Study Abroad: St. Petersburg How to Apply

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How to Apply

Application Deadline: February 28, 2010

  1. A completed Online Application
  2. Official transcript (non-Brown students only)
  3. $300 non-refundable program deposit (checks made out to: Brown University)

Once you have received a letter of acceptance into the program, the following is required to obtain your official Letter of Invitation from the Russian Ministry of Education:

  1. Scanned and clear copy of your passport photo page (Note: your passport expiration must be at least valid for 1.5 years after the program end date)
  2. Scanned copy of I-20 and F-1 visa (International students only. Please note that your I-20 and F-1 visa must be valid for the entire length of the program)

The following forms and documents are required to obtain your student visa and complete your application:
Deadline: April 1, 2010

  1. Summer Abroad Acceptance Form
  2. General Travel Waiver
  3. Immunization History Form (non-Brown students only)
  4. Health Insurance Waiver Form (only for non-Brown students waiving the Brown student health insurance plan)
  5. Disability and Medical Accommodations Form (as applicable)
  6. Completed Russian Visa Application (see instructions)
  7. Original Passport – keep a copy for your records
  8. Two (2) passport photos – matte not glossy
  9. Official HIV certificate with your name – Note: oral swab or fingerstick test is not acceptable
  10. Copy of your travel itinerary – Note: Your travel dates must adhere to the program dates

HIV Certificate

Contact Health Services between March 8-19, 2010 to schedule the HIV blood test. Please contact Jennifer Hodshon (863-7880) or Lisa Turner (863-1304) to schedule an appointment. Be sure to tell them that this is for the Russian summer program. Please DO NOT do walk-ins – they require a scheduled appointment.

You will need to return 2 weeks later for the results. When you pick up your certificate, write your name on the certificate and get a signature from Jennifer or Tina before you leave.
NOTE: Oral swab or fingerstick test is not acceptable.

For non-Brown students, please visit your institution’s Health Services or private physician to do the same. 

Important Dates

Program Dates: June 20 - August 7, 2010
Program Fee: $8750

Send all documents to:

Attn: Summer Abroad
Office of Continuing Education
Box T, Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Summerabroad@brown.edu