You and your student can learn more about particular countries by reviewing the resources at the , U.S. State Department. Of particular interest is to search for a particular country to read issued by the U.S. State Department. Please note that any student that travels to a country with a level 3 advisory level will be required to sign (together with a guardian) a waiver. Finally, prior to your student departing for their study abroad experience, we invite you to help them register their abroad experience with . This is a free service provided by the State Department so that U.S. citizens and others can be better supported in an emergency. Citizens of other countries may reach out to their respective countries’ consular services for a similar service.
Information for Families
Our office typically starts working with students in the sophomore year. In the fall, our programming focuses on introducing opportunities, explaining the application process, and addressing ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ policies regarding study away. We offer events such as student panels and an off-campus study fair attended by study abroad programs and overseas institutions, and offer one-on-one advising sessions every day of the week. In the spring, as students declare their major(s), our office helps shape their broad intentions into a specific plan that aligns with their academic and personal goals.
Please be aware students continue to be enrolled at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ while studying off-campus; therefore, all FERPA and HIPAA regulations continue to be implemented for off-campus study participants. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Off-Campus Study Office staff. Email is the best way, but if you need to speak by phone, we can set up a time to do that.
