1st Week on entering the Program

• Attend Mandatory College Orientation
• Attend Mandatory IFE Orientation
• Think about your personal timeline and course schedule. Plan when you will do your IFE
• Schedule initial discussion with your Faculty Advisor and IFE Counselor.

1 year before Field Experience

• Make appointments with faculty who work in your area of interest to learn about IFE opportunities available and sources of funding
• Meet regularly with Faculty Advisor and IFE Counselor to review progress
• Obtain passport if needed.

6-8 Months before Field Experience

• Submit resume to IFE Counselor
• Begin the IFE application process
• If you will be working on a research project, begin working on IRB materials
• Complete the Supervised International Field Experience Application and Agreement form. Submit with original signatures to the IFE Counselor
• Schedule needed immunizations.

1-5 Months before Field Experience

• Download the entire Plan and Reports, and Evaluations sections of the Field Experience Guidelines. You will need these forms during your IFE
• Prepare your IFE Plan with your Faculty Advisor, IFE Site Supervisor, IFE Counselor
• Plan with Faculty Advisor and IFE Counselor a realistic timeline and method for submitting required reports #s 1, 2
• Arrange for your medical and evacuation insurance,  Student Travel ID and immunizations
• Complete and submit IFE application packet forms with original signatures to IFE Counselor. Make copies of all forms for yourself
• Register for the IFE and Special Project, if applicable