Meet with us
All advising appointments are currently virtual via zoom or phone with UW Study Abroad staff.
We encourage you to consult with your academic adviser about degree requirements prior to scheduling a study abroad advising appointment.
Step 1: Create a UW Study Abroad Profile
If you would like to meet with an adviser to discuss your study abroad options, create a study abroad profile by logging into MyGlobal (The UW Study Abroad online portal). This profile will ask you questions about your interests, intended destinations, and areas of study. It’s ok if you don’t have all the answers yet! We can help you find a program that’s right for you. It’s important you complete this step so we can best guide you.
Step 2: Schedule an Advising Appointment
Consult with your academic adviser about your degree requirements and discuss how your study abroad credits will fit into your academic path before scheduling an appointment with us. To schedule an appointment with one of our study abroad advisers, select one of the options below based on the type of questions you have.
Late Policy: If you are later than seven minutes your appointment will be canceled.
Start your study abroad search by picking an appointment time that works best for you from the options below.
Our general study abroad advisers can help you with narrowing down your options and beginning to apply to programs.
Exchanges, Partner Programs, Direct Enrollment & FRILA
For students who are interested in or are already applying to an exchange program, partner program, direct enrollment, or FRILA program, pick an appointment time that works best for you below. Learn more about program types are on our study abroad program types and comparison pages.
Faculty-led Programs
To learn more about a specific faculty-led program, we encourage you to contact the faculty program director. You can find their contact information in the Questions tab of the program brochures. If you have general questions about a faculty-led Program, make a General Advising Appointment using the link above.
For advising appointments specific to study abroad scholarships and funding, pick an appointment time that works best for you below.
For advising on converting your credits and grades from abroad back to UW, please review our Academics & credits page and Receiving credits post-program page before you book an appointment. This type of advising applies to exchanges, partner programs, direct enrollment, and FRILA.
NOTE: For UW equivalent credits for foreign courses, contact departmental academic advisers with course syllabi that can be downloaded from the provider’s or partner institution’s website.
For students who have been accepted to study at UW as an inbound visiting exchange student from one of our exchange partners, please pick an appointment time that works for you below.
Note: review our list of frequently asked questions prior to booking an appointment.
COMING SOON!
Can’t find an appointment?
This is a very busy time of year for study abroad advising, so our one on one appointments book up fast. We have some group advising opportunities and info sessions that you can attend if you don’t see an available slot above.
Group Advising Quick Questions
These sessions are for students with quick questions that they can ask in a group session. A study abroad adviser will be available for students to drop in on zoom throughout the hour. There may be other students in the room when you attend. Come and chat with us.
- Tuesday, January 21, 2pm – 3pm – Julianna
- Thursday, January 23, 1pm – 2pm – Lauren
- Thursday, January 23, 3pm – 4pm – Jamie
- Tuesday, January 28, 2pm – 3pm – Julianna
- Wednesday, January 29, 11am – 12pm – Jamie
- Thursday, January 30, 1pm – 2pm – Taylor
- Tuesday, February 4, 2pm – 3pm – Julianna
Advising Info Sessions
Study Abroad 101
This zoom session is for students who are brand new to study abroad and want an overview on how to pick a program. These sessions are with the UW Study Abroad Director, Wolf Latsch.
- Wednesday, January 22, 1pm – 2pm
- Wednesday, January 29, 3pm – 4pm
- Wednesday, February 5, 2pm – 3pm
- Wednesday, February 12, 11am – 12pm
CIEE
If you are applying to a CIEE partner program, come to this session to learn more and ask questions.
- Tuesday, January 21, 3pm – 4pm – Schmitz Hall 450
Exchanges
Are you applying to a university exchange or want to learn more about this program type? Come to a Fireside Exchange Chat, each Friday in January.
More information is on the UW Study Abroad website, including the dates, times, and zoom link.
Cancellation
If you can’t make it to your appointment, please cancel.
More than 48 hours prior:
Click the “Reschedule” button in your appointment confirmation email.
Less than 48 hours prior:
Forward your booking confirmation email to studyabroad@uw.edu and let us know that you are cancelling.
Virtual Front Desk
If you’ve already applied and have quick questions, email our office or join the Virtual Front Desk, open 10am to 11am on Mondays & Tuesdays.
This is NOT advising.