Study Abroad 101 sessions are offered regularly while classes are in session and weekly during the summer months. This first step in the study abroad process provides students with important information about the types of programs available, an overview of the application process, and how financial aid, credit transfer, and other factors may affect the types of programs they choose to consider. Students are also introduced to the GoAbroad system, UVM’s approved study abroad program database and application portal.

This session is required for all students wishing to study abroad as a first step in the process. Registration is required, visit Microsoft Bookings to view available session and register! Sessions are either in-person or virtual, check the specific event listing for more information. If you are not able to attend one of the scheduled Study Abroad 101 times, you can view a recording of the session here. 

Walk-in hours are available to students seeking assistance with their study abroad application and process-related questions. This session is intended for students who:

• Have attended Study Abroad 101 already
• Are uncertain of the next steps of the study abroad process
• Need assistance identifying or comparing program options
• Have a specific question related to an open application

During the fall and spring semesters, walk-in hours are offered in-person in Living/Learning B-180, Monday-Thursday from 1:30-3:30. During these sessions, Study Abroad Advisors circulate the room, addressing individual student questions. Please bring a laptop and come prepared with your questions.

Pre-requisite for walk-in hours: students must complete the Study Abroad 101 requirement prior to attending walk-ins. If you cannot attend one of the scheduled Study Abroad 101 sessions, you can view a recording here. 

Otherwise, no registration is required for walk-ins - simply show up between 1:30-3:30, Monday-Thursday, in Living/Learning B-180!

Required Appointments

Certain study abroad program types require individual advising appointments. If your program requires this, you will find scheduling instructions within your GoAbroad application.

Optional Appointments

For students applying to External programs, meeting with a study abroad advisor is optional. Students should consult their program provider for specific questions and email studyabroad@uvm.edu with any UVM process related questions or attend walk-in hours.

Requesting an Individual Advising Appointment for a Private Matter

If your program type does not require an individual advising appointment but you wish to meet one-on-one with a UVM study abroad advisor, you need to email studyabroad@uvm.edu to request an appointment. Individual advising appointments will be accommodated for private matters that cannot be discussed during walk-in hours.

To request an individual advising appointment for a private matter, ensure that you have:

• Completed the Study Abroad 101 requirement.
• Initiated a GoAbroad record. If you have not yet done so, we encourage you to attend walk-in hours to address initial questions.
• Met with you academic advisor and completed the relevant Academic Planning Form.
• Sent an email to studyabroad@uvm.edu requesting an individual advising appointment. This request should clearly indicate the matter that needs to be discussed and cannot be addressed during walk-in hours.

NOTE: These steps will require advanced action and planning. Session offerings and advising appointment availability can be limited, especially as deadlines approach. Students should schedule their appointment with a study abroad advisor to occur no later than 10 business days prior to the deadline to ensure adequate time to complete the application requirements. We encourage students to arrange their advising appointment well before that - an application will be considered incomplete if this requirement is not completed prior to the stated deadline. Exceptions will not be considered if the student waited until under 10 business days prior to the deadline to arrange the appointment and are then unable to secure a time. Appointments are only available during regular business hours and are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.