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Independent Study or Non-Approved Program (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Des Moines, United States
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, J-Term, Spring, Summer
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 09/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
J-Term 2025 09/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Drake Administered Housing Options: Apartment, Cabin on a Ship, Dormitory, Homestay, Hotel, Student Responsibility
Credit Type: Drake Credit Language of Instruction: English
Provider: Drake University Experiential Learning: Internship, Research, Service-Learning
Program Description:
The "Independent Study or Non-Approved Program" is not intended for most Drake students. Students need special permission from the Drake International office, a Drake Faculty member, or other Drake offices in order for an independent study or non-approved program to be considered. Please contact StudyAbroad@Drake.edu immediately if you are considering a non-affiliated program abroad. 

General Steps
1. Student meets with an Education Abroad Advisor in the Drake International office to review the full process to apply for an independent study or non-approved Drake program.
2. Complete the non-approved programs petition form (found in the Drake International office) and the online Terra Dotta application.
3. Drake International will review student petition forms with the Drake education abroad committee once per semester.
4. Student gathers required signatures for final approval.