Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
University of Victoria

APPLICATION, DEADLINE AND FORMS
Applications for the 2008-2009 academic year (fall semester, spring semester, or entire academic year) are due by February 15, 2008. Your completed application should be mailed to:

The University of Southern Mississippi
International Programs
Box 10047
Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Or bring your application to the Office of International Programs in the International Center, Room 401.  If you have any questions, call either (601) 266-4361 or (601) 266-5624, or fax (601)266-5699.  Your application should include:

1. Completed Southern Miss exchange programs application form
   
   
2. A typed essay (no more than 2 pages in length) that describes your interest in this program, your reasons for applying, how this program relates to your academic curriculum, and personal benefits you expect to receive from this program.  Include any additional information you think will be useful to the panel in evaluating your candidacy.  Be sure your name is provided on your essay.
   
   
3. Official transcripts of all university/college coursework.
   
   
4. Two recommendations from professors/instructors and your advisor's approval.  If you are applying for a language exchange program, one recommendation must be from your foreign language instructor. 
   
   
5. A $250.00 non-refundable deposit which is in addition to the cost of your program.  This deposit will be refunded only if you are not accepted for the program.
   
   
6. The Foreign Language Self-Report (students applying for foreign language programs only).