Petition Process for Non-Approved Programs

Students interested in studying abroad on a program not included on the pre-approved list must meet with the Associate Director of Study Abroad. In order for the Office of Study Abroad to consider such a request, students must complete the "Petition Program" application in the ViaTRM system (found in your WesPortal under "Study Abroad Information and Application").

• The petition should include:
  • Relevance to the student’s major
  • A detailed justification explaining how the program will meet academic needs not met by an approved-list program
  • Evidence of the quality and appropriateness of instruction offered
  • Measures taken by the program to guarantee student health and safety
  • Expectations for academic, linguistic, and cultural immersion
  • Evidence that the program has an equal opportunity or non-discrimination statement comparable to Wesleyan's.
• Wesleyan’s online permission application
• The program’s own application (may have different deadlines than Wesleyan)

Petitions will be evaluated by the Office of Study Abroad staff and/or by relevant faculty. Since approval is not guaranteed, students are strongly urged to apply to a preapproved program as a backup.

Deadline for petitions:

• Spring: October 1
• Fall: February 22