Students of all majors should start their study abroad advising journey with a general advising session.
General advising can help students who want to:
- Learn more about program options
- Narrow down program options
- Apply for programs
- Understand the study abroad process
Advising for programs offered through these units:
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
College of Engineering
International Internship Program
Wisconsin School of Business
All advising is virtual. The physical spaces for our study abroad advising offices are closed until further notice.
All advising (drop-in and by appointment) will be unavailable November 26-27.
| Drop-In General Advising | General Advising Appointments |
|---|---|
| No appointment necessary
Monday: 10 am-12 pm |
Scheduled at least 24 hours in advance
Monday: 1-3 pm |
| Begin Drop-in Advising | Request an appointment |
Can’t make general advising? Check out our Introduction to Study Abroad Canvas course created just for you to answer common study abroad questions.
If you have more in-depth questions after your general advising session, you may schedule an appointment through Starfish with a professional advisor.
Application or Course Equivalent Request (CER) Appointments can cover the following topics:
- Application advising (online application, program-specific forms, etc.)
- Program eligibility (including GPA and language requirements)
- Course Equivalency Request (CER) process
- Grade processing and transcripts
Find your Enrollment Specialist Advisor
Study Abroad Advising Appointments can cover the following topics:
- Program advising (program experience, academics, housing, visa, etc.)
- Health and safety abroad
- Student identity abroad
- Funding study abroad and scholarships
- Returned Student Resources and advising upon return
Find your Study Abroad Advisor
Did you know you may be able to apply your financial aid towards a study abroad experience?
Bring your questions to a virtual drop-in advising session with Heidi Johnson from the Office of Student Financial Aid!
| Drop-in Advising | Funding Info Sessions |
|---|---|
| No appointment necessary
December 1 (Tuesday) | 1-3 pm CST |
Take a deep dive into how to fund your study abroad program! These sessions will cover how to determine the cost of your program, using financial aid, scholarships, budgeting and creating fundraising strategies, and more. There are no more sessions scheduled for Fall 2020. |
| Begin Drop-in Advising | View All Study Abroad Events |