Welcome to the Study Abroad Website for YSU Students

Youngstown State University encourages students to study abroad during their college years. Research has shown that 97% of study abroad students found employment within 12 months of graduation, when only 49% of college graduates found employment in that same period. 90% of study abroad students were accepted into their 1^st or 2^nd choice of graduate school. Studying abroad creates global citizens who are more cultured for their life changing experience. Students make new lifelong friends, learn new languages, and have personal development that others cannot have.

Study Abroad can take many different forms. Some programs involve a week or two in another country with a faculty leader as part of a semester-long YSU course while others are immersion programs consisting primarily of intensive language and culture training spending a semester or year in the program. Many of these programs are taught in English, or alternatively, if you already have the necessary proficiency, another language. There are even programs in which students and professors travel together to a number of countries around the world, teaching and learning along the way.

Whatever international experience you choose,

the International Programs Office is here to assist you.

Study Abroad Application Process:

Create an Account:

-Follow the step by step registration and complete your student profile.

-REMEMBER: YOU MUST SIGN UP USING YOUR YSU EMAIL ADDRESS

Researching Study Abroad Programs that Interest you:

-Please visit “How to Choose a Program” under the ‘Apply to Study Abroad’ tab for things you should consider when choosing the program that is right for you.

-At this stage, you should contact the International Programs Office to sign-up for one of our study abroad information session held every Friday at noon. The office can be reached by calling 330-941-2336.

Applying to Study Abroad through Youngstown State University

Approval to Study Abroad

Independent Study Abroad

-Application Forms:

oOnce you have found the program that you are interested in, you may begin the application process by filling out the forms under the “Online Forms- Application Forms” section.

oThese forms include things such as your study abroad application, checking of student conduct record, and course credit evaluation.

oOnce the forms have been completed, a study abroad advisor can then approve you for the program. Once you receive approval to study abroad, you may apply directly to the study abroad provider or direct exchange university hosting your program.

-Enrollment Forms:

oThese forms will become available once you complete your Application Forms and are approved by a YSU study abroad advisor and are to be completed alongside the program provider application.

-3^rd Party Provider Application:

oThis application is to be completed once you finish the Application Forms. Most providers will ask you to show that you were approved by your home university before continuing.

oFor faculty-led programs, please select the program you wish to attend and complete the required forms. Your faculty leader will make decisions about final approval.

Faculty-Led Study Abroad

-Application Forms:

oFor faculty-led programs, please select the program you wish to attend and complete the required forms.

oThese forms include things such as your study abroad application, medical evaluation and responsibility release.

oYour faculty leader will make decisions about final approval.

-Enrollment Forms:

oThese forms will become available once you complete your Application Forms and are approved by a YSU faculty study abroad advisor.

Pre-departure:

-Once you have complete your Application Forms, Enrollment Forms, and have been accepted by the 3^rd Party Program, you must attend a pre-departure orientation though the CISP Study Abroad Office or your faculty program leader.

Upon Return:

-Please log back into the Study Abroad website and complete the “Evaluation Form” that becomes available upon completion of the program. This will allow other students to see previous evaluations and help them decide which program is the best fit for them.

Thank you for your interest in studying abroad. This journey will not only help globalize Youngstown State University but it will help create memories that will last a lifetime.