When will I get a final itinerary/schedule for my program?

A common question is "When can I expect to have the final schedule about my program?"

It's a good question and one that's understandable - it's nice to know that everything will be in place and ready for our arrival!

Universities overseas who put together intensive study programs have a lot of logistics that need to be arranged. There is accommodation to be booked, academics and lectures to be arranged, visits to be organised and facilitated, transport connections to work out and plenty of administration to crunch through. Programs can take 12 months of work to get ready to the point where the doors are ready to open to students.

With all the details and logistics that go into these programs, it's not unusual that you might not have your final schedule until just a few weeks before departure. Some things such as visits, lectures and even accommodation can only be confirmed by host institutions in the final weeks before a group arrives, so receiving this information just a few weeks before departure should not be a reason for concern.

Often you will receive several draft schedules from AIM Overseas in the weeks and months leading up to your departure showing the different layers of the program as they are finalised.

Sometimes, when a program has been running for many years or does not have a lot of dynamic content (i.e. visits, field trips, cultural activities away), you may have your schedule from day one. These types of programs are more often the exception than the rule.

AIM Overseas works with excellent, experienced universities abroad and we have full confidence in them as they arrange their programs. If you have any questions or concerns about your program, schedule or any of the details regarding your program, do not hesitate to contact us via the details on our website: www.aimoverseas.com.au

When can I expect my results from overseas?

Good question!

Intensive overseas programs are run by universities, so things like assignments, exams and marks all need to go through the usual approval and ratification processes before you will receive your transcript or certificate of attainment.

It is not unusual that it can take 3-4 months after the end of a program for you to receive your final results. That said, it can often be much faster!
In some rare cases, your host university may even provide you your certificate/transcript before you leave.

The rule of thumb is that a little patience is generally needed for the international university's processes to be completed. If your program ended less than 8 weeks ago then there is nothing to worry about. After about 10 weeks it is reasonable to enquire as to when you might expect your results.

AIM Overseas will always keep you up to date with whatever information we have available regarding your results. If you need your results urgently, or are worried about getting them in time, feel free to email us - our contact details are at www.aimoverseas.com.au