Education Abroad Advising

Education Abroad Staff offer in-person, open advising hours, 1:1 Advising Appointments, and group advising with virtual options. Financial Aid for Education Abroad and the CSU Passport Office offer 1:1 Advising Appointments as well.

Find more information about the type of advising you need below.

Meet with a Peer Advisor

Peer advisors are current CSU students who participated in an Education Abroad experience. Interested students can meet with a peer advisor to learn the basics of the Education Abroad process. You can learn more about our peer advisors by visiting our Meet the Peers page. Peer advisors are available to meet with students without an appointment in person during open advising hours:

• When: Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Where: Laurel Hall (NE corner of the Oval) – check in at the front desk of Laurel Hall.

Peer advisors hold Education Abroad 101 information sessions each semester. Please join us on the following dates and times this fall semester to learn about the basics of Education Abroad:

• Wednesdays September 11th – October 30th
• 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
• Lory Student Center Room 328
• See the calendar for details.

Meet with Education Abroad (EA) Staff

Education Abroad staff are available to meet with students to answer questions about education abroad without an appointment in Laurel Hall or during open advising hours.

• Monday
  • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (General Advising only with EA advising intern)
• Tuesday – Thursday
  • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  
  • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Please check in at the front desk of Laurel Hall.

When do I need a 1:1 advising appointment?

Students are not required to meet 1:1 with an advisor/coordinator, and appointments can be scheduled as-needed to supplement program specific group meetings and open advising. If you have NOT identified a specific Education Abroad program of interest, open advising hours or the Education Abroad 101 information sessions are a great option to further explore programs. 

How do I know which advisor I should schedule a meeting with?

You can schedule a 1:1 advising appointment to meet with an Education Abroad advisor for your program of interest. The information below will help you identify which advisor or coordinator you should meet. In addition, you can check the Education Abroad Staff page or contact [email protected] if you do not know who your advisor is.

Advisor	Advising Region/Programs	Advising Hours
Education Abroad Advising Intern	General advising *Note: for specific program and regional questions, students should meet with an advisor listed below.	Appointments: Appointment calendar link:
Whitney Ewing, Senior Coordinator (she/her/hers)	• Kansai Gaidai University • Purpan Agriculture and Food Science • Global Challenge Semester • SRH University • University of Bamberg • University of New York in Prague (UNYP)	Open Advising Hours: Wednesdays" 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Appointments: Mondays: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Appointment calendar link:https://csurams.campus.eab.com/pal/zpRM7_Jtjn
Christopher Snodgress, Program Coordinator (he/they)	• International Internships and Research • Keele University • Lincoln University • Macquarie University • Massey University • Swansea University • University of Exeter • University of Leicester • University of Reading • University of Limerick • University of South Australia • University of Tasmania	Appointments: Wednesdays: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Thursdays: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Appointment calendar link: https://csurams.campus.eab.com/pal/Da-PAxWpol
Olivia Cole, Coordinator (she/her/hers)	• Semester at Sea • Affiliate programs in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland • International Internships and Research	Open Advising Hours: Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Wednesdays: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Appointments: Mondays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Laurel Hall or Virtual Thursdays: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Virtual ONLY Appointment calendar link: https://csurams.campus.eab.com/pal/tTpM7cN3et
Ericka Peacock, Advisor (she/her/hers)	• Affiliate programs in Spain, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa • Unaffiliated/direct enroll programs	Open Advising Hours: Mondays: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Appointments: Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tuesdays: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Appointment calendar link: https://csurams.campus.eab.com/pal/4BrFeSfMUF
Trecia Smith (she/her/hers)	• Affiliate programs in continental Europe (except Spain)	Open Advising Hours: Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thursdays: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Appointments: Available throughout the week Appointment calendar link: https://csurams.campus.eab.com/pal/8B4KF2iwxz

Students can meet with Financial Aid coordinators who specialize in financial aid for Education Abroad.

• To schedule an appointment to discuss how your financial aid can support your education abroad, click the links below to see available times to meet virtually with an advisor for financial aid and education abroad.
• • Cyndi Merris, Financial Aid Coordinator for Education Abroad: Check Appointment Availability
  • Evelyn Martinez, Financial Aid Counselor for Education Abroad: Check Appointment Availability
• If you are unable to schedule an appointment based on the times available, please email [email protected].

The CSU Passport Office is a passport acceptance facility page for more information on how to apply for a passport. You can also schedule an appointment with the Passport Acceptance Facility using the Schedule Your Appointment button below. 

Schedule Your Appointment