Apply to CLI

The Critical Languages Institute utilizes the ASU study abroad system. All students need to sign in to this portal to submit a CLI application. If you are an ASU student, simply use your current ASURITE UserID and continue to step 2.

If you are not currently enrolled at ASU, you will need to use an e-mail address as your login credential. To do that, select Create Account.

Non-ASU applicants should then fill in the requested data to create their account.

Note: When you choose your state/territory or country under Choose Institution, an additional selection box will appear. Select your home institution there. If you are not currently a student or have not attended a college or university, select any option listed for the purpose of creating your account. This information will not be evaluated with your application, and you will have the opportunity to provide your academic information.

Click the Create Account button. A pop-up box will appear. Click OK. In a very short time you will receive an e-mail with your temporary password. Use this password to log in to the ASU Study Abroad portal when you return to your application.

Select the Summer 2027 button and then click Continue.

Enter your date of birth and mobile phone number, then hit the Update button to continue to the application.

Look over your main screen. To access your application, click on the program.

This is what your application page should look like before you begin your application. Unfinished forms are listed under 'Online Requirements.' 

Once you finish each form and mark it as complete, it will be moved to a new section below titled 'Completed Requirements.' You will not be able to edit completed forms.

Upload a scan of your valid, government-issued ID. If you are not a current ASU student, you will only be able to complete your application once you have uploaded a photocopy of your government-issued ID and we have verified your identity. This step is necessary to move forward with your application. The Medical Authorization & Release as well as the Student Code of Conduct both require a verified identity to sign.

If you are not able to upload documents to the application, please email a scan of your documents to the Critical Languages Institute at [email protected].

To submit your application, complete the remaining items under application requirements, then hit the submit button. Please note that the CLI application is free. You will not be charged for submitting an application.

If you need to leave the application, the best URL to log back in is: 

https://studyabroad.asu.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Security.AngLogin

Once your application is submitted, the website will change your application status to successfully submitted.

Your application is considered complete when you have both successfully completed all of the online requirements and hit the submit button. If you have any questions about our programs or the application process, please don't hesitate to call CLI or the Melikian Center at (480) 965-4188 and we will be happy to help you. You may also email us at [email protected] with any questions.