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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Office of International Education (OIE) WEB GUIDE
Hochschule Osnabrück (HO)
Location: Osnabrück - Germany
Dates: mid-Aug to early Feb; early Feb to early July
Courses: courses taught in English or German; intensive German
Accommodation: dorms, hostels or apartments
Program Model: Direct Enroll through a Provider
Contact: Dr. Alexander Kovzik, Sage 2477, 424-0178
Dr. Marianne Johnson, Sage 2414, 424-2230
Study in German or in English
at Hochschule Osnabrück.
Complete paid or unpaid internships.
Osnabrück, in the federal state of Lower Saxony, is in a university town with a medieval town center close to the Dutch border, Amsterdam, Hanover, Hamburg, and Berlin.
Hochschule Osnabrück (HO)
Hochschule Osnabrück is a university of applied sciences with a strong international focus. 15% of the 8,000-student population has foreign nationality, its business programs rank in the top ten nationally and it is distinguished for promotion of student mobility abroad. FHO has two campuses. One is in Osnabrueck city and the other, Lingen Campus, is on the Dutch border 80 km from Osnabrueck.
Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences
Students on this exchange enroll in courses offered through the Faculty (department) of Business Management and Social Sciences. This faculty offers full undergraduate and graduate programs in English as well as individual courses in English for visiting students. A hallmark of study through HO, students will find close contact between students and professors and professors with professional experience in business and industry.
Buddy Program
Your assigned buddy can help your transition to living & studying in Germany. Your buddy can pick you up from the Osnabrück train station and give travel tips, help you move in and move out, answer questions about the university and more.
Student Organizations
- Join OS is a city-wide organization joining German and international students from all local universities.
- VAMOS e.V. is for students interested in event management.
Exchange students may join competitive and recreational sporting activities through the Centre for Sports.
Support System at HO
The central International Office at Hochschule Osnabrück is responsible for international relations and programmes on a university level and organizes German language winter and summer schools prior to the start of each semester.
In addition to the HO central international office, the Faculty of Business Management & Social Sciences offers pre-semester orientation and on-going support services to its visiting students through the International Faculty Office (IFO). This office offers services to students, faculty and staff; "faculty" in its name refers to "department" rather than to professors. Staff and lecturers of the Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences and of the IFO assist students in study-related and personal matters in order to facilitate rapid integration into a new social environment. They also organize cultural programming, international conversation groups and English movie evenings. Support is offered both before arrival and during the experience. IFO Support Staff can be contacted directly by students interested in the HO exchange even before applying through UW Oshkosh.
Young Ambassadors
If you are considering studying in Germany and/or have questions about what it's like, the Young Ambassadors (undergraduate students from North America who have recently studied in Germany) are there to help! Find someone who studied where you want to go or who specializes in your field and ask them whatever you want to know about study or research in Germany!
Academic Coursework
Host Institution Course Enrollment
Before committing to an exchange program, applicants must spend time looking through the course selection available at the host institution. Not all HO courses are open to visiting exchange students. Use the Course Catalogs to view the full list of courses open to visiting students. Use the Module Descriptions to see course descriptions; courses listed on the Module Descriptions pages are not open to visiting exchange students if not also listed in the course catalog linked from above.
Courses listed in the Course Catalogs are taught in German, unless otherwise specified. Look at the fine print at the bottom of each course list to see which courses are taught in English, and during which semesters. HO offers its courses in English through the Faculty (Department) of Business Management and Social Sciences.
German Language Courses
German language courses are not required, but both HO and the OIE highly recommend that students take at least one.
For an additional fee, students may enroll in the winter intensive German bridge program or the summer intensive German bridge program just before the start of each semester. These programs include general language training or business language training, visits to manufacturing and service companies and planned day trips.
During the semester, students may enroll in German language courses.
HO also offers Preparatory Courses in intensive German for students at the beginning level during each semester; these courses also carry an additional fee.
Block Seminars
These are optional, five-day study trips, projects or business games offered once every semester (in May and November). During this time no regular lectures are given.
UAS7 Study & Internship Program (SIP)
*** Deadline for SIP program is typically on/around February 15.
Students interning through the SIP are awarded substantial scholarships and paid internships in return for spending a minimum of 12 months studying and interning in Germany. The experience includes participation in an intensive German language bridge program before the start of the fall semester, study over the fall semester and a six-month internship in a company or research institute in Germany over spring. The program also includes visits to companies and other sites of interest.
HO is one of seven universities of applied sciences offering the SIP. To apply to the SIP, send application documents directly to the DAAD New York office listed on the SIP web site. Let UW Oshkosh OIE staff know that you have applied for a SIP award so that we can advocate on your behalf with our partners at HO.
These internships must also be pre-approved by HO; pre-approval can take place during the fall semester of study.
Click here for more information.
Other Internship Options
The Career Center on the HO campus assists students looking for internship placements in English. These internships MUST be pre-approved by FHO.
Course enrollment is completed through the host institution during orientation after arriving abroad. All participants will be enrolled in courses at the host institution and will transfer those courses back to UW Oshkosh at the end of their studies.
HO requires that all exchange students enroll only in courses as listed on their Learning Agreement (see "Apply"). Visit the International Office at HO to make changes to your Learning Agreement BEFORE taking a course which is not already on your list. Any course which is not on the Learning Agreement will NOT be included on the official transcript.
Course and Credit Transfer
When you study abroad/away on a program which does not grant UW Oshkosh credit, you may request that your courses be transfered to UW Oshkosh at the end of your program by soliciting prior approval for course and credit transfer. Transfer without prior approval IS NOT AUTOMATIC and IS NOT GUARANTEED.
Follow the instructions on theTransfer Credit Prior Approval formto have your courses pre-approved for transfer.
Study Abroad and Graduation
At HO, grades are posted and transcripts are issued long after the semester ends (April for fall/winter semester and October for summer semester). If you plan to graduate at the end of your semester abroad, notify the OIE at UW Oshkosh BEFORE YOU APPLY so that we can discuss your graduation dates.
DPI Study Abroad Requirement for Foreign Language Teachers
College of Education & Human Services students planning to teach a foreign language after graduation must meet the DPI requirement for study abroad and must have a completed Certificate of Residency. For more information, visit the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Office on the third floor of Radford.
Full Estimated Cost of Participation
The "Full Estimated Cost of Participation" includes your Program Fee (the amount due directly to UW Oshkosh), your airfare and other expenses related to your participation on this program.
Full Estimated Cost of Participation:
Fall 2013: $11,110
2013/2014 Academic Year: $19,560
2013/2014 Study Internship Program: $7,510
Spring 2014: $11,050
As part of the application process for this program, you are required to review, sign and submit the "Full Estimated Cost of Participation" worksheet for your program. The worksheet includes all of the cost details for your program and is linked from STEP III of the "Apply" section of this guide.
Accommodation & Meals
Students are typically placed in furnished single rooms in student flats (shared apartments) belonging to Studentenwerk Osnabrück. Flats are scattered around the city (locations/descriptions for accommodation); German universities typically do not have Residence Halls such as those found on university campuses in the U.S.
UW Oshkosh students apply for accommodation by submitting the Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences International Office accommodation request form (see "Apply" below) to the UW Oshkosh Office of International Education. Once your participation on the exchange program has been approved, you can secure housing by forwarding a refundable housing deposit directly to HO.
You'll make your rent payments by direct deposit. After arriving in Osnabrück your Buddy or someone from the International Office will assist you in setting up a local bank account.
If you arrive in Osnabrück before your housing contract begins or leave after it ends, you will need to find accommodation in a local hotel or hostel.
Two staff in the Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences International Office provide accommodation support service:
Housing Officer: Anne Rullert
Room CN 0207
Phone: 011-49-541-969-3828
Fax: 011-49-541-969-3478
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Housing Assistant: Student Tutor
Room CN 0214
Phone +49 (0) 5 41/9 69-30 72
Fax +49 (0) 5 41/9 69-34 78
Email firstname.lastname@example.com
Studentenwerk Osnabrück
The Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences International Office rents flats directly from the Studentenwerk Osnabrück, a student union charged with offering accommodation services, meal services and social activities.
Accommodation services through the Studentenwerk include
- "Residence Tutors", who help their fellow international students find their way around in the new environment.
- Counseling, especially as students navigate transitions into a new culture
- Events
Housing Alternatives
Alternatively, students may apply directly to Studentenwerk Osnabrück for housing.
In Osnabrück, students may purchase some meals from four student diners and eight student cafeterias at government-subsidized rates. All flats have kitchen facilities, where students make meals on their own.
