The Planning Process

Listed below are the major steps in planning for off-campus study for the semester or year. Consult the planning timeline for a complete list.

Watch the online Off-Campus Study Information Session

This online information session will provide an overview of opportunities and the process from planning to application.

Explore Programs During Virtual Information Sessions

We’ll let you know about virtual information sessions via e-mail, the Center for Global Education calendar, and our Instagram account. Try following the calendar or Instagram to make sure you’re not missing any interesting information sessions as they’ll be updated regularly.

Participate in the Virtual Study Abroad Fair

Connect with representatives of about 50 study abroad programs and universities abroad, all online!

Monday, September 27, 2021 to Friday, October 1, 2021

Student Registration is now open for the Virtual Study Abroad Fair – please complete this registration for access to the fair platform. 

To learn more about the Virtual Study Abroad Fair and how to engage with the platform, please watch this quick video.

Prepare for your first advising appointment

  1. Consult the Important Questions & Policies  and Choosing a Program web pages
  2. Consult with a faculty member about how off-campus study fits into your four-year plan of study at Bates.
  3. Review over the approved off-campus study opportunities and explore the links to the program web sites.
  4. Read the student evaluations of programs on the program pages.
  5. RELAX!  You are not expected to have a complete plan at your meeting.
  6. You may decide to remain at Bates — that is fine, too.

Make an Appointment

To schedule an off-campus study advising appointment, please login to BatesReach.

At your first meeting, we’ll discuss

By Mid-January:

  • declare your major
  • obtain signature of major department chair/major advisor on the Off-Campus Study Registration Form

By February 10, 2022 by 11:59 PM EST:

  • submit the Off-Campus Study Registration Form, you’ll receive a link to the registration after your advising appointment
  • The registration requires a major department chair review and signature

By end of March or earlier:

  • apply for Fall or Academic Year programs
  • apply for any eligible study abroad scholarships

By end of Summer:

  • apply for Winter programs
  • apply for any eligible study abroad scholarships