APPLY NOW

If you are traveling in the Spring 2026 semester, complete the initial application using the “APPLY NOW” link above. You will need to log back into the system after 1 hour to complete part 1 and 2 of the application. 

If you are traveling during the Maymester/Summer term or later, please use the directions below. Applications open on January 15th. 

Step 1: Go to the graduate/non-credit program information page 

• If this is your first time logging into Via, the application database, you will be prompted to sign in using your USC username and password. You’ll also be directed to a data intake form as well as a program match quiz to help match you with a program. Please skip this step.  

Step 2: Choose the term information tab on the program page. Click the “apply now” link for month listed that you will be starting your travel abroad.  

Step 3: Complete the application requirements 

• Begin filling in the application information. Note that if some fields are gray and cannot be edited, they will be automatically updated once your data is retrieved from the USC Banner System. 
• Fill in your program information including your host institution, city, country and exact travel dates. If you do not have a host institution, please enter the name of the conference, program or research type here.  
• Read and acknowledge the following agreements: 
  
  • Student Agreement and General Statement of Responsibility 
  • Covid-19 Waiver 
  • Mandatory Overseas Medical Insurance Confirmation 
• Submit your application 

Step 4: Education Abroad will review your application and mark it as “conditionally approved”. You will receive an email confirming your approval as well as an email with forms to complete. If you have not received communication in one week after submitting the application, please contact our office at edabroad@sc.edu.

Step 5: Log into your application and complete the required forms.  You will receive an email confirmation for each submitted form. 

• Financial Aid Pre-Screen Form  
• Passport Upload 
• Medical Information 
• Pre-Departure Information 

Step 6: Education Abroad will review your forms. You will receive an email confirmation for each accepted form. Incomplete forms will be sent back to you with directions for completion. When forms have been reviewed and are complete, your application will be moved to “committed” status. Please submit all forms at least 30 days prior to your travel start date.  

Step 7: Complete the mandatory Safe Check Enrollment. An automatic email will be sent prompting you to complete this step. Additionally, you can keep track of your travel in the Travel Plan section (optional) of your dashboard. 

Step 8: After receiving clearance from the Office of Student Conduct, the Education Abroad Office will enroll you in the mandatory overseas insurance coverage. When you are enrolled in insurance, you will receive an email from CISI, the insurance provider, with documentation and the charge will be uploaded to your student account for the semester that you are traveling. 

All emails will come from our application database, Via TRM. Please be on the lookout for emails from messages@Via-trm.com. The application system works best on a laptop or desktop computer and with the Google Chrome browser.