Apply to study abroad in the GVSU Study Abroad Application Portal (ViaTRM)

Deadline for COMPLETED Application: FEB. 1

Deadline for COMPLETED Application: SEPT 1

PIC sends Host University application instructions to student

1-2 weeks after Feb. 1 deadline

1-2 weeks after Sept. 1 deadline

Student completes GEM online application

April

September

Student attends required PIC pre-departure orientation

Select one session to attend from February to April

Select one session to attend from September to November

GEM sends email notification of acceptance to be followed by official acceptance letter by mail to GVSU

April/May

October/November

Student applies for accommodation

May/June

October/November

Student applies for student visa with official acceptance letter from GEM (visa applications can only be submitted within 90 days of program start date). Visas only required for students studying longer than 90 days in France.

June/July

November/December

Tuition payment due to GVSU (see regular tuition payment deadline schedule)

Late August

Mid-December

Travel to France

Late August

Early January

Return to US

Late December

Early May

GEM sends transcript to GVSU

March

August