David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies

ISP Application

Welcome to the International Study Programs application page.

Congratulations for your interest in BYU's international study programs. Participation on one of these programs will give you a life-changing, never to be forgotten experience.

Please read the information in the application carefully and complete all of the information as accurately as possible.

Before entering this application process you should have decided which International Study Program you want to apply for. These can be found at the ISP homepage.

In this application you will log-in using your BYU net ID. If you do not have a net ID you can obtain one here

You will also be asked to sign a legally binding agreement which outlines your obligations and responsibilities and the obligations and responsibilities of Brigham Young University. If you would like to read this agreement before entering the application process you can find it here

In addition you will be asked to write a short letter of intent for you program. Since this letter will be used in the selection process, you may wish to take the time and compose this before starting the process and then cut and paste it into the application text field.

Depending on your program you may also be asked to provide one or more of the following during the application process:

List of academic references (professors, school counselors etc.)
Resume (can be provided electronically)
Letters of reference (will need to be sent to International Study Program office)

Please refer to your specific program flier to find out which of these documents are required for your program. It is not required to complete the application in one sitting. However, once you hit the My application is now complete button at the end of this process your application will be forwarded the faculty director for evaluation. You will still be able to add information such as your passport number, but you will not be able add to your letter of intent.

Finally, your application will not be complete until you pay the non-refundable application fee. This can be paid by check, e-transfer, or credit card. But if you pay with credit card you will be assessed an additional 3% fee as per BYU policy. NON-BYU Students will also be asked to send in a transcript and ecclesiastical endorsement form.

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Application Requirements

To apply for an international study program you will need to complete the following:

Personal Information Page
Letter of Intent
List two academic references (for Study Abroad applicants only)
Resume (for International Volunteers, International Internships and International Field Studies)
Two letters of recommendation (for International Volunteers, International Internships and International Field Studies)
Honor Code commitment form
Ecclesiastical Endorsement form (for non-BYU students only)
ABC Report or Transcript
1" X 1.5" photograph of yourself
$25.00 non-refundable application fee

Applications will not be considered until all portions of the application are complete and/or have been received by the International Study Programs office.

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Info Meetings

Before applying:

International Internships and International Field Studies applicants must first attend a mandatory orientation meeting. If you are unable to attend an orientation meeting please contact the ISP office at (801) 422-6192 or e-mail isp@byu.edu.

In addition, information meetings are held throughout the year for individual programs. Check the calendar for the details that are posted each month.

Study Abroad and International Volunteers applicants are not required to attend orientation, but will find the information meetings very helpful.

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Required Forms

Select Forms by Program Type

Required forms for:		Required forms for:
	Study Abroad		International Volunteers
			International Internships
			International Field Studies
	Honor Code commitment (all applicants)		Honor Code commitment (all applicants)
	Ecclesiastical Endorsement (non-BYU–Provo students only)		Ecclesiastical Endorsement (non-BYU–Provo students only)
			Letters of Recommendation

MAILING ADDRESS:

International Study Programs
Brigham Young University
280 HRCB
Provo, Utah 84602

Submit application online. Forms are provided here for your convenience to download and print. When filled out, mail or hand deliver required forms, transcript, and photo at the same time. Application materials will NOT be accepted one portion at a time. Your application will not be considered until you have submitted everything, including letters of recommendation and the Ecclesiastical Endorsement form for non-BYU–Provo applicants.

If you have any questions, please contact International Study Programs' student services office, (801) 422-3686, or isp@byu.edu.

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Deadlines

See the Deadlines Table PDF for a list of deadlines.

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FAQs

Questions concerning the application itself or the conditions of participation in an international study program will be answered throughout the application process. However, you may review these items prior to beginning:

General Information
Academic Requirements
ISP Admission
Preparation Course
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Cancellations and Refunds
Health Insurance
Airfare and Passports
Students With Disabilities
Non-Discriminatory Statement
Acceptance Policy

General Information

The Kennedy Center’s International Study Programs office and BYU colleges and academic departments offer significant international learning experiences, designed to develop general global competency in areas of language, history, humanities, art, religion, health, and politics of a given society, nation, or region. International Study Programs are overseen by faculty directors, who accompany the groups in most cases, or who are actively involved in all phases of the program. There are four types of International Study Programs:

• Study Abroad: A uniform program of study for students at an off-campus, international location with a strong curricular theme.
• International Volunteers: A combination of service and learning in a field setting where, through significant service experiences, students apply classroom principles to real-world problems.
• International Internships: On-the-job apprentice training providing students with practical application of classroom theory completed at BYU in Provo. May be combined with limited service opportunities of the student ’s choosing.
• International Field Studies: Small numbers of students in groups or independent students, who undertake a research experience under the direction of a faculty member. This includes extensive pre-departure cultural preparation provided under the direction of Kennedy Center personnel, faculty advisors, and consultants.

Academic Requirements

Each international study program has its own minimum course requirements. Students participating in Study Abroad and International Volunteer programs must enroll as full-time students (twelve credit hours per semester, six credit hours per term). In most cases International Internships and International Field Studies students are required to register for a minimum of six credit hours per term and nine credit hours per semester. BYU ’s international study program courses cannot be audited.

