Summer 2023 GEO Application

Summer 2023 GEO Application

Due: March 1, 2023 by 11:59pm CST

Late applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Please note: Summer applications are processed on a rolling basis and some specific programs have earlier application deadlines than March 1.

It is highly recommended to meet with Allie Olson, Director of the Global Engagement Office before you submit your GEO application.

There is no application fee for this GEO Application.

The GEO Application is the College's internal eligibility application for students interested in studying abroad. If your GEO Application is approved, it means you are approved to APPLY FOR certain study abroad programs and it is not approval INTO a specific program itself. Each program will have its own eligibility requirements and we can never guarantee admission to any program.

Basic Eligibility:

2.5 GPA
Good academic, disciplinary, and financial standing with the College
Advisor(s) support

BE CAREFUL OF AUTOFILL. Every semester at least one student submits an application where they used autofill on a section and information on other sections of the application were affected. This led to confusing and incorrect information submitted as part of the students' applications.

If you need a very specific course that a certain program offers to stay on track to graduate, notify Allie Olson as soon as possible and BEFORE you submit this application.

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Completing this application incorrectly may result in your application not being considered. Please read all instructions carefully and reach out to Allie Olson [aolson@lakeforest.edu] with any questions.

Basic Information

Last Name*

First Name*

Preferred Name

Enter the name you wish our office to address you by.

Pronouns

Student ID#*

Lake Forest College email address*

Are you an F-1 international student?*

Select or enter value

Are you a transfer student?*

Select or enter value

Major*

Second Major (if applicable)

Minor (if applicable)

Second Minor (if applicable)

GPA*

The minimum GPA requirement is 2.7 GPA, but exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis.

Reach out to Allie with questions or concerns.

GPAs will be double-checked with the Registrar's Office, and letter grades under P/F grades will be calculated unless P/F is the standard grading policy for the course (such as an academic internship). This is because the vast majority of study abroad programs do not recognize P/F grades.

Transfer students:

If you do not have a Lake Forest GPA yet, enter 0.0.

GEO Program Policies

It is important to understand how GEO policies may affect you and your program participation.

For GEO policies, please visit our policy webpage and reach out with any questions you may have.

Check the box after you have read the above page and have asked Allie any needed clarifying questions.

I have reviewed the GEO Policy Page.*

Financials

Review our Financials page before deciding on your program(s) and submitting this application.

Lake Forest College's financial aid and scholarships cannot apply to summer programs; however, there are numerous external scholarship for summer programs. Contact GEO for guidance.

Check the box after you have read the above page and have asked Allie any needed clarifying questions.

I have reviewed the financials page.*

Essay Questions

Submit an essay answering the following questions-

Discuss why you have decided to pursue a study abroad program.
What specific goal(s) do you have for studying abroad?
Discuss your strategies to tackle challenges/overcome obstacles you may face abroad.

Format:

1-page minimum / 2-page maximum
12pt font
double spaced
1in margins
Times or Arial font

File Upload*

Upload your essay answers as a PDF attachement or Word document.

Drag and drop files here or

Program of Interest*

Which program are you interested in participating in for the Summer 2023 term?

You can review the Summer Program page.

Reason for program choice*

Use this space to inform the office how you decided on this program and why this program is the best fit for you.

Please be as specific as possible.

Advisor Support

In order to process your application, it is required that you have discussed with your advisor(s) about your study abroad plans.

GEO reaches out to your advisor(s) to confirm you have discussed your interest with them and if they support your participation in a program.

During your discussion with your advisor(s), make sure you know:

if there are any specific courses you need to take while you are abroad
if your major department has any limitations on how many courses for your major you can take abroad

IMPORTANT: If you have not already met with your advisor(s), you can still submit your GEO application. We will just not be able to process your application until you do meet with them.

Advisor 1*

Advisor2

Program Obstacles or Barriers

Do you anticipate any obstacles to participating in a study abroad program? Please select any of the listed obstacles that would impact your participation in an abroad program.

Selecting one or more of these will NOT negatively affect your GEO application. Instead, it will only help us to advise and provide you with resources for your off-campus experience.

Select or enter value

Accommodations Abroad

If you are planning to study abroad and request an accommodation for a documented disability, please note that the Americans with Disabilities Act does not extend to programs outside of the US.

While we cannot guarantee that all programs will be able to accommodate all requests or needs, the Global Engagement Office, in partnership with the Office of Disability Services will work hard to help you be successful while on your program.

Experiential Learning Requirement

Studying abroad for a summer counts as a student's Experiential Learning college requirement, as long as the program is at least 3 weeks long. A short essay (1-2 pages) upon return is required to fully satisfy the requirement.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Lake Forest College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law in matters of admissions, employment, housing, or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates.

Lake Forest College complies with federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination based on the protected categories listed above, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex (including sexual misconduct) in the College’s educational programs and activities.

Lake Forest College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants, students, and employees with disabilities and to individuals who are pregnant.

Any inquires or concerns with respect to sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, or Title IX may be directed to LaShun McGhee, Title IX Coordinator; 555 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL

60045; 847-735-6009; TitleIX@lakeforest.edu.

A person may also file a complaint with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights

regarding an alleged violation of Title IX by visiting

www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html or calling 800-421-3481.

The campus coordinator for Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (prohibiting discrimination based on disability) is Agnes Stepek, Director of Human Resources; 555 North Sheridan Road; Lake Forest, IL 60045; 847-735-5036; stepek@lakeforest.edu. Inquires or concerns with respect to any other type of discrimination may also be directed to Agnes Stepek.

Participation Acknowledgements

Lake Forest College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants, students, and employees with disabilities and to individuals who are pregnant, but it should be noted that individual countries may not offer the same protections while you are on a study abroad program.

By submitting this application, I understand it is College policy that all students planning to participate in an off-campus program must be in good academic and disciplinary standing AND be expected to be good representatives for Lake Forest College while on their program.

I authorize the Dean of Students, the Office of Student Affairs, and my academic advisor(s) to release confidential information to GEO and provide an evaluation of any and all information from my education records at Lake Forest College.

I authorize this information to be sent to the appropriate campus personnel and/or the program sponsor in order to evaluate my ability to complete an off-campus program for credit during the requested term.

I waive my right to view this information, but I do have the right to discuss my application with the Dean or my advisor(s).

I understand that I must remain in good conduct standing and that permission to participate in my off-campus program may not be granted if I am found responsible for a conduct violation or placed on academic or disciplinary probation at any time prior to my off-campus program. I understand that even if I am deemed eligible in this initial eligibility application stage, any subsequent disciplinary or academic issues may mean that the eligibility is revoked, with no refund due to me.

I understand that this is an application and that I may not be approved for any/all programs that I have listed on my application.

I understand that there will be additional requirements for me to study off-campus, including applying to my specific program and completing pre-departure requirements such as short essays, course approvals, and waivers. I will not be granted financial aid nor credit without completing all requirements.

By submitting this application to participate in an off-campus program, I agree that I understand the above policies as well as those stated on the Global Engagement Office website, and allow the Global Engagement Office to obtain this information from other campus offices and departments.

I understand and acknowledge the above information.*

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