Panama Global Lab

Program Fee: $3,699 (including airfare)
Locations: Panama City and Colon, Panama
Travel Dates: March 11 - March 19, 2023
Class Enrollment: Spring 2023, Session 1
Academic Credit: BUSML 3380 (1.5 credit hours)
Faculty: Terry Esper and Steve DeNunzio
Application Deadline EXTENDED: October 26, 2022 at 11:59pm
Information Sessions:
In Person: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 12:30-1:15pm in Mason Hall 229
Virtual: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 from 5:30-6:15pm on Zoom
*A recording of the session is available

In order to be eligible to apply for this program, students must have a cumulative 2.75 GPA and meet OIA's General Eligibility Requirements and Conditions for Participation.  

Applicants must: 

• Include an updated resume in their application
• Be enrolled as undergraduate student at Ohio State, including regional campuses
• Be at least a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year student who has completed ECON 2002.01: Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 2001.01: Principles of Microeconomics before the dates of travel*
• Have no student record actions of "Warning," "Probation," or "Probation by Special Action"

*Preference will be given to regional campus students, including those who are pre-business so long as they meet the requirements above. Main campus Fisher students are also welcome to apply. 

All students will also be required to participate in on-campus pre-departure orientations organized by the Office of International Affairs.

1. Read the program brochure. 
2. Attend an information session (see "Announcements" tab on the brochure for up to date times and links).
3. Ask clarifying questions: Email the program manager for inquiries not covered in the information session (contact information is listed at the bottom of the page). 
4. Review the "Finance" tab on the program brochure.
5. Apply for scholarships: If you have a declared major in Fisher, you will be eligible for $1000 - $1750 through the Fisher Global Grant. 
6. Clear your schedule: If you are accepted into this program, you must be able to attend the required course (see the "Academics" tab on the brochure for course information). 

7. If you're an international student, review the FAQ's about studying abroad as an international student. 

8. Apply for the program! As you sit down to access the application, make sure you have:

   • Your passport number. If you have not received your passport, or have not yet applied for one, you may still complete the online application, but remember that you may not participate in a study abroad program without a valid passport. Passports are taking up to 18 weeks, so please make sure you have ample time to apply for or renew an expired passport. 
   • Your Ohio State advising report, saved as a PDF to attach to the application.
   • Names and contact information of the individuals you would like contacted in case of an emergency.

   • A $150 application fee is required for all education abroad program applications. Should you choose to start an application, you will be notified to pay the application fee when it has been assigned as a material due. This application fee will be refunded only if you are not accepted to your study abroad program, if your program is canceled or if you withdraw your application prior to the application deadline.