Before you apply
- Talk to your school’s Study Abroad / Global Studies Office. Learn about credit transfer, approved programs, financial aid, deadlines, requirements, and the application process.
- Review SFS eligibility requirements while you read more about Preparing for Departure.
- Discuss studying abroad with your friends, family, and others in your support network.
- Understand the costs for SFS programs and learn more about SFS Financial Aid.
- Apply for or renew your passport!
Admissions Deadlines
May 1*
November 1*
April 1*
May 1*
Fall: April 15
Spring: October 15
Summer 1: March 15
Summer 2: April 15
Eligibility Requirements
COURSEWORK
SEMESTER: One semester of college-level Ecology, Biology, or Environmental Science/Studies.
Fulfill the college-level course in Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Science/Studies through completing one of the following:
- Receiving a 4 or a 5 on the AP Environmental Science or AP Biology exam
- Receiving a 5-7 on a HL IB exam
- Scoring above 700 on a Bio SAT II Subject Test
SUMMER: No course prerequisites.
Age
All SFS students must be at least 18 years old by the start date of their program. Gap-year, post-grad, international, and other non-traditional students are welcome to apply.
GPA
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 for semester programs, or 2.6 for summer programs. Students with GPAs slightly below this are still encouraged to apply.
Step 1: Online Application Form
- To access the SFS online application form, you will first create an account on the SFS portal. You can then begin the online application form. Your progress will auto-save as you work through the form and you can log in at any time to continue working where you left off.
- SFS does not charge an application fee.
Step 2: Supplimental Application Items
- A complete application includes the following items which may be submitted in any order. Once your online application form has been submitted and processed, you will have access to a checklist via your SFS portal to track your progress and submit the following items.
Transcript(s)
Send your transcript(s) directly to SFS from any college or university you have attended. Your transcript can be an unofficial version. When we receive your transcript, we will mark it received on your checklist.
Home School Approval
If you will be enrolled in a college or university during your time abroad with SFS, you will need to obtain approval from your home school’s study abroad office. To do so, complete the SFS Participation Approval Form with the assistance of the study abroad office on your campus.
If you will not be enrolled in a college or university, you will not need to complete this form and should contact us at admissions@fieldstudies.org for more information.