Review the estimate for the amount of money you should bring to cover meals in the Full Cost of Participation worksheet. It is not reasonable to think that you can save money by spending less than the food estimate provided by the OIE! This estimate is meant to be the BARE MINIMUM in relation to your particular destination!
At a minimum, eligible students on student exchange and direct enroll programs have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5, are in good standing, and may come from any academic discipline. Students who will study in a foreign language must also meet proficiency requirements as listed on each program's web page. Students with a GPA below 2.5 should contact the OIE before applying. In some cases, partners abroad will accept applicants with a slightly lower GPA. As part of the application process, your disciplinary file will be reviewed. If you have a campus disciplinary file, this will be taken into consideration when determining your eligibility.
Courses are offered in both
German and in English. While there is no German language requirement
for students studying in English, it is highly recommended that exchange
participants complete at least German 110 at UW Oshkosh in advance
of their semester abroad. Students planning to study in German will
be required to submit evidence of German proficiency.
Participants With Disabilities
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation, it is best to consult with disability services on the UW Oshkosh campus at least a few weeks prior to the study abroad application deadline. If this isn't possible, consult with disability services as far in advance as possible or by the study abroad application deadline. If you are a student on another campus, please consult your own disability services office first and then ask that office to contact the UW Oshkosh disability services office at (920) 424-3100. Additional information on traveling with a disability is available from Mobility International U.S.A.
Pre-/Post-travel Class Dates
Inability or failure to attend class prior to or following your program abroad may affect your ability to participate, course grades and/or ability to receive and use financial aid.
- There are no pre-/post-travel class dates for this program.
Application Process
Before You Apply
- Write the deadline for completing the On-line Study Abroad Orientation - AND the date on which you must attend your Program-specific Orientation - in your calendar. Failure to complete orientation will affect your ability to participate.
- Write all payment deadlines in your calendar.
If you aren't the person who will be making payments, share this information with the person who will be. - Understand how seats are assigned on study abroad programs.
Securing Your Place on a Study Abroad Program
The application process for this program is competitive; applications will be accepted through the application deadline, when decisions on seat assignments will be made.
If on the date that applications are due there are more applications than seats available, the top applicants will be selected. Where two or more applicants have similar qualifications, graduation dates and/or the date on which the application was received may be used to select applicants. Preference in selecting applicants will go to UW Oshkosh students.
Selected applicants will be notified and must make their first program payment on time in order to retain their seat. Applicants who are not selected will be refunded the application fee.
HO does not send the official acceptance email to the OIE, but directly to each student. Therefore, the student is the only person who will be notified. It is the student's responsibility to notify the OIE when in receipt of this email.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester Programs
STEPS I & II: 2nd Friday in March by 12:00 pm.
STEP III: 3rd Friday in March by 12:00 pm.
STEP IV (post-application deadline): immediately following acceptance
Spring Semester Programs
STEPS I & II: 1st Friday in October by 12:00 pm.
STEP III: 2nd Friday in October by 12:00 pm.
STEP IV (post-application deadline): immediately following acceptance
Application STEPs & Application Checklist
Complete the three steps below in order, or work on all three steps simultaneously. Check off items as you SUBMIT them to the Office of International Education.
Step I | |||||||
Complete the on-line study abroad/away application. | |||||||
Step II | |||||||
Print the application packet and sign where appropriate. | |||||||
Pay the UW Oshkosh application fee ($100 for in-state residents and $200 for out-of-state residents) per the instructions in the application packet and turn in your receipt to the OIE. If you have mailed the application fee to the Cashier's Office, notify the OIE so that OIE staff can contact the Cashier's Office for confirmation. |
Print an unofficial copy of your university transcript Highlight course prerequisites (if applicable) and final GPA. To print your transcripts, EITHER copy and paste your transcript from TitanWeb into Word and print OR follow these instructions: 1) Open your transcript in TitanWeb using Internet Explorer. 2) Highlight all of the information in your transcript. 3) Go to "print preview" 4) Click on "as selected on screen" 5) Change the orientation to "landscape" 6) Print |
Credit Overload Form Complete and submit to the OIE ONLY IF you will exceed the maximum credit limit for the semester. |
Special Student Form for Undergraduate Admissions Complete and submit to the OIE ONLY IF you are not a student at UW Oshkosh OR if you are not a student at all. |
Graduate Registration Form and Graduate Special/Non-Degree Information Form Complete and submit to the OIE ONLY IF you are not in a Graduate program at UW Oshkosh and want to earn graduate level credit, or if you are in a Graduate program at UW Oshkosh and want to earn undergraduate level credit. |
Submit the Disciplinary Clearance Form Complete ONLY IF you are a student at a university or college OTHER THAN UW Oshkosh. Submit this form to the appropriate office on your HOME campus; request that the office on your HOME campus submit the form directly to the UW Oshkosh OIE by the deadline for this step of the application process. |
Program-specific Application Materials/Requirements:
Step III | |||||||
Review, sign and submit the Fall 2013 Full Cost of Participation worksheet 2013/2014 Academic Year Full Cost of Participation worksheet 2013/2014 Study/Internship Full Cost of Participation worksheet Spring 2014 Full Cost of Participation worksheet worksheet. |
Edit the "medical" and "medical III" sections of your on-line study abroad application to ensure that every question is complete. Each and every question must be answered, even if the answer is obviously "none" or "n/a"! | |||||||
Provide proof of passport Complete only if you will travel outside the U.S. If you already have a passport, edit the "passport" section of your on-line study abroad application to include all requested passport details. If you do not already have a passport, apply for one and submit a copy of your receipt to the OIE showing that you have applied. Click here for passport forms and instructions. |
Edit the "passport" section of your on-line study abroad application to include your full name. If you are traveling OUTSIDE the U.S., enter your full name EXACTLY as it appears on your passport or on your passport application. DO NOT GUESS! If you are traveling WITHIN the U.S. (including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), enter your name EXACTLY as it appears on your driver's license. DO NOT GUESS! Your name will be printed on your airline ticket exactly as you enter it. If the name on your airline ticket does not match the name on your identification, you will be charged a correction fee or may not be allowed through airport security. |
Program-specific Application Materials/Requirements: none for STEP III |
Step IV (post-application deadline)
Registration for Admission as a Visiting Student
For students who will take Business or Social Science courses only. Apply immediately following acceptance into the program by UW Oshkosh.
Complete Hoschschule Osnabrueck Admissions forms in the following order. All materials/forms are available from the link above.
Read the "General Conditions & Requirements". Complete the "Application for Admission as a Visiting Student". You'll need the following information to complete this form: Study Programme: choose from Business & Management, Business Law, Health, International Programmes, or Public Management & Social Work. Choose the programme through which you plan to take the greatest number of courses.
Study Abroad: choose an area from a study programme listed at http://www.wiso.fh-osnabrueck.de/10237.html
Cooperation Agreement: Hochschule Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences/University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Bilateral Student Exchange
Duration of Stay: write in your tentative travel dates Upload the following to your "Application for Admission as a Visiting Student". Follow all instructions on the "first application" web page for this application.
- Photo
- Passport Copy
- Curriculum Vita (use the sample!)
- Copy of your transcript
- Evidence of German ability (use the template for exchange)
- Certificate of Registration
Type in the name and address for UW Oshkosh as follows:
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Type your name into the form.
Print and take this to the Registrar's Office (Dempsey 130) to request that it be stamped and signed BEFORE you upload it.
Register for pre-semester German language courses (optional) Submit Your Learning Agreement
Complete this form and submit this to the OIE for signature after you have been accepted by HO.
To complete the form, write the names of the HO courses you plan to take under "Title of Module". These MUST be the same courses you had approved on your UW Oshkosh "Transfer Credit Prior Approval" form/s. If the courses listed are not the same, the UW Oshkosh OIE cannot sign the Learning Agreement. Registration for Admission as a Visiting Student
For students NOT taking Business or Social Science courses. The application process differs for each college within Hochschule Osnabrueck. Contact the UW Oshkosh OIE for the process for your intended college. Apply for and Confirm Housing
Pay Your Housing Deposit by Wire Transfer
Rooms are allocated automatically according to availability on a first come-first served basis and only after receipt of the housing deposit. Complete this process immediately following acceptance into the program by UW Oshkosh. If you miss the housing deadline, you may NOT receive a room assignment.
Send your housing deposit directly to HO by wire transfer BEFORE COMPLETING THE HOUSING APPLICATION.
