Study Abroad and Exchanges at SUNY Plattsburgh

How to Apply

Applying for Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
Applying for National Student Exchange
What to Expect Once You Have Applied

Applying for Study Abroad & Exchange Programs

First, refer to the web page on this site that describes the program to which you want to apply. Under the top section "How to Apply," you will find the application deadlines and forms that you must submit.

For most programs, you must submit both a SUNY Application AND the host institution application to the SUNY Plattsburgh Global Education Office.

Here is a general checklist for you:

Host Institution Application - Visit the web page on this site that describes your program. You can download the form under the section "How to Apply," or e-mail the Global Education Office for a copy.
SUNY Application - (Note: this 85.3kb PDF file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.)
- SUNY Application requires/includes:
  - $35 Application Fee - Payment details are on the front of the application.
  - Official Transcripts* - We must have official transcripts from each college or university you have attended. Use the mailing address at the end of this section.
    *SUNY PLATTSBURGH STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: You too must request official transcripts from the SUNY Plattsburgh Registrar's Office to be sent to us at the address below. Please follow these instructions for requesting a transcript.
  - Study Statement - You should type your statement on a separate sheet of paper and attach it to your application. You should not handwrite it in the blank space on the form. You should take your statement seriously, and explain in detail why you want to attend the program you have chosen.
  - Two Academic References - There are two reference forms included in the SUNY application you should use. These references should be from professors who have had you in class at the university level and can attest to your academic ability.
  - Foreign Language Proficiency Form - There is a form included in the SUNY application you should use. You only need to submit this form if you are attending a host institution that does not teach in English.
Submit your Host Institution Application, SUNY Application and Transcripts to us at:

Global Education Office
SUNY Plattsburgh of New York
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

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How to Apply for National Student Exchange (NSE)

NSE is only open to SUNY Plattsburgh students. The most important detail you should know about NSE is that there is only one application deadline per year: March 1. Whether you want to participate in NSE the following fall or spring, you must apply by this date!

You will find detailed application instructions and a copy of the application form on the pages that describe the National Student Exchange Program. You can also e-mail the Global Education Office for a copy, or stop by our office to pick up a copy.

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What Happens Once I Apply?

Once the application deadline has passed, we review all applications for completeness and quality. We then send applications that are complete and meet the host institution's minimum eligibility criteria abroad for a final decision. As soon as the Global Education Office sends your application abroad, we will mail you a letter notifying you of your nomination and send along other pre-departure information and required forms.

In most cases, host institutions accept the students we nominate. However, there are cases when they do not, and their reasons are mostly due to limited space. For that reason, we ask that you prepare for departure after you have received your first letter from SUNY Plattsburgh, but not to make any financial commitments to the program (i.e., buying a plane ticket) until you have an acceptance letter from your host institution.

You should also note that different countries work at different speeds. Some may not provide you with information as soon as you want it. You may not receive things when you want them, but you will receive them. For some of you, this waiting will be your first experience in culture shock. There is nothing you can do but wait. The Global Education Office respects cultural differences and host institution's schedules, we are not going to tell them to 'hurry up' for you.

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Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

If you would like more information about the Study Abroad and Exchanges program at Plattsburgh State, please contact or visit us at:

Global Education Office
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Phone: (518) 564-2321
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 388-6784
Fax: (518) 564-2326
E-mail: globaleducation@plattsburgh.edu

Location: We are physically located at 102 Broad St. on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus, which is the brown house that sits at the corner of Broad and Beekman Streets across from the Kehoe Building.

Study Abroad and Exchanges at SUNY Plattsburgh - How to Apply

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