Apply for Study Abroad

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Acceptance to most programs is a two-step process*, requiring application to HMC Office of Study Abroad and to the study abroad program provider.

  • *Engineering students must also submit the Student Petition Form (Kuali Build) to verify course transferability.

Harvey Mudd College Application Deadlines

The Harvey Mudd application is due the semester before you plan to study abroad.

  • Fall Semester Deadline: February 15
  • Early Spring Semester Deadline: April 15*
  • Regular Spring Semester Deadline: September 15

*The early spring deadline is for spring partner programs that have early deadlines (including deadlines before September 15).

Program Provider Application Deadlines

Deadlines vary, be sure to check the website for the study abroad programs you are applying to.

Early Deadlines for Program Provider Applications

Some program providers have deadlines earlier than the Office of Study Abroad.

  • Oxford applications are due in early January the year prior to your planned semester abroad.
  • Programs such as DIS and SIT have rolling admissions and early application is strongly encouraged.

Contact the Office of Study Abroad for assistance.

Non-Approved Study Abroad Programs

The Office of Study Abroad will entertain student petitions for special cases. These cases include, but are not limited to:

  • Non-approved programs (for study abroad programs not listed on our website)
  • GPA waiver
  • Non-junior year study abroad
  • Programs in locations with State Department travel warnings of 3 or 4.

For access to the Non-Approved Study Abroad Program Petition you must first meet with the Office of Study Abroad and have attended a Study Abroad Information Session. Please schedule a meeting with the Office of Study Abroad to discuss the process of applying to a non-approved study abroad program.