How To Apply

Find available study abroad opportunities by searching through our online ViaTRM program portal. Semester, short-term programs (winter/summer), and travel courses are in our system. 

Attend informational events to learn more about study abroad, such as Study Abroad 101 and AbroadFest! Check out our events calendar, the Daily Digest, ViaTRM, and SaintsConnect for upcoming events. *You MUST attend an information session/classroom presentation before setting up a meeting with one of our advisors.*

If you are a first-year student, review our Helpful Hints for Study Abroad.

Apply for a passport or make sure your current passport is up-to-date. Remember that applying for/renewing a passport may take months, so begin early. Passport applications are available at your local Post Office/County Clerk's Office or online. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of State's Passport and International Travel page.

It's important to discuss your plans with your Academic Advisor early and often. Planning ahead can help make study abroad a reality for all students. Remember, ALL majors are eligible to study abroad.

If you are in HEOP/AOP, ROTC or are a student-athlete, be sure to communicate your interest in study abroad to your HEOP/AOP Advisor, ROTC officer or athletic coach, respectively.

A meeting with a Study Abroad Advisor is required to proceed with the application process. Contact the Center for International Programs to schedule an appointment. Message us through ViaTRM, email international@siena.edu, or call 518-786-5047.

You will apply for your program the semester before you go abroad. You first apply through our ViaTRM program portal, and then apply directly to your study abroad program. Please click here for helpful tips on using ViaTRM as a traveler. 
Since many programs have rolling admissions, the sooner you apply, the better. Some programs may close/fill up before the deadline. Deadlines for most (not all) programs are typically:

Fall Semester & Maymester/Summer Study Abroad - March 15

Spring Semester & J-Term/Winter Study Abroad - October 1

Be aware that different programs have different application guidelines, and that requirements may vary widely. Your Study Abroad Advisor will assist you throughout this process.

Once you have applied to study abroad, you should hear of your acceptance to the program within a few weeks. After acceptance, you will commit to going on the program. At that point, you will inform the program of your plans, and you will fill out pre-departure paperwork for both Siena and the study abroad program. You can book flights, get your student visa, and finalize everything for your study abroad term. Students are required to attend Siena's pre-departure orientation at the end of the semster before they leave, which provides comprehensive information on health and safety, culture shock, and other important topics.