Student Mobility Brochures (SMO-HSG) Juli 2015 | Page 47

Exchange period • Autumn semester 2016: Begin of exchange between 1 July and 31 December is considered as absence in the autumn semester. • Spring semester 2017: Begin of exchange between 1 January and 30 June is considered as absence in the spring semester. Important From the 4th Bachelor semester on, max. two semesters in due consideration of the fact that in Bachelor programmes a minimum of 90 ECTS (including Assessment Year) must be acquired at the University of St.Gallen. Application deadlines (for new applications or to extend term) • 31 March for the following autumn semester • 31 October for the following spring semester Documents for online application he registration form can be accessed in the Mobility-Online portal T (http://studentweb.unisg.ch – exchange – before exchange) The completed and signed registration form must be uploaded by the application deadline. Swiss Mobility students will be officially pre-registered at the host university by Student Mobility (SMO) following the deadline. Confirmation of the exchange place Once the host university has confirmed the exchange nomination, students will receive a confirmation by e-mail from SMO. It is the student’s own responsibility to then follow all instructions and meet all deadlines of the host university regarding university application/enrolment, course registration, etc. Start date and orientation programme at the host university It is the student‘s responsibility not to miss the start date of the term at the host university. Most universities will organise orientation programmes for guest students prior to the beginning of the term. Students are expected to arrive at the host university on time for orientation and the start of their courses. Late arrivals make a bad impression on the host university, cause them extra work and put you at a disadvantage in getting your term off to a good start. 47 Swiss Mobility Registration at the host university