ADVISING & APPLICATION PROCESS
IMPORTANT UPDATES
In order to study off campus, you must work through our office to make sure both financial aid and credit transfer, and to receive other important information and services that will help you have a successful experience.
If you are getting started with the process but not yet sure of the term you intend to be off-campus or you are a first-year student, we encourage you to drop into our virtual drop-in advising hours to ask general questions before proceeding with the process outlined below.
SPRING 2023 - Students should be preparing to depart for programs and be in touch with the OCS Advisor and Program Advisor with any pre-departure questions.
SUMMER/FALL 2023 - The advising cycle for Summer 2023 & Fall 2023 is now closed. Students should be in touch with their OCS Advisor as they choose their program and complete applications over winter break. Students interested in Summer 2023 programs may still open an application until January 10. Click the "Start Advising - Summer 2023" button below.
SPRING 2024 - The advising cycle for Spring 2024 will open on February 15, 2023.
OCS Advising & Application Process
The Summer & Fall 2023 advising cycle is now closed. Students interested in Summer 2023 programs may still open an application until January 10. Click the "Start Advising - Summer 2023" button below.
Spring 2024 advising will open on February 15, 2023.
Please note Summer and Semester application processes function on two distinct timelines and have different requirements. Students who intend to study off campus in both Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 will be required to complete both application processes.
OCS Timeline & Deadlines
You should begin the off-campus study process at least two semesters in advance of the term you intend to study off campus. For science majors, you may begin your research and discussions with advisors as early as your freshman year. Refer to this timeline checklist as often as you need to as a reminder of when you should be working on certain tasks.
Which term should you study off-campus? Consult the Choosing your Term page for important advice.
Note that the timeline and deadlines differ for Summer OCS Programs and Semester OCS Programs.