International Summer Programs

• Search available programs via Atlas, Western’s International Learning portal
• You can narrow down your search by selecting various filters, such as destination, term, type, subject area, language of instruction
• Under "Term" in the right-hand side of the search box, select "Summer" then "Apply Search"
• Review details and eligibility requirements for your program of interest. Application deadlines vary between October and March
• Application fees* and additional fees* vary by program (* Fees are non-refundable)

• Come to an information session (held throughout the academic year) to learn more about the application process and your program options
• Visit our office during drop-in hours to speak with our International Learning Coordinators or International Learning Ambassadors (trained student leaders who have participated in a Western international learning experience). 

To begin an application for a program, visit Atlas to select your desired program.

Before starting your application, read the entire program page to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria. Once you are ready to start an application, click the "Login to Apply" link at the bottom of the program page. Complete and submit your application.

Application fees* and additional fees* vary by program (* Fees are non-refundable).

Please note: do not login unless you are proceeding with an application.

Please note that you may apply for only one program per term. Additional destinations or program options can be listed in the Program Selection section of the application under the "Optional Program/Destination" dialogue box. Please do not submit multiple applications.

There are general application questions you should be prepared to respond to when completing your online application in Atlas, such as:

Why do you wish to be considered for the program (academic and personal reasons)?

List any extra-curricular, volunteer and work activities that you have been involved in over the course of your University career.

What have you done to prepare yourself to live in a culture different from your own? How do you think you will cope with the differences?

Discuss a stressful experience in your past and how you dealt with it.

Many partner institutions and organizations require a separate application in addition to the one required by Western International. This secondary application may be available at the time of the application in Atlas or may be provided to you at a later date

Some programs may require supporting documents. Submit any supporting document by the application deadline.

• Western International will review and evaluate your application and update your application status in Atlas
• Your application status will remain in "Application Submitted" until the program coordinator evaluates your application. You will be notified via email whether your application has been approved or not
• In some cases, you may receive a conditional approval. The program coordinator will contact you to let you know what additional information is required to move your application to "Approved"

• After receiving your program offer via email, you must accept or decline your offer within the specified time indicated in your offer email. Students who do not respond by the deadline are subject to automatic withdrawal

• The course credit approval process differs based on the type of summer experience.  Review specific details for each program in Atlas