To complete a wire transfer, bring the wire transfer details (available from your "Application Form for Accommodation for Visiting Students") to your bank or credit union.
When requesting a wire transfer, you must request that the bank include the wire transfer fees. If you don't, your payment will be reduced by the amount of the fee and you will end up still owing.
Order the transfer in Euro. You will be charged the equivalent in U.S. dollars after the transfer has been processed.
Wire transfers typically take 3-5 days to process. Be sure that you make payments by wire transfer at least one week prior to payment deadlines. Complete the on-line "Application for Reservation of an Accommodation" Return your signed rental application BY MAIL. Application Status
Log in to your on-line study abroad/away application to see the status of your application; this is explained in the the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
Use the "application status" tab on your on-line application to check for missing application materials. Because our on-line application system is unable to generate application materials lists which are specific to each individual study abroad program, missing "program-specific" materials aren't outlined on the system. Use the check boxes above to keep track of forms you've completed and then to track forms you've submitted to the OIE.
Communicating with the OIE
"Add Comment" vs. UW Oshkosh email
Prior to completing a study abroad application, OIE staff will correspond with you via your UW Oshkosh email account.
After completing the first step of the study abroad application process, which is done on line, you'll mainly communicate with the OIE via this same application. This allows all staff in the OIE to review questions or issues even when the primary staff member working with you is out of the office.
To ask or respond to a question, log in to your application and click on "Add Comment". Comments are emailed to you and to firstname.lastname@example.com and are saved in the application "history".
Communication to groups will be via UW Oshkosh email.
To avoid having our messages to you end up in the cyber trash, if you do not have a UW Oshkosh email address you must use your work or university email address. The OIE will not accept hotmail or yahoo addresses under any circumstances.
I've never used my UW Oshkosh email address before. How do I do this?
See http://www.uwosh.edu/titanapps for instructions. For help, call (920) 424-3020.
Withdrawal & Program Cancellation
Program Withdrawal
You are subject to the withdrawal and refund policy which you signed (or will sign) when you applied to a UW Oshkosh-sponsored study abroad program. Because this is a financial contract between you and the university, it is in your best interest to read this if you haven't already!
If at any time in this process you decide to withdraw, you must formally request to withdraw following the OIE Withdrawal Process.
Program Cancellation by UW Oshkosh
If a program is cancelled by UW Oshkosh, you will receive a full refund.
Paying Your Program Fee
Financial Aid
Using financial aid to cover some or all of your costs? See our detailed financial aid information.
Payment Deadlines
Fall Semester Programs
- First Payment of $1,000 (or full fee if the total due to UW Oshkosh is less than $1,000) is due the last Friday of April.
- Final Payment is due the last Friday of July.
- Tuition payment deadline is the same as the normal university tuition payment deadline for this term.
Spring Semester Programs
- First Payment of $1,000 (or full fee if the total due to UW Oshkosh is less than $1,000) is due the last Friday of October.
- Final Payment is due the first Friday of December.
- Tuition payment deadline is the same as the normal university tuition payment deadline for this term.
First Program Fee Payment
Your emailed study abroad acceptance letter (the one that says that you have been officially accepted to participate) includes a link to a statement for your first payment. This statement will not be sent to you in any other way. No one else will receive this statement or a copy of your bill; no further reminders will be sent. It is your responsibility to make payments according to the payment deadlines; you will need to forward your statement to the person who pays your bills if you are not that person!!!
The initial Program Fee Statement is also provided here. You can use this copy or the copy included in your acceptance letter (they are identical) when paying your fees.
Second Program Fee Payment
You will receive a link to a statement for your second payment VIA EMAIL from the Office of International Education just prior to the second payment deadline. Some programs have been advertised using a range of fees; if this is the case, you must plan to cover fees at the top end of the range until you receive your second statement. This statement will indicate whether there have been cost savings due to increased participant numbers, exchange rates, etc. and, therefore, a reduced program fee.
Tuition Payment
If your program includes a required tuition payment IN ADDITION TO YOUR PROGRAM FEE, this will be clearly indicated on the Full Cost of Participation Worksheet linked within the "Apply" section of this guide.
For interim programs, follow the program fee payment deadlines ($1,000 total due by the first deadline date, the remaining tuition and program fee due by the final deadline date).
For semester & summer programs, tuition will be billed by Student Accounts just before the term at UW Oshkosh begins, just as it normally is. It is your responsibility to make payments according to the normal university tuition payment deadlines.
Payment by Cash or Check
All payments by cash or check must be accompanied by a copy of your program fee statement. Make checks payable to "The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh" and write "Study Abroad" in the memo section. Pay fees at the Cashier's Office on the second floor of Dempsey Hall or mail your check to: Cashier's Office, UW Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901. Cashier office hours: Mon – Fri 8:30-4:00 (8:30-3:00 the day after Thanksgiving).
Payment by Credit Card or E-check
Payment by MasterCard or American Express carries a 2.5% convenience fee and can be made through TitanWeb http://www.uwosh.edu/tw/. E-checks carry a fee of $0.50 per transaction.
Payment by Financial Aid, Grant, Scholarship or External Loan
Submit the "Notice of Financial Aid Award for Study Abroad" form to Student Accounts by the first payment deadline. Students who plan to to cover some costs on their own and remaining costs using financial aid, grants or scholarships must pay costs not covered by aid/loans/scholarships, up to $1,000, by the first payment deadline.
For UW Oshkosh students, financial aid will automatically be applied toward study abroad-related fees on your student account. If you are a student elsewhere, you may need to pick up your change check from your home campus, cash the check, and send payment to UW Oshkosh.
Once your "Notice of Financial Aid Award for Study Abroad" form has been submitted, a "positive service indicator" will appear on your record indicating that financial aid will be paying your study abroad program fees. This should not prevent you from doing anything except printing transcripts.
Scholarships offered through UW Oshkosh and outside organizations.
Study/Internship Program (SIP)
Flight & Program Schedule
Mode of transportation: participants find their own way to the U.S. departure airport
Carry approximately €350 (about US$500) in cash to cover transportation fees to FHO from the local airport and living costs for the first few days, including your first month's rent.
Participants arrange and pay for airline tickets on their own. DO NOT purchase these until you have been officially accepted into the program by the HOST university. Information on finding and booking airline tickets is available elsewhere in this guide.
Program Schedule
The academic year is divided into two semesters, each preceded by intensive German language courses.
1st Semester (Winter) 2nd Semester (Summer) Intensive German Beginsmid-August early February Intensive German Endsmid-September late February Orientationseveral days just prior to the start of the semester several days just prior to the start of the semester Course Registrationduring orientation during orientation Semester Beginsmid-September early March Semester Ends/Exams Beginmid-January mid-June Exams Endearly February early July For exact dates, see the HO academic calendar.
To help you prepare for your travel experience away, we'll begin with an orientation through which we'll share information on topics such as course registration & enrollment, flights, itineraries, housing, meals, emergency contacts, financial planning, program withdrawal, health & personal security, and travel.
To help you prepare for your academic experience away, most participants will meet with program leaders or with program advocates in the UW Oshkosh department offering the program. Orientation will also introduce you to on-line tools and resources that you can use to prepare for the academic and cultural changes that await you during your time abroad.
Orientation Materials - REQUIRED
Before beginning your on-line orientation, print and review the materials listed below. You will also need to refer to these materials during the on-line orientation. Share these materials with interested family members. NOTE: a few of these materials are provided only in print below and are not referenced in the on-line orientation.
- Highlighted version of the CDC for Germany (last updated 10/29/13)
- CISI Health Insurance Policy
- CISI Security Evacuation Policy
- U.S. State Department Country-specific Information
- Up-to-date Country-specific Information for Germany, including links to other Department of State-generated advisories.
- Highlighted Country-specific information for Germany (last updated 10/29/13)
- U.S. State Department Special Warning About Drug Offenses Abroad
- U.S. State Department Worldwide Caution
- Transportation Security Administration Prohibited & Permitted Items
- Transportation Security Administration 311 Rules
- Luggage Limits: Refer to the website of the airline on which you ultimately book your ticket.
- Packing List
- Electricity
- Emergency Communication Form
- Withdrawal & Refund Policy; Uniform Statements of Responsibility
On-line Orientation - REQUIRED
Schedule approximately 90 minutes to focus on your on-line orientation. Complete your orientation requirement by watching the orientation linked below and then by submitting this orientation quiz to the Office of International Education by the orientation deadline.
The on-line orientation deadline for fall interim & spring semester programs is the 2nd Friday in November. The on-line orientation deadline for spring interim, summer and fall semester programs is the 2nd Friday in April.
