SEMESTER & YEAR ABROAD APPLICATION
Congratulations on taking the first step on an exciting journey! Study Abroad is a unique
opportunity to enhance your education and open your mind. The following information will
help you complete your Marist International Programs Application. Please read carefully and be sure you have
completed all of the necessary steps and paperwork that are part of the application process. Remember that
Marist International Programs is selective, there are limited spaces available so it is important that you put
effort into completing this application. - Good Luck!
ELIGIBILITY
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Students eligible for the Marist International Programs must have:
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class standing of Sophomore or higher
a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
good judicial standing
approval of academic advisor
submitted this application in full before the application
deadline
Students should note that acceptance into Marist International
Programs (MIP) does not guarantee admission to a specific MIP
program site. Several MIP programs require additional
documentation, have additional applications to be completed or
have other requirements (such as higher GPAs) for admission. For
more details about the requirements of your program of choice
please contact a MIP coordinator.
Meeting the above criteria does not guarantee that an application
has been approved or that a student has been admitted. Approval
is granted on an individual basis and depends on each student's
particular strengths, circumstances, plans, and a review by the MIP
selection committee.
The selection committee may request to interview select
applicants. Applicants selected for the interview process will be
contacted by the Office of International Programs and a date/time
will be coordinated.
PROGRAM SELECTION
Program caps may exist. Students are encouraged to indicate first
and second program choices on the application. If the program
requested is full, a student may be given the option to participate
in the alternate program.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION MATERIALS
Most programs and universities abroad will require separate
application materials in addition to the MIP Application, including
writing samples, reference letters, or other documents. Applicants
for these programs are urged to be mindful of external deadlines,
some of which occur very quickly after the MIP deadline, as well as
supplemental materials needed. Please contact Marist
International Programs for more information.
Marist International Programs reserves the right to make changes to
the information contained in this application without notice
ONLINE APPLICATION:
1. Marist Online Application (through Horizons)
Most of the MIP application is online. Begin by visiting the
MIP application webpage at https://marist-horizons.
symplicity.com. Follow the instructions for completing
your application.
HARD COPY APPLICATION:
1. Application Fee
All applications must include a $50.00 non-refundable
application fee. The application fee can be paid online
at http://www.marist.edu/international/application-feepayment.html. Alternatively, it can be paid in the form of
check or money order payable to Marist College. CASH
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The student's name, CWID, and
1st choice of program should be noted on the memo line
of the check/money order.
2. Four (4) Passport Style Photos
Each student must submit four (4) passport style photos
with the application. Photos can be taken at most drug
stores and one hour photo locations.
3. Official Transcript
Students must provide their most recent official
TRANSCRIPT. To request a transcript fill out and submit a
Transcript Request Form at the Registrar's Office
(Donnelly). The Registrar will forward your transcript
directly to the Office of International Programs. Be sure to
request your transcript at least 3-5 days prior to the
application deadline to ensure that it is received on time.
Applicants who have spent less than one complete
semester at Marist must also request transcripts from other
colleges/universities attended.
4. Foreign Language Proficiency Form (if applicable)
Students applying to a MIP program site at which the
language of instruction is not English must submit the
Foreign Language Proficiency Form. This form must
be completed by your most recent language instructor in
the respective foreign language.
5. Writing sample (if applicable)
Applicants to programs requiring 2 or more semesters of
language study are required to submit an additional
writing sample in the respective foreign language. Writing
samples should be no more than 500 words or two pages
double spaced.
Marist International Programs, Hancock Center 2007, 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
T: 845-575-3330 | F: 845-575-3294 | international@marist.edu
FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
STUDENT INFORMATION
Student Name (Last, First)
College ID#
Phone:
1st Choice of Program
Semester(s)/ Year
I understand that by submitting this form to a faculty member for completion that I forgo any claim to access this recommendation written on my behalf in order
to complete my MIP application. As such I understand that I am waiving certain rights granted to me by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Student Signature & Date
Foreign language proficiency is only required for sites in which course work is completed in a language other than English. This form
should be completed by your most recent language instructor for the language you will speak in your chosen program.
FOR COMPLETION BY THE STUDENT
Language Studied
Number of years you received instruction in this language during High School
Number of college semesters you received instruction in this language
List your most recent college course in this language
When and in what language classes was the applicant a student of yours? Grades received?
Is the applicant interested in learning to speak the language?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Does the applicant display interest in the culture and literature?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Is the applicant linguistically ready for a total immersion program?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Please rate the student's language ability in the following categories:
Speaking
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Unknown
Listening
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Unknown
Reading
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Unknown
Writing
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Unknown
Vocabulary
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Unknown
Class Participation
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Unknown
Class Attendance
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Unknown
Class Preparedness
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Unknown
Please enter any additional comments below:
Instructor Name:
Signature/Date:
Please return form to: Marist International Programs, Hancock Center 2007, 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
T: 845-575-3330 | F: 845-575-3294 | international@marist.edu
FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
FOR COMPLETION BY THE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR
Applications will not be deemed completed or reviewed until this recommendation has been submitted. Incomplete applications will be late and may be penalized.
APPLICATION CHECK LIST
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their application is completed and submitted to the Marist International
Programs prior to the application deadline.
Forms should be printed SINGLE-SIDED - with each form on its own page.
Read the directions outlined on the front page of this application for details on how to complete the various pieces of the
application and suggested time frames to ensure that your application is completed before the application deadline .
Applicants are responsible for submitting disciplinary forms, faculty recommendation requests and transcript requests to the
appropriate people or offices in a time frame that allows the information to be completed and submitted to Marist International
prior to the application deadline.
Applicants are responsible for tracking their application progress. Use the application check list below to ensure that all pieces of
the application have been submitted.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Pre-acceptance
Recommendation Requests
$50 Application Fee (Payable online, or by Check or Money Order made payable to "Marist College")
4 Passport Style Photos
Transcript (Requested from Registrar)
Resume (Submit online)
Foreign Language Writing Sample (Only for sites that do not teach in English)
Foreign Language Proficiency Form (Only for sites that do not teach in English)
Please return form to: The Marist International Programs, Hancock Center 2007, 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
T: 845-575-3330 | F: 845-575-3294 | international@marist.edu
APPLICATION CHECK LIST
Marist Online Application (through Horizons)