Application Process

Summer

Today
Apply for a passport
You will need your passport to apply for your student visa.
If you don’t have a passport, apply for one as soon as possible.
Passport processing times can take up to 11 months.
If you already have a passport, make sure it is valid for at least three months beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area.
early Jan./Feb.
Meet with study abroad advisor
Find out if the ESC academic program, cultural and living arrangements, and living in France fit your personal interests and academic goals.
Discuss with your advisor which prefix (SOCI or BINT) best fits your academic discipline for the Cross-Cultural Communications Class:
SOCI 3332 Culturology Cross-Cultural-Communication OR BINT 3366 Intercultural Communication
– The class and course outline is identical for both prefixes.
– This allows the flexibility for both business and non-business majors to select which “prefix” (SOCI or BINT) best fits their major.
– Students must pre-select the course designator on the application form.
Application Deadline
Apply by March 1
Reach out to us at escstrasbourg@cepa-abroad.org if you have any questions.
Review and Decision
The application will be reviewed and a decision will be made about acceptance or the next steps, depending on your home institution’s study abroad process.
Decision
Acceptance Package
Pre-approval forms will be reviewed and a decision will be made by CEPA about acceptance into the program. (usually within one week)
Approved students will receive an acceptance package from CEPA which will include: acceptance letter, invoice, and ESC agreement.
You will receive access to your student account to manage your enrollment and pre-departure information.
Deadline is March 1
Pay Deposit
Secure your participation in the program by paying the $500 non-refundable deposit.
Spaces are limited in the program.
Late payments and approvals will be considered based on availability.
BEFORE April 1
Submit enrollment materials
After you have paid your deposit, you will receive instructions on how to submit the remaining documents and information to enroll in the program and complete the pre-departure process.
You will receive a student account to upload the following information:
– Study abroad advisor’s approval
– Transcripts (unofficial)
– Letter of good standing
– Signed ESC agreement
– A copy of your passport
– Your profile photo
April 1
First Payment Due
Your first program payment amount listed on your invoice is due on or before April 1
April
Pre-departure Webinar (required)
Take part in a pre-departure webinar.
BEFORE May 1
Submit pre-departure materials
Complete the post-acceptance information at least one month before your program start date.
What will you need?
– Your arrival/flight information
– Your current health insurance and dietary information
– Your rooming preferences
– Your emergency contact information
May 1
Final Payment Due
Your final program payment amount listed on your invoice is due on or before May 1.
Before departure
Pre-departure Video Call
Students will be invited to participate in the pre-departure webinar.
Afterwards, you will receive the student handbook and packing list.
late June
Program Begins
Arrive in Strasbourg and check into your room at the Château de Pourtalès.