Application Process

Please note, the application for 2022-23 is now OPEN. Deadline is January 25th 2022

* All programs are intended to take place for 2022-23 unless partner universities or country entry restrictions prohibit the programs from moving forward. We ask applicants to be aware of and prepared for possible cancellations or required quarantine stays due to Covid. Please note, costs associated with quarantine requirements or cancellations such as airfare are not covered by Caltech.

Also remember that meeting the minimum GPA does not guarantee nomination by Caltech or if nominated acceptance by the partner study abroad or away
university. A stable or rising GPA and reference letters that speak to the applicant's ability to succeed academically and to that the applicant has the judgement, adaptability, and organizational qualities to handle the study abroad or away experience responsibly are necessary. Also note that all applicants must be enrolled for a minimum of 36 students units the term prior to and the term after study abroad or away.

Applicants must read the application directions and other documents listed below. All are in PDF format. You are welcome to fill them out by hand. All forms must be turned in as hard copies. Some forms are available as writable PDFs; please see the Guide to Using Writable PDFs for more information.

Application Directions & Materials:

Study Abroad/Away Application Presentation
Application Directions
Application Checklist
Caltech Scholars Programs Application Form, writable PDF
Caltech Scholars Programs Reference Form
Proposed Course List (DOC file, so you can cut and paste)
Additional École Polytechnique application items (required)

(2022-23 URGENT UPDATE Regarding Danish Language: University of Copenhagen currently no longer offers Danish language courses. Students need to look at taking Danish culture courses instead.)

Additional Course Guides to Help:

Choosing Courses Overview
Choosing Courses PowerPoint (for all programs minus Cambridge)
Choosing Cambridge Courses PowerPoint
Equivalent Course Guide
Note for Applicants: Any Humanities courses proposed to take away/abroad, the evaluator you list will be Executive Officer Christopher Hitchcock. For any Social Science courses, the evaluator will be Executive Officer Robert Sherman.

Be sure to check the individual program handouts (available from the Study Abroad page) and to review individual program pages for program-specific information.

Application and Course List Examples

Cambridge Scholars Program

Copenhagen Scholars Program

Edinburgh Scholars Program

École Polytechnique Scholars Program

London Scholars Program

Biology Ex 1
Biology Ex 2
Biology Ex 3
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (course list only)

Melbourne Scholars Program