For summer 2022, students may consider CIEE or other CUNY study abroad programs. BMCC study abroad programs will not be offered this summer. CUNY requires that all study abroad participants be vaccinated.
General Information:
All students applying to BMCC Study Abroad Programs must meet the following requirements at the time of application:
- Matriculated and enrolled at an accredited college or university
- Completion of 12 college credits and the prerequisites for the desired study abroad program
- Overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher
Summer 2023 Study Abroad Deadlines
Specific dates will be posted in the 2022-23 academic year.
- Study Abroad application: February 2023
- Recommendation forms: February 2023
- Program deposit of $250: March 2023
- Remaining program fee: April 2023
How to Apply
To submit a complete application, students must:
- Enter all required information in each section of the online application.
- Upload an unofficial or official transcript to the application.
- Send this Recommendation Form [link coming soon] to two recommenders.
- At least one recommendation must be from a professor. The second may be from an academic advisor or college administrator with whom the student has worked closely.
- Upload an essay to the application (Word or PDF document).
- Essay Prompt: Please address all of the following questions to describe your individual reasons for applying to study abroad (1 page single-spaced):
- How will studying abroad help you achieve your future academic and professional goals?
- Why did you select your specific program and host country?
- What aspects of studying abroad do you expect to be the most challenging for you?
- What knowledge, skills, and experiences will help you deal with these challenges?
- Essay Prompt: Please address all of the following questions to describe your individual reasons for applying to study abroad (1 page single-spaced):
Did You Know?
- You can select two programs of interest in your application! You will apply to your first choice, but there will also be a section where you can list a second choice.
- If you’re unsure which programs will count towards your degree, email your student ID to jlevin@bmcc.cuny.edu for help.
Passports and Visas
Students must obtain a valid passport and visa (if required by the country). Students without a passport at the time of the application can still apply, but they must show a valid passport shortly after being admitted to their program. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end date of the program.
Below are helpful links to renew or obtain a new passport:
- U.S. Citizens: www.travel.state.gov
- Non U.S. Citizens: contact local embassy or consulate for information about passport renewal: https://embassy.goabroad.com/
The visa requirement will depend on the student’s nationality and program location. The process will also vary by country. If you already know where you want to study abroad, you can visit that country’s U.S. consulate website to learn about visa requirements for students. After admission to their study abroad program, students will receive country-specific guidance.
International Students: We encourage students of all citizenships to apply. International students on an F-1 visa will work with the International Student Services Office at BMCC to secure the necessary immigration documents to reenter the United States.
