Education Abroad Advising

Education Abroad Staff offer in-person, open advising hours, scheduled one-on-one, group advising, and virtual appointment options. Financial Aid for Education Abroad and the CSU Passport Office offer individual appointments as well.

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

Fall 2026 Drop-in Advising

·       August 24 – December 10 (no advising during fall break)

·       Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

·       No drop-in advising on Fridays

Meet with a Peer Advisor

Peer advisors are current CSU students who participated in an Education Abroad experience. You can learn more about our peer advisors by visiting our Meet the Peers page. Interested students can meet with a peer advisor to learn the basics of the Education Abroad process through our Education Abroad 101 sessions or without an appointment during Drop-in Advising.

Meet with Education Abroad (EA) Staff

Students can visit Laurel Hall to meet with an Education Abroad Advisor without an appointment during drop-in advising hours. While advisors generally keep the same drop-in days and times, sometimes schedules shift.

• Kayla: Wednesday afternoons; Thursday mornings
• Trecia: Wednesday mornings; Thursday afternoons
• Karen: Monday mornings; Tuesday afternoons
• Ella: Tuesday mornings
• Acacia: Monday afternoons
• McKenna: Monday afternoons (Nov 9 – Dec 11)

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.	Click here to make a General Education Abroad Advising appointment.
Ella Banham, Advisor (she/her/hers)	Select portfolio of faculty-led programs	Click here to view Ella's availability and schedule an appointment to meet with her. Or visit her during her drop-in hours: Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 noon
Whitney Ewing, Program Manager (she/her/hers)	• University of Bamberg	Click here to make an appointment to meet with Whitney.
Christopher Snodgress, Program Manager (he/him)	• International Internships and Research • Lincoln University • Unaffiliated and Direct Enroll programs	Click here to make an appointment to meet with Christopher.
Karen Rodriguez, Advisor (she/her/hers)	• Affiliate programs in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland • Exchange programs in Australia, New Zealand (except Lincoln University), Ireland, Japan, and the UK	Click here to view Karen's availability and make an appointment to meet with her. Or visit her during her drop-in hours: Mondays from 10 AM - 12 noon Tuesdays from 1 PM - 4 PM
Trecia Smith, Sr. Coordinator (she/her/hers)	• Affiliate programs in the Middle East, Africa, and continental Europe (except Czech Republic, France, Portugal, and Spain)	Click here to view Trecia’s availability and make an appointment to meet with her. Or visit her during her drop-in hours: Wednesdays from 10 AM – 12 noon Thursdays from 1 PM – 4 PM
Kayla Ybarra, Advisor (she/her/hers)	• Affiliate programs in Spain, France, Portugal, Czech Republic, and Latin America • University of New York in Prague (UNYP) • Semester at Sea	Click here to view Kayla’s availability and make an appointment to meet with her. Or visit her during her drop-in hours: Wednesdays from 1 PM – 4 PM Thursdays from 10 AM – 12 noon

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 that serves both CSU students and Colorado residents. Visit the CSU Passport Office webpage for more information on how to apply for a passport. Use the link below to schedule an appointment to apply for your passport at the Passport Office. 

Schedule Your Appointment