Eligibility
Juniors who have completed at least one semester at Mills College and have a minimum 3.0 Mills cumulative grade point average at the time of application are eligible for the program. Students may not study abroad immediately following a Leave of Absence from Mills. A student must be current with all financial obligations to the College in order to be approved to participate.

Students planning to study in a foreign language must have completed two years of college-level courses in the applicable language, or the equivalent.

Credits
Mills accepts credits earned at the exchange institutions and international study programs in accordance with transfer policies.

Cost
Fees for the different programs vary. You should check with the individual program or the Mills Financial Aid Office for the most up to date tuition and housing costs.

Costs for travel are usually not included in a program's fees, and are the responsibility of the participating student.

Billing
The sponsoring institutions bill Mills College for a student's program fees. Mills in turn bills the student, then forwards that payment to the sponsoring institution.

Note: If you or your parents receive a bill from the program, do not pay it. Forward it to the Mills Student Accounts Office.

1. Fill out the Mills College International Study Application complete your Statement of Purpose, then have the application signed by:
   
   • Academic Records 
   • Division of Student Life
   • Financial Aid
   • Your International Study Advisor
   • Your Academic Advisor
2. Return the completed form to the M Center; staff there will give you the relevant application material.
3. Have an official transcript forwarded to the institution(s) of your choice by the M Center (the cost is $10.00 per transcript).
4. Obtain all necessary letters of recommendation and have them sent to the institution(s) to which you are applying.
5. Complete the application forms and send them, along with the appropriate application fee, directly to the address indicated on the institution's forms. If you need parts of the application signed by Mills faculty or administration, bring the form to the appropriate office and leave it for the signature. Allow two days for the form to be signed and ready for you to pick up again.
6. Once accepted, immediately inform the M Center so that the College is aware of your intention to study abroad.