What can I start doing now that I've been nominated?

Now that I have been placed, what's next?

Now that my placement has been confirmed, what's next?

What can I start doing now that I've been nominated? ^

• Attend the mandatory pre-departure orientation and 2 cultural workshops. Refer to the Study Abroad Checklist provided at the orientation to make sure you have everything completed!
• Make sure you have a valid passport.  If not, find out how to apply.
• Review the UM Study Abroad Student Handbook and ISEP Study Abroad Handbook.
• Visit your host country handbook to learn about the student visa process as soon as possible. Some countries may require a FBI background check which can take up to 3 months to process before you can apply for your visa. 
• Review the State Department website for country specific information on health and safety.
• Research your host country's immunization requirements and recommendations.
• Apply for financial aid if you plan to use it for your study abroad semester(s).
• Wait for Education Abroad to contact you with your placement information.

Now that I have been placed, what's next? ^

• There are now additional required documents available on your online study abroad account. Login to complete them.
• Submit yourStudy Plan Approval Form. Please review what a full time course load is in your host country and how your credits and grades will transfer back to UM. 
• Contact a UM Study Abroad Ambassador and check out the UM Study Abroad Facebook site and ISEP Facebook site for advice on your exchange.
• Wait for Education Abroad to contact you with your placement confirmation package.

Now that my placement has been confirmed, what's next? ^

• After you meet with Education Abroad about your confirmation, enroll in the ISEP Health Insurance Program online.
• Return the time-sensitive confirmation documents with your signature by the deadline provided by Education Abroad.
• As soon as you can register on Cyberbear, login, make your insurance selection, and log off. You do not need your advising PIN to login.
• If you expect a financial aid refund, be sure to select your refund preference.
• Purchase your plane ticket.  Make sure this coincides with your visa requirements. 
• Notify your host institution of your arrival plans.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
• Pay your UM student bill and finalize your account by the deadline provided by the Office of Education Abroad.