Step-by-step instructions for using M-Compass to search and apply for programs
Go to the M-Compass website and use the side bar menus and search tiles to browse for specific programs such as: study abroad, internships, alternative breaks, research projects, and more.
The Search Programs button opens the Program Discovery Search tool:
Enter a keyword, such as 'Engineering' or 'Spain' in the search field locate programs by name or location. Program overviews are shown in the search results grid:
To locate funding opportunities such as scholarships, grants, and fellowships, you can navigate to the Search Funding menu, or use the filter to search for scholarship programs:To learn more about a program and to start an application, click on a program tile in the search results to open the program brochure page. Use the scroller to view each section, such as who is eligible, program cost, and application deadlines. When a program is currently accepting applications, an 'Apply Now' button will be shown in the Overview section:
Once you apply, M-Compass asks you to log in. Then, you are taken directly to your new application. Instructions for completing the application are shown and can be collapsed from view. Click the 'Get Started!' button to begin completing items on your application checklist:
You can save your application and return to M-Compass later to finish and submit for review. Once all items are completed, you will be prompted to submit your application. Submit the application to finalize it and send to the sponsoring office to review:
You won't receive an email when your application is submitted, but you will see a note on your checklist that your application is complete and has been submitted:
If you have questions about your application, contact the office that is offering the program. Hint: Go to the 'Contact' section of the program's brochure page: