Pre-Departure Study Abroad Resources | Guelph Students
Preparing for a study abroad or exchange experience begins long before you board your flight. On this page, you’ll find essential resources, checklists, and information about mandatory orientation requirements. After you accept your exchange or study abroad nomination, you’ll be enrolled in the DepartSmart online modules and added to a SharePoint site with more detailed instructions and timelines. Completion of DepartSmart and attendance at the pre-departure conference are required before travel.
Planning Resources for U of G Students Going Abroad
Financing Your Study Abroad
Learn about costs, budgeting, and funding options to support your experience abroad.
GuardMe Mandatory Travel Health Insurance
Travel smart with health insurance.
Exchange Program Course Selection Form (EPCS)
Required for most students participating CIP programs.
Carbon Neutral Study Abroad
How to make your study abroad experience more sustainable and offset your travel.
After your Study Abroad Acceptance
After you have been accepted into one of our study abroad programs. The Centre for International Programs will provide you with access to an Exchange Resource Site, which includes:
- A checklist with all your tasks and due dates
- Mandatory travel insurance information
- How to complete the Exchange Program Course Selection (EPCS) Form
- How to pay your fees
- How to complete your host university’s application
- Financing study abroad resources
- And more…
If you have already been accepted to a study abroad program, access your resource site here
Questions?
If you still have questions after reviewing the pre-departure resources, we’re here to help. Before meeting with a Study Abroad Advisor, you must first attend a Study Abroad Information Session. After attending an info session, you can book an appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor to discuss your specific questions and plans.