Getting Started with Studying Abroad
Heavener students have the option of studying abroad on a Heavener International Program or on a Warrington Exchange Program.
Step 1: Explore Your Interests
Heavener International Programs
- Offered in 7 different countries
- Live and study with other UF students
- Courses taught in English
- Language, culture, and business courses offered through international partners
- Take select online UF business courses
- Internships available in London, Dublin, Madrid (for high intermediate Spanish speakers), Paris (for advanced French speakers), Rome (for advanced Italian speakers), and South Korea
- Package program (activities, transport, housing)
- More affordable than comparable programs
- Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
- Students must have a minimum 2.5 UF GPA and be in good standing.
- Students must have completed two full semesters at UF by program start.
- Students should avoid studying abroad in their final semester.
- By the application deadline, students must have a passport that is valid through at least six months after program end date.
- All majors are eligible.
Warrington Exchange Programs
- Placements at 27 partner universities across the world
- Independent experience – live with other exchange students or local students
- Courses taught in English
- Take required coursework at international universities
- Enhance your major with discipline-specific courses that may not be offered at UF
- Get involved in a variety of student groups and activities
- Support services are primarily provided through the host university
- Typically the least expensive type of study abroad program for in-state students
- Available Fall and Spring semesters
- Students must have a minimum 3.0 UF GPA and be in good standing.
- Students must have completed two full semesters at UF by program start.
- Students should avoid studying abroad in their final semester.
- By the application deadline, students must have a passport that is valid through at least six months after program end date.
- All majors are eligible, but business students receive priority.
Still have questions? Meet with an International Programs Student Ambassador or attend an Info Session.
Step 2: Complete Your Application
Application Checklist
You must submit the following before the deadline for your application to be considered complete:
- Step 1: Confirm that you have sufficiently researched your program by meeting with an IPSA or attending an info session.
- Step 2: Open the online application through your desired program’s page
- Step 3: Meet with an International Programs Academic Advisor to complete Academic Advising Form (AAF)
- Review course offerings prior to meeting with IP Academic Advisor
- Step 4: Complete application by submitting the following:
- Academic Advising Form is emailed to UFIC.
- Pay $395 non-refundable deposit via online application
- Submitting deposit does not guarantee program placement nor does it retain spot – please complete this step last.
Please note that prior to application, students must have a current passport that does not expire within 6 months of the program’s end date.