Congratulations on your acceptance to study away! The following sections will assist you with requirements and resources before you depart for your time off-campus. Please be sure you are checking your Pomona College email for updates and deadline reminders from our office.
Once you have signed your acceptance agreement, you move to the pre-departure phase of the process. Required participation forms can be found in the post-decision section of the online application portal and contain a wealth of information that you will need to prepare yourself for your off-campus studies. We hope you will enjoy browsing through our many resources.
So, now that you're accepted, what happens next?
Pre-Departure
Spring 2026 Required Agreements and Participation Forms – Study Away Students
Due by Wednesday, October 15, 2025:
- Study Away Acceptance Agreement
Due by Sunday, October 26, 2025:
All remaining post-decision items in the application portal:
- Release Agreement
- Health Assessment Form
- Proof of Insurance
- Proof of University/Program Acceptance
- Program-Specific Policies
- Airfare Policy
- Application and Visa Fee Reimbursements
- Direct Deposit Enrollment Form (if applicable)
- Williams Global Horizons Grant (if applicable)
- Student Health Services Study Abroad Checklist
- Zurich Travel Insurance
- Pre-Departure Modules 1 & 2
- Additional program-specific information, if applicable
Pre-Departure Orientations
It is mandatory for students to attend two Pomona College Pre-Departure Orientations – one General Orientation and the Small Group Orientation -- in addition to any pre-departure orientation session offered by the program provider. Please save the date for the relevant orientation listed below. More information will be sent to admitted students.
Pomona Programs Orientations
- Pomona Edinburgh Program: TBA
International Programs Orientations
- General Pre-Departure Orientations:
- Monday, November 3, 4:00-6:00pm in Hahn 101 OR
- Friday, November 7, 1:30-3:30pm in SCC 208
- Small Group Pre-Departure Orientation: Wednesday, November 12, 7:00-8:00pm in SCC (various rooms)
Domestic Programs Orientations
- CMC Washington Program Pre-Departure Orientation (for Pomona students only): TBA
Flight Booking
- October 27-November 21
- Flight Booking Q&A Session (optional): TBA