Special Procedures for Certain Partner Schools |
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In our partnerships with our Consortium member schools, a number of them have requested that we work with their students according to their internal procedures for study abroad programs. Following these procedures helps both the schools and the students as it ensures a smooth process for participants. Below is a list of universities that have special procedures; if you are currently a student at one of these universities, please make sure you follow their rules.
Brigham Young University
University of Colorado
University of Connecticut
Furman University
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
University of Kansas
University of Minnesota
New Mexico State University
Oklahoma State University
University of Oregon
Purdue University
University of South Carolina
University of Texas – San Antonio
Brigham Young University
Application Procedures:
All Programs: All students interested in either summer or semester programs must first apply through BYU's International Study Programs Office. Once you have completed this application you will be contacted for an interview at which time the rest of the application process will be completed.
Payment Procedures:
Once accepted to the program, students will be provided with a payment schedule for the deposit, program fees and tuition. All mandatory payments will be made to BYU, which will then pay The University of Iowa and the Consortium. Optional purchases such as a mobile phone, a single room, and internet access are the student's financial responsibility. The Consortium will bill the BYU student directly for these charges.
Visa Procedures:
Students should contact the International Study Programs Office for specific information on visas.
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University of Colorado
Application Procedures:
Semester & Summer Programs: Students interested in either the summer or semester program must first apply both through the CU-Boulder study abroad office(http://studyabroad.colorado.edu) and through CIMBA. Once accepted, students must follow the instructions provided on the online checklist as well as any instructions from CIMBA.
Payment Procedures:
Semester & Summer Programs: Students pay the $40 application fee to CIMBA directly by credit card during the application process. Students pay all the remaining program costs including the $400 deposit through their Bursar's account at CU-Boulder. Study Abroad Programs will then forward the payment to the University of Iowa and CIMBA. Optional purchases such as a mobile phone, a single room, and internet access are the student's financial responsibility. The Consortium will bill the student directly for these charges.
Visa Procedures:
Because you are a student in the Chicago consulate jurisdiction you may apply for your visa by mail through the Consortium Office if you wish. The Consortium will mail your visa application to the Chicago consulate on your behalf. This is not required. If you prefer to apply for your visa independent of the Consortium, you may do so. You can find more instructions on applying for a visa through the consortium at this website: http://cimbaitaly.com/StudyAbroadResource-5006/Index.htm.
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University of Connecticut
Application Procedures:
All Programs: Students interested in either the summer or semester program must first apply through their study abroad office. Once accepted, students must follow the regular instructions and apply through CIMBA.
Payment Procedures:
Semester & Summer Programs: Students submit the deposit and application fee with their application form. Students pay all the program costs and optional charges directly to the Consortium office and will receive an invoice that clearly indicates the amount due to The University of Iowa, and the amount due to the Consortium.
Visa Procedures:
UConn falls within the New York consulate’s jurisdiction. This consulate requires all applicants to appear in person and only accepts the first 30 people in line. If your permanent address falls within a different consulate’s jurisdiction, we urge you to consider applying for your visa through the other consulate. For more information about jurisdictions please read the complete visa instructions.
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Furman University
Application Procedures:
There are no special application procedures for Furman students. Follow the regular instructions that are provided with the application.
Payment Procedures:
Students should plan to submit the initial deposit and application fee at the time of application to the program. Follow the established schedule for payment of the second deposit. The remainder of the balance will be billed and collected by Furman University who will forward the payment to the Consortium. Optional purchases such as a mobile phone, a single room, and internet access are the student's financial responsibility. The Consortium will bill the Furman student directly for these charges.
Visa Procedures:
Furman University falls within the Miami consulate’s jurisdiction. If students cannot appear in person at the consulate, they can submit their application via mail, however they must have an additional letter provided upon request. For more information please read the complete visa instructions.
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The University of Iowa
Application Procedures:
The University of Iowa students must meet with the advisor for programs in Italy from the Office for Study Abroad (call 335-0353 to make an appointment) and their academic advisor to complete an Advisor Form and submit it to PBB W230 prior to admission to the program. Please note that there is a mandatory $350 University of Iowa Study Abroad fee in addition to regular program costs.
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Iowa State University
Application Procedures:All Programs: Students must also complete an ISU study abroad application in ISU Abroad through ISU’s Study Abroad WEB site. Iowa State University falls within the Chicago Italian Consulate http://www.consdetroit.esteri.it/Consolato_Chicago jurisdiction. Students may apply for their visas by mail through the UI Consortium Office by following the Chicago Consulate Visa instructions.
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University of Kansas
Application Procedures:
Follow the regular instructions that are provided with the application. In addition to the program cost, all KU students will be billed a separate Study Abroad Fee. This fee covers the cost of ensuring that grades and transcripts from the University of Iowa are transferred to the University of Kansas and the student gets credit for classes taken abroad.
Payment Procedures:
There are no special application procedures for University of Kansas students. Follow the regular instructions that are provided with the application.
Visa Procedures:
University of Kansas falls within the Chicago Italian Consulate
http://www.consdetroit.esteri.it/Consolato_Chicago jurisdiction. Students may apply for their visas by mail through the University of Kansas Consortium Office by following the Chicago Consulate Visa instructions.
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University of Minnesota
Application Procedures:
All Programs: Students interested in either the summer or semester programs must first apply through the International Programs office at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Once accepted through the Carlson School of Management, students must follow the regular instructions and apply through CIMBA.
