Please read all the information on this page CAREFULLY before you apply.
The deadline for applying to a Summer 2024 GL Seminar is October 27, 2023.
Eligibility & Enrollment Policies
Student Eligibility Requirements:
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- 2.75 GPA
- Good academic standing
- No active disciplinary sanctions (either during application process nor during the Spring 2024 semester)
- Academic advisor approval
- All participants must be enrolled in and complete the Spring 2024 semester at Allegheny.
GL Seminar Admissions Policies:
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- GL Seminars have an enrollment cap of 25 students.
- The Global Education office and the Professors who teach the GL Seminar will review student applications.
- The application is competitive and not all qualified applicants may be admitted.
- Programs with low enrollments may be cancelled and students will be notified of this decision in November.
A Completed Application Includes:
- Application Form: The Google form application opened in early August 2023 and is due by 5pm on October 27, 2023.
- Academic Advisor Approval Form: Students must request that their academic advisor complete the GL Seminar Academic Advisor Form by Oct. 27, 2024.
- Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose/essay is a critical part of your application and weighs heavily in the selection process. You will upload your statement of purpose in the online application. Your personal statement should answer the following:
- Describe why you are interested in this Global Learning Seminar? What are your expectations and what do you hope to gain from it?
- How does this course relate to your academic, professional and/or personal goals?
- How would you imagine incorporating this experience into your Allegheny education upon your return?
GL Seminar Timeline
| Event | Date |
| GL Seminar application opens | August 1, 2023 |
| Students attend a GL Seminar information session | September 2023 (Dates TBD) |
| Students review and understand GL Seminar costs and available financial aid options | By early October 2023 |
| Gilman scholarship applications are due (Caution: deadlines are Pacific Time) | October 5 |
| Application deadline for GL Seminars (NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED) | October 27 |
| Admissions notifications sent out. Non-refundable reservation fee of $1,200 charged to accepted students’ accounts (viewable via the “Nelnet Campus Commerce” link in Self Service |
November 13 |
| Deadline to submit Program Confirmation Form and Participation Agreement | November 30 |
| Deadline to pay the non-refundable reservation fee. After payment of this fee, expenses will be incurred on the student’s behalf which may be non-recoverable. Students who withdraw after this date may be responsible for charges on top of the non-refundable reservation fee depending upon the nature of agreements between Allegheny College and the GL Seminar travel providers. | November 30 |
| Students who did not pay the reservation fee will be removed from the GL Seminar roster. | December 1 |
| Students attend mandatory pre-departure orientation and class meetings | throughout Spring 2024 semester |
| Accepted and confirmed students add the course in Self Service. This assumes students otherwise meet the criteria for registration (no holds, has advisor approval, etc.) | early March 2024 |
| Remaining GL Seminar charges and pending aid is applied to the students’ accounts (viewable via the “Nelnet Campus Commerce” link in Self Service | mid-March |
| GL Program balance due | March 31 |
| Students who have not paid the program fees will be removed from the GL Program roster. Students who voluntarily or involuntarily withdraw from the program are still responsible for non-recoverable expenses, which, this close to the departure date will likely include the full tuition fee. | April 1 |
| EL Seminar Departs (TENTATIVE) | May 12, 2024 |
| EL Seminar Returns (TENTATIVE) | June 5, 2024 |