How to Apply

Meet with your study abroad advisor to discuss program options based on your goals
Find program(s) that match your interests
Check that you meet GPA recommendations and requirements for the program. If you don’t, contact your study abroad advisor to discuss possibilities.
Meet with your academic advisor to discuss fitting study abroad in your academic career
When you’re ready to apply:
- “Apply Now” button on the USU program brochure
- Follow instructions in the application
- Estimated time to complete an application is 30 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Save your work often, as you will be automatically logged out after an idle period of time
- Many programs require a second application through a provider or partner, check with your study abroad advisor for your program

Application Instructions for Program Types

Partner Exchange
- Complete a USU study abroad application
- Upon acceptance, you will be nominated to the partner institution and receive a partner application to complete
- Learn more about the partner exchange fee breakdown on the “Cost” tab of the program brochure
International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
- Complete a USU study abroad application and an ISEP application
- When completing a USU study abroad application, choose your top choice ISEP program
- Rank up to 10 programs in one ISEP application
- Learn more about the ISEP exchange application and fee breakdown
National Student Exchange (NSE)
- Complete a USU study abroad application and a NSE application
- Rank up to 8 programs in one NSE application
- Learn more about the NSE exchange fee breakdown

Complete a USU study abroad application
Complete a provider application (ISEP, ISA, CIEE, SIT, SAI, Semester at Sea, etc.)