STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Ms. Nina Elskamp at the Education Abroad Office at UW-Platteville:
Nina Elskamp
Exchange Coordinator | International Programs
Email: elskampn@uwplatt.edu
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have any problems contacting the Education Abroad office at UW-Platteville you can contact the Program Manager at SAIIE, Sean Chipres, via email at: seanrc@saiie.com for any questions.
Interested students should apply as soon as they have determined that the program will meet their personal and academic goals. Qualified candidates are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Notification of acceptance is sent approximately 10 days after all application materials have been received.
Application Deadlines
| Term Abroad | App. Cycle Opens | App. Deadline |
| Winterim | April 1 | November 1 |
| Spring Semester | April 1 | October 15 |
| Summer Session I | Oct. 1 | April 15 |
| Summer Session II | Oct. 1 | April 15 |
| Summer Sessions I & II | Oct. 1 | April 15 |
| Fall Semester | Oct. 1 | April 15 |
| Academic Year | Oct. 1 | April 15 |
Missed the Deadline? Please contact the SAIIE Resident Director, Mr. Stuart Chipres at director@saiie.com
NOTE: Passport processing times are now approximately 12-16 weeks.
APPLY EARLY and/or expedite your passport application in order to meet visa application deadlines.
Program requirements: *If your GPA is below 2.5, you are not automatically disqualified from studying abroad. Please contact the SAIIE Resident Director, Mr. Stuart Chipres at director@saiie.com for more information.
Please contact the SAIIE Resident Director, Mr. Stuart Chipres for all information regarding passport and visa information. Stuart will always be happy to help you. You can contact Stuart by email at: director@saiie.com If you do not see your question listed here please contact us. Please notice this information, only applies, to US College students who are applying to our program directly through the SAIIE Program. How long does it take to get accepted? Should I wait to submit all my application documents at the same time? What if I'm not sure about when I want to go, can you keep my application on file? How do I know if a part of my application has been received or not? How many participants do you take in the program? Can I still apply if I have below a 2.5 GPA? Can I still apply a few days after the deadline? How do I send all the forms? To send any materials by post you do not have to send to anyones attention in particular. Simply use the following mailing address: SAIIE Can I use my home school's application forms? Is the application fee refundable? Is the application fee part of the program price? Is it okay that my application forms arrive before the application fee?
It generally takes 5 business days after the application deadline to notify you of your acceptance.
No. Turn in every form as it is completed in any order. We will keep all forms from you together until your file is complete.
Yes. You only need to apply once. You only need to pay a one-time application fee. We will keep your application on file until you decide when you want to go.
Simply give a call to our office at +34.954.222.304 or email seanrc@saiie.com
Due to the high quality program that we want to provide we do no allow more than 50 participants. We do encourage students to apply as early as possible due to high enrolement.
All applications will be considered. However, we may request additional information to assess your candidacy.
Yes you can but please contact the Resident Director, Mr. Stuart Chipres at director@saiie.com
Once you have completed all the forms you can scan them and send them by email to the Program Manager, Mr. Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com
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While we prefer you use the SAIIE official application forms, we have made exceptions to permit use of a student's home school's application forms. Please check with the SAIIE Study Abroad Program to make sure your home school's application forms are sufficient.
No, the application fee is not refundable.
Yes, the application fee is part of the overall program fee.
Yes, you can submit all parts of the application without paying the application fee; however, your file will not be reviewed until the application fee is paid.
GAP YEAR / HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS
To begin your application to the Gap Year or High School Programs, please contact the SAIIE Program Manager, Sean Chipres, at:
Sean Chipres
Program Manager
Phone: +34.954.22.23.04
Email: seanrc@saiie.com
Sean will help you with your application to our High School or Gap Year Program.
Application Deadlines
| Term Abroad | Application Cycle Opens | Application Deadline |
| HS Summer Session | October 1 | April 15 |
| Gap Year | October 1 | April 15 |