Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences

Application Process and Form

Note: This program is for current Caltech students only.

1. Preliminary Application

a.) Application form (pdf), (doc) - Deadline October 25th, 2013; download
      this form, complete it on-line, print 2 copies

b.) Resume (sample), include your birth date and nationality

c.) Transcript, unofficial is acceptable

d.) List of classes taken to date at Caltech, include current and future classes for this academic
      year

e.) Recommendation letter from an advisor Recommendation Form (pdf), (doc)

*Deadline for items b, c, d, and e - November 1st, 2013

 Submit application to Sini Elvington at Mail Code 101-40

2. Campus Interviews: mid-November

3. Intern application sent to companies in Japan: November

a.) Application letter

b.) Revised resume

c.) List of courses

 

4. When you are offered an internship from a company:

a.) Acceptance letter (You can not reject the internship once you have accepted)

b.) Apply for, or check, your passport to ensure it will be valid for travel through the
     following year

c.) Visa application to the US consulate

d.) Confirmation of intern responsibilities at company

e.) Travel Plans

 

Graduate Students Only:

a.) *Japanese language requirement can be waived

b.) An advisor's agreement (allowing your participation in the program) must be submitted with
      your application to the program

c.) Obtain a letter of recommendation from the Dean of Graduate Studies on official letterhead