The information presented within these pages are essential to planning for a successful study abroad experience. You will find that by taking the time to read and understand the material contained within these chapters, you will be prepared to maximize the benefits of studying abroad. Everything from attaining the proper and necessary documentation to go abroad to making a phone call from a foreign land is presented here. Whether it's packing for your semester, staying safe, financing your study, or ensuring proper academic credit for the courses you take abroad, these chapters will give you a great head start for a life-changing semester abroad.

Each of the chapters below provides a different set of vital information that should be read carefully:

Chapter 1:  Preparations & Personal Documents

Chapter 2:  Health & Safety

Chapter 3:  Drugs & Alcohol

Chapter 4:  Academics

Chapter 5:  Finance

Chapter 6:  Travel Tips

Chapter 7:  Insurance

Administration Matters

• STUDY ABROAD CLEARANCE FORM: 

  You must complete a Study Abroad Clearance Form and return it to the Study Abroad office. No student will be approved for an international program until this form has been completed and filed.



• HOUSING: 

  You must contact the PLNU Residential Life Office and complete their housing requests before leaving on an international program.



• PRE-DEPARTURE MEETING: 

  You must attend a Pre-Departure meeting the semester prior to leaving the PLNU campus. THIS MEETING IS NOT OPTIONAL.



• E-MAIL ADDRESS: 

  If you are using other than PLNU e-mail addresses, that information should be given to the Study Abroad office.