BEFORE YOU APPLY

We recommend that you talk with your study abroad advisor at your home school as soon as possible to learn of any deadlines or requirements they may have for study abroad. We’re here to help! If your school does not already send students to RIDE, we can help provide the information you may need to get approval for one of our programs. Email us at info@rideinternational.org if you have any questions about the application process.

STEP 1 — Online Application

Please first fill out our Online Application. Be sure to completely fill out the application and submit it by the deadline for the program to which you are applying.

STEP 2 — Request Transcripts

Request your transcript be sent to RIDE (see References/Transcripts).

STEP 3 — Letters of Recommendation & Approval

Request two letters of recommendation and study abroad approval form and have them sent to RIDE (see References & Transcripts). We need your letters of recommendation, approval form, and transcript by the deadline for your application to be considered complete. Please email us and let us know who will be sending the letters of recommendation.

MINIMUM CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university

• In good academic standing

• Not on academic or disciplinary probation

DEADLINES

PLEASE NOTE: You are encouraged to submit your application and supporting materials before the deadline. All application materials must be received by the following dates:

• Fall Session

  • February 15 (early decision)

  • March 15 (regular)

• Winter Session

  • October 12 (regular)

  • September 12 (early decision)

• Summer Session

  • February 10 (regular)

  • January 10 (early decision)

AFTER APPLYING

Upon securing all of your application materials (online application, letters of recommendation, approval form, and transcript), Program Staff will then review your candidacy for the RIDE program which you applied. If you are accepted as a finalist, additional information will be required in order to complete your enrollment into the program.

As soon as your application is complete and your supporting documentation is received we can give you a decision on your acceptance into the program. Of course, should spaces remain available, program staff can still consider applications submitted after the deadline. When a semester fills, we will establish a waiting list and admit students on a space available basis. If you missed the deadline, but still desire to attend one of our programs, immediately email us at admissions@rideinternational.org .