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ADMISSION AND PREPARATION

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for students are as follows:

• October 15 for the semester beginning in mid-February
• February 15 for the semester beginning in mid-July.

Eligibility Requirements:

This program is open to undergraduate students in any major. To be eligible, students must meet the following minimum requirements before departure:

• sophomore standing
• an overall GPA of 2.80 or above
• recommended to have taken college level writing courses

Students must also make satisfactory academic progress throughout the application process and during their study abroad program, and otherwise comply with policies and procedures of the host university, the OUS Office of International Programs, and their home university International Programs Office.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, please consult with your home campus contact person before applying.

Application Process:

Early application is advised. Selection for the program is based on a review of the student's written application, transcripts, recommendations, and personal interview.   Applications are available in the International Programs Office on your home campus and online by clicking here:

Completed applications should be submitted to your home campus international programs office.  A $50 application fee is due at the time the application is submitted and is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Selection and Participation:

Participants must meet the eligibility requirements for their chosen program, and be prepared linguistically, academically, and socially to succeed abroad. Overseas study participants must satisfactorily complete the following:

• well-written program application
• personal interview
• timely submission of required paperwork
• attendance at pre-departure orientation sessions
• payment of program fees

Program participants must also demonstrate the ability to be successful overseas through evidence of maturity, motivation, and flexibility.  Participation in any program is subject to the approval of the OUS International Programs Office and its partner institutions, which may grant or withhold such approval in their sole discretion.

Acceptance to all study abroad programs involves a significant amount of paperwork for legal, financial, academic and safety reasons.  Your Campus Contact and our office are ready to help explain and guide you through the paperwork process; however, it is your responsibility to complete the paperwork in a timely and professional manner.

Passport:

All students need a valid passport in order to travel to Australia.  Information abut how and where to apply for a U.S. passport can be found at the website.

Visa Information: 

Students will also be required to have a student visa, issued by the Australian government, in order to enter Australia to study.  Students cannot apply for this visa until they have been accepted by OUS for the program and by James Cook University.  James Cook University will issue a Confirmation of Enrollment (COE) which is required in order to apply for a visa.  Students will be guided through this process by James Cook University and the OUS International Office.  U.S. students can typically do the visa process on-line through the Australian Consulate in the U.S.

Orientations

All students are required to attend the OUS pre-departure orientation that will cover academic, logistical, and financial matters.  For detailed information, including dates and locations, please click here.

Campus Contacts

Click on the name of your University for contact information.

* Also serves as the program Coordinator/Assistant.

Downloads

• Program Application
• Deakin Program Handbook
• This is Something Else
• Deakin Slideshow

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