All US citizens must have a passport to travel internationally. The US Department of State is the US government agency that issues passports for US citizens. Visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html/ and follow the instructions to apply for your passport.
Processing times vary but are usually around 6 – 10 weeks. You will need to prove your US citizenship, submit an application, prove your identity with a government-issued ID and pay a fee for your passport. Your passport will be valid for 10 years.
If you are a student in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, have applied for a study abroad program and are getting a passport for the first time, you are eligible for a passport reimbursement scholarship. Students who have had a minor passport (under the age of 18) are not eligible for a passport reimbursement. Bring your new passport to 0018 Curtiss to claim your scholarship.
For short term travel programs, visa requirements vary but if needed, the study abroad office will help you apply. For semester programs, students will receive information on how to apply for visas or any required permits but will be responsible for applying independently.