SPRING 2026 PRIMARY INTEREST FORM DEADLINE:

Friday, September 5th 

Exceptions:

• Nanzan: Friday, August 8th
• CUNY-Italy: October 1st
• CUNY-Paris Exchange, Sorrento Semester Program & Greece Hellenic American University Semester Program: October 15th

-After researching your program of interest, do the following. 

-You can only apply to one program (you can list your 2nd and 3rd choices).

NOTE: Program availability depends on exchange balances.  Programs are first-come, first-served, and some programs have a limited number of spots.

APPLICATION STEPS:

QUICK VIEW: (Order of 3-6 subject to change)

1. Primary Interest Google Form

2. Confirmation of Interest Google Form

3. Queens College Commitment Paperwork

4. Interview

5. Nomination to Host University

6. Host Campus Application

7. Visa Process

(Other CUNY students: ePermit Process)

DETAILED STEPS:

STEP 1: Primary Interest Form (linked here)

To express an interest in one of our Queens College Semester Programs, fill out Primary Interest Form by deadline above.

STEP 2: Confirmation of Interest Form

This form is first-come, first-served, and confirms that you would definitely like to study abroad.

(Will be sent to those who complete the Primary Interest Google Form the week after the Primary Interest Form Deadline)

STEP 3: Queens College Commitment Paperwork 

-Sent to those who complete the Confirmation of Interest Google Form

-You will be emailed a PDF with Commitment Paperwork; it is basically an application with basic information.

-Gather the necessary documents and then email your completed paperwork back to us by the deadline.

STEP 4: Interview

Every student participating in a Queens College Semester Program will be interviewed by Blanche.

STEP 5: Nomination to Host University

We will nominate your to your program of interest.  Once our partner university confirms your nomination, you will receive an email with “Next Steps.”

STEP 6: Host Campus Application

-Each of our partner universities have their own application processes.  You will be emailed information about this.

-Submit this application by our Queens College deadline (which is earlier than our partner’s deadline)

STEP 7: Visa Process

-After you are officially accepted to your semester program, you will be emailed information regarding the visa process for that country

-Follow all of the steps carefully and apply for a visa ASAP

OTHER CUNY STUDENTS: ePermit Process

-If you are a student at another CUNY campus who is participating in one of our Queens College Exchange Programs, you will have to apply for an ePermit so that your study abroad classes and credits will be transferred back to your home college.

-You must inform your home campus that you will be participating in a Queens College Program ASAP, as they have paperwork that you must fill out with them.

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT COMMITMENT PAPERWORK:

–Physician’s Statement:

Make sure that there is a Doctor’s Stamp on it.

Your doctor can fax this to us: 718-997-5055 (FAX)

–Health Care Proxy: If something were to happen to you, who would you want to make medical decisions on your behalf?

The witness on the bottom of the page should not be this person.

–Passport: Should be valid until at least 6 months after the end date of your program.

Renew your passport right away if it is expired or will expire!

Application Process:

Nominations: Your study abroad coordinator (Blanche) must submit official nominations

Application Invitation: Shortly after nominations are received, students will be emailed a link to the online application form.

Application Submission: Students are responsible for completing and submitting their application, along with all supporting documents, by the deadline

Registration Process:

• Once your application is approved, you will receive an email from Birmingham with the course selection form, typically within a few weeks.
• On the form, list your preferred 12 courses in order of preference. You may choose courses from the following colleges:
  • College of Arts and Law
  • College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  • College of Life and Environmental Sciences
  • College of Social Sciences
• Final course selections will be confirmed by early January.

• Single accommodation with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities
• Single ensuite bedrooms with shared kitchen facilities
• Studio and studio apartments with exclusive use of bathroom and kitchen facilities

->More Housing Information HERE

**Students are responsible for researching housing options, prices and housing application deadlines on their own**

• CUNY-Mandated International Insurance
• Flights
• Housing
• + CUNY Tuition

In UK:

See University of Birmingham’s Living Costs here

You must submit a Course Approval Form to the Financial Aid Office.    

    —> Information on Course Approval Forms can be found HERE.

-See our Scholarships Page HERE

Look for:

-Queens College Internal Scholarships

-Gillman Scholarship

-Etc.

See our “How to Transfer Study Abroad Credits” Page HERE for more information.

• University of Birmingham Exchange Page
• University of Birmingham’s Living Expenses & here
• Important Dates
• FAQ & Class Info.
• Academic Calendar
• Housing Info.

For example, if you study abroad in the Fall, you will not be able to graduate until the Spring because it takes us a while to receive your transcript.

1. Can I take Major/Minor Classes Abroad?

It is highly recommended that you take Elective Credits abroad, since you will not know exactly which classes you will take until you are abroad.

It may be possible to take Major/Minor credits abroad if those classes are offered abroad and if your department approves of those classes on a Course Approval Form.  It is up to your Major/Minor Department’s discretion.

2. Can I take General Education classes abroad?

You will have to ask Advising about this.

xWe have a podcast called “Study Abroad Stories.”

See our Podcast Page and look under “England”