Payment Procedures:
Students should submit the $40 application fee when submitting their application through CIMBA. All other payments will be submitted to the University of Minnesota. Students do not pay the University of Iowa the $400 deposit upon acceptance.
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New Mexico State University
Application Procedures:
All Programs: Students must first complete the application for non-NMSU study abroad programs through NMSU's study abroad office.
Payment Procedures:
There are no special instructions for New Mexico State University students so all applicants must follow the payment schedule for the program they are applying for.
Visa Procedures:
New Mexico State University falls within the Los Angeles consulate’s jurisdiction. New Mexico State University students submit their applications through their Study Abroad office. For more information about jurisdictions please check our visa instructions.
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Oklahoma State University
Application Procedures:
All Programs: At OSU, the CIMBA program falls under the category of programs designated as Affiliated/Approved. OSU students who apply to the CIMBA program, must apply for the A/A program through the Study Abroad Office, following course pre-approval procedures to determine OSU course equivalents and applicability, and to ensure continued enrollment at OSU. The Study Abroad Office is located at 060-G Student Union, telephone (405)744-8569. CIMBA graduate program applicants apply directly to the CIMBA program.
Payment Procedures:
There are no special payment procedures for OSU students; all applicants must follow the payment schedule for the program to which they are applying.
Visa Requirements:
OSU falls within the Houston consulate’s jurisdiction. Students must send their complete visa application to the Consortium office and the Office will submit it on their behalf.
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University of Oregon
Application Procedures:
UO undergraduate students may participate for either the semester or the full academic year, during their sophomore, junior, or senior years. In addition, the CIMBA summer term may be "added on" to the spring semester or full academic year programs, but UO students may not select it as an independent term. Students should complete, by the UO application deadline, both the CIMBA application (as described in this website) and the UO study abroad application. Once students have completed the UO application, they will be contacted for an interview, at which time the rest of the application process will be outlined. Both The CIMBA Office and The UO Study Abroad Office require a letter of recommendation. Students do not need to send in a seperate letter of recommendation to both offices. Students may submit their letter of recommendation to the The CIMBA Office, who will then submit their letter of recommendation to The UO Office on the student's behalf. The UO Office cannot submit a letter of recommendation to The CIMBA Office on the student's behalf. This is a new update. Please note, student's who have already submited their letter of recommendation to The UO Office prior, arrangements are being made to get your recommendation to The CIMBA Office. You will be notified of any issues.
Payment Procedures:
UO students will make all CIMBA payments directly, following procedures outlined elsewhere in this website. Students who plan to pay CIMBA with financial aid funds will need to make an appointment with Marj Biehler in the UO Study Abroad Programs, to complete their CIMBA financial aid payment form. Make an appointment with Ms. Biehler AFTER you have been interviewed for the Paderno program in Study Abroad Programs AND after you have your UO financial aid award letter in hand. To schedule, call (541) 346-3207.
The UO will invoice the UO study abroad fee and Italian visa processing fee directly to student accounts on the normal billing schedule (e.g., October 1 due date for fall term). Students also will pay their major "resource fee" (though students in the School of Journalism and Communication may request a waiver through Greg Kerber). Other UO fees and regular tuition (resident and nonresident) are waived during the terms of study abroad participation.
Visa Procedures:
Students will be contacted by email about the required Italian Student Visa Orientation meeting. UO students apply for their Italian visas through the San Francisco Italian Consulate and need to follow special instructions that differ extensively from the general instructions provided by the Iowa office. Please do NOT begin the Italian visa application until you have attended the orientation or made it up, as described in the email invitation you will receive.
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Purdue University
Application Procedures:
Undergraduate Programs: Purdue University undergraduate students interested in either the summer or semester programs must apply through their study abroad office.
Graduate Program: Purdue University graduate students interested in the summer program must first apply through their study abroad office. Students must then follow the application procedures for graduate students and submit all required information to the Consortium Office.
Payment Procedures:
There are no special instructions for Purdue students so all applicants must follow the payment schedule for the program they are applying for.
Visa Procedures:
Purdue University falls within the Detroit consulate’s jurisdiction. All semester students must obtain a student visa for the duration of their studies in Italy. Summer students do not need a visa unless they are non-U.S. citizens, in which case they must check their status with the consulate. For more information please read the complete visa instructions.
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University of South Carolina
Application Procedures:
Semester Program: USC students interested in the semester program must first apply through their own study abroad office.
Summer Program: Students interested in the summer programs may apply directly to the Consortium Office and should follow the instructions in the admissions section of the summer program.
Payment Procedures:
There are no special payment instructions for USC students; all applicants must follow the payment schedule for the program they are applying for.
Visa Procedures:
USC falls within the Miami consulate’s jurisdiction. If students cannot appear in person at the consulate, they can submit their application via mail, however they must have an additional letter from USC's study abroad office. For more information please read the complete visa instructions.
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University of Texas - San Antonio
Application Procedures:
All Programs: UTSA students interested in either the summer or semester programs must first apply through their international programs office.
Payment Procedures:
There are no special payment procedures for UTSA students; all applicants must follow the payment schedule for the program they are applying for.
Visa Procedures:
UTSA falls within the Houston consulate’s jurisdiction. Students who are not able to visit one of the vice-consulates or the Consulate directly must send their complete visa application to the Consortium office and the office will submit it on their behalf.
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