Accepted Students France (IAU)

Congratulations on your acceptance into SUNY Fredonia's study abroad program to the Institute for American Universities in France! The information below is in order of importance. Please follow the list accordingly. 

Important Things To Do Immediately:

1. Complete the IAU Application online
2. Send in $750 program deposit
3. Lifelong Learning Visiting Student Application (for non-SUNY students)
4. Apply for a passport if you don't already have one. You can download the application at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html

Registration Information:

• SUNY Fredonia students- Get your PIN card from your advisor and register for 15 credit hours of INED 403.01 Study Abroad: IAU-France.
• Other SUNY students- Register for 15 credit hours at your home campus.
• Non-SUNY students- Complete the Lifelong Learning Visiting Student Application and submit that to the International Education Center at SUNY Fredonia. You will then need to register for 15 credit hours of INED 403.01 Study Abroad: IAU-France.
• Meet with your advisor to discuss your program abroad. SUNY Fredonia students should take the Overseas Study Course Approval Form and the Course Advisement Form with you to your appointment with your advisor. Return copies of both to the International Education Office.

Health Forms:

All SUNY students are required to complete the Student Health Information form below. All SUNY students are required to have health insurance that covers them internationally. Please check with your insurance provider to verify your coverage. A copy of your insurance card and a letter from your insurance company stating your coverage abroad is required as proof of insurance. If you are not covered internationally, check space "B" on the Proof of Insurance Form.

• Student Health Information
• Proof of Health Insurance Form
• Health Insurance Waiver Form

Financial Aid:

If you plan to use financial aid to pay for your study abroad expenses, take the program budget and Financial Aid Arrangements form to the Financial Aid Office and speak with an advisor there.

• Financial Aid Arrangements Form

Additional Required Forms:

• Agreement & Release
• Emergency Contact Information Form
• Release of Confidential Information

SUNY Fredonia Students ONLY Forms:

• Request for Student Services Fee Reduction Form (SUNY Fredonia students only)
• Overseas Study Course Approval Form (SUNY Fredonia students only)
• Course Advisement Form (SUNY Fredonia students only)

Visa Information:

• All students are required for apply for a Student Visa for France. Visa information can be found on this website: http://www.consulfrance-newyork.org/spip.php?article370#LONG-STAY-STUDENT-VISAmore-than-90
• A guide to student visas is provided here.
• Get 4 passport photos right away to aid in the visa processing.

Travel Information:

• Make your airline reservations.  The closest airport to the school is Marseille International Airport.   
• RSVP to the Pre-Departure Orientation at SUNY Fredonia or your home campus.
• http://us.franceguide.com/