The process for studying abroad can be intimidating, so the Capstone Scholars Program is here to help you reach your travel goals! You can find a rough timeline below for the Capstone-exclusive study abroad programs in 2025. Please refer to the program pages for more specific information and dates for each program. If you have any further questions, please contact James Jacocks at jacocksj@email.sc.edu.
Research the study abroad programs available to you. Decide which part of the world you’d like to travel to, or which classes you are particularly interested in. Create an Education Abroad profile through the Education Aroad Office website. Check your passport to make sure it is valid for international travel in 2025.
The applications for Capstone Scholars Spring Break programs open. Attend the Education Abroad Fair on September 17th in the Russell House Ballroom between 11 AM and 3PM. Keep an eye out for information sessions about upcoming Spring Break programs.
Passport Travel Grant application opens. Make sure to attend the Passport Travel Grant writing workshops available in October! Maymester applications open. Keep an eye open for information sessions for all upcoming study abroad programming. Applications close for Capstone Scholars Spring Break programs.
Passport Travel Grant application closes. Maymester applications close. Keep an eye out for information sessions and acceptance emails! Submit confirmation for Spring Break program attendance, and submit the program fee. Complete the Deposit and Withdrawal Information (DWI) form for Spring Break programs. Submit application for Spring Break study abroad programs through the Education Abroad Office website before the end of the month.
Submit confirmation for Maymester program attendance, and submit the deposit. Complete the DWI form for Maymester programs. Submit acceptance for Passport Travel Grant funding. Applications for the Capstone Scholars Adventure Grant open. Start planning your flight information for Spring Break travel.
Attend information sessions for Spring Break and Maymester classes. Make sure you are enrolled in the appropriate Spring Break course, if applicable. Submit program fee 1 for Maymester programs. Start planning your flight information for Maymester program travel. Submit flight information for Spring Break program travel.
Attend pre-departure sessions for Maymester classes. Submit program fee 2 for Maymester programs. Submit flight information to Maymester program leaders. Find a packing list for your destination country and begin preparing for departure.
Spring Break programs depart and return! Attend Maymester pre-departure classroom sessions. Spring Break travelers, please submit your best travel photos to the Capstone Scholars Program.
Attend Maymester pre-departure classroom sessions. Maymester students, find a packing list and make sure you have everything you need for departure.
Maymester programs depart and return! Be safe, and submit your best travel photos to the Capstone Scholars Program.