essay
  • Assumption of Risk & Release Form
  • Disciplinary Verification Form
  • (instructions on how to fill out all forms)
  • When submitting your application, do not staple any pages and do not print double-sided copies of any pages.

Program Application Forms

 Many study abroad program require additional application forms. Please click on the link to find your specific program application form and supplemental materials requirements.  You must submit these applications in addition to the TCNJ application.

Transcript

 Log onto PAWS, go to “Academic Records” and click on “Request Official Transcript”and have it sent (there is no fee) to Green Hall 111.

*FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY: In addition to your TCNJ transcript, please also request transcripts from all previous institutions you have attended. Have these transcripts sent to Green Hall 111.
(1) TCNJ Medical Exam Form    (2) ISA Medical Exam Forms This form is to be filled out by your personal physician or by a practitioner at TCNJ Health Services.  TCNJ Health Services will provide a physical for a small fee.  Make sure that your medical exam (physical) is completed by the application deadline; this may require that you schedule your appointment at least 2 MONTHS in advance of the deadline date. To make an appointment at TCNJ Health Services:

 

*ONLY for students applying to ISA programs – You must submit the ISA Medical Exam forms IN ADDITION to the TCNJ Medical Exam Form. BRING BOTH sets of forms with you to your appointment.

Program Cost Sheet

 Be sure to ask for a cost sheet for your program and the estimated additional costs such as books and personal expenses. The Center for Global Engagement (Green Hall, Room 111) will have program cost sheets and estimated expenses for all but a few programs.  These cost sheets are also posted online in our program listing.

Program Cost & Financial Aid Form

 Available On-LineTo be filled out if you receive or wish to receive financial aid to cover the whole or partial cost of your program.The “Program Cost & Financial Aid Form” is used for TCNJ office purposes only. You DO NOT need to send this to your school as part of your application.