Apply for a semester
Welcome to the study abroad application for semester and year programs at Juniata College. The online application form may be just one part of the application process. All semester and year programs require recommendations. See below for full details.
Applications for semester and academic year programs open on November 15. The deadline to apply for Fall/Academic Year programs is February 15, Spring programs is September 1. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline has passed.
The application has a series of questions to answer. use the number of words that you need to tell your story. Please know that the International Education Committee has to read the essays for each individual. Your application will benefit when you use clarity and good writing.
There are two (possibly three) recommendation forms that are a required part of your application for study abroad.
Once you submit your application, the application system will send an email containing the electronic recommendation form to each of the recommenders at the email address that you provide. PLEASE USE THE SEARCH DIRECTORY FOR ON CAMPUS PEOPLE. The email will contain all of the instructions for the recommender on how they can correctly fill out the electronic form.
Early in the process (not after you have submitted your application) you should ask your recommenders if they are willing to write a recommendation for you. It is your responsibility to follow up with your recommenders to see if the email sent from StudyAbroad@juniata.edu was received. Applicants missing recommendations are considered to have incomplete applications and could be considered ineligible to study abroad. It is your responsibility to provide a copy of your essay to your recommender on a timely basis if your recommender requires it.
If you have any questions about your application, contact studyabroad@juniata.edu
The Programs
This link has all of the current program offerings that are semester or year long. You can also use the search function found on the Program tab.
The Deadline
Applications for semester and academic year programs open on November 15. The deadline to apply for Fall/Academic Year programs is February 15, Spring programs is September 1. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline has passed.The Choice
Make sure to have two programs in mind: a first choice and a second choice. Apply through Terra Dotta to your first choice only- listing your second choice in your essay.
The Application Questions:
The application has a series of questions to answer. use the number of words that you need to tell your story. Please know that the International Education Committee has to read the essays for each individual. Your application will benefit when you use clarity and good writing.
Recommendations
There are two (possibly three) recommendation forms that are a required part of your application for study abroad.
- POE Advisor
- General Advisor or Other Academic Advisor (if you do not have a general advisor)
- Language Reference – ONLY if you are applying to a program at which the language of instruction is not English. As you complete your online application, there will be a section where you will add the contact information for your recommenders.
Once you submit your application, the application system will send an email containing the electronic recommendation form to each of the recommenders at the email address that you provide. PLEASE USE THE SEARCH DIRECTORY FOR ON CAMPUS PEOPLE. The email will contain all of the instructions for the recommender on how they can correctly fill out the electronic form.
Early in the process (not after you have submitted your application) you should ask your recommenders if they are willing to write a recommendation for you. It is your responsibility to follow up with your recommenders to see if the email sent from StudyAbroad@juniata.edu was received. Applicants missing recommendations are considered to have incomplete applications and could be considered ineligible to study abroad. It is your responsibility to provide a copy of your essay to your recommender on a timely basis if your recommender requires it.
If you have any questions about your application, contact studyabroad@juniata.edu