Non-Yale Summer Abroad: Applications & Deadlines

Applying for a Non-Yale Summer Program Abroad

We're excited that you are interested in studying abroad over the summer on a non-Yale program! Before applying, please be sure to:

• Identify your intended study abroad program by searching our database of designated programs
• Review eligibility requirements
• Learn about academics and credit transfer
• Understand costs and funding

TOC: Application Process

How do I apply?

Note: This is a two-part process. You must apply for both admission into your program and Yale approval to study abroad. These are separate application processes and can be done simultaneously.

Apply for admission to your intended Non-Yale Summer Abroad program:

• Apply directly to the university or program abroad you would like to attend via their website. 
• It is your responsibility to ensure all application materials are submitted to your desired program by their deadline. Program application deadlines may be earlier or later than Yale’s application deadline.
• You do not need to have already secured Yale's approval for study abroad when you apply for admission to your intended program.
• If you need to request a transcript for your program's application, check with the program if you need an official transcript or an unofficial transcript. You can request an official transcript (for a fee) from the University Registrar's website or you can get an unofficial course history from Yale's Degree Audit system.
• If you need a form filled out by a Yale Study Abroad adviser, contact the Yale study abroad adviser for that program. To view a list of advisers and their regions go to the Meet with a Study Abroad Adviser page. You can email the form to the adviser.

Apply for Yale's approval to study abroad and transfer credit:

• If you haven't already, review the Non-Yale Summer Abroad eligibility requirements.
• Access and submit the Non-Yale Summer Abroad application via the button at the bottom of this page.
• Late applications cannot be accepted.
• You do not need to have already been admitted to your intended program before submitting the Non-Yale Summer Abroad application.

Note: Application Exceptions:

• If you would like to apply for approval to attend a program that is not on Yale's desginated list, please see our guidance on petitions.

Where do I access the Non-Yale Summer Abroad application?

Applications for Non-Yale Summmer Abroad open at the start of the Spring term.

Note: Don't forget to also apply to your intended program for admission into the program.

When are the Yale application deadlines?

What does the Non-Yale Summer Abroad application include?

The Non-Yale Summer Abroad application is a non-competitive process. Applications are reviewed for eligibility with no cap on the number of students who can be approved. The Non-Yale Summer Abroad application consists of:

• Application Form: This form includes questions about your intended study abroad program(s) and tentative courses along with a brief personal statement (300-500 words). In addition to listing your first-choice program, you have the option to include two alternate programs from our designated list. 
• Academic Record Upload: You'll be asked to upload a copy of your current "course history" from Yale's Degree Audit system. Instructions are provided in the application.
• Credit and Policy Documents: These documents include details about important Yale Study Abroad policies. You will be asked to read through the information and confirm your understanding of the policies. 

How can I tell if my application is complete and has been submitted?

• As you submit requirements, you will see them move from the "Items to Complete" section to the "Completed Requirements" section.
• Once all requirements are completed, the progress wheel (in the instructions section) of your application will be full.
• You also will have a pop-up prompt you to submit your application in full. You will see the submit button at the top of the application.
• After you press the submit button at the top of the application, a banner will appear to confirm that your application has been submitted. Additionally, you will receive an email with the subject line "Your Study Abroad application has been submitted."

Please note that, due to the volume of applications received, Yale Study Abroad cannot confirm individually whether your application was submitted successfully. If you did not receive the automated email confirming that your application has been submitted, please log into your Yale Compass account to check your application. You can use the steps outlined above as a guide.

Why am I still getting messages that my application is incomplete if I already submitted it?

If you have submitted an application and still have received the "Study Abroad Application Reminder (Remaining Application Items Incomplete)" email, it is likely because you opened multiple applications and only submitted one of them (e.g., you opened a "Non-Yale Summer Abroad Application" and a "Non-Yale Summer Abroad Petition for a Program not on Yale's Designated List"). Please log into your Yale Compass account to withdraw any applications you do not plan to submit.

What if the program I want to attend is not on Yale's designated list?

If you are hoping to attend a program that is not found on Yale's designated list, do not submit the Non-Yale Summer Abroad application. Instead, you should review the petition process and submit a Non-Yale Summer Abroad Petition for a Program not on Yale's Designated List.