Congratulations on your acceptance to study away! The following sections will assist you with requirements and resources before you depart for your time off-campus. Please be sure you are checking your Pomona College email for updates and deadline reminders from our office.

Once you have signed your acceptance agreement, you move to the pre-departure phase of the process. Required participation forms can be found in the post-decision section of the online application portal and contain a wealth of information that you will need to prepare yourself for your off-campus studies. We hope you will enjoy browsing through our many resources.

So, now that you're accepted, what happens next?

Pre-Departure

Spring 2025 Required Agreements and Participation Forms – Study Away Students

Due by Wednesday, October 16, 2024:

  • Study Away Acceptance Agreement

Due by Sunday, October 27, 2024:

All remaining post-decision items in the application portal:

  • Release Agreement
  • Health Assessment Form
  • Proof of Insurance
  • Proof of University/Program Acceptance
  • Program-Specific Policies
  • Airfare Policy
  • Application and Visa Fee Reimbursements 
  • Direct Deposit Enrollment Form (if applicable)
  • Student Health Services Study Abroad Checklist
  • Zurich Travel Insurance
  • Pre-Departure Modules 1 & 2
  • Additional program-specific information, if applicable

Pre-Departure Orientations

It is mandatory for ALL international program participants to attend two Pomona College Pre-Departure Orientations – one General Orientation and the Small Group Orientation -- in addition to any pre-departure orientation session offered by the program provider. Please save the date for the relevant orientation listed below. More information will be sent to admitted students.

Pomona Programs Orientations

  • Pomona Cambridge Program: TBA
  • Macalester-Pomona-Swarthmore Program: Globalization, the Environment and Society at University of Cape Town: TBA

International Programs Orientations

  • General Pre-Departure Orientations: 
    • Friday, November 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
    • Monday, November 11, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  • Small Group Pre-Departure Orientation: Wednesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m.

Domestic Programs Orientations

  • CMC Washington Program Pre-Departure Orientation (for Pomona students only): TBA
  • Domestic Exchange Pre-Departure Orientation: TBA

Flight Booking Q&A Session (optional)

  • Friday, October 25, 2:30 -3:30 p.m.