All participants are required to complete the on-line orientation, including the orientation quiz. Participants who do not complete on-line orientation and the orientation quiz prior to the orientation deadline will be removed from their programs. The withdrawal & refund policy will apply.
Participants are encouraged to share the on-line orientation and related resources with parents, spouses, and/or other family members who may also want to review the orientation. The orientation is open to anyone who would like to participate.
To access the on-line orientation
- Open the study away orientation in PowerPoint.
- Click on the "Slide Show" tab along the top menu.
- Click on the "Custom Slide Show" menu item.
- Choose your program.
Program-specific Orientation - REQUIRED
All participants are required to complete the in-person program-specific orientation. This orientation covers topics not already covered in the on-line orientation and focuses on topics about which participants will have questions and will need clarification.
Participants who do not complete in-person program-specific orientation will be removed from their programs. The withdrawal & refund policy will apply.
Your in-person program-specific orientation will be held on
- Mandatory Site Specific Orientation for Fall Interim & Spring Semester students studying in Germany - Thursday, November 7, 2013 from 4-5 pm in Dempsey 202.
- Mandatory Site Specific Orientation for Summer and Fall Semester students studying in Germany - Monday, April 7, 2014 from 3-4 pm in Dempsey 202.
Orientation Follow Up - OPTIONAL
Following completion of the on-line orientation, participants are invited to attend an OPTIONAL, in-person follow-up orientation on:
- Fall Interim & Spring Semester programs: Sat, 11/8/14, 9:00am-1:00pm, Location TBA
- Spring Interim, Summer and Fall Semester programs: Sat, 4/12/14, 9:00-1:00, Location TBD
Family member attendance at the follow-up orientation is invited and encouraged. Family members who plan to attend the in-person orientation follow-up should understand that this follow-up will not replace the on-line orientation. Family members should review the full on-line orientation and should review the print orientation materials prior to attending in person.
Driving Directions to in-person Orientation: From highway 41, take the highway 21 exit east into Oshkosh (from the south, take a right; from the north, take a left). After crossing the bridge, take a right onto High Avenue. Parking is available in Parking Lots 15 & 32 (available from High or Algoma) or Lot 34 (available from Elmwood). You can purchase a parking permit on campus (the parking office is accessible from Lot 15) or park only in lots with a meter. Campus Map
Accommodation During In-person Orientation: Accommodation is available on the Oshkosh campus to participants & family members. To make reservations, contact Gruenhagen Conference Center at (920) 424-1106. Be sure to reference the study abroad orientation when you call.
Orientation Notes
You won't have to write EVERYTHING down! Print the notes from below and use these to follow along while you watch the on-line orientation. References in the on-line orientation will also be made to other sections of this web guide (especially the Cost of Participation worksheet and your schedule).
UW Oshkosh Course Enrollment (for study abroad courses)
You will be registered in a placeholder course at UW Oshkosh either for the number of credits you plan to transfer back to UW Oshkosh or for 12 credits, whichever is lower. At the end of your program, when you transfer your host institution courses back to UW Oshkosh, these placeholder credits will be replaced with credits received in transfer.
UW Oshkosh Course Enrollment (for courses you'll take AFTER return)
While away, don't forget to register for the UW Oshkosh courses you plan to take upon return as soon as your enrollment period opens! Wisconsin law protects student information from being shared with others. This means that course registration must be done by you, unless you arrange in advance for someone else to register for you. Know your registration date before you leave!
Talk to your academic advisor about registering for courses BEFORE you leave so that you have someone to contact who understands your situation if problems arise. It's helpful if your advisor knows where you are going, when you will be gone and what courses you will be transferring back to UW Oshkosh.
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UW Oshkosh Interim
If you return from abroad in time for UW Oshkosh interim courses, it is important to note that although you may take a UW Oshkosh interim course, you will pay additional tuition for the credits earned over the interim period. This is because on exchange programs each student pays tuition to his/her home institution ON BEHALF OF AN INCOMING STUDENT FROM THE HOST COUNTRY. In return, students coming to UW Oshkosh from abroad pay tuition for you. Therefore, the tuition you pay will cover your exchange partner's tuition and fees during the regular semester and interim; it will not cover YOUR tuition and fees during the regular semester or during interim at UW Oshkosh.
Accommodation at UW Oshkosh (Residence Hall Contracts)
If you are already in a Residence Life contract for the time period you plan to be abroad, contact your Hall Director to let him/her know you plan to be studying abroad!!!
If you plan to live in a residence hall after returning to UW Oshkosh, contact Residence Life before you travel to let them know that you will be participating in a semester-long study abroad program and/or that you will need a room when you return.
Airline Tickets
You are responsible for finding and purchasing your own airline tickets. Monitor a few on-line sites for awhile so that you know what a reasonable price is for the route you want. Then, if looking at domestic airlines, check the web page of the airline offering the low-fee ticket; you may find the same route to be $10-$20 cheaper when purchased on-line directly from the airline. When purchasing your ticket, remember that the first and last names on your airline tickets must match your name EXACTLY as it appears in your passport (if traveling internationally) or on your unexpired driver's license (if traveling within the U.S.). If your credit card includes travel insurance, consider purchasing your airline ticket using your credit card. When you receive your tickets, check the dates and times listed on all of your tickets to be sure they are accurate. Also check to make sure that the first and last names on your airline ticket match the first and last names in your passport (if traveling internationally) or on your unexpired driver's license (if traveling within the U.S.). You do not need to include your middle name on your airline ticket even if this appears in your passport or on your driver's license.
Students who have not traveled abroad on their own previously are encouraged to fly directly to Osnabrück. Students who are comfortable traveling independently may consider flying to Amsterdam (or other European cities) and using public transportation to Osnabrück.
Frequent Flyer Miles
See our information on Frequent Flyer Miles for basic information on how these programs work. See the website of the specific airline you will fly for program enrollment information.
Emergency Contacts
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center (1-202-647-5225) will relay messages to the foreign Embassy. Embassy personnel may try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
If your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program. The Office of International Education cannot give out private residence or homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we will contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - firstname.lastname@example.com
Kelsey McDaniels, Study Abroad Advisor - firstname.lastname@example.com
Emily Hoffmann: Hessen & NSE Advisor - firstname.lastname@example.com
Mary Reinke: Program Manager - firstname.lastname@example.com
Sarah Christensen : International Student Advisor - email@example.com
Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach an on-site local contact, IN AN EMERGENCY ONLY.
International Office
Fachhochschule Osnabrück
Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences
International Faculty Office
P. O. Box 19 40
D-49009 Osnabrück, Germany
Fax: 0049 (0) 541/969-3010Money
Covering Personal Expenses (Bringing Money Abroad)
In addition to advertised program fees, you will be responsible for other expenses. The budget estimate for your program is based on an average person's expenditures and takes into account pricing for goods and services at the destination. It is unreasonable to think that you may spend significantly less than the estimates for your trip. If you enjoy shopping or plan to spend evenings out, bring more than the budget estimate! Official exchange rates are available from the Currency Converter at http://www.xe.com.
Cash (foreign currency)
It is typically least expensive and recommended to purchase foreign currency once you arrive at the international destination airport unless you are traveling to a place where currency exchanges & ATMs may be closed outside banking hours (Japan) or exchanging in the airport is unsafe (Mexico, countries in Africa). You may also purchase most (but not all) foreign currencies before traveling from a currency exchange outlet at an international airport or by ordering through your local bank or credit union. For up-to-date locations and hours of operation - Currency Exchange at O'Hare Airport.
Traveler's Checks
Purchase enough traveler's checks at your bank or credit union to bring as backup when a credit or ATM card cannot be used or is stolen. PROs: given increasing credit, debit and ATM card fees, traveler's checks may be less expensive. CONs: traveler's checks can only be cashed at the airport, in banks, at money exchanges and in SOME hotels. Expensive hotels tend to give bad exchange rates for traveler's checks. If there is an American Express office in the city you plan to visit (and you are on a program with a flexible enough schedule to conveniently get there), cash your traveler's checks there. American Express will not charge commission.
Credit, Debit & ATM Cards
Plastic is extremely convenient in some parts of the world and useless in others. Use your guide book to determine whether this type of currency is accepted at your destination. You'll be charged a percentage of each transaction; this fee is "rolled" into the exchange rate and can be the daily rate of exchange plus 2.5% or higher. You may also be charged per transaction by your bank and/or by the foreign bank (owners of the ATM machine).
