The study abroad adviser must usually complete a form too. The application deadline for fall and fullyear programs can be as early as December and as late as the end of April. Deadlines for the spring semester abroad range from early October to early November. When applying directly to a university abroad, you should leave ample time for the application process. Qualified applicants are admitted to programs and universities on a rolling admissions basis, so early applications stand the best chance of being approved.
Popular programs fill up quickly, and early applicants often have better housing choices.
With the rise in the number of students studying abroad across the country, we recommend submitting your program or university applications well before the stated deadlines. For students who wish to study abroad in the spring, we recommend submitting your application at the end of the previous spring semester and not waiting until the fall. The Princeton University Study Abroad Program application should be completed by May 1 if you wish to study abroad in the fall or for the entire academic year, and by November 1 if you plan to be away for the spring semester. Most students know of their acceptance to a particular program before they submit the Princeton application. If, however, you are not certain which program you will pursue, you should submit a Princeton application for all programs that you are considering.