APPLICATION PROCESS
How Do I Apply?
Log in to the Study Abroad application portal using the links below and sign in with your ACU Banner ID and password. Applications open July 1st. A complete application packet includes:
A complete ACU Study Abroad application
One digital reference from ACU faculty or staff. Have your reference’s ACU email address ready when you apply!
A $75 application fee, paid by credit card directly through the application portal
Your application will be reviewed once all required materials, including your reference, have been received.
When Is the Application Deadline?
The priority application deadline is October 1, and the final application deadline is November 1.
After November 1, applications may continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for programs with remaining space. Applications will close when a program reaches capacity or on March 1, whichever comes first.
Priority applicants will be notified of their admission status on October 15.
Applicants who apply after the priority deadline will be notified on November 15.
Students accepted into a program will receive a participation contract with their admission notification. To secure a place in the program, the contract must be signed within seven days.
Withdrawal
What if I decide to withdraw from a program?
Once a student has been accepted into an International Program and signed the Student Contract, the student assumes financial responsibility for the program. Any student who later withdraws or becomes ineligible to participate will be charged:
A standard $250 withdrawal fee; and
An additional withdrawal fee equal to 25%, 50%, or 100% of the program fee, depending on the date of withdrawal, as outlined in the ACU International Programs Student Contract and Handbook.
To officially withdraw, students must submit the required withdrawal form to Study Abroad. A verbal conversation, email, or text message does not constitute official notification and will not initiate the withdrawal process.
Participation in required events, including orientation, is an important condition of the program. However, failure to attend a required event does not automatically withdraw a student from the program or release the student from any financial obligations.
What’s next?
After I submit my program application, what happens?
Once you submit your application, the Study Abroad office will carefully review your materials. Admission decisions are announced according to our published notification dates: October 15 for priority applicants and November 15 for final-deadline applicants. We will contact you if additional information is needed.
Is there anything I can do to improve my chances of being selected?
The best way to strengthen your application is to submit a complete and thoughtful application by the priority deadline, ensure that all required materials are accurate, and respond promptly to any requests from the Study Abroad office. Because space may be limited, submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.
I’ve been accepted—what happens next?
Congratulations! You will receive additional information from the Study Abroad office to help you prepare for your program. Resources for students and parents are also available in the Future Students section of our website.
Mandatory pre-departure orientations are generally held according to the following schedule:
Summer I and Summer II programs: February
Fall semester programs: April
Spring semester programs: November
Accepted students will receive an email confirming the date, time, and location of their orientation. These sessions provide essential information about travel, health and safety, academics, program expectations, and life abroad. They also offer an important opportunity to meet other members of your program group.
Attendance is mandatory, and continued participation in the program is contingent upon completing all required orientation activities.