February – April

• The ISSO will inform you via email of your placement by mid-February
• You must ACCEPT your placement via Carleton Central by the deadline to allow for Carleton to officially nominate you to your exchange institution
• Apply to the partner institution following the application instructions provided by either the exchange team at the ISSO or directly to you by the partner via email. You must complete their application by their deadline!
• Enter key dates and deadlines for both Carleton and your host institution to your Calendar, setting reminders along the way to help you stay on track.
• Review the Exchange course approval process and start developing a preliminary academic plan – note that it is your responsibility to align your exchange courses with your BIB program requirements.
• Start working with your Program Advisor and Registrar Specialist on your course evaluations with sufficient time to meet the registration dates and deadlines of your host institution.  
• Get connected with BIB students who have studied at your partner institution to start preparing for your own exchange.
• Check your Carleton email regularly and respond to all requests from Sprott and the ISSO in a timely manner.
• Review the applicable student visa/work permit requirements and start gathering the required documentation for your applications