All program applications include the IAP online application, which includes your program selection, demographic, academic, and contact information, as well as your campus code of conduct (disciplinary) history. You must also complete a brief survey about the program selection and application process.
Programs may include the following additional application materials: essay questions, program specific forms, and/or personal identification documents, like passport copies. After making a program selection in the online application, program-specific materials become available to you.
For some programs, you may also need to complete an application to the host university (in the case of an exchange) or a partner or provider. If this is required, it will be noted on the IAP application with instructions and/or a link to the partner’s application.
You should fully complete your IAP program application, the online application and any additional forms or activities, by the deadline posted on the program web page.
Application Open Schedule
A revised application opening schedule is in place due to the Covid pandemic. For information on the schedule and updates visit our COVID FAQ page.
UW Study Abroad uses the following general schedule for opening applications – some programs do not follow this schedule so check the program specific web page to confirm.
IAP and College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Programs
- August 1 the year prior
- Fall term programs
- Academic Year term programs
- Summer term programs
- May 1 the year prior
- Spring term programs
- Calendar Year term programs
- Spring Break term programs
- March 1 the spring prior
- Winter term programs
College of Engineering Programs
- Find application process details here
- Mid-August the semester prior
- Spring term programs
- Calendar Year programs
- Mid-January the semester prior
- Fall programs
- Academic Year programs
- November/December prior
- Summer programs
Wisconsin School of Business Programs
- Find application process details here
Application Submission Due
The UW Study Abroad on-line application and program specific forms submitted in person to the IAP Resource Center – if a requirement of your program application – must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. CST on the posted program application deadline.