ISP Admission

Admission to a BYU international study program does not constitute admission to BYU day school. Non-BYU students may apply and be admitted to an international study program without being accepted to BYU day school. Continuing BYU students who have been full-time day school students the semester before participating on an international study program are considered continuing students on campus and need not reapply when they return.

Students from other institutions who are accepted to an international study program do so without applying to BYU day school. If they subsequently desire to continue in BYU day school, it will be necessary to follow the formal application procedures in order to be admitted.

All participants will receive regular BYU credit on a standard transcript. At the discretion of your home institution, credits earned are transferrable or applicable toward graduation requirements at Brigham Young University.

Preparation Course

All students who are participating in a group program for Study Abroad, International Volunteers, International Internships, and International Field Studies are required to enroll in a pre-departure semester or block cultural preparation course. International Internships and International Field Studies individuals are strongly encouraged to enroll in the preparation course. For more information, please contact International Study Programs, 280 HRCB, (801) 422-6192.

BYU Financial Aid and Scholarships

BYU administered loans, scholarships, and grants can be applied toward international study program fees. Application should be made through BYU Financial Aid, A-41 ASB, (801) 422-4104. You must notify International Study Programs accounting, (801) 422-3560, of any financial aid or scholarships you plan to use to pay for your program.

A limited number of scholarships are available through International Study Programs to assist qualifying students with tuition and other program expenses. For more scholarship information contact International Study Programs, 280 HRCB, (801) 422-3686, or online at http://kennedy.byu.edu/isp/.

Cancellations and Refunds

Fees for late cancellations may add up to thousands of dollars. Please consider this before committing to an international study program.

Once you have been accepted into a Study Abroad or International Volunteer program, if you choose not to participate you must cancel in writing. All cancellations must be delivered directly to International Study Programs, 280 HRCB, Provo UT 84602. Cancellations received verbally, over the phone, or to your program director will not be accepted. The $25.00 application fee is nonrefundable (unless the program is canceled by BYU International Study Programs) and is not calculated as part of the program cost. There will be no refund of the $300 deposit for cancellations made after the cancellation deadline. Expenses incurred above the $300 will also be charged to the student ’s account and will remain due and payable to the university. Students accepted to the program after the cancellation deadline will have a two-week cancellation grace period after which the $300 deposit will not be refunded. Additional fees, if any, will also be withheld.

The cancellation policy for International Internships and International Field Studies programs will be discussed upon acceptance.

Mandatory Health Insurance

Students enrolled in an international study program are required to maintain adequate insurance,just as students on campus. The Brigham Young University Health Plan now includes an enrollment option designed to provide students with coverage for medical services they may require while off campus.

If you are already covered by a private insurance company, you must complete a waiver form to declare exemption from university insurance fees. However, your insurance must: 1) provide at least 70 percent coverage for all major medical expenses, including physician, hospital, and ancillary services; 2) have an individual annual deductible of no more than $500; and 3) have an annual plan limit of no less than $25,000. If your insurance meets the above requirements, submit an insurance waiver form to the Student Health Insurance office by the university ’s tuition payment deadline. If it is not received by this date, the student will automatically be enrolled in the BYU Student Off-Campus Health Plan. For more information visit the
Student Health Center or call (801) 422-7737.

Airfare and Passports

Students accepted into an international study program are required to make their own travel arrangements to and from the host country. Round trip airfare is not included as part of the program cost. Students may make airline reservations through BYU Travel (801) 422-3991, or through an independent travel agency. Students are responsible to obtain and complete passport and, if necessary, visa applications. Contact International Study Programs for more information, 280 HRCB, (801) 422-6192. Students must update the Personal Information page when the passport number is received.

Students With Disabilities

International Study Programs is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that reasonably accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have any disability that would impair your ability to complete an international study program successfully, please contact International Study Programs, 280 HRCB, (801) 422-6192. Reasonable academic and logistical accommodations are reviewed for students who have qualified, documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with the student, program director, and Services for Students with Disabilities office. If you need assistance, or if you feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of disability, you may seek resolution through established grievance policies and procedures. You should contact the Equal Employment office, D-282 ASB, (801) 422-5895.

Non-Discriminatory Statement

Admission to Brigham Young University ’s International Study Programs is nondiscriminatory. The university admits persons without regard to gender, race, creed, religion, national origin, age, or disability who meet the university ’s academic requirement; who agree to abide by the Honor Code and the Dress and Grooming Standards; and who are otherwise qualified.

Acceptance Policy

International Study Programs will not accept applications from applicants on probation at Brigham Young University, either through the Honor Code office or for failure to meet certain academic standards. Any applicant who registers under false pretenses will forfeit all fees paid in connection with the program and will receive no credit for class work completed. In the event that the university learns that an applicant has been accepted into the program on the basis of a false application, as with any student being dismissed from the program, the university reserves the absolute right to immediately terminate the applicant ’s course work with a UW grade, which will count as an E grade, and return the applicant to the United States at the applicant ’s expense.

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