Dates and Deadlines [6 Month Gap Year]

Important Dates & Final Deadlines: 

6-Month Gap Year: Spring 2021

First 9 Weeks of Commitment

• Complete your Map to Support-Raising Success

September 25, 2020

• Last call to apply for / renew passport. *Beyond now, you must “expedite”

October 6, 2020

• 25% of your support goal met

* Check out the Introduction tab of your profile to see your fundraising total

October 29, 2020

• 50% of your support goal met

*Must be reflecting on fundraising summary 

* Checks mailed by October 15th; Online donations by October 23rd

• Ensure your profile is complete (includes Passport uploaded) 

November 12, 2020

• Releases & Reference forms due – medical, counselor, mentor

  * If applicable, we have talked with you

December 4, 2020

• 75% of your support goal met

  *Must be reflecting on fundraising summary

*Checks mailed by November 20th; Online donations by November 30th

• Travel to Launch tab completed

• Vaccinations box updated and confirmed 

January 4, 2021

• 100% of your support goal met

  *Must be reflecting on fundraising summary

*Checks mailed by December 21st; Online donations by December 29th

January 4, 2021: Launch & Training Camp (in your first country)!  *Details to come

The World Race Semesters and Gap Year Programs highly value ownership and responsibility. As a Racer, you are expected to honor your commitment by managing and following through on these deadlines.