Starting with summer and fall 2011, all applications for CHID International Programs will be completed online. Each program webpage will include a link to the UW Study Abroad Office’s webpage for that program, where students can follow the link to the application. This application includes a Personal Statement, three short answer questions, two recommendations and electronic signature documents that relate to UW policies.
The Application Page
The program application page has four boxes on it. The box on the left shows your name and the program to which you are applying.
The top-right box has a link to the questionnaire/statement of purpose. You can save this questionnaire before finally submitting your application. No one can read your responses until you submit the application.
The middle right box is for the two required recommendations. You can either print a recommendation form for your recommender to sign, or you can request an electronic recommendation that will be emailed to a UW instructor of your choice. The form allows you to include a note to the instructor, so you can remind her/him how they know you. The recommendation form is a short form, so the recommender does not have to write a big letter of recommendation.
The bottom right box has four legally-binding signature documents. You must electronically sign each of them in order for your application to be considered. They look like a lot of dense, legalese language, but be sure to read through them so that you understand the commitment you are making.
Once you sign application verification, our office will be notified about your application, and your review process will begin. You can still revisit the Study Abroad website to review your application, to see if your referee has submitted a reference, and to check your status on the program.
What Next?
Our office will contact you for the next step. Most programs have an informal interview process. Once all interviews have been completed and the group has been selected, we will send a notification of acceptance or non-acceptance to each applicant.You will receive an email from the Study Abroad office, notifying you that your status has changed. You must log on to the site to see if you have been accepted, declined, or added to a wait list. If you are accepted to the program, you will be asked to commit. Once you commit, a payment contract will be uploaded to your file on the Study Abroad site, and you will be given a deadline for turning in that contract. If you do not return the payment contract by the due date, we may offer your space to another student. If you do submit the payment contract, you will be officially added to the program roster.
Be sure to read the Fees, Financing & Withdrawal information before submitting your payment contract. Then get ready to study abroad!