Pre-Departure Requirements
This checklist contains many important action items you will need to complete before departing for your program. Keep a copy with you for reference as you prepare for your journey. As always, let us know if you have any questions at spartansabroad@sjsu.edu.
- Maintain good academic standing (over a 2.0 GPA)
- Maintain conduct eligibility (you cannot be on disciplinary probation before the start of the program)
- Pay all required fees to 91ÁÔÆæ
- Apply for and obtain your passport (if you already have one, check the expiration date)
- Apply for and obtain your student visa (if required for your program)
- Log into your Spartans Abroad Portal account to make sure you have completed all post-acceptance
items on your checklist. This could include:
- Review important program policies within the Commitment to Participate Form that you signed upon acceptance to the program.
- Complete and submit the Health Form. The information shared is confidential and will only be necessary if you incur a major health issue, an accident, or if we need to contact your emergency contact(s).
- Enroll in (only for 91ÁÔÆæ Exchange and Summer School Abroad students)
- Upload your passport information.
- Apply for your visa (if applicable).
- Upload your itinerary information.
- Upload your academic approval form (only for 91ÁÔÆæ Exchange, CSU IP, and ISEP students)
- Read through your health insurance coverage.
- Make copies (3 paper copies) of the following to bring with you (and leave additional
copies with loved ones/at home):
- Passport (photo page)
- Visa (if applicable)
- Credit Cards/ATM Cards
- Insurance Card information
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Exemption
- Meet with your doctor and make a plan for your:
- Prescription medication (if applicable)
- Vaccinations for your destination country
- Treatment of any ongoing conditions
- Share your program dates and get their office’s contact information in case you need to obtain documentation or medical information when you are abroad
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Look into purchasing trip cancellation/interruption insurance and health insurance for any additional travel outside of the program dates.
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Let your bank know where you are going and for how long (call the numbers on the back of your credit cards and debit cards).
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Pack some self-administered COVID-19 tests to use, if needed, during the program.
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Make a communication plan with your loved ones to stay in touch while you are abroad. Remind them you may take a day or two to get settled when you first land so not to worry if you don't call immediately when the plane lands.
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Set up a WhatsApp account so you can text your friends/family for free!
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Do some research about where you are going and make a list of places you want to see and things you want to do.
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ISEP and CSU IP students must complete requirements in the ISEP or CSU IP portal in addition to the Spartans Abroad Portal
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Complete Pre-Departure Orientation Canvas Course and attend any in-person Pre-Departure Orientation meetings (if applicable).
Contact Us
Study Abroad and Away
College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE)
One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0135
Email: spartansabroad@sjsu.edu
Phone: (408) 924 2670