- Complete the Mobility Application, and submit to the Center for International Education
- After receiving a copy of your Letter of Acceptance from your host university, you can apply for a student visa (if applicable). Contact your host university to find out what documentation is required in order to apply for your student visa. See here for visa
- Submit a copy of your Letter of Acceptance from your host university to the Center for International Education.
- Complete and submit your Otis Course Approval Form (Undergraduates Only)
- Course Registration and Credit Transfer: the Registration Office website offers helpful information for students going on exchange.
- Obtain your passport. Make sure your current passport is valid. The expiry date must be at least 6 months beyond your expected date of return. See the Travel Study Resource Guide for details.
- Submit a copy of your passport to the Center for International Education
- Prior to departure, complete and submit the following forms to the Center for International Education: Liability Waiver, Medical Self-Assessment, and Travel Arrangement Form
- For International Exchange prior to departure, obtain Health and Travel Insurance. For additional information please contact: https://www.otis.edu/health-insurance
- Provide a copy of your insurance card to the Center for International Education.
- Register with the U.S. Embassy once you have procured your in-country address at https://step.state.gov/step/
- Submit: Forms may be submitted via email to international@otis.edu (put the program destination and your name in the subject line), faxed to (424) 207-2503, or in person to the Center for International Education, Ahmanson Hall 215.
- Attend the PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION. Please note that your attendance is MANDATORY.
Pre-Departure Orientation |
Date |
Time |
Location |
For exchange students departing in Spring 2013 |
Dec. 18 |
1130-1 |
Ahmanson Hall 6th floor Faculty Lounge |
For exchange students departing in Fall 2013 |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |