METU Application and Acceptance Timeline
Action |
Fall Semester |
Winter Semester |
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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 |
METU application materials due to PIC |
Mid March |
Late 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 |
METU will send an email acceptance to students. Once students have acceptance from METU, they can purchase flight. |
June |
November |
Apply for housing online after receiving instructions from METU |
June |
November |
Student applies for student visa once official acceptance letter is received by mail |
July |
December |
Tuition payment due to GVSU (see regular tuition payment deadline schedule) |
Late August |
Mid-December |
Travel to Turkey |
Late September |
Early February |
Return to US |
Late January |
Mid June |
METU sends transcript to GVSU |
Late February |
July |