Approval Documents
If you have been approved for spring 2009 Study Abroad Leave by Whitman College, you will receive notification in your campus mailbox no later than noon on Thursday, October 9th. Please read carefully all of the documents in your approval packet.
Congratulations! You are about to embark on one of the most rewarding adventures of your life. With Study Abroad Leave Approval from Whitman College, comes a few more required steps. The following forms need to be downloaded, completed and returned to the Study Abroad Office no later than Tuesday, November 11th. Also, on Saturday, December 13th from 1pm to 4pm in Olin 130, each study abroad participant will attend the required Pre-Departure Study Abroad Orientation. If you have a class-related conflict (i.e. a required field trip) on that date, you should inform the Study Abroad Office immediately.
ALL FORMS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11th
Health Statement and Liability
Waiver Form
(All Programs)
• It is every student’s responsibility to carefully read and become
familiar with the health and safety issues of their study abroad destination
and the demands associated with studying abroad. Please select your study abroad
destination from the lists of countries on the following websites Center
for Disease Control (CDC) and the U.S.
Department of State and read through carefully.
Proof
of Medical Insurance Form
(Affiliated Programs)
• All students who attend an affiliated program will
be required to have health insurance. If you have insurance coverage other than
the Whitman Student Group policy, check with your insurance company to ensure
that you will be covered both in the U.S. and abroad.
ISIC Card Application
(Affiliated Programs)
• All students who attend an affiliated program will be required to purchase
an ISIC card through the Study Abroad Office. An ISIC card offers emergency
evacuation insurance, repatriation, discounts on airfare, and much more. If
you are planning to travel outside of your program dates, it is recommended
that you purchase an ISIC card.
Power of Attorney Form
(Optional - All Programs)
• All students who receive need-based financial aid are highly recommended
to complete this form giving your parents (or another designee) power of attorney
for signing documents in your absence. This will help you get loan checks processed
quickly. Once you complete the document, you may stop by Mem. 216 or 102 to
have it notarized.
Additional Study Abroad Information
Mark your Calendar - Pre-Departure Study Abroad Orientation,
Saturday, December 13th, 1pm to 4pm in Olin 130.
Financial Information
(Affiliated Programs)
Financial Information (NonAffiliated
Programs)
Course Approval
Information
Limitations
on Study Abroad Credit
Discount Travel
Agencies
Scholarship Information