J-Term Travel Course Registration

Application and Registration Process

Students interested in registering for a J-Term travel seminar should submit an application to their desired program through Via, Drake's application and database system for study abroad.

**Students should not attempt to register for the seminar in Self-Service.** Rather, students initiate the registration process by applying for a program in Via.  See Procedure section below.

Students may only apply to one program per term, but may select an alternate if their first choice is full. 

Cost information and acceptance criteria will be listed in Via and may vary by seminar. 

The Global Engagement Office will review students' applications, accept eligible students based on each program's acceptance criteria, and notify each applicant whether their application was approved or denied.

Students will be registered automatically by the Office of the Registrar once they have committed (in Via) to the program to which they have been accepted. Global Engagement will explain the students' next steps, including payment information.

Students, faculty, and staff who have questions about the application/registration process may contact Global Engagement at studyabroad@drake.edu or 515-271-2084.

Procedure

1. On the Via web site, click "Explore Programs" and filter by J-term.
   
   • Programs beginning with an * are Drake-administered travel seminars.
2. Select the program that interests you.
3. To apply to the program, click the Apply Now top left of the page.
4. Once you submit the application, Drake Education Abroad staff will review your application and ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for study abroad and the course itself.  (See Eligibility section below.)
   • If you are eligible and a seat is available for you, your application status will be updated to "Conditionally Accepted."
   • If you are eligible but a seat is not available for you, your application status will be updated to "Waitlisted."
   • If you are not eligible for the course, your application status will be updated to "Not Accepted."
5. If you are "Conditionally Accepted" and wish to claim the available seat, it is your responsibility to complete the additional requirements (including a $500 non-refundable deposit) so your application can be fully "Accepted". You must then update your application status in Via to "Committed" by the specified deadline.
6. Once you have "Committed", the Office of the Registrar will officially register you for the course. This typically happens in late fall. It will then appear on your class schedule.

Eligibility

1. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
2. Students must have no major conduct issues.
3. Students must be at least one year beyond high school graduation during the term of travel.
4. Students must meet any specific requirements for the particular class (eg, course prerequisites, instructor approval, etc.).