Application Checklist

2010 Applications are due soon, contact the SPAN office for more information!

Acceptance into the SPAN program is based upon your completed application, past academic performance, two recommendations, your proposed research project and interviews with the faculty advisor for your intended destination and/or SPAN staff members.

Please include the following:
•    University of Minnesota Learning Abroad/SPAN application (signature required)

•    Personal statement (250 words) explaining:
     a)    Why you want to participate in SPAN
     b)    Your particular interest in your selected destination
     c)    Three possible research project topics
     d)    Language proficiency and other information applicable to learning abroad  

•    Transcript.  An unofficial copy from the registrar is acceptable.

•    A graded sample of your writing

•    Two (2) letters of recommendation, at least one should be an academic reference from an instructor familiar with your abilities. 

• $25 application fee