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title: Semester in Zambia
date: 2022-09-20T10:00:00-05:00
author: Jordan Eshelman
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# Semester in Zambia

The Semester in Zambia is a unique opportunity for students to experience life as a student in Africa. Students will study at [Northrise University](http://www.northriseuniversity.com/), a Christian institution in Zambia. Choose from coursework in business, information technology, theology, or agriculture while building relationships with students in sub-Saharan Africa. This program, open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, will give you a first-hand view into the struggles and joys of life in Zambia.

 

     ![Students standing on road in Zambia](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/IMG_2342.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=43&f=webp&c=75fa8b31&v=7f30d168d668c5145b6d8ba037ddfdce9f15d741f9d63bf93f32b4443d17476d)   

 ![]()   ![]()## On This Page

 

- [Application Process](#toc880605)
 
 

  

   ![]() ### Program Information

 

 [Northrise Exchange Student Information Guide](https://www.dordt.edu/general-uploads/northrise_exchange_student_information_guide_2019.pdf) [Northrise University Course Catalog](https://www.dordt.edu/general-uploads/nu_course_catalog.pdf) 

 

 ## Application Process

**Step 1: Complete** the Dordt internal approval process. See David Lee (CA 133) for materials and instructions (email: <David.Lee@dordt.edu>).

**Step 2: Complete** all Semester in Zambia application materials:

- **Initial Northrise Application Packet:**
    - Semester in Zambia application: Preview the application, collect the required information, write your essay answers, then [complete and submit the application online](https://www.dordt.edu/semester-in-zambia-application).
    - $50 application fee, payable to Dordt University.
    - 3 Recommendations: Print 3 copies of the [Recommendation Form](https://www.dordt.edu/general-uploads/Dordt-Zambia-Program-Faculty-Recommendation-Form-Fillable.pdf); print and sign your name after one of the statements; give to two faculty members, and one student services member or a pastor to complete.
    - [Study Permit Form](https://www.dordt.edu/general-uploads/study_permit_form.pdf)
    - [NU Student Enrollment Form](https://www.dordt.edu/general-uploads/student_exchange_enrollment_form.pdf)
    - [Hostel Application Form](https://www.dordt.edu/general-uploads/hostel_form.pdf)
    - Individual Studies Contract Form(s), if necessary

**Visa Application Documents (after acceptance)**

- Medical report (just the x-ray)
- Copy of passport
- Passport Size Photos ( these can be scanned but the student will be required to submit originals once they arrive in Zambia)
- Acceptance Letter from Northrise University
- Supporting letter from Northrise University
- Copy of Memorandum of Understanding between Dordt University and Northrise

**All application materials are due March 1 for the fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester.**