Nomination Timeline
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Fall Semester (Aug-Dec) |
Spring Semester (Jan-May) |
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Home school selection process |
Varies |
Varies |
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Official nomination to GBS |
April 1 |
September 15 |
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Conditional acceptance |
Upon receipt of nomination |
Upon receipt of nomination |
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Application materials due |
April 15 |
October 1 |
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Course request forms due |
May 15 |
Nov 1 |
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Official acceptance (pending receipt of complete, correct application materials) |
May 1 |
October 15 |
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Preparation of visa documents |
April 15-May 14 |
October 1-31 |
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Mailing of visa documents & acceptance letters |
June |
Mid-November - mid-December |
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Enrollment into courses |
June 1-15 |
November 15-30 |
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Instructions for OPUS access (registration & records system) |
June 30 |
December 15 |
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Housing offers |
July 1-15 |
December 1-15 |
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Arrival forms due |
July 15 |
December 1 |
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Arrival & orientation instructions |
August 1-15 |
December 1-15 |
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Arrival (Saturday & Sunday prior to first day of classes) |
Late August |
Early January |
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Orientation (Week in which classes begin) |
Late August |
Early January |
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Classes begin (see registrar’s calendar) |
Late August |
Early January |
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Ongoing exchange activities |
August-December |
January-May |
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Wrap Up Procedures |
December 1-15 |
May 1-15 |
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Farewell |
December |
May |
