Nomination/Acceptance Forms Checklist

Congratulations again on your nomination or acceptance! You'll be receiving a packet of nomination or acceptance materials by mail soon. In addition, please print, complete, and return the following to Central Washington University:

ALL STUDENTS:

	Conditions of Participation & Program Acceptance Form
	Medical Release and Medical Report Forms: If your program requires you to complete its own medical forms, please send us a copy.
	Napier Arrival Form You must also provide your arrival information to your CWU study abroad advisor.

NON-CWU STUDENTS also complete the following:

	Verification of Good Standing
	Transcript Release
	CWU Waivers - Only necessary if not already completed
	Release of information - Optional (notary signature not required)

Other things to do:

In addition to completing these forms, there are several other things you'll need to do before leaving:

• Order/renew your passport - Passports take approximately 6 weeks to process. Visit the Passport Services website for fee information and application forms.
• Apply for a visa (if necessary) - A visa is issued by the government of the country you are visiting, and regulates your entry and exit to and from that country. To determine if you need a visa, please consult your program materials or visit your Country's Embassy for student visa information.
• Review your program's dates - Occasionally, program dates are changed. Check with the sponsor of your program and review your formal acceptance materials to confirm the start and end dates.
• Book your plane ticket - Please do this only after you've been officially accepted with a letter directly from your host university.
• Complete Blackboard Course - (CWU students only) Online Blackboard course must be completed prior to pre-departure orientation. Find instructions for summer here and instructions for fall here.
• Attend pre-departure orientation (CWU students only; all others are welcome but not required to attend) - Orientation dates and details will be mailed to you.
• Credit Transfer Agreement (CWU students only-optional) - Completing this form allows you to substitute classes abroad for CWU's major, minor, and general education requirements (subject to departmental approval). This form can be completed before or after your exchange, but for academic planning purposes it is helpful to complete it in advance. Please see the form for detailed instructions.
• Pay any fees/deposits - Check your program materials or ask your advisor to learn when your fees are due. Many students must pay a $300 deposit upon acceptance to the program. For further explanation of program-specific fees, please see the What does it cost? page.
• Research vaccinations and health needs - For traveler's health information, including vaccinations, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/travel/. We also recommend that students with preexisting conditions, prescriptions, or special needs consult with their physicians, site directors, and/or advisors about how to accommodate these needs abroad.

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