In order to use your cards abroad, you must let your credit/debit/ATM card company know you plan to travel abroad. If you don't, it's quite common, even for regular travelers, to find that their card has been red flagged and cancelled by the issuing bank's computer system. In addition, for security reasons some cards are not validated for overseas travel and may be confiscated by a machine even after entering the correct PIN. *At least one area Credit Union has cut off all access to ATM's from abroad due to fraud.
Global VISA ATM locator
Global MasterCard ATM locator
Global American Express ATM locatorCredit Cards: Bring VISA or MasterCard only. American Express may be used at American Express offices. PROs: credit cards typically offer protection against unauthorized use provided you follow the company's reporting policy. CONs: numbers are often stolen; credit card cash advances are extremely expensive and require a PIN. *Know your credit card limits--charging over the limit is an arrestable offense in some countries. Paraphrase from a US State Department Consular Information Sheet: Credit card fraud is on the rise in many countries, and both theft and 'number skimming' are common. Retain all your credit card receipts and check your accounts regularly to help prevent unauthorized use of your credit cards.
Debit Cards vs. ATM Cards: In the U.S. we typically use debit cards rather than ATM cards. Debit cards allow users to withdraw cash using a PIN or make purchases WITHOUT using a PIN. In other countries, because of the high incidence of theft, ATM cards are a better choice because they always require a PIN. PROs: In developed countries (except Japan) ATM cards are typically the most convenient way to access money. CONs: Your account can be emptied if your numbers (or numbers and PIN) are stolen. You should keep only the money you plan to spend on your trip in your account; remove overdraft protection. To protect your PIN
- never access cash from machines visible to other people
- always shield both your hand and the PIN pad to protect against cameras planted near ATMs
- avoid ATM machines which require you to swipe your card in order to open the door to the ATM booth
- Paraphrase from a US State Department Country-specific Information publication: avoid using debit cards for point of sale purchases, as a skimmed number can be used to clean out an account.
Money in an Emergency
Wire Transfer
To send money by wire transfer, you will need the following information from the institution/organization/individual you are paying:
--Name of the institution/organization/individual --Account # (at the bank) --Address --Fax Number (optional) --Phone Number --Email (optional) You will also need the following information from the bank which will receive the money. The institution/organization/individual you are paying will give this information to you.
--Bank Name --Bank Fax --Sort Code --Bank Address --Branch Number --Swift --Bank phone --ABA When requesting a wire transfer at your local bank or credit union, present the information above and ask that the bank "cover the wire transfer fees at both the sending and the receiving banks." If you don't cover the wire fees at the receiving bank, your payment will be reduced by the amount of the fee and you will end up still owing.
When you order the transfer, you do so in foreign currency. Therefore, you will typically be charged in U.S. dollars after the transfer has been processed. Your fee will include the equivalent of the wire transfer in U.S. dollars plus a bank fee (ask how much this is before ordering the transfer).
Wire transfers typically take 3-5 days to process. Be sure that you make payments by wire transfer far enough in advance of payment deadlines.
Bank Drafts in Foreign Currencies
To make a payment in a foreign currency by check, you will need to order a "bank draft" in that foreign currency through your local bank or credit union.
When you order the draft, you do so in foreign currency. Therefore, you will typically be charged in U.S. dollars after the draft has been processed. Your fee will include the equivalent of the draft in U.S. dollars plus a bank fee (ask how much this is before ordering the draft).
Be sure that you make requests for drafts far enough in advance of payment deadlines. Bank drafts take at least several days to process before being mailed to the bank and then to you. Plan for an additional 10 days to mail the draft to a foreign country.
Working Abroad
Students may complete paid or unpaid internships through the UAS7 Study & Internship Program (SIP) or on their own. Internships MUST be pre-approved by FH Osnabrück; applications for the SIP program MUST be made through the UAS7 office in New York.
Students are also allowed to work (without completing an internship for credit) up to 180 half days per year. The maximum number of working hours is generally restricted to 20 hours per week. (information current as of September 2008)
Students are required to follow German laws related to working while studying on a student visa. You must be aware of these laws and take care of any required paperwork before working/seeking employment.
Health, Safety & Security
Health Insurance
If I am on a UW Oshkosh-sponsored program, do I have insurance for medical and emergency services while studying abroad?
YES - but only during your official program dates! UW System requires all participants on UW Oshkosh-sponsored programs abroad to purchase insurance through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This insurance is included in your study abroad program fees; your coverage will begin on the first day on which you are required to be in the host country and end on or just after the last day on which you are required to be in the host country.
CISI coverage can change from policy year to policy year. All benefits are clearly explained on the Description of Coverage. If your program begins
- on or after August 1, 2012-May 1, 2013: http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/abroad/handbook/CISIpolicy20122013.pdf
on or after May 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014: http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/abroad/handbook/CISIpolicy20132014.pdfAdditional Comprehensive Security Evacuation Insurance is outlined on a separate Description of Coverage, available from http://culturalinsurance.com/pdf/security_evac_comprehensive_ace.pdf.
Are there additional insurance requirements?
In addition to CISI, all students studying through an Australian, German or New Zealand university are required by the foreign government to carry additional health insurance. In addition, our partner in Canade (UNB) requires additional health insurance. You will receive instructions and the necessary paperwork to obtain your insurance card at your host universitys orientation.
- Students studying in Australia must purchase "Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
- Students studying in Germany and New Zealand must purchase health insurance offered through individual universities.
- Students studying in Japan must join the National Health Insurance (NHI) system.
- Students studying at UNB in Canada must purchase UNB's international student health insurance.
How do I access information about my CISI coverage and print my insurance card?
Instructions on accessing information and printing your insurance card, among other things, are available from http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/abroad/handbook/myCISI.pdf.
In addition, use the CISI Participant Portal to
- View, print and email your
- Consulate letter (if you are applying for a visa to enter a foreign country, you may need this),
- Claim form (submit this directly to CISI)
- Access travel-related sites.
- Research country specific information.
- Access a personal security assistance website.
- Extend your coverage (prior to or following your program dates).
I will arrive abroad prior to my official program start date and/or will return after my official program end date. Do I need to extend my insurance coverage if I'm on a UW Oshkosh-sponsored program?
YES! If you don't extend your insurance coverage, you won't be covered. Follow the instructions available from http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/abroad/handbook/myCISI.pdf to extend your coverage. You must pay for the additional coverage directly at the time that you request the extension.
Can I use my personal health insurance plan without purchasing additional insurance for travel abroad?
If studying on a UW Oshkosh-sponsored Program, no. UW System does not allow for the exemption of any participant for any reason.
If you are studying through a program not sponsored by or affiliated with UW Oshkosh, sickness and accident coverage while in a foreign country may be included in your personal health insurance plan, but it is rare for personal health insurance plans to cover medical evacuation, security evacuation, repatriation or emergency medical reunion. BEFORE you travel you should be familiar with the type of coverage you have and the steps you need to take in order to use your policy abroad. If you are not satisfied that you have sufficient coverage abroad, you can purchase a temporary policy.
My insurance company requires me to be a full-time student in order to take advantage of a lower premium. Will study abroad affect my ability to keep this premium?
Your insurance company may require you to be a full-time student in order to take advantage of lower premiums. IF you are NOT enrolled in classes at UW Oshkosh for a full semester (i.e. you are transferring credits back to UW Oshkosh at the end of your study abroad program), AND you are NOT enrolled for full-time credit through another accredited U.S. institution, this may affect your premiums. Information on your enrollment status is automatically extracted from UW Oshkosh records and sent to a Clearinghouse, which many insurance companies monitor. You will show up in the Clearinghouse as "not enrolled" at UW Oshkosh IF you are not enrolled for courses AT UW OSHKOSH, and your premiums may be affected.
In order to avoid problems, contact your insurance company BEFORE leaving for your study abroad destination. Your insurance company will either give you a form or a list of information which they need. You can fax this form/list to the institution abroad for verification of full-time status while studying there.
Please note that if you are on Academic Leave of Absence, you are being reported by UW Oshkosh as "not enrolled."
What are some insurance supplements or alternatives?
If you need comprehensive security evacuation insurance, Global Rescue and International SOS both offer to individuals.
At $22, the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is a popular option for students. The ISIC can be purchased on line; policy details are available from the link above. To call STA Travel: 1-800-329-9537 (menu option "Student, youth and teacher identity cards"). A second option is to search on the internet or contact your local travel agent. There are many other insurance companies that will cover you during your time abroad.
What are medical evacuation, security evacuation, repatriation and medical reunion?
