To download a passport application and obtain all the information you need about getting or renewing a passport, go to the website of U.S. Department of State Passport Services.

NOTE: Among other things, you will need passport photos, which are photos of particular dimensions and specifications. Cockrill's, next to the post office, offers a discount package of 20 photos for $25 for Mount Union students. When you apply for your first-ever passport, you will also need to have a copy of your official, state-issued birth certificate on hand. (This has a raised seal, not baby feet on it.) In addition to your photos and birth certificate, you will need several additional documents and funds to pay for the passport (see the link above for complete information). You can submit your passport application and supporting materials at the BMV office on E. Main St. in Alliance between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm. Please keep in mind that it may take up to two months for you to receive your passport once you have applied for it.

Click here for general study abroad visa information.

For specific visa information about the country to which you are headed, the following weblinks are a good starting point. Make sure you read all information carefully.