1. Learn the Basics & Check Your Eligibility

10-12 Months Out

• Attend a Learning Abroad 101 workshop before you can start the Learning Abroad advising process. Dates and times on the Learning Abroad 101 page.
• Check your eligibility and our travel policies on our Policies and Guidelines page.

2. Explore Programs & Scholarships

8-10 Months Out

• Consider your degree plan, courses needed to graduate, budget, and timing to identify 1-3 programs that would be a good fit for you. Search our programs to start exploring!
• Explore ways to fund your experience abroad, including scholarships and using your current financial aid.

3. Advising with Learning Abroad

6-8 Months Out

• Schedule an advising meeting with a Learning Abroad advisor on Navigate. You will find us under "Support Services." Select your major to be assigned to the appropriate advisor.
• Talk with a Global Guide for support or stop by for walk-in advising for more support.

4. Submit Course Equivalency Forms for Credit Abroad

4-6 Months out

• At this point, you should have identified 1 program you wish to apply for. Do not apply for your program yet.
• Follow the Course Equivalency Form process to earn UH in-residence credit. All approved forms should be submitted in our online traveler software.
• Review academic credit information on our Policies & Guidelines page.

5. Get Your Passport

4-6 Months Out

• Apply now to get or renew your passport. Waiting times may be long, so get started early.
• Visit the Passport for Coogs page to review application requirements and call to schedule an in-person application appointment.

6. Apply with UH & Your Program

4-6 Months Out

• Faculty-Led programs: Apply with the faculty leader directly.
• REEP & Affiliated Programs: Apply with UH on ViaTRM & the program provider/university abroad.
• Deadlines for Academic Year 2023-2024*:
  • Winter: October 15, 2023
  • Spring: October 15, 2023
  • Summer: April 1, 2024
  • Fall: April 15, 2024
  • Academic Year: April 15th, 2024
    *Deadlines vary by program type.

7. Prepare to Go Abroad

2-4 Months out

• Complete required forms and upload a copy of your international insurance.
• Attend mandatory pre-departure orientation.
• Review additional student resources to support your personal identity, country information, and program abroad.

8. Re-entry

• Review our Career & Resume Handout to see how you can use your experience abroad for your future job search or graduate studies.
• Share your photos using the #CoogsAbroad on social media
• Apply to be a Global Guide or volunteer with our office to inspire others to go abroad!