Deadlines
The application deadlines are:
March 15 for the fall semester
October 15 for the spring semester
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Early application is highly recommended, as program space is limited.
Eligibility Requirements
The program is open to students from all fields of study. To be eligible, students must meet the following minimum requirements before departure:
- have an overall GPA of 3.00 or above
- have at least 90 credits (sophomore year complete)
- coursework in African studies or development issues is strongly recommended
Students must also make satisfactory academic progress throughout the application process and their study abroad program, and otherwise comply with policies and procedures of the host university, the UO and Study Abroad Programs.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, please contact Jamie Hoag Barnett before applying.
(Note: This program is not open to graduate students.)
Application Process
Early application is advised. Selection for the program is based on a review of the student's written application, transcripts, recommendations and a personal interview.
IMPORTANT: Applications for AHA programs involve two parts, which must be submitted to two different locations. Applications are available in Study Abroad Programs, Room 330 Oregon Hall or online at:
NOTE: Both parts of the application are due by the application deadline.
AHA requires, at the time of application, both a non-refundable application fee of $50 and a refundable deposit of $200 for each term/session you want to study at an AHA site (each summer session requires a separate deposit). The application fee is not refundable under any circumstances. The deposit is refundable or transferable, subject to certain guidelines and limitations. Please consult the AHA refund policy at http://ahastudyabroad.org/.
Additional Requirement for Service Learning Project
After initial acceptance into the program, students must submit a resume and/or letter of intent to aid on-site staff in the service learning placement process.
Selection and Participation
Participants must meet the eligibility requirements for their chosen program, and be prepared linguistically, academically, and socially to succeed abroad. Study abroad participants must satisfactorily complete the following:
- well-written program application.
- personal interview.
- timely submission of required paperwork.
- attendance at pre-departure orientation sessions.
- payment of program fees.
Program participants must also demonstrate the ability to be successful overseas through evidence of maturity, motivation, and flexibility, and such other characteristics as Study Abroad Programs may deem relevant or appropriate. Participation in any program is subject to the approval of International Affairs and its partner institutions, which may grant or withhold such approval in their sole discretion.
Secondary Paperwork
All students admitted to this program are required to complete and submit to Study Abroad Programs secondary paperwork. The paperwork will be given to students at the end of their interview or can be downloaded at:
Secondary Paperwork
Visa Information
Students will need to obtain a "Student" visa before departure. It is the student's responsibility to secure the visa. Once in Ghana, the Aya Centre staff will assist students to extend their student visas. AHA International will provide instructions to assist students with the visa application process. The granting of visas is at the sole discretion of the Ghanaian government and cannot be guaranteed by the University of Oregon or AHA International.
Please note that visa regulations and policies change frequently.
All students should apply for or renew (if necessary) their U.S. (or other) passports as soon as possible.
Orientations
All study abroad participants must fulfill the required study abroad orientation process. Students are required to complete a general Blackboard orientation and attend the program-specific orientation.
The orientations will cover administrative logistics, travel, health, safety, conduct, housing and cultural adjustment and whenever possible involve discussions with past participants. More information regarding the orientation process will be emailed to students.
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