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1. This application if for  Spring 2022 Frontiers Abroad Programmes. Applications due by October 15th for Spring 2022. Application excepted on rolling basis.
2. Spring 2022 options are:

• Geology of New Zealand - University of Canterbury
• New Zealand Earth Systems (Environmental Sciences) - University of Canterbury
• New Zealand Earth Systems (Environmental Studies and Indigenous Knowledge) - University of Auckland 

The application process is as follows:

1. Discuss our program with your home institution. Ensure you are approved to participate on  our programs. There is a home institution form your study abroad office must fill out to ensure you are eligible for the program
2. Complete the FA application. You will be directed to an outside secure website (Formstack) to complete the application. https://frontiersabroad.com/apply
3. Provide FA with the following documents. Please email Max at frontiersabroad.com

• Offical Copy of Color Transcript or E-transcript.
• Home institution Form  (below). This advises FA that you are approved to study abroad with us from your home institution. 
• Student Declaration Form (below). This authorises FA to apply to the New Zealand Universities and housing on your behalf.
• Student letter of reference form https://frontiersabroad.formstack.com/forms/studentreferenceform

Your application will be reviewed in a timely manner. Please email Max@frontiersabroad.com prior to applying so he can help you with the process. Please contact us if you have a problem with the deadline.  

Please be aware:

• We are still assessing Spring 2022 Programs due to COVID - the New Zealand borders remain closed to international students.
• Frontiers Abroad's Field Camp is a physically and mentally challenging program. Participants will be expected to spend long hours in the field with significant physical demands (long field days and extensive hiking) - rain or shine. 
• There will be minimal internet on field camp.
• Housing is group housing at field stations with camping. There is minimal to no personal space during field camp.
• Field Camp is dry (no alcohol) - except on special occasions.
• Upon acceptance into Frontiers Abroad, you will be required to get doctors approval for participating in the program.

To be considered for Frontiers Abroad Programmes, students must meet the following criteria:

• Undergraduate student
• Minimum G.P.A of 3.0 (2.8 may be considered)
• Valid Passport: Passport must be valid for 6 months after the date of your proposed return and be verified (signed) by a faculty member or college administrator
• Approval from home college or university to attend Frontiers Abroad Programmes