{"id":53,"date":"2025-07-29T11:33:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/160-study-away\/predeparturetoreturn\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T13:06:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T18:06:54","slug":"predeparturetoreturn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/study-away\/predeparturetoreturn\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare to Depart"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that Macalester has approved your study away plans, what\u2019s next? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step for most students after Macalester approval is to submit your application to the program or host institution by their deadline, as SARC approval does not guarantee acceptance into the program directly. Competition varies greatly among programs; some have a rolling-\u00adadmission basis and may reach capacity prior to the stated deadline. It is your responsibility to complete your application as early as possible to ensure your best chance of being accepted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exceptions to this are Macalester\u2019s German Program, Kansai Gaidai, and DIS: Study Abroad in Scandinavia \u2013 for these programs, SARC\u2019s approval is also acceptance into the program. Contact your study away advisor if you have questions about when or how to submit your application to the program or university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All advisors hold “Office Hours” each semester for any questions you might have; contact the CSA or email your advisor if you want to know availability.<\/p>\n\n\n

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