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Application deadlines

Summer semester: March 31     Fall semester: May 1     Spring semester: November 1

Important Admissions Information

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All applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply. They also must have a passport that remains valid until at least 6 months after the program ends. Applicants are NOT required to be enrolled in a college or university in order to participate in the program. Preference will be given to people who: a) exhibit a history of commitment to grassroots political struggles, b) are highly motivated and open to new experiences, c) are from low-income families, especially those from families who recently immigrated to the US.

To participate in the Mexico Solidarity Network Study Abroad Program

[NOTE: most linked forms are fillable .pdf files that can also be found at the bottom of this page]

I. APPLY
- Fill out our online application.
- Pay the $25 application fee online or by mailing a check (see address below).
    
II. APPROVAL of PARTICIPATION
- Forward the Reference Form to your two references for completion. Ask them to send their completed forms to us by e-mail (preferred), fax, or snail mail.
- Answer the essay questions in this fillable pdf and send them to us.
- Print the Approval of Participation form, the Syllabus and Schedule, and MSN's statement on Safety, Health, and Crisis Management and bring them to your school's study abroad advisor and/or your academic advisor. (This list of universities that have accepted the program's credits may also come in handy.) Once completed, scan and send us the Approval of Participation form via e-mail (preferred) or snail mail.    
- Once we receive your references, essays, and Approval of Participation form, we will arrange a telephone interview with you. Offers of admission are generally made within two weeks of the interview and receipt of references.

III. CONFIRMATION
- Within two weeks of your acceptance, you must fill out and send in a Confirmation of Participation form and make a non-refundable deposit of $500 in order to reserve your place on the program. Also, please read and become familiar with our Conditions of Participation.

- You and your physician will also need to fill out a medical form in conjunction with a scheduled medical examination. Please make your doctor's appointment early as it can often be difficult to see doctors at the last minute.

- Email, mail or fax the remaining materials at least one month before the start date of the program
    a. flight information
    b. clear copy of passport
    c. release form


*Use this checklist to make sure you're on track with the application process.