Deadlines
The application deadlines are:
February 1 for the summer course, the fall semester or the academic year.
June 1 for the spring semester
Eligibility Requirements
This program is open to admitted and enrolled University of Oregon students in good standing who have completed credits in their major. To be eligible, students must before departure:
- have at least 90 credits.
- have an overall GPA of 3.00 or above (3.25 for graduate students).
- complete WR 121 and 122 or 123 with grades B- or higher.
- Math/Science students must have completed their 200-level math/science sequences.
To be eligible for the summer course, students must before departure: have at least 45 credits; have an overall GPA of 2.75 or above; and complete WR 121 with a grade of B- or higher. Prior course work in archaeology, medieval studies, and related fields is useful but not required. The summer course is open only to undergraduate students.
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 eligibility requirements, please contact Roger Adkins before applying.
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. Applications are submitted to Study Abroad Programs.
Applications are available in Study Abroad Programs, Room 330 Oregon Hall or online via the link below:
UO Application
A $50 application fee is due at the time the application is submitted and is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Graduate Students
In addition to the process described above and below, graduate student applicants must also complete the Graduate Enrollment in UO-Sponsored Study Abroad Programs form. This form requires that you obtain pre-authorization for your program from your advisor, department head and the Graduate School.
Graduate Enrollment in UO-Sponsored Study Abroad Programs
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
After receiving a letter of acceptance from the University of Aberdeen, yearlong participants and all students who would like to work while in the UK must apply for an entry clearance permit from the UK Consulate. The UK application begins online, and additional required documents must be mailed in after the online application is complete. In addition, entry clearance permit applicants must submit biometric data (fingerprints, etc.) through a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office. (The nearest location to Eugene is in Portland.) Applicants must attend the UK Visa Information Session in order to initiate this process.
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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