How to Study Abroad in Israel...

 Before you go:

1. Meet with your major advisor

2. Match classes that you need to graduate with those offered abroad

3. Meet with an undergraduate let them know of your intention to participate in a non-UC study abroad program

4. Apply for a planned leave on a non-UC program on the International Education Office website (www.ieo.ucla.edu/resources/nonucprograms.htm) and declare quarters of non-attendance on URSA

5. Submit a waiver of liability, an emergency contact form, a photocopy of your passport, and a photocopy of your acceptance to the International Education Office

6. Take care of any holds of balances on your BAR account

7. Apply for financial aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov)

8. If you have further questions, make an appointment at the International Education Office (310.825.4995)

While you are there:

1. Do well! Graduate schools will ask for your transcripts and classes passed will appear as transferred units on your DPR

2. Save your syllabi, course descriptions and professors’ emails

When you return:

1. Submit a transcript in an official signed and sealed envelope within 90 days for the date of completion of your study abroad program to Undergraduate Admissions, 1147 Murphy Hall, Box 951436 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1436 Attn: Suzanne Higginbotham, International Specialist.

2. Fill out a blue petition for any classes that transferred incorrectly or did not transfer.

3. If you have further questions, contact the International Education Office, B300 Murphy Hall.

Learn About Study Abroad Programs in Israel HERE!

For more information, contact Nick Faguet at masa.ucla@gmail.com