Medical evacuation, security evacuation and repatriation benefits cover the insured when the insured is moved to a location outside of the host country or returned to the U.S. because a medical condition cannot be treated locally, because of a security risk at the site abroad or because of the death of the insured. Medical reunion benefits cover a family member who travels to the location where the insured is undergoing medical treatment. If you have medical reunion, identify one or more family members who have a valid passport as your emergency contact. Anyone not holding a valid passport will need to apply for one before being able to take advantage of emergency medical reunion.
Is the insurance offered through CISI sufficient?
CISI insurance is not comprehensive. It is each participant's responsibility to review the policy for sufficient coverage. If you feel that coverage is insufficient, purchase additional coverage through your insurance agent. Do not cancel your health insurance policy in the U.S. while you are gone. In most cases, your international policy will cover you while you are gone and/or bring you back to the U.S., but once you return, your domestic policy will need to provide coverage.
Do I need trip cancellation insurance or baggage insurance?
Because the UW Oshkosh OIE runs all programs on a cost-recovery basis, it is not possible to make exceptions to the withdrawal and refund policy for any reason, including withdrawal for medical reasons or family emergencies. To protect yourself, reach through the CISI insurance policy provided through UW System and then consider purchasing TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE to cover other potential eventualities. If you choose not to purchase trip cancellation insurance and the CISI policy does not cover your withdrawal, study abroad fees assessed by the OIE will be your responsibility regardless of your reason for withdrawing. Trip cancellation insurance may provide reimbursement for CERTAIN financial losses UNDER A LIMITED SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES. Read policies carefully and shop around. Not all policies cover pre-existing conditions.
Baggage insurance typically provides coverage related to lost or delayed luggage. Because there are fairly low limits on the claims you can make, you may also need to purchase insurance riders through your home insurance policy to cover items such as digital cameras or other expensive equipment.
Security Evacuation Alternatives
If traveling to parts of the world which are difficult to reach or are considerably less safe than you are accostomed to, you may want to consider purchasing additional insurance to cover security or medical evacuation (above and beyond what is provided by the university insurance or by your own insurance). Two options are International SOS (http://www.internationalsos.com/en/) and Global Rescue (https://www.globalrescue.com/).
Insurance for Loss, Theft or Damage of Personal Property
If traveling with valuable personal property such as cameras, laptops or equipment, your (or your parents') rental or homeowner's policy may provide sufficient coverage or you may need to purchase a rider to cover specific items; items normally covered without a rider may not be covered while traveling.
Check the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Site for Immunization Information
The Center for Disease Control provides health information on specific destinations, information about specific diseases that can affect travelers, immunization recommendations, tips on avoiding illness from food or water and more through it's web site. For information specific to your destination/s, see http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/.
When reviewing the CDC information, it's important to understand the distinction between "recommended" and "required" immunizations.
- Required immunizations are those immunizations which a foreign country requires that you prove you have had in order to enter that foreign country. For example, a country that requires the yellow fever immunization will require you to present your "yellow fever vaccination card" when you show up in the foreign airport or you apply for a visa. If you don't present this, you may be required to get the immunization (and pay for it) on site or you may be sent back to the U.S. (at your own expense).
- Recommended immunizations are those immunizations which the CDC recommends that all travelers have prior to visiting a particular foreign country. Unless you face serious health risks if you receive a particular immunization, it is extremely unwise to ignore these recommendations. If you think you'll save a bit of cash by not getting the recommended immunizations, think again! If you were to contract a disease overseas, you could be faced with $1,000's of dollars in medical expenses upon return. In addition, depending on the disease, you may miss a semester or more at UW Oshkosh upon your return. This can happen! A UW Oshkosh student did not to get the Hepatitis A vaccination prior to traveling to Peru, contracted the disease and was too ill to attend UW Oshkosh over the semester following her program abroad.
If you can't afford an immunization, you may be eligible for a financial aid loan.
If you aren't sure whether you've already had a particular immunization recommended by the CDC, you may be able to check your records with your healthcare provider or on the Wisconsin Immunization Registry.
Visit the Student Health Center or Your Healthcare Provider
The student health center offers the most frequently used immunizations, and can get others on order with advance notice, at lower fees than travel clinics and other healthcare providers. Make an appointment with the student health center (424-2424), a Travel Health Clinic (listings for Aurora available through International Travel Clinic) or your healthcare provider at least 6 weeks before leaving for a foreign country. Some immunizations must be administered over time in order for them to be effective. You will be asked to provide information on your specific destination/s (within each country), date of departure, length of stay and childhood immunizations (bring a copy of the actual record, if possible) either when making the appointment or during your visit.
Travel to an unfamiliar environment can increase stress levels; honestly evaluate your mental health in relation to support systems you can reasonably maintain while studying abroad. If traveling to a developed country, consider setting up an e-mail and phone-support system with friends and family before you leave. Keep in mind that some study abroad sites have very limited means of communication.
The Student Health Center can also provide certification of physical and mental health if needed to apply for a visa. Take care of all dental work, eye exams, and other things which may be offered at a different level of quality or standard of care efore you leave for abroad.
Find English-speaking Doctors
U.S. embassies often maintain lists of English-speaking doctors by city. For a list specific to your destination, find the embassy or consulate nearest your destination city using the link above, click on "American Citizen Services" and look for a "medical" list.
Put Together A Personal Medical Kit
Many prescription and over-the-counter medications available in the U.S. are not available abroad or cannot be found in the same form or at the same quality. Carry all prescription medications AND a letter from your doctor describing your condition and your prescriptions (using both the generic names and the drug name which appears on the prescription container) in your carry-on luggage. All prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs must be carried through customs in original containers. Consider bringing a medical ID bracelet if you have allergic reactions.
For those who wear glasses or contact lenses, carry an extra prescription or extra lenses. Not all countries use the same scale for determining prescriptions, so arrange to have someone send a replacement pair in an emergency. Contact lens supplies can be rare and expensive, so bring saline and cleaner or wear glasses.
Check Department of State Country-specific Information, Travel Alerts & Travel Warnings
The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs regularly publishes country-specific information, travel alerts and travel warnings; U.S. embassies abroad publish messages for U.S. Citizens and emergency messages for U.S. Citizens.
- Country-specific Information includes health conditions and crime and security information. If an unstable condition exists in a country that is not severe enough to warrant a Travel Warning, a description of the condition(s) may be included under an optional section entitled "Safety/Security.
- Travel Alerts are issued to disseminate information about short-term conditions, either transnational or within a particular country, that pose significant risks to the security of U.S. citizens. Natural disasters, terrorist attacks, coups, anniversaries of terrorist events, election-related demonstrations or violence, and high-profile events such as international conferences or regional sports events are examples of conditions that might generate a Travel Alert.
- Travel Warnings are issued when long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable lead the State Department to recommend that Americans avoid or consider the risk of travel to that country. A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government's ability to assist American citizens is constrained due to the closure of an embassy or consulate or because of a drawdown of its staff.
- Message for U.S. Citizens is used to disseminate information about routine topics such as voter registration, income tax season, new passport procedures, and other non-security issues of interest to the local U.S. citizen community.
- Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens is used to inform U.S. citizens about events or threats that can affect their personal security. This includes demonstrations, civil disturbances, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other breaking events. Whenever the Department revises the Worldwide Caution or issues a Travel Alert or Travel Warning for a country or region, posts (Embassies or Consulates) will also disseminate it with an Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens. To ensure that you receive these messages, register on the State Department's Smart Traveler's Enrollment Program (STEP).
Smart Traveler's Enrollment Program (STEP)
The Smart Traveler's Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service which allows you as a U.S. citizen to record travel details which help the U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad locate you when you need them the most.
All UW Oshkosh students traveling abroad are required to (and responsible for)
completing the registration at
https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/.The UK, Canada, New Zealand and Japan have similar systems for their nationals.
Additional Health & Safety Resources
- International Society of Travel Medicine
- OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council)
- TravelMedicine Information & products for safe travel (not just medicine!)
- World Health Organization
Faculty Leader/Host School Responsibilities
For faculty-led programs, your faculty leader is responsible for the activities of your group for the entire program. For student exchange programs, your host school is only responsible for activities such as course registration and orientation. In either case, your faculty leader, program sponsors or host school:
- cannot guarantee or assure the safety of participants or eliminate all risks from the study away environments.
- cannot monitor or control all of the daily personal decisions, choices, and activities of individual participants.
- if studying abroad, cannot assure that U.S. standards of due process apply in overseas legal proceedings or provide or pay for legal representation for participants.
