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Marist Abroad: How to Apply

 

 

Semester Abroad Applications

(Fall, Spring, and Academic Year Abroad)

Please read before applying:

  • All applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50, and sophomore, junior or senior status in order to participate in Marist Abroad. Higher GPAs are required for most programs. The minimum GPA requirement for each program can be higher, and is noted next to each listing on the Marist Abroad Semester/Academic Year Programs page. 
  • Participants must maintain minimum GPA requirements up to departure.
  • It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all items on the Marist Abroad application are completed and received by the Marist Abroad office. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Conditional admission to programs is on a space-available basis, and students are encouraged to apply early to help secure a spot on the program. If the number of completed applications exceeds the capacity of the program before the deadline the application will be closed, we will contact affected students to discuss their second-choice program or their placement on a waitlist. 
  • You are especially encouraged to request recommendations and transcript(s) in the semester prior to the deadline.
  • Visit the Semester/Academic Year Programs page for additional information, including program descriptions, lists of courses typically offered, GPA and admission requirements, student life information, etc. 
  • You must apply and be accepted to participate with Marist Abroad before completing the abroad institution's application.

Deadlines:

Term  Application Open  Application Deadline
2024 Fall Semester and Academic Year 2024-2025 November 15, 2023 March 1, 2024*
2025 Spring Semester May 1, 2024 September 20, 2024*

*Application deadlines can vary by program; some host program deadlines may be before the Marist deadline. Please consult your individual program application page.

Application Process:

Note: the online application and all required documents must be submitted in order to be considered.

 

Short Term, Faculty-led Programs 

(Winter and Fall/Spring attachments)

Please read before applying:

  • All applicants MUST have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 and sophomore, junior or senior status in order to participate in Marist Abroad. First-Years may be eligible to participate in programs with the approval of the Program Director.  Mid-semester grades will be reviewed in lieu of official GPA.
  • An Attachment course can be taken as part of your fall/spring semester course load (12-16 credits).  Additional charges may apply over 16 credits.
  • Program fees may change due to currency exchange fluctuations, and/or other unanticipated cost changes.
  • Marist Abroad reserves the right to modify or cancel the program, including changes to the itinerary, scheduled visits, program dates, program costs, etc.
  • The Marist Abroad Short Term Program Coordinator will provide prospective participants with the Program Refund Policy.  Do not submit your application until you have reviewed the Refund Policy.  Application submission indicates acceptance of the Refund Policy.
  • Marist Abroad will register students for each course/program.  Once confirmed, all program changes (program withdrawals, change in course, etc) must be submitted in writing to Marist Abroad.
  • Round-trip airfare from New York is included in your Program Fee. Marist Abroad will make group flight arrangements; information on the flight schedule will be provided during orientation. 
  • A small number of students may elect to arrive earlier or depart later than the group, depending on group reservations and restrictions. Marist Abroad must be notified upon program confirmation of any possible flight deviations. Students arriving before or departing later than the group are responsible for hotel accommodations, meals, etc. until the program start date or after the end date.
  • Conditional admission to programs is on a space-available basis, and students are encouraged to apply early to help secure a spot on the program. If the number of completed applications exceeds the capacity of the program before the deadline the application will be closed, we will contact affected students to discuss their second-choice program or their placement on a waitlist.

Deadlines:

Term  Application Open  Application Deadline
2023-2024 Faculty-led Winter session August 15, 2023 November 1, 2023
2023-2024 Faculty-led Spring attachment August 15, 2023 November 1, 2023

 

Application Process:

Note: the online application and all required documents must be submitted in order to be considered.

 

Summer Programs 

(Summer Session, Summer I, Summer II, and Summer I & II Combined)

Please read before applying:

  • All applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50, and sophomore, junior or senior status in order to participate in Marist Abroad. Higher GPAs are required for most programs. Note the minimum GPA requirement for each program can be higher.
  • Program fees may change due to currency exchange fluctuations, and/or other unanticipated cost changes.
  • Marist Abroad reserves the right to modify or cancel the program, including changes to the itinerary, scheduled visits, program dates, program costs, etc.
  • The Marist Abroad Program Coordinator will provide prospective participants with the Program Refund Policy.  Do not submit your application until you have reviewed the Refund Policy.  Application submission indicates acceptance of the Refund Policy.
  • Marist Abroad will register students for each course/program.  Once confirmed, all program changes (program withdrawals, change in course, etc) must be submitted in writing to Marist Abroad.
  • Conditional admission to programs is on a space-available basis, and students are encouraged to apply early to help secure a spot on the program. If the number of completed applications exceeds the capacity of the program before the deadline the application will be closed, we will contact affected students to discuss their second-choice program or their placement on a waitlist.
  • You are especially encouraged to request recommendations and transcript(s) in the semester prior to the deadline.
  • Visit the Summer Session page for additional information, including program descriptions, lists of courses typically offered, GPA and admission requirements, student life information, etc. 
  • You must apply and be accepted to participate with Marist Abroad before completing the abroad institution's application.

Deadlines:

Term  Application Open  Application Deadline
2024 Summer Sessions November 15, 2023 March 15, 2024*

*Application deadlines can vary by program; some host program deadlines may be before the Marist deadline.  Please consult your individual program application page.

Application Process:

Note: the online application and all required documents must be submitted in order to be considered.