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If you are planning to go abroad and do not yet have a passport (that will be valid at least 6 months or more beyond your anticipated return date), start the process ASAP.
If you are planning to go abroad and do not yet have a passport (that will be valid at least 6 months or more beyond your anticipated return date), start the process ASAP.
The current routine processing time for a U.S. passport is 4-6 weeks, however this is not guaranteed and could possibly take longer. For expedited processing (which requires an additional fee) the estimate is 2-3 weeks. This does not include shipping time to the processing center or back to you. These times can change at any time.
If you are planning to study abroad in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 and do not yet have a passport (or have not yet renewed your passport), it is imperative that you start the U.S. application or renewal process immediately.
Waiting will put your OCS plans in jeopardy.
Remember, your passport must be valid for at least six months BEYOND your estimated return date for study abroad. For example, if you are studying away in Spring 2027, your passport must be valid through at least the end of 2027 (and possibly beyond depending on the country requirements and when you return).
If your current passport was issued before you turned 16, it is only valid for five years!
Even if you are an applicant for a Spring 2028 program, we encourage you to obtain a passport ASAP.
Need a passport photo?
Need a passport photo?
If you are on campus, you can get FREE passport photos taken in our office. Please email globalprograms@denison.edu to make an appointment. Off campus, the closest place to get your photos taken is the CVS in Granville.
You can read more about getting a passport and applying for funding to cover passport fees by visiting this website!
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