- cannot assume responsibility for the actions of persons not employed or otherwise engaged by the program sponsor for events that are not part of the program or that are beyond the control of the sponsor, or for situations that may arise due to the failure of a participant to disclose pertinent information.
- cannot assure that home country/community cultural values and norms will apply in the host country/community.
Student Responsibilities
Participants are responsible for preparing academically and personally for their experience. All participants must understand that the orientations offered by the OIE and by program leaders offer only an INTRODUCTION to issues related to travel away and to differences you will encounter. We do our best to cover the most important topics, but there is absolutely no possible way that we can tell you everything you will want to know or feel you need to know before your trip. You can prepare by reading resources suggested to you at orientations, by exploring on the internet, by knowing your itinerary and checking out your accommodation on-line, and by reading books and articles related to your destination. The more you know before you go, the steeper your learning curve will be while away.
You also signed a statement of responsibility which you will be expected to abide by. Program leaders and host school liaisons have the right and responsibility to remove any participant from the program for disruptive or unsafe behavior.
Purchase a Travel Guide
Purchase a travel guide for your study abroad destination for current information on money/currency, customs & duties, staying healthy, public transportation, travel tips, telephones, sending mail, tipping, and a lot more. Choose the guidebook which fits your needs, and make sure it is current for the year in which you are traveling! Guidebook titles include Frommer's, Fodor's, Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Let's Go and more.
A visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of a foreign country on a U.S. passport that makes it possible for the bearer to visit that foreign country. U.S. citizens in possession of a valid passport do not need to apply for a visa to enter Germany to complete an internship. U.S. citizens planning to intern in Germany do need to apply for a Residence Permit (work permit) prior to entering Germany.
Residence Permit (study)
All students who plan to study in Germany for 91 days or longer must apply for a Residence Permit following arrival in Germany. See the Hessen Outbound Student Guide for details.
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Bring a student ID to take advantage of student entry fees. Make sure you have both your passport and a second official form of identification (e.g. driver's license). Consider bringing your birth certificate (with the raised seal) as this is helpful if replacing a lost passport.
Avoid bringing electrical appliances if possible; buy adapters (plug shape) and a converter (to change voltage) if necessary and use both. Try to AVOID purchasing an UNFUSED adapter (otherwise the charge goes either into the appliance or into the wall - potentially starting a fire - if it blows). For more information on adapters and converters, go to http://www.walkabouttravelgear.com/wwelect.htm.
Pack to Stay Safe!
For you own safety, follow this simple rule: Don't bring anything that someone else may want. Don't pack clothing or accessories that will make you a target for theft. Leave name brand clothing at home and don't wear any jewelry. Empty your wallet or purse before traveling. Remove extra credit cards and other items you won't need.
Pack to Walk!
You will walk a lot. Codes pertaining to the height and depth of steps, sidewalk conditions, the height of signs (this is for you tall people!) etc. may be different. Avoid foot and ankle injuries by packing appropriate shoes, socks and lots of bandages!
Your airline will limit the number and size of both carry-on and checked bags. Check baggage restrictions on the website of your airline of choice and know in advance what fees you may need to pay for excess baggage.
Note that most airlines impose a maximum of excess baggage as well (in other words, you can't just pay to bring as much as you'd like). If you show up at the airport with baggage which exceeds the maximum excess baggage limit, you will not be allowed to bring this baggage with you.
Convert kilograms to pounds.Regardless of the luggage limits for your flight, limit yourself to one reasonably-sized check-on piece of luggage and one small carry-on. Leave extra space for things you buy abroad to avoid paying fees for going over luggage limits on your return. Label every piece of luggage both inside and out and buy TSA-approved locks (so that your locks aren't removed during airport inspection) for use at hotels. If you can't carry your luggage (all of it at once) up and down the block and up and down a few sets of stairs, you have probably packed too much.
Airline Entertainment
International flights can take anywhere from several to fourteen hours. Generally, passengers are offered food and beverages, movies (depending on the airline and length of the flight) and music channels & headphones. If you think you might require other entertainment, you'll need to bring it with you.
Prohibited Items
U.S. Department of Homeland Security's list of prohibited items
Your Flight
Jet Lag
To avoid jet lag on flights where there is a large time difference, it is best to immediately adopt the sleeping schedule of your destination; this means either attempting to sleep or to stay awake according to the time of day (or night) it is at your destination before arriving. You should begin doing this at the front end of your trip (i.e. while riding to the airport if someone else is driving or immediately upon take-off on the first leg of your trip).
If there is a large time difference between Wisconsin and your destination and you arrive at your destination during the day, DON'T SLEEP! If you can manage to stay awake on the first day, jet lag will be less difficult for you during the days to come. You're going to be extremely tired either way, so it's best to fight it at the very beginning of your trip so that you can enjoy the days to come!
Procedures at U.S. International Airports
Arrive at a U.S. international airport (O'Hare, Minneapolis, etc.) a minimum of 3 ½ hours early so that you complete your check-in 3 hours early. Passengers who show up later to check in on planes which are oversold don't always get a seat assignment. Go through security immediately after checking in; if you run into trouble with security you may still have enough time to get cleared and make your flight. You must be through security a minimum of ½ hour to 45 minutes (the exact timing depends on the airport) before your plane is scheduled to BOARD. If you aren't, you may not be allowed through security and you will miss your flight. Boarding times are typically 30 to 45 minutes before scheduled take off. Anyone who is not flying will not be allowed to pass through security.
For airport maps, terminal information, parking information, etc., check the appropriate web pages below:
O'Hare: http://www.flychicago.com/PassengerInformation/AirportMaps.aspx
Milwaukee: http://www.mitchellairport.com/
Minneapolis/St. Paul: http://www.mspairport.com/maps.aspx
Outagamie County (Appleton): http://www.atwairport.com/Customs Declaration Form
Either just prior to check-in or while on the flight, you will receive a customs declaration form; be sure you have the form for U.S. citizens (unless you are a citizen of another country) written in English. Complete this form—front and back—either before check-in or before the plane lands. You will need this form to go through customs (explained elsewhere in this guide).
When you go through immigration, officials inspect your passport and may ask for your hotel/host family address and telephone number; it's a good idea to carry this information with you. If asked what you will be doing in the host country:
- short-term programs with NO ENROLLMENT in a university or school ABROAD, "I'm here on a cultural visit with my U.S. professor." Do not say "to study" or "for international business."
- short-term programs WITH ENROLLMENT in a university or school ABROAD (LdM, Germany, Spain), "I'm here to take classes at (institution name) for # (number) weeks."
- semester or longer, "I'm here to study at (institution name)."
- USA Summer Camp, "I'm here to participate on a language camp." Do not say "to work at a summer camp."
- Wisconsin in Scotland, present a letter to immigration officials (included in a packet sent to your permanent address before departure)
- Even if you hope to find a legal job later, do not mention working.
If you say "to study," "to work," or "for international business" when you are not studying at a university or getting paid for work, you will confuse immigration officials, who may assume that you then need a special student or work visa.
Photographs and Fingerprinting
Just as the U.S. does with foreign nationals entering the United States, you may be photographed and fingerprinted upon entry in the foreign country. Data collected may be checked against a database of international terror and crime suspects, checked against domestic crime records and/or used for other purposes. The U.S., Japan and Brazil are photographing and fingerprinting.
After immigration, you will go to the baggage claim to get your luggage and then head through customs. At this point, officials will decide whether or not to search through your luggage. In general, you cannot bring meat or agricultural products across borders. These items will be confiscated. For more information on customs regulations, see the U.S. State Department's Country-specific Information for your destination.
Arrival Abroad
Time Zone: Germany
Arrival Abroad
Review the web site/s of your arrival airport and print any information/maps available to you; carry these with you when you travel. Pre-plan your route from your arrival terminal to the bus stop, train station or other form of transportation you'll use to get to your program site.
Germany - Frankfurt Airport; Munich Airport; Berlin Airport; Schiphol Airport (in Amsterdam)
the Netherlands - Schiphol International Airport
Students who make arrangements with their Buddy far enough in advance may be met at the train station in Osnabrück (there is no greeting service from the airport).
The Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences is located on the Westerberg (Caprivi) campus.
Travel to your accommodation or a local hotel from Osnabrück airport is approximately 30 minutes by car. Students who have not traveled abroad on their own previously should consider taking a taxi. Students who are comfortable traveling independently may consider using public transportation.
