Advising
If you are interested in studying abroad, you should begin by attending a general advising session in the Study Abroad Office. Please call us at 301.314.7746 or email us to reserve a space in a general advising session. You should then go to the Study Abroad Office in 1101 Holzapfel Hall on the day and time for the session you signed up to get started on studying abroad. In general advising sessions, a Study Abroad Peer Mentor discusses:- Program options
- Academics
- Financial Information (scholarships, program fees etc.)
- The Study Abroad Timeline and Process
General Advising
During the Fall semester (beginning August 25, 2008), General Advising Sessions will be held according to the following schedule:
Mondays
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Tuesdays
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Wednesdays
11:00 am - 11:45 am
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm for students specifically interested in Spain & Latin America
Thursdays
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Fridays
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Once you have attended a general advising session and spent time researching programs, you should narrow their options to 2-3 program selections that best fit your academic, financial, and social needs. You should then call the Study Abroad Office at 301.314.7746 in order to make an appointment with the appropriate advisor for the region you are interested in going.
In this individual advising session, the Study Abroad advisor will discuss the transferability of the credits from the selected study abroad program(s), as well as any particular concerns or questions you may have about studying abroad.
If you know you want to attend a Maryland program, you do NOT have to attend a general advising session and can apply directly to that program.
If you are considering non-UM programs, both general and individual advising are REQUIRED.
You are encouraged to be in touch with your academic advisor throughout the process of researching study abroad opportunities.