Outbound Information

The application period for the upcoming school year is open August 1 – November 1. (Students will leave for exchange about nine months after applications are due).

Aug 1 – Oct 31, 2026 Recruitment period
November 1, 2026 Application deadline
November 7, 2026 District RYE Interviews
February 6-7, 2027 Orientation weekend
March 6, 2027 Training day #2
April 3, 2027 Training day #3
May 1, 2027 Training day #4
May 30, 2027 RYE Graduation
Late July-August 2027 Leave for exchange

Check the calendar for detailed dates and locations.

During orientation and training sessions, students will learn about the Rotary Youth Exchange program, practice their language skills, work with Rotarians and ROTEX and Rebounds in a variety of activities, and make friends with others who will be sharing their experiences as exchange students. Additional sessions will be scheduled in the spring for parents to share information about travel arrangements and health insurance.