Application Process

Application Process
Please note, the application for 2021-22* is now closed. Deadline was January 25th 2021
* All programs are intended to take place for 2021-22 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.
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.
- Study Abroad/Away Application Presentation
- Application Directions
- Application Materials Checklist
- Caltech Scholars Programs Application Form, writable PDF
- Caltech Scholars Programs Reference Form
- Choosing Courses Overview
- Choosing Courses PowerPoint (for all programs minus Cambridge)
- Choosing Cambridge Courses PowerPoint
- Equivalent Course Guide
- Proposed Course List (DOC file, so you can cut and paste)
Be sure to check the individual program handouts (available from the Programs page) and to review individual program pages for program-specific information.
Application and Course List Examples
Cambridge Scholars Program
- Mathematics Ex 1
- Mathematics Ex 2
- Mathematics Ex 3
- Computer Science Ex 1
- Computer Science Ex 1
- Computer Science Ex 1
- Electrical Engineering
Copenhagen Scholars Program
Edinburgh Scholars Program
École Polytechnique Scholars Program
London Scholars Program
Melbourne Scholars Program
- BioE/BEM
- Geobiology
- BioEngineering (course list only)