Forms
These are the forms that need to be completed and submitted before you leave:
Before you go:
Worksheet for Planning (REQUIRED)
The Global Education Office ask that all students who are planning to study abroad fill out a Worksheet for Planning Study Abroad/Domestic Study Away. Please read through the form carefully and acquire all applicable signatures.
Housing Form (REQUIRED if you live in MIT dorm)
For information on canceling housing before departure, and on securing housing for the semester when you are back, please review MIT Undergraduate Housing Forms, Policies and Frequently Asked Questions.
Financial Forms (REQUIRED if you receive financial aid)
The Study Away/Abroad Packet can be obtained from the Global Education Office, 12-189, or from Student Financial Services, 11-120.
Risk Acknowledgement Form (REQUIRED)
MIT students who are going abroad must fill out a risk acknowledgement form.
Emergency Form (REQUIRED)
Before departing on your study abroad program, please fill out an emergency form and return to the Global Education Office.
MIT Health Insurance Waiver (Required if you enroll in other health insurance)
If you are planning on enrolling in independent insurance while you are away, please fill out the MIT Health Insurance Waiver and return to MIT Affiliate Health Plan (E23-308). Other medical forms can be found here.
Release Forms
The Global Education Office is always looking for new photos of students' experiences abroad. If you would like to contribute to our photo bank, please fill out a Photo Release Form and return it to 12-189.
If you would like to become a point of contact for future interested students, please fill out a Contact Release Form and return it to 12-189.
When you return:
Request for Additional Credit (Required only if you are seeking credit)
If you are seeking transfer credit from your study abroad program, you must fill out a Request for Additional Credit Form prior to departure.

