WHERE AND WHEN TO STUDY ABROAD: Information will be provided on all UWSP programs offered and which program may work best for your specific major. Tuesday, September 23, 3-4:00 p.m., 204 CCC Thursday, October 2, 5-6:00 p.m., 204 CCC FINANCING YOUR STUDY ABROAD: Learn about Financial Aid revisions, scholarships, and payment schedules. Wednesday, September 17, 9-10:00 a.m., 308 CCC Tuesday, October 14, 9-10:00 a.m., 308 CCC Thursday, November 13, 2-3:00 p.m., 308 CCC PRE-ACCEPTANCE MEETING FOR SEMESTER ABROAD PROGRAMS: Attending a Pre-Acceptance meeting is considered part of the application process for all semester abroad programs and the Summer London Internship program. Program applicants - plan on attending one of these meetings before you arrange your final interview. Meetings will be held from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in 114 Collins Classroom Center. FRIDAYS: September 12, September 26, October 10, October 24, November 7, November 21 or December 5 MARKETING YOUR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE: Making Your Semester Abroad Count – How to Market the Experience! Meeting presented by UWSP Career Services staff. Wednesday, October 8, 5--6:00 p.m., 213 CCC OR Tuesday, November 4, 5--6:00 p.m., 213 CCC SPECIFIC PROGRAM INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS These meetings are for anyone interested in a study abroad program - you need not have applied. Meetings will cover useful information about your program; entry tour/program itinerary, housing options, course options, packing and independent travel. Presentation will be given by International Programs’ staff and past student participants. NOTE: MEETING TIMES/LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE – CHECK IP WEBSITE FOR CURRENT SCHEDULE – www.uwsp.edu/studyabroad. DIRECT ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS: AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, IRELAND & LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND Thursday, September 25, 2-3:00 p.m., 308 CCC Wednesday, October 15, 3-4:00 p.m., 308 CCC BRITIAN & LONDON INTERNSHIP Thursday, September 25, 4-5:00 p.m., 106 CCC Thursday, October 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 106 CCC HUNGARY& POLAND Thursday, October 9, 3--4:00 p.m., 308 CCC Monday, November 3, 4-5:00 p.m., 308 CCC SHORT-TERM: WINTERIM & SUMMER PROGRAMS Thursday, September 18, 4-5:00 p.m., 214 CCC Monday, November 10, 4-5:00 p.m., 214 CCC **NEW OPPORTUNITY!** NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE Students can study at another university within the US & its territories and Canada for the price of studying at UWSP! Wednesday, September 24, 4-5:00 p.m., 205 CCC Thursday, October 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 205 CCC LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: FRANCE Monday, October 13, 4-5:00 p.m., 224 CCC Thursday, November 13, 5-6:00 p.m., 224 CCC GERMANY Tuesday, September 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 308 CCC Wednesday, November 5, 4-5:00 p.m., 308 CCC SPAIN & MEXICO Monday, September 22, 5-6:00 p.m., 114 CCC Tuesday, October 28, 5-6:00 p.m., 114 CCC PASSPORT PHOTO SESSIONS: Doug Moore, campus photographer, is available to take your passport photos. The charge for this service will be billed directly to International Programs and applied your account. Students unable to have photos taken at UWSP must make arrangements on their own. After being accepted into your program, you must return the following number of passport photos to the International Programs office: Britain & Britain Interns (1), Poland (5), Ireland (2), France (2), Spain (3), Marburg (2), Hungary (2), New Zealand (2), Australia, Liverpool and Mexico (0). One (1) passport photo is required with your passport application. U If you can’t attend a scheduled passport photo session (below) – email dmoore@uwsp.edu or stop in the Photography Services office, 009A Nelson Hall, to schedule an individual session. Tuesday, October 7: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 9: 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 29: 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thursday, October 30: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 3: 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 5: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. ALL PHOTO SESSIONS ARE HELD IN THE PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES OFFICE, 009A NELSON HALL. H UH MANDATORY WORKSHOP FOR SPRING 2015 STUDY ABROAD PARTICIPANTS! SPRING 2015 STUDY ABROAD PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND! PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 - 7:45 AM TO 2:00 PM ROOM 101 COLLINS CLASSROOM CENTER, UWSP CAMPUS Details, workshop schedule, and registration materials will be mailed separately. HUNGARY SPRING 2015 GROUP SPECIFIC HEALTH MEETING: UWSP Health Services staff will discuss health issues for students studying in Hungary in spring 2015. Non-UWSP students unable to attend this health meeting on the UWSP campus should consult with their private physician. HUNGARY HEALTH MEETING: Monday, November 3, 3:00-5:00 PM, 324 Collins Classroom Center WALK-IN ADVISING IN THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFICE: Open advising is offered on Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. Ask questions about finances, certain trips, credits, and more. STUDY ABROAD FAIR: To learn about all of the trips offered through the International Programs Office, attend the Study Abroad Fair. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with IPO staff, group leaders, and study abroad alumni. Wednesday, October 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the DUC Encore. GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS! Pointers with Passports is a UW-Stevens Point student organization with an emphasis on studying abroad. Like the Facebook page and email passport@uwsp.edu for more information! UWSP International Club is another resource for students to prepare for life overseas. Contact the International Students and Scholars Office located in 210 SSC (346-3849). Room 108 Collins Classroom Center, 2100 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481, U.S.A Tel: (715) 346-2717 ∙ Fax: (715) 346-3591 ∙ intlprog@uwsp.edu ∙ www.uwsp.edu/studyabroad