Once accepted to Partner University
What can I start doing now that I've been nominated?
- There are now additional required documents available on your online study abroad account. Login to complete them.
- Be sure to complete the necessary steps for your host university application.
- Attend the mandatory pre-departure orientation and 2 cultural workshops.
- Make sure you have a valid passport. If not, find out how to apply.
- Start research on accommodation options at your host university and apply as soon as possible!
- Review the UM Study Abroad Student Handbook especially to learn how to cope with cultural adjustment, how to stay healthy, and how to stay safe.
- Start research on your student visa as soon as possible. Some countries may require an 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).
- Research your health insurance. Find out if your current insurance meets UM's minimum requirement and your options for insurance coverage.
Now that I have completed orientation, what's next?
- Refer to the Study Abroad Checklist to make sure you have everything completed!
- 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.
- Submit your Insurance Coverage Form to the Office of Education Abroad by the deadline listed on your Student Checklist.
- If you change your study plan, then you need to update your Study Plan Approval Form. Please review what a full-time course load is at your host institution and how your credits and grades will transfer back to UM.
- 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.
- Pay your UM student bill and finalize your account by the deadline provided by Education Abroad.