Enrollment for Study Abroad programs is limited; early registration is encouraged and will help secure enrollment, as well as guarantee the minimum number of students required to run the course. Academic performance may be considered for admission to RISD’s Study Abroad programs.

To register for a Study Abroad Program, submit the following by the deposit deadline listed with the course:

Please note: The full tuition for your selected program is required if you register after the deposit deadline. Please take note of the deposit deadline for your course; deposit deadlines for Study Abroad programs vary by program, and are different than the deposit deadline for courses on the RISD campus.

Payments must be made with MasterCard or VISA credit cards, or by bank check (e.g., cashier's or certified) only. Debit cards and personal checks are not accepted for Study Abroad programs.

Supplemental Health Insurance
RISD requires that students studying abroad purchase supplemental health insurance. The provider RISD uses is HTH Worldwide Insurance, which charges a fee of $100 per student, providing you with extensive coverage while overseas. Further information and coverage details may be found at www.hthworldwide.com.

Upon receipt of the fee, RISD|CE will automatically register you with HTH and the program coordinator will issue your new supplemental health insurance card. You should remain on your regular health plan while enrolled in HTH’s supplemental health insurance. Once you have been registered with HTH Worldwide you may go www.hthstudents.com to find doctors abroad, as well as other useful information.

Additional information
Prospective participants are encouraged to contact the appropriate program coordinator to obtain additional information on program specifics, and to be informed of changes that may have occurred recently.

Course confirmation and additional requirements
You will receive confirmation of your enrollment from the RISD|CE office. All accounts must be paid in full before you are officially enrolled. On or about the Course Confirmation Date (listed with each program description), you will be notified whether the program for which you have enrolled will run. After you receive this notice, you will be responsible for the following:

· valid passport and visa to enter the country where your program is located. If your passport has expired or you have none, apply for one immediately. Please verify with the Program Coordinator or the appropriate consulate what kind of visa is required. In many cases, a tourist visa will suffice, but not always.

· travel arrangements must be made by you, both to your destination and back to the US. As summer is peak tourist season, make your reservations as soon as possible after we notify you that the course is confirmed. RISD|CE cautions that students who purchase a nonrefundable ticket before receiving course confirmation do this at their own risk. Participants are strongly encouraged to explore travel insurance options for protection in case circumstances compel them to withdraw from the course.

Students seeking to make travel arrangements may wish to consider STA Travel. They are known to offer reasonable fares and student discounts on regularly scheduled airlines. They can also provide you with an International Student Card, recommended for identification purposes and good for discounts at some museums. STA Travel may be reached at 800 781-4040, or on the web at www.statravel.com