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This table outlines key dates and deadlines through the programme from application to departure.
This is not a comprehensive guide.
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November
| Attend the Study Abroad and Erasmus Fair (first Wednesday of the month) |
| Contact your Study Abroad Adviser to gain approval to apply for for a place on the programme |
| Obtain the list of courses that you need to match with the host Universities |
| Apply on line for a place on the programme and ask your Study Abroad Adviser to provide a reference |
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December
| Deadline for applying: 1st of December |
| Deadline for Tutor Refereneces: 16th of December |
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January
| Tutor Review Group Meeting: 10th January 2012 |
| Decision letters are mailed to Sheffield and home addresses. ASAP after 10th January |
Group 1 Orientation Meeting
23 January 2012
See link for details |
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February
Group 2 Orientation Meeting take place
22 February 2012
(depended on allocated host University - see Orientation webpages) |
| Group 1 Deadline to hand in Host applications: 9th February 2012 |
| Group 1 Applications go off to host Universities for approval |
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March
Group 2 deadline
07 March 2012 |
Group 3 Orientation Meeting:
28th March 2012 |
| There is not much happening whilst you are waiting for the host University to contact you about the outcome of your application. |
The International Exchanges Unit makes checks with Departmental Study Abroad Advisers that you have sucessfully passed your semester 1 exams.
If there are any issues your Departmental Study Abroad Advisers will make an appointment to meet with you to discuss issues. |
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April
Group 3 deadline
11 April 2012 |
| Mid to late April decisions on applications start to filter through from Australia |
| Action any paper work the host university has requested you to do |
| The International Exchanges Unit will contact you about any events or workshops which will be taking place |
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May
| Pre-Departure Meeting - Around 7th of May |
| Further decisions on applications will come through |
| Students going to Australia will start to apply for their Visa |
| Exam period for everyone |
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June
| Visa applications and invesigation of flights will start to happen for students going outside of Australia |
| Investigate health and travel insurence (students going outside of Australia) |
End of term at the University of Sheffield -
9th of June 2012 |
The International Exchanges Unit makes checks with Departmental Study Abroad Advisers that you have sucessfully passed your semester 2 exams.
If there are any issues your Departmental Study Abroad Advisers will make an appointment to meet with you to discuss issues. |
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July
| Students going to Australia will depart the UK and commense Orientation Programmes |
Students going outside of Australia will finalise plans and enjoy the summer break.
Students going to the USA will attend a VISA inteview in London. |
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August/September
| Students going outside of Australia will depart the UK and commense Orientation Programmes |
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October onwards
| Enjoy your time in your new country! |
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You must ensure that you contact your Departmental Study Abroad Adviser with the full details of your finalised study plan.
You MUST do this before the the add/drop period finishes at your host University.
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