Step One: Complete a First Step Session
First Step Sessions give basic information about how to explore program options, plan your academics and credit abroad, understand study abroad costs, and learn about financial aid and scholarships.
These sessions are designed for UofM students. If you are a non-UofM student, please consult with your home institution for a study abroad process overview.
Sign Up for a Live Session
We offer sessions both online via Zoom and in-person in our office in 230 Heller Hall. These are group sessions led by one of our peer advisers with typically 4-10 students at each session. View our upcoming sessions and register here:
Complete a Session Now
Complete the online, asynchronous First Step anytime. It takes about 25 minutes.
*First Step Sessions are designed for UofM students. If you are not a UofM student, consult with your home institution for a study abroad process overview.
Step Two: Meet with a Learning Abroad Adviser
Now that you’ve done a First Step Session, you can schedule an advising appointment.
Advising is optional, but most students find it helpful.
Exploration Advising
Meet one-on-one with a learning abroad adviser to help you find a program that matches your academic, career, and personal goals and interests. Appointments are offered in-person or via Zoom. At these appointments, advisers can cover:
- Compare program options
- Study abroad process
- Financial planning
- Scholarships
- Academics
- Next steps
Schedule an advising appointment
Program Advising
If you have already decided on a study abroad program, contact the program adviser who works with your program to schedule an appointment. Your program contact can help you with matters specific to your study abroad program, such as:
- Housing
- Course selection
- Host city/country
- Cultural adjustment
- Language
- Visas