No, students are not permitted to defer their acceptance. The pre-departure orientation is conducted during the semester before your program begins. As soon a meeting dates are established, they are sent to students by e-mail. The orientation program is mandatory for all study abroad participants. Students are responsible for getting the information they missed.
Many post offices have passport applications.
The post office on Fraser Street is the place to go if you are applying from State College. It depends on the program. During the pre-departure orientation students will receive information on how to obtain a visa, if they need one. If a student has further questions about visas, he or she should make an appointment to see his or her International Programs Advisor. No, IEPS will schedule your courses.