Study Abroad: Application

Application deadlines:

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

Important Admissions Information:
All applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply. 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 apply for the Mexico Solidarity Network Study Abroad Program:

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

1) Download the Approval of Participation form and the Syllabus and Schedule for the semester you plan to attend. Next, bring to your school's study abroad advisor and/or your academic advisor to ensure that your institution will give credit for the program. (Click here for a list of universities that have accepted the program's credits). After completing the Approval of Participation form, send it to us via e-mail, mail, or fax (all listed below).

2) Download and complete the Application. To pay the $25 application fee, go here and fill out the donation page making sure to write the semester you are applying to by writing "SAP [semester and year, e.g. Spring 2010]" in the comments box. Make note on your application that you have made a payment online so we can confirm.  You can also send a check made out to "Mexico-US Solidarity Network" and mail it to the address below.

3) Forward the Reference Form to your two references for completion. Ask them to send their completed forms to us by e-mail, fax, or snail mail (info below).

4) Once we receive your completed application (including references and application fee), we will arrange a telephone interview with you. Offers of admission are generally made within two weeks of the interview and reciept of references.

5) 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.

6) You and your physician will also need to fill out the following 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.

7) 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

8) Use this checklist to make sure you're on track with your application process.