Marquette University’s South Africa Service Learning Program is open to undergraduate students currently seeking a degree at a U.S. institution from any discipline. Preference will be given to students of junior standing and beyond. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with a minimum 2.75 grade point average.

Application Deadlines

Spring Semester Study: October 1st

Fall Semester Study: March 1st

All applications will be reviewed after the deadline has passed with the exception of applications for Spring 2009, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Oct. 1.

These deadlines will be effective beginning in the 2008-2009 academic year.  Students who have already applied for Spring 2009 study under the old deadlines will be given first priority.

 

Application Requirements

• Application Form

• Recommendation Form

• Study Abroad Advisor Form (non-MU students only)

• Transcript Request Form (non-MU students only)

 

Three references, a transcript of grades and a 200-word statement of purpose for applying to the program are are required along with the program application.  Applicants will be invited for an in-person or phone interview, the last stage of the application process.

The application can be obtained in the Office of International Education in the Alumni Memorial Union, 425, or downloaded above.