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How to Apply to Study Abroad
Our online application houses our online applications, as well as a program search function and brochure pages for the various programs on our List of Approved Programs. Please check how you will apply to your program based on your specific type of program (see Application Instructions By Program Type below) and don't forget to read through our step-by-step online application instructions webpage (listed under Important Links below) to get acquainted with the system and begin your first online application.
Important Links
- Online Application System (Terra Dotta)
- Online Application System Program Search Function
- Step-By-Step Online Application Instructions (READ THIS!)
Application Instructions By Program Type
Check out how to start your application(s) for our different types of programs.
SEMESTER
- Faculty-Led Butler Semester in Spain (application typically due on February 1 for the following fall semester; deadline extended for Fall 2021 to March 1!) - You will complete an online Butler Semester in Spain application in our online application system.
- Faculty-Led GALA (application typically due at the beginning of April for the following spring semester) - You will complete an online GALA application in our online application system.
- ISEP Exchange (internal application deadline of February 8 for the following fall semester and September 8 for the following spring semester; internal deadline extended for Fall 2021 to February 22!) – complete your application through the ISEP website. While you're working on your ISEP application, you must also create an application on the CGE's online application system. If you're applying to multiple programs, please only apply in the CGE's online application system for your top-choice program (if your program changes, you can contact the CGE to have your application switched into whatever program you're going on). All pre-decision materials must be completed in our online application system by March 15 for the following fall semester and October 15 for the following spring semester. All post-decision materials must be completed in our online application system by April 10 for the following fall semester and November 10 for the following spring semester.
- Butler University Exchange (application deadline February 15 for the following fall semester and September 15 for the following spring semester) – You will complete an online Butler University Exchange application in our online application system.
- 3rd Party Provider Programs (i.e. IFSA-Butler, IES Abroad, Spanish Studies Abroad, etc. Application deadlines vary, so please refer to specific providers and programs for their deadlines.) – complete your application through the provider by their deadline. While you're working on your provider application, you must also create an application on the CGE's online application system. If you're applying to multiple programs, please only apply in the CGE's online application system for your top-choice program (if your program changes, you can contact the CGE to have your application switched into whatever program you're going on). All pre-decision materials must be completed in our online application system by March 15 for the following fall semester and October 15 for the following spring semester. All post-decision materials must be completed in our online application system by April 10 for the following fall semester and November 10 for the following spring semester.
SUMMER
- Faculty-Led Summer Programs (application deadlines vary, so please refer to specific programs) - You will complete an online, program-specific application in our online application system.
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3rd Party Provider Summer Program (i.e. IFSA-Butler, IES Abroad, Spanish Studies Abroad, etc. Application deadlines vary, so please refer to specific providers and programs for their deadlines.) – complete your application through the provider by their deadline. While you're working on your provider application, you must also start an application for the 3rd Party Provider Summer Program. If you're applying to multiple programs, please list your top-choice program in the Non-List Program Questionnaire. (If your program changes, contact the CGE). All pre-decision materials must be completed in our online application system by March 15. All post-decision materials must be completed in our online application system by April 10.
**All secondary "applications" (for ISEP and our 3rd Party Provider partners) have two deadlines per semester.**
Application Help
Are you having trouble with either your outside application or your online application for the CGE? Email Study Abroad Advisor Caitlin Moore for help.