ISEP-Direct Chile
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Program Contact
If you have questions regarding the application process, special needs, eligibility, or need assistance completing the requested forms, please contact:

Sarah Young at sarahy@umn.edu or call 612.624.1537 or Sophie Gladding at gladd001@umn.edu or call 612.660.0597.

Application Checklist

Follow this checklist to apply for the program.

Review the Eligibility Requirements
Apply by the Application Deadline
Apply for your passport
Research Scholarship Possibilities
Plan to attend the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation

Print and submit the following pieces to the Learning Abroad Center (map):

  • Print and Submit: Application Checklist
  • Learning Abroad Application

  • Appropriate ISEP Application Form
    You are responsible for submitting ALL of the necessary pieces.

    • NOTE: You do not need to submit copies of the recommendations or transcripts. The originals should be submitted to the Learning Abroad Center.

  • Nomination Fee
    Submit a $60 check with your application, PAYABLE TO ISEP. A portion of this fee is refundable only in the event that ISEP cannot place you at any of your site requests. If you are placed in any of your site requests or choose to cancel at the time of your consideration for placement, the Nomination Fee will not be refunded.

Eligibility Requirements
This program is open to University of Minnesota students of any major, sophomores and above. Students meeting the criteria below are qualified to apply for this program:

GPA 2.75 (for most sites)

Application Deadlines

Submit complete applications to the Learning Abroad Center according to the appropriate deadline:

Term Recommended Deadline*
Academic Year March 15
Calendar Year October 1
Fall Semester March 15
Spring Semester October 1
Summer Session March 15

*If the deadline falls on a weekend, submit your materials on the following business day.

Late Application
If you are applying after the priority deadline please contact the Learning Abroad Center regarding avaliablity.

Next Steps

Here's what to expect after submitting your application to the Learning Abroad Center:

  1. The Learning Abroad Center sends an email notification to confirm your application has been received.
  2. The Learning Abroad Center emails you to request any missing items if your application is incomplete.
  3. Once the Learning Abroad Center has reviewed your completed application, we will email you with your status. This email will contain important instructions to follow after you have received your acceptance notice from your university/co-sponsor.
  4. The university/co-sponsor emails you with a final decision regarding your acceptance into the program. This can take a week to several months.
  5. If accepted, follow the instructions outlined in the Learning Abroad Center email referred to in Step #3. You need to pay a program deposit to the Learning Abroad Center. (Do not pay a deposit to your university/co-sponsor.)
  6. Submit additional information and materials if requested by the university/co-sponsor.
  7. If you choose not to participate in the program, email your Learning Abroad Center program contact and your university/co-sponsor contact.

University of Minnesota Program Fee
Students participating on this program are charged a University of Minnesota program fee that is inclusive of ISEP's program fee (for ISEP's fee, go to the ISEP website) and a fee to cover the cost of application processing, advising services, orientation, course registration, grade transfer and posting of transfer credit, assistance with financial aid, and international health insurance. In most cases, airfare, field trips, meals, and personal expenses are additional. For complete cost information, refer to the budget estimate. Finally, go to Financial Planning to find resources for comparing costs.

 
Last modified on July 9, 2008