Learn and Apply

How to get Started

There are a few steps that regardless of the program you choose, you will need to complete. These are outlined below.

  1. Contact the study abroad office for an initial appointment with a coordinator
  2. Set up an appointment with you academic advisor to discuss how study abroad fits into your academic plan
  3. Meet with you financial aid counselor to help in scholarships or other financial assistance
  4. Complete the required forms
    1. Study Abroad Pre-Check
    2. Jack State Study Abroad Student Application
  5. Make an appointment with the Health Center to complete a general health physical
  6. Confirm you have all the required documents located on the Documents & Deadlines page

Make Sure You Have Your Passport

Studying abroad requires you to fly to another country, so you will need your passport.

If you do not have one and need to apply, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply.html 

If you currently have one, make sure it has enough pages and that at the start of your program, you have at least 6 months before your passport expires.

Study Abroad Fair

Every semester we hold a study abroad fair to showcase our upcoming programs. You could also meet some students who are from your prospective country or university at the fair. It is a great way to connect and get information.


Upcoming Fair

November 17, 2026
4:00pm - 5:30pm
|Houston Cole Library
Room 1101B