Requirements for Preliminary Acceptance:

• Online Application
• Must be received by the application deadline listed on the program flyers & webpage.
• GPA Requirements
• Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to study abroad. Students on academic probation are not eligible to study abroad.
• Disciplinary Background
• Students cannot be on disciplinary probation at the time of application or at the time the student studies abroad. 
• Care & Concern Check (Part 1)
  • The Student Life office will identify students on disciplinary probation.
  • If the Title IX office is aware of any students who have applied for the same program who have no contact orders, students who are under Title IX sanctions, or students who have a pending matter with the Title IX office that may interfere with theirs or other’s trip experience the Title IX office can offer a recommendation for how to proceed with applicant approval.
• All study abroad participants’ names will be screened by the Student Life & Title IX office.

Requirements for Official Acceptance:

• Deposit - Must be received by the application deadline listed on the program flyers & webpage

Requirements after Official Acceptance:

• Care & Concern Check (Part 2)
• All study abroad participants require a care & concern check through the Student Life office & Title IX office with input from Health Service, Counselling Services & the Student Resource Center as appropriate. The purpose of this check is to ensure that student needs are identified and supported/accommodated adequately.
• Medical Questionnaire
• This form must be completed at least 8 weeks prior to departure
• Student Account in Good Standing
• Students cannot have any holds on their financial account at the time of enrollment in study abroad courses. 
• Picture of Valid Passport
• Please e-mail the first page of your valid passport to studyabroad@moody.edu or let us know that you are in the process of renewing your passport)
• Passports must be valid for six months after your return date. If you are currently renewing your passport or ordering a new passport you are still eligible as long as your passport is received before program departure.
• Visa
• Need for a Visa is dependent on the program location and your passport issuing country
• Attendance of all Pre-Trip Orientation Sessions
• Attendance at all pre-trip orientation sessions is required for participation. Make-up sessions will be granted to students who cannot attend due to conflicts such as PCM weekly ministry, work or class.

Students may attend more than one study abroad program; however, preference is given to students who have not studied abroad previously.

Medical Recommendations for Studying Abroad:

• Moody Bible Institute highly recommends that each participant receives a medical evaluation & recommendation from their healthcare provider before travelling domestically or abroad.
• Moody Bible Institute highly recommends that students take medical advice from their healthcare provider about the side effects that flying, temperature changes, jetlag & different foods may have on their reaction to medical conditions & medications.
• Participants are required to obtain recommended vaccinations from their healthcare provider before participation in international programming.
  • https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list
• Vaccination Recommendations according to the CDC:

ADA & Study Abroad:

Moody Bible Institute will make reasonable attempts to accommodate students with disabilities; however, Moody is unable to guarantee that study abroad programs, host families, or residences in other countries will be able to offer the accommodations that students request.

Students with a documented disability are entitled by law to accommodations for their disabilities in the United States (US). In order for students to receive these accommodations in the US, the law requires that they file disability documentations with the Student Resource Center (SRC).

If students would like to request accommodations while studying abroad, they should report these accommodations to the Student Resource Center who will work with the Assistant Dean of Education Abroad to reasonable attempts to accommodate students’ needs while living and studying abroad.