Alternatively, experienced travelers with not-too-much luggage may choose fly in to Schiphol airport in the Netherlands, just a few hours by train from Osnabrueck.
Family Communications Plan
Develop a reasonable family communications plan that includes contingencies for emergency situations. Use the Emergency Communication Form to record important information; leave a copy of this form, your itinerary and other important information with someone back home.
UW Oshkosh also has Emergency Response Plans in place.
Upon Arrival (this could take more time than you had planned!)
It's not easy to contact friends and family upon arrival! By the time you get off the plane, go through immigration & customs, travel to your accommodation, purchase an international calling card, learn how it works and locate a public phone or an internet cafe, all when you're jet lagged and dealing with a new environment, you may not be able to call or email until the next day.
You may or may not have easy access to reliable email from hotels, internet cafes or universities, depending on your study abroad site. In some countries where crime and computer theft are problems, internet sites may be protected by guards. In this case, avoid sites which are open to the street or are not guarded.
When using UW Oshkosh TitanApps:
- Turn off the pop-up blocker on the computer you are using. TitanApps WILL NOT WORK with the pop-up blocker turned on.
- Remember that staff & faculty at UW Oshkosh will continue to use your UW Oshkosh email address. If you are away for an extended period of time, you must continue to check this!
Snail Mail
Sending mail to the U.S. can take two to several weeks, depending on your location. Choose DHL to ship important items and USPS for regular mail. If staying in hotels or hostels, you will not be able to receive mail and you will not have an address abroad. If staying with a host family, your address will be the same as the host family's address, but ask friends and family to use both your host's name and your name when addressing the envelope. At USA Summer Camp, you can send mail from some camp sites but not from others. If possible, buy stamps in Japan before you get to the camp. Mail should be sent to your host family's house rather than to the camp so that it can bereturned to you if you are no longer in Japan when it arrives.
- International postage calculator
- Universal Postal Union international address formats; click on "Postal Addresses" and then on "Postal Addressing Systems"
- It's best to use pre-paid phone cards purchased in your destination country. If you purchase these in the U.S., call the customer service number on the back of the card before departing from the U.S. to get the access number from your destination country!
- Avoid using an international phone card tied to your phone number in the U.S. It's very easy to rack up a $100-200 phone bill in just a few nights.
- Do not make international phone calls from your hotel room, even with a calling card or pre-paid calling card, without asking the hotel desk clerk whether or not you'll be charged by the hotel for time spent on the telephone line! Hotels are notorious for charging for time spent on the phone, regardless of how you are paying for the actual call.
- Never call the U.S. from your host family's phone without a calling card. This is expensive, and it will be difficult to pay the family for the calls after you return to the U.S.
- Use this tool to determine the international dialing code, country code, etc. that you need for the country and city you are calling to: International Phone Calls
Cell Phone
While most cell phone companies will tell their customers that their U.S. cell phone will work abroad, the reality is that some U.S. cell phones work abroad and others don't. In some cases two people with the same cell company experience different results. In many cases cell phone customers have been unpleastantly surprised upon returning home to enormous phone bills. Unless you have a cell phone which is specifically designed for use outside the U.S. or you have successfully used your U.S. cell phone abroad, use your U.S. cell phone at your own risk!
If you plan to use your cell phone a lot while outside the U.S. and perhaps plan to continue traveling into the future, consider purchasing a phone which will work anywhere in the world. Otherwise, consider renting a phone. There are lots of options available on the internet - here's what you're looking for:
- GSM Quad Band (850/900/1800/1900)
- It must be unlocked!
You will also need to purchase a SIM card. Your phone number will be on the SIM card (not on the phone). Without a SIM card, your phone is useless.
- If you plan to be abroad short-term, for many countries you must now purchase your SIM card PRIOR to traveling. In many countries, you now need to show that you'll be residing in the country for a significant period of time before you can purchase a SIM card in-country. If purchasing before travel, consider purchasing a card which can be replenished on line. A simple google search should turn up multiple companies selling SIM cards.
- If you plan to be abroad long-term (a semester or longer), purchase your SIM card in-country after speaking to other students in the area to find out which company is currently offering the best deal for international students.
Prepare to Depart for Home
Complete Your Course Transfer
Before you depart from abroad, you must request that your host institution send your transcripts directly to the Transfer Student Coordinator in the UW Oshkosh Admissions Office. Do not send your transcript to the Office of International Education. The UW Oshkosh OIE cannot request transcripts on your behalf and you cannot receive credit at UW Oshkosh without the official transcript.
Transfer Student Coordinator
Admissions Office
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
U.S.A.NOTE: When the Transfer Student Coordinator receives your transcipt, it will be matched to the Transfer Credit Prior Approval Form you completed during the application process for your program. If you did not take the courses you listed on your prior approval form, there is no guarantee that your courses will transfer. If you took courses which won't transfer, this will retroactively affect your full-time status as reported by UW Oshkosh and may affect your financial aid.
You should consider ordering a copy of your host institution transcripts for yourself if possible.
Scheine - FORGETTING THIS STEP COULD MEAN NO COURSE TRANSFER!
Make sure that for every course you take, you arrange to earn/receive a "Scheine". This is proof that you have completed the course requirements and are entitled to credit. A Scheine can be obtained by writing a paper, taking a test, doing an oral report, etc. How you earn a Scheine will vary by instructor--make sure you ask and be proactive with professors. They are typically not as "forward" in assisting students as US professors--a cultural difference. Toward the end of your semester, you must collect your Scheine from each professor and then submit them to the International Office in Germany. You will then need to have the Auslandsamt print out a transcript for you and send both it and the Scheine to the UW Oshkosh Admissions office to complete the credit transfer process.
NOTE: Transcripts in Germany can only reflect what is in the "Scheine". If you do not earn or collect "Scheine" AND submit them to the International Office, your courses WILL NOT appear on your transcript. Issuing a "Scheine" after you have returned to Wisconsin is impossible.
Return Home
Know how early you must arrive at the international airport in order to get through security in time; every airport has its own rules. If traveling on a faculty-led program, your faculty leader will let you know what time your group will meet to leave for the airport.
Airport exit fees are often, but not always, included in the cost of your airline ticket. Know whether you must pay these at the airport and in what currency so that you don't exchange all of your money back into U.S. dollars too soon. Ask your program leader or check your guidebook or the U.S. State Department's Country-specific Information (http://travel.state.gov/) for your destination for more information.
This page was last updated on: March 6, 2014


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Pope Benedict XV
Also known as
- Giacomo della Chiesa
Born to the Italian nobility. Ordained in 1878. Papal nuncio to Spain. Privy chamberlain. Vatican Secretary of State in 1901. Founded The Pious Society of Saint Jerome in 1901 to spread the Gospels among Italian-speaking Catholics. Archbishop of Bologna in 1907. Created cardinal in 1914 by Pope Saint Pius X. Elected 258th pope in 1914 just after the start of World War I. He maintained the Vatican as politically neutral throughout the war, working with both sides for peace, and supporting widows, orphans, the wounded, prisoners, and refugees. Promulgated the new Code of Canon Law, established the Coptic College at Rome, and supported foreign missions. Condemned modern secular philosophies.
- 21 November 1854 at Pegli, Genoa, Italy as Giacomo della Chiesa
Papal Ascension
- 22 January 1922 in Rome, Italy of natural causes
Additional Information
- New Catholic Dictionary: Pope Benedict XV
- New Catholic Dictionary: Pious Society of Saint Jerome
- Saint Peter's Basilica
- Wikipedia
- Ad Beatissimi Apostolorum: Appealing for Peace, 1 November 1914
- Humani Generis Redemptionem: On Preaching the Word of God, 15 June 1917
- Quod Iam Diu: On the Future Peace Conference, 1 December 1918
- In Hac Tanta: On Saint Boniface, 14 May 1919
- Paterno Iam Diu: On the Children of Central Europe, 24 November 1919
- Pacem, Dei Munus Pulcherriumum: On Peace and Christian Reconciliation, 23 May 1920
- Spiritus Paraclitus: On Saint Jerome, 15 September 1920
- Principi Apostolorum Petro: On Saint Ephrem the Syrian, 5 October 1920
- Annus Iam Plenus: On Children of Central Europe, 1 December 1920
- Sacra Propediem: On the Third Order of Saint Francis, 6 January 1921
- In Praeclara Summorum: On Dante, 30 April 1921
- Fausto Appetente Die: On Saint Dominic, 29 June 1921
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MLA Citation
- "Pope Benedict XV". Saints.SQPN.com. 8 March 2014. Web. 17 March 2014. <>