Switzerland Design Thinking

Complete the following application to apply for the Summer 2012 Switzerland Design Thinking program

·         Students applying to any USU-sponsored program should be prepared to submit the following information as part of the online application:

  •  Names, phone numbers and email address for emergency contact
  • A one-page personal statement. (minimum of 250 words)
  •  Health information (kept confidential)
  •  Agreement and acceptance of Student Rights and Responsibilities


Eligibility Requirements

·         2.75 GPA

·         Must have completed 1-year of university-level study

Application Fees:

Students should also be aware a non-refundable application fee is due with their application. All application fees are non-refundable. Applications will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed until the application fee is paid.  The application fee will be posted to your ACCESS account within 24 hours after submission of your application or the next business day for applications received after regular business hours.   Application fee is non-refundable.  

·         USU Students: $200

·         Non-USU Students: $225

      

Program Fees:**

The program fee for this program is $3,895*

Fee payment schedule:

  • December 6: $200 application fee (due with application)
  • January 16:  $200
  • April 9:$3,495*

*If 26 years of age or older on June 1, your Swiss railpass is $150 more because you are considered an adult and not a youth.  Your final balance due is $3,645.

** All program fees are non-refundable.

Withdraw Policy

If you withdraw from the program, you are required to find a replacement.

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Please enter your class standing at the beginning of the study abroad program.
*Academic Standing
I am in good academic standing at my home institution.
Enter your cumulative GPA. GPA requirement for most Summer/short term programs is 2.75 unless otherwise indicated.
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Describe any international travel/international experience
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Please list any relevant classes or prerequisites you have taken related to the study abroad program.
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*Requested Classes
NOTE: You may take up to 12 credit hours of non-matriculated grad credit if you already have a baccalaureate degree.
On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following question in a clear, thoughtfully prepared short essay (300-500 words). Introduce yourself and explain your goals for studying abroad. What specific situations from your past (i.e coursework, job experience, travel, intercultural experience) have helped you prepare to accomplish these goals?
Please attach a copy of the first page of your passport, if available.
Please attach a recent photo. Head and shoulder shot preferred.
Financial Resources
How do you plan to finance your study abroad program. Please check all that apply.
Please describe any special needs or services you will require during your exchange (i.e. medical treatments, medications, allergies, dietary considerations, learning aids, or facilities with handicapped access). If none, please enter none.
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*Information Release
I authorize the Office of Study Abroad to share my email with other study abroad participants
*Student Rights and Responsibilities
I have read and agree to the Rights and Responsibilities on the following page: https://studyabroad.web.usu.edu/htm/outgoing-students/rights-and-responsibilities.
Please enter your initials. I have read and understand the program eligibility requirements. I further understand the application fee (due with application) and all subsequent program payments are non-refundable should I withdraw at a later date.
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Enter Your initials. I authorize the USU Office of Study Abroad to release my application and other information about my participation in this program to cooperating institution(s, program officials, and USU Financial Aid Office or other relevant USU departments.
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Enter your initials. I certify the above information is current and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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Enter Your Initials. I have read and understand the program fee schedule. December 6: $200 payment due (due with application) January 16: $200 payment due April 9: $3,495* payment due * If 26 years of age or older on June 1, your Swiss Railpass is $150 more because you are considered an adult not a youth. Your final balance due is $3,645.
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I have read and understand that the $200 application fee is due with my application and is non-refundable. The application fee will be posted to my ACCESS account within 24 hours of submission of my application or the next business day for applications received outside of regular office hours.
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