After you’ve been accepted…
You will work closely with the SFS Admissions Department to prepare for your specific program. We have outlined the process below – use this information to guide your preparation for the field!
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You will work closely with the SFS Admissions Department to prepare for your specific program. We have outlined the process below - use this information to guide your preparation for the field!
Early Planning
Enrollment
Medical Approval
Travel and Visas
Packing and Planning
Log into your SFS Portal
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Medical Approval
Travel and Visas
Packing and Planning
Log into your SFS Portal
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Funding Your SFS Program
Studying abroad is a significant financial investment. Be sure to discuss financing your SFS experience with your family and support network.
You will work closely with the SFS Admissions Department to prepare for your specific program. We have outlined the process below – use this information to guide your preparation for the field!
Studying abroad is a significant financial investment. Be sure to discuss financing your SFS experience with your family and support network.
You will need a valid passport in order to participate in an SFS program.
If you already have a passport, check that it will be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the program.
If you do not have a passport, apply early to allow time to receive it well in advance of the program.
To confirm your enrollment in the program, you will complete a series of checklist items via your SFS portal. Your participation is contingent upon receipt and approval of the following forms:
The due date for these items will be assigned by the SFS Admissions Department and will require immediate attention. Please refer to the due dates indicated on your checklist! If you require an extension, please contact SFS Admissions.
Once you have confirmed your enrollment in an SFS program, you will be assigned your enrollment contract and pay your program deposit.
Program Commitment Deposit amounts are as follows:
Depending on your program you may be required to submit additional items. You will receive instructions from the SFS Admissions Department.
Students enrolled in an SFS program are required to complete the SFS medical approval process. Read more about the Medical Approval Process
Students will work closely with the SFS Admissions Department to arrange travel and are responsible for the cost of these flights. You will receive specific travel instructions about 3-4 months prior to the start of your SFS program – do not book flights before receiving these instructions.
SFS staff will meet students at the designated arrivals airport on the date and at the time specified in the travel instructions and will provide transportation to the Center. If you plan to arrive in country before the set arrival date for personal travel, please contact the SFS Admissions Department.
VISA: You will receive specific instructions about the necessary visa process from the SFS Admissions Department well in advance of your program. DO NOT apply for a visa prior to receiving these instructions.
PASSPORT: You must have a passport to enter all the countries where you plan to travel. Make certain that your passport is valid until six months after your intended departure. You must have your valid passport in-hand four months prior to the start of the program. If you will not be able to meet this timeline, please contact SFS Admissions.
Ready to pack your bags? You can find the packing list in the Field Guide for your program.
SFS programs may include non-program time such as weekends away or mid-semester breaks. These vary by program; dates and details will be sent to students in the week prior to departure and are not available in advance. During these times, the Center will be closed and students will be financially responsible for their accommodations.
We seek to cultivate a diverse student body and to create an inclusive environment to support every student from the time they apply, to when they return from the field, and beyond. Visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for some resources to help you think about your identity and how that will impact your experiences abroad.
Find program-specific resources including: country profiles, Field Guides, Academic Handbooks, and information about student life on each of our Center pages below:
Find forms that you need to submit and check your progress on your SFS checklist.
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