American Junior Year (AJY) Study Abroad Application — Heidelberg, Germany

Please complete the application below to apply for the American Junior Year (AJY) Program. After you submit it, you'll receive an email outlining the next steps.

If you have any questions, contact Amy LoConti at 419-448-2301 or ajy@heidelberg.edu.

For more details about the AJY program, visit the program webpage.

Application Deadlines

Program	Duration	Deadline
Full Academic Year	September – July	April 1
Fall Semester	September – December	April 1
Spring Semester	March – July	November 1
Summer Program	6 weeks (late May – early July)	March 1

Program Background

Program Cancellation and Changes
I understand that Heidelberg University reserves the right to cancel the program and to make changes or alterations in the program and/or program itineraries at any time as may be required because of emergency, changed conditions, or the University’s determination that such cancellation, changes or alterations are in the best interest of the program or its participants. I further understand that the University is not responsible for changes or alterations to or cancellation of programs by the host institution. Heidelberg University shall have no liability to any participants, their parents or any other third party for the cancellation of the program or any changes or alterations to the program.

Please consider my application for the:

Full Academic Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Program

Start Term

General Background

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Home Address (Please do not put your on campus school address)

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Phone Number

School Email

Alternate Email

Citizenship 1
Your response will not affect your admission decision.

Citizenship 2
Your response will not affect your admission decision.

Birthdate

Place of Birth (city, state, country)

Gender
Your response will not affect your admission decision.

Preferred Pronouns

Please check one item below:

I am a U.S. citizen and currently hold a valid U.S. passport

I am a U.S. citizen and will need to apply for a U.S. passport

I am a German citizen or an EU citizen

I am not a U.S. or EU citizen and will need to apply for a visa at a German embassy

If you are an EU citizen, which EU country holds your citizenship?

Please provide the city where your German embassy or consulate is located.

Academic Background

Current College or University

Current Class Year (e.g., Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)

Cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)

Major(s)

Minor(s)

Highest level of college German language coursework completed

Career or Occupational Goal

Other Interests, Hobbies, or Volunteer Experience

Statement of Purpose

The AJY Program at Heidelberg University seeks to promote academic, personal, and cultural growth. Your essay is a significant part of your application and a major factor in the selection process. Please write approximately 250–300 words for each of the five sections below.

What makes you a good candidate for AJY? What can you bring to the program?
Why have you chosen a program that offers direct enrollment at a German university, and how will it help you accomplish your academic goals?
Which extracurricular activities (volunteering, music, sports, etc.) would help you integrate into life in Heidelberg? Have you already researched any options online?
Studying abroad can be challenging, both academically and personally. How well-equipped do you feel to handle life abroad and navigate cultural differences?
Stellen Sie sich bitte auf Deutsch dem AJY Team kurz vor! (Schreiben Sie so gut Sie können, aber bitte ohne Hilfsmittel!)

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Billing Information

Please consult with your Study Abroad Office before completing the information below. If your school does not have an affiliation agreement with Heidelberg University, please pay the $25 application fee here.

Tuition Billing Contact

Name

Address

Housing Billing Contact

Name

Address

Letters of Recommendation

Please provide the name and email address of your Academic Reference. This reference should be someone who can speak to your academic qualities and abilities — such as an advisor or faculty member — and should be different from your German Language Reference.

Academic Reference: Name

Academic Reference: Email

Please provide the name and email address of your German Language Reference. This should ideally be your most recent German language professor.

German Language Reference: Name

German Language Reference: Email

Please provide the name and email address of your Study Abroad Advisor.

Study Abroad Advisor: Name

Study Abroad Advisor: Email

Submission of Application

By clicking "Submit" below, I affirm that all information provided in this application, including any supporting documents, is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Heidelberg University may verify this information, and that any intentional omission or misrepresentation may result in denial of admission, revocation of an offer of admission, or dismissal from the University at any time such misrepresentation is discovered.