Education Abroad
Short-term (summer/winter)
Shake up your summer/winter routine. Explore an exotic location, earn credits toward graduation, and have the experience of a lifetime!
Congratulations on starting your study abroad journey!
Applying for Education Abroad is straightforward, but requires time and careful planning. It is important that you follow each step carefully and early to ensure you have ample time to complete the process!
Pre-acceptance phase
- Review our program offerings focusing on each program's course list and application deadlines.
- Research courses at the host university/program that align with your academic goals, ensuring they fulfill GE, major, minor, or elective requirements.
- To be eligible for financial aid during summer and winter programs, you must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 CSUMB units.
- The Education Abroad 101 workshops are held virtually and in person. Join the Education Abroad group in MyRaft to view dates and register.
- Select a program (or programs) and collaborate with your CSUMB Academic Advisor to obtain academic approval for chosen courses using the Education Abroad Academic Approval Form
- This form must be signed by your Academic Advisor and the Education Abroad Advisor.
- A copy of the form must also be uploaded to the "pre-acceptance" section of the Education Abroad application (see step 4).
- Once approved by the appropriate major advisor and/or GE representative, this worksheet will facilitate the transfer of course credit toward your major, minor, and GE requirements.
- Note: Remember that studying abroad may affect your graduation date. It may take 2-6 months for CSUMB to receive your official transcript which could delay your graduation to a future term.
- Complete and submit the pre-acceptance section of the Education Abroad application through the Uni-hub application system.
- Make sure your financial aid is in order, apply for scholarships, and budget for your time abroad.
- Research flight options (don't buy until you are fully admitted to the program).
- Apply or renew your passport (must be valid at least 6 months past your return to the U.S.)
- How to get your unofficial transcripts
- Once your nomination has been accepted, apply to your host university or CSUMB affiliate program.
- Note: You cannot apply to your host university until the CSUMB study abroad team nominates you.
- Complete your application early to receive necessary documents for your visa (if applicable), housing, etc.
- Once accepted into your program, apply for your student visa, if required.
- Work with the CSUMB Education Abroad Advisor if you have any questions about the process of applying.
- Remember to adhere to the information and steps provided by your host university for obtaining your visa.
Post-acceptance Phase
- Upload flight information to Education Abroad post-acceptance application.
- Confirm participation in your Education Abroad program.
- Summer/Fall orientations are typically held in April.
- Winter/Spring orientations are typically held in December.
- Pass your classes.
- If needed, check in with the Education Abroad team.
- Have a great time and share your experience on social media! Follow @csumbinternational on Instagram #StudyAbrOtters.