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1) EXPLORE YOUR PROGRAM OPTIONS

• Education Abroad 101 – Learn the basics of the Education Abroad process here at CSU!
• Recommended Programs – Find programs that support your academic needs.
• Program Search – Conduct searches based on term, location, and program type.

2) MEET WITH YOUR CSU SUPPORT NETWORK

• Education abroad advisors: You can meet with an education abroad advisor, in-person or virtually, by scheduling an appointment, or you can visit us at Laurel Hall during our open advising hours – no appointment needed! We suggest that all students meet with an education abroad advisor to have their questions answered and receive support throughout the application and pre-departure processes. Check out our Education Abroad Advising page to explore options for connecting with us!
• Academic advisor(s): Meet with your academic advisor(s) to ensure that studying abroad supports your academic needs and graduation plan.
• Financial aid for education abroad advisors: CSU’s financial aid for education abroad advisors can help you understand your budget and how your financial aid package can apply to an education abroad program. Watch the Financial Aid for Education Abroad video. 

3) SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS 

• You must complete your program application in CSU’s MyEdAbroad portal. Depending on the type of program you select, you may also be required to complete additional documents for one of our affiliate providers, host institutions, or vendors. 
• Once your application has been accepted/authorized by CSU, you will have additional materials to complete. You will likely be required to attend program-specific meetings where you will meet other students on your program. 
• If you don’t already have one, you will need to apply for a passport. If you already have a passport, make sure it is valid and won’t be expiring soon! 
• Complete a Transfer Credit Form (if applicable).

4) PREPARE FOR YOUR DEPARTURE!

• • Read our Pre-Departure Guide.
  • Attend a Pre-Departure Orientation. Topics such as health and wellness, safety, communication, packing, travel tips, and more are discussed – all to support you in having a safe and successful time abroad.
  • Register for SA482
  • Review Travel Resources

5) BOOK YOUR FLIGHT – BON VOYAGE!

CSU Education Abroad looks forward to welcoming you back to campus! There are plenty of ways to stay involved and further your international interests back at CSU. Check-out our re-entry programs and resources. 

Visit the Financial Aid & Scholarships page for information on:

Financial Aid for Education Abroad

All students planning to participate in an education abroad program should meet with one of CSU’s financial aid for education abroad advisors. The financial aid advisors will help you understand how your financial aid package can apply to an education abroad program and they can also recommend or refer you to additional resources if needed. You can contact Financial Aid for Education Abroad via email at [email protected] or schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid for Education Abroad Coordinator.

Scholarships

While scholarships typically will not cover the entirety of your abroad experience, they are a great way to supplement your financial aid package and reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.

• Gilman Scholarship – The Gilman scholarship is a nationally-competitive scholarship open to undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens, Federal Pell Grant-eligible, and in the process of applying to, or have been accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad program. For more information, visit the Gilman scholarship website.
• Global Access Award – If you are an active Community for Excellence (C4E), Key/Key Plus or Academic Advancement Center (AAC) participant, you may be eligible for the Global Access Award. Students will be prompted to apply for scholarships, including the Global Access Award, when completing their education abroad application in the CSU MyEdAbroad portal.

A Transfer Credit Form is required for programs that will transfer credits to CSU.

Language Credits

If you are taking language coursework while abroad, and plan for these credits to fulfill a major, minor or degree requirement, you must connect with the appropriate faculty below as you complete your Transfer Credit Form and before you depart. They will inform you of the process for transferring language courses back to CSU.

• Spanish: Dr. Andrea Purdy, email [email protected] to set up an appointment
• French: Dr. Gretchen Steidley, email [email protected] to set up an appointment
• German: Dr. Rachel Kirby, email [email protected] to set up an appointment
• Japanese: Instructor Chisato Nii Steele, email [email protected] to set up an appointment
• Italian: Senior Instructor Lorella Paltrinieri, email [email protected] to set up an appointment

Business Students

Natalie Cartwright and Emily Christian are your main contacts for Business coursework while abroad. Connect with them as you’re working on the Transfer Credit Form and before you depart. Natalie and Emily will inform you of the process for transferring Business credits back to CSU and help ensure you are staying on track for your major/minor and graduation.

For identity-based resources related to going abroad, please visit:

• Adult Learners and Veterans
  • To help navigate this process, please contact [email protected] or visit the Adult Learner and Veteran Services office in the Lory Student Center (rooms 282 and 381).
  • CSU Office of the Registrar Military and Veterans resources. 
• Gender & Sexual Identity
• Cultural Resource Centers
• Students with Disabilities

#RamsAbroad Photo Contest

Each semester, we hold a photo contest open to all CSU students who have been abroad. Our goal is to give you a space to tell your story through the medium of photography. Pictures can transport us to places we’ve never been and connect us to people we’ve never met. Check out our recent #RamsAbroad Photo Contest winners and remember to submit your photos when you return from your own abroad experience!