Plan your experience abroad
Get ready for your education abroad experience at Seattle University with resources on program selection, financial planning, and application preparation.
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The Education Abroad Office provides guidance in finding a program that best suits your academic and personal goals, as well as financial needs. Wondering how to get started? You’ve come to the right place! Join the “Global Engagement with Education Abroad” Canvas course and the modules will guide you alongside your Education Abroad Advisor.
Student Journey
Module 1. Explore
Complete Education Abroad 101, a self-paced introduction to Education Abroad at SU. This must be complete before meeting with an Education Abroad Advisor. Attend a small-group Planning Meeting with your Education Abroad Advisor to discuss important considerations and explore options together.
Module 2: Apply
Complete the appropriate application for your program. Instructions and deadlines vary.
Module 3: Prepare
EAO provides a program-specific assignment checklist with deadlines for students to complete prior to departure.
Module 4: Pre-Departure Orientation
EAO provides an online or in-person Pre-Departure Orientation to help prepare students to encounter different cultures and stay safe and healthy during their time abroad. Additional topical and identity sessions are offered during Take Flight Month in May.
Module 5: While Abroad
EAO provides helpful reminders, resources, and ways for students to share their abroad experiences.
Module 6: Reintegrate
EAO provides resources for returners as they adjust to life back at Seattle University, including a Welcome Home Dinner, information about future opportunities abroad post-graduation, and other ways to continue processing and articulating their abroad experiences.
OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN MULTIPLE PROGRAMS DURING 2022-2023
While it is rare, students are able to participate in multiple length (for and non-credit) programs during the academic year
IS THE #1 ABROAD DESTINATION
followed by England, France, Mexico, and Ireland
OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN LONG-TERM PROGRAMS
Long-term programs ranging from quarter-length to semester-length and up to a full academic year abroad. While 39% of students participate in summer short-term programs.