How to Apply to Study Abroad
Completing Your Study-Abroad Application
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All applicants must be meet with a study abroad advisor. Before you submit your application, please refer to the checklist below:
1. PERSONAL STATEMENT:
Please type and attach a 1-2 page essay explaining why you wish to join this program, and what contribution it will make to your education and career. Also include, if you wish, any characteristics or qualities you possess that you think would benefit the program. Please upload to your application.
2. RECOMMENDATION LETTER:
Students are required to request one letter of recommendation from a college-level instructor. Students participating in a faculty-led program cannot request this letter from the professor leading the program. Please have the recommender email the letter to studyabroad@jjay.cuny.edu.
3. TRANSCRIPT:
Please attach an unofficial copy of your transcript to this application. CUNY students may access their transcripts through CUNYFirst. If you are a transfer student, please provide an unofficial transcript from your former institution.
4. COPY OF VALID PASSPORT:
Please submit a copy of the biographical page of your passport and supporting documents, (i.e. visa, US Permanent Residency Card, etc.). If you do not have a passport, you will need to file for one, and provide a copy of your paid receipt for the pending passport with your application. Once your passport is processed, it is the student's responsibility to submit a copy of the biographical page to the OISP. Please upload to your application, otherwise email it to our office once your receive it.
5. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Home-Campus Authorization Form
- To be completed at our office for John Jay College students or home campus study-abroad office for non-John Jay College students. Please upload to your application or submit in-person.
CUNY International Travel Waiver and Emergency Contact Form
- The CUNY International Travel Waiver must be completed and signed. Please upload to your application.
6. APPLICATION FEE (payment portal):
A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 is due at the time of application. Credit and debit card payments can be made through the link. Money orders, certified checks, and cash are also accepted and can be submitted in-person. Money orders and checks are to be made out to John Jay College.
7. PHYSICIAN’S STATEMENT:
To be handed in AFTER you have been accepted into the program. We encourage students to make an appointment with a physician ASAP, as wait times vary.
Proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, and a response to the status of Meningococcal Meningitis vaccination are required of all students. Students are NOT permitted to study abroad without proof of immunization and vaccinations. Please either submit as a hard copy or via email.
Graduate students: Please make sure that you obtain permission from either your major advisor or chairperson of your department before you apply for any study-abroad program.
Office Location
Completed applications should be submitted through the application link. Additional documentation not submitted through the application can be either dropped off in-person at the Office of International Studies & Programs or sent via email. We are located at 524 West 59th Street (Haaren Hall, Suite 530) New York, NY 10019. If you have any questions, please contact us at 212-484-1390 or email us studyabroad@jjay.cuny.edu.