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BBA Semester Application

Access Application

Did a Program Coordinator give you access to the BBA Semester Programs application? You can access it below! If you are applying for an affiliate program, it may also require a brief google form. 

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Before you begin your application, we strongly encourage you to review our advice on Choosing a Semester Program. This detailed guide outlines the major differences between our program types as well as some strategies in picking locations.

 

Application Deadlines

  • Summer Semester Programs: Feb. 1
  • Fall/Spring Semester Programs, Priority Deadline: March 3
  • Spring Semester Programs, Secondary Deadline: Oct. 1

All applications due by 11:59 PM on the deadline date.

 

 

Mandatory Steps

To be eligible to apply, students must attend an information session and meet with a semester program advisor before the relevant application deadline.

 

Application Process

Before You Apply

INFO SESSIONS 

If you are interested in studying abroad on a Semester program, the first mandatory step is attending an information session.

 

ADVISING APPOINTMENTS

After you attend an information session, you can schedule your required advising appointment with a BBA International Programs Coordinator.

You can book an in-person or virtual appointment here.

Before the appointment, you should:

  • Think about your goals
  • Start some basic online research, including our website and blog
  • Explore the My Credit Abroad Database

During the meeting, we will discuss:

  • Your major, course planning and the best program locations for you
  • Application process
  • Scholarship opportunities and funding
  • Additional study abroad resources
  • Expectations (for you and your parents)

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES

You will need to plan far in advance if you want to participate in a BBA Semester program. To view application deadlines for the current year's application cycle, please visit the Semester Programs page. 

Application Process

APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATION AND FEES

All applications are completed on the MyAbroad Portal. Affiliate applications may also require an additional google form. Once authorized, for both program types, you can access the MyAbroad online application.

All Programs - $75 non-refundable application fee

PROGRAM CODE

All our Exchange Program codes start with “15.” Some partner schools have more than one program at UT, so if you want a BBA Exchange Program, make sure to select the “15xxxx” code. For affiliate programs, they begin with "20". Pleased review the program page for the program code or application code.

 

BELOW SECTIONS ONLY REQUIRED FOR EXCHANGE APPLICATIONS

ESSAY 

Prompts for Program Choice

We want to see that you have researched the exchange partner, its location, and how it directly aligns with your personal, academic and professional goals. Below are some things to consider:

  • From your research about the exchange partner, what particular programs, and/or facilities do you hope to benefit from? Please avoid generic reasons, such as the program offers courses you need for your degree. Many of our exchange programs fulfill this need. Or generic statements, such as it is a top business college with renowned faculty and innovative programs.
  • How will this international experience directly correlate to your academic and/or professional goals? Please avoid generic sentiments; for example, having a global perspective in my field will be valuable in my future profession, but rather provide specific examples.
  • What about the location (e.g., city, country), including local culture, organizations, and attractions, is relevant to your academic, professional, and personal interests? If you have any personal connection to the location, please share about that direct connection. Remember, we have multiple exchange programs in Spain, France, England and Hong Kong, so differentiate about the city or region for these cases.
  • Immersion in the local language may be a reason for program choice. But bear in mind that for Spanish, French, German, and Chinese, we have multiple exchange programs where these are the local languages spoken, so that would not be a specific enough reason for your individual program choice in these cases.

Prompts for Candidacy

We would like to know if you have the skills and experience to succeed in one of our BBA exchange programs. Below are some guiding questions to help you with your personal statement.
  • Why are you the right candidate for this program, and what sets you apart from other applicants? Please avoid generic statements like I have a 4.0 GPA and can balance work and studies.
  • Share about a time when you had to adapt to a new environment. What mechanisms did you employ to help you successfully adjust and cope with change?
  • What type of leadership experience have you had at work, in the community, or a student organization? Please focus on interpersonal aspects, such as your ability to motivate others or manage responsibilities. You can detail projects and achievements on your resume.
  • Share your experience interacting with and building relations with people different from you (abroad or in the US).
  • Have you been involved with any international communities on campus or in the US (student organizations, volunteer work, community engagement, etc.)? If so, how?
  • How did you improve a situation when your experience did not meet your anticipated expectations?
Enter your essay onto the web application form, maximum length of two pages.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION 

Applicants must use the online Reference Questionnaire Form within the UT “MyAbroad” application portal. Full instructions are accessible after starting the online application itself.

Reference Guidance: 

  • Two letters of recommendation are required to apply for BBA Semester Programs
  • One recommendation must be from a McCombs professor (Freshman applicants may use any UT professor)
  • The second recommendation should be from a supervisor/employer, advisor, or another instructor. NOTE: If this recommender does not have a UT EID, they will not be able to access the online recommendation form. Instead, they should send their recommendation to BBA International Programs

Important things to consider: 

  • Request recommendations 2-4 weeks in advance! 
  • Make sure you give your recommenders plenty of notice so the selection committee receives your letters on time.

LANGUAGE EVALUATION 

Only students applying to foreign language programs (Universidad de Deusto in Spain and PUC in Chile) need a language evaluation. 

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS TO INCLUDE 

  • Resume - Write your EID and semester abroad in the top right corner
  • Degree Plan - Submit a degree plan (not a degree audit), with completed requirements checked off, and next semester’s tentative schedule included. Click on the appropriate major to access degree plans.
  • Find your degree plan here

 

Notifications and Next Steps

NOTIFICATION AND NEXT STEPS

NOTIFICATION

  • Notification of selections will be by e-mail, about 3-4 weeks after the application deadline closes.
  • Secondary deadline applications are reviewed on a first-submitted, first-considered basis.
  • Students typically have one week to accept or decline their placement and confirm participation.
  • Applications to host schools are available AFTER acceptance. Students must complete and send to their host school, along with all requested materials.

 

NEXT STEPS - PASSPORT AND VISA

For all destinations, students will need a valid passport. If you do not have one, or if yours will expire before the end of the time you’re planning to be abroad, you should apply for one now. Texas Global Passport Services can process passport applications.

Study in most countries also requires a residency permit or a visa. You need to have a passport before you can apply for either a residency permit or visa. Allow time, because it may take up to 12 weeks to apply for a visa. Students are responsible for contacting the appropriate consulate or embassy for guidelines and to secure the necessary paperwork.