Deadlines and Events

Application Deadlines

Semester and Academic Year 

Applications are reviewed at both the Early Decision and Final Deadline dates. Decisions will be released to students shortly after each deadline. 

For exchange programs, students are accepted for nomination spots on a first-come, first-served as qualified. The number of nomination spots for each program varies.

Students who submit their applications earliest in the application window have the best chance of being accepted for their first-choice program. 

Summer

Application deadlines may vary depending on the program. March 1st is the standard final deadline for all programs, please check program pages or with a study abroad advisor for exceptions. 

Term Early Decision Deadline   Final Deadline 
Fall or Academic Year November 15 February 15
Spring or Calendar Year June 15 September 15
Summer N/A March 1
 
*Faculty-Led Programs have their own individual deadlines. Please review the specific program page for more information.

Pre-Departure Orientation

Mark your calendars for the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation! In this session, we will review important details about the study abroad process and living internationally. 

ProgramDateTimeLocation
Spring/Calendar Year Exchanges & Direct EnrollOctober

2:00 PM -5:00 PM

TBD

Summer Exchanges & Direct EnrollFriday, April 7th, 20232:00 PM -5:00 PMKIVA 104
Fall/Academic Exchanges & Direct EnrollFriday, April 7th, 20232:00 PM -5:00 PMKIVA 104

 

Events & Workshops

Attend optional workshops that support your goals to study abroad.
  • The Fall 2023 Workshop schedule will be available in August.
National Study Abroad Scholarships Information Session – Friday, February 3rd
Budgeting for Study Abroad: Hands-On Workshop – Friday, February 10th
  • View presentation slides here
  • Who: All students. Especially students seeking extra guidance on budgeting.
  • What: Short presentation on general budgeting advice. Students will have time to research their specific programs of interest and create personal budgets with advisor support.
Study Abroad Scholarship Application: Hands-On Workshop – Friday, February 17th
  • View presentation slides here
  • Who: All students with in-progress or completed scholarship essay drafts.
  • What: Open workspace for students to ask questions, receive feedback, and finish their study abroad scholarship essays and applications.
Spanish Visa Workshop - Friday, March 24th
  • View presentation slides here
  • Who: Study abroad students traveling to Spain for the Fall 2023/Academic Year 2023-24 who wish to apply through the UNM batch visa process.
  • What: Short presentation on the requirements & documentation needed for the Spanish study visa.
Researching your Visa: Hands-On Workshop - Friday, March 31st
  • View presentation slides here
  • Who: All students, especially Fall 2023/Academic Year 2023-24 study abroad students traveling to France, Italy, Japan, and Australia.
  • What: Short presentation on general visa advice. Students will have time to research their specific visa process and ask questions.
International Credit Transfer: Hands-On Workshop – Friday, April 14th
  • View presentation slides here
  • Who: All students, especially Fall 2023/Academic Year 2023-24 study abroad students.
  • What: Short presentation on the international credit transfer process. Students will have time to research their host program course offerings and UNM degree requirements.
Packing and Flights Info Session – Friday, April 21st
  • View presentation slides here
  • Who: All students, especially Fall 2023/ Academic Year 2023-24 study abroad students with questions about preparing to travel.
  • What: A two-part presentation. We will first cover tips for packing for a semester long (+) study abroad trip. After a short break, the second part will be directed towards first-time international fliers and will cover general advice for purchasing flights & navigating international travel.
Spring 2023 Calendar
EventDateTimeLocation

Study Abroad Fair

Tuesday, February 7th, 202310:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SUB Atrium

National Scholarships:

Information Session

Friday, February 3rd, 2023

3:00 PM -4:00 PM

Hybrid: Mesa Vista Hall Room 3097

or https://unm.zoom.us/j/98114828038

Budgeting for Study Abroad:

Hands-On Workshop

Friday, February 10th, 20233:00 PM -4:00 PM

Hybrid: Mesa Vista Hall Room 3097

or https://unm.zoom.us/j/98114828038

Scholarship Application:

Hands-On Workshop

Friday, February 17th, 20233:00 PM -4:00 PM

Hybrid: Mesa Vista Hall Room 3097

or https://unm.zoom.us/j/98114828038

Researching your Visa:

Hands-On Workshop

Friday, March 31st, 2023

3:00 PM -4:00 PM

Hybrid: Mesa Vista Hall Room 3097

or https://unm.zoom.us/j/98114828038

International Credit Transfer:

Hands-On Workshop

Friday, April 14th, 2023

3:00 PM -4:00 PM

Hybrid: Mesa Vista Hall Room 3097

or https://unm.zoom.us/j/98114828038

Packing and Flights:

Information Session

Friday, April 21st, 2023

4:00 PM -5:00 PM

Hybrid: Mesa Vista Hall Room 3097

or https://unm.zoom.us/j/98114828038

Study Abroad Book Club

Study Abroad Book Club Spring 2023

Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World by Anu Taranath

• Who: Open to all those interested in studying abroad, international travel, or discussions about the role of identities in an increasingly globalize world.

• What: A weekly meet up to discuss Anu Taranath’s book, Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World. Each week we will read and talk about one chapter from the book. These meetings will be facilitated by UNM study abroad advisors.

• Where: Mesa Vista Hall, Room 3097 (Located on the third floor of Mesa Vista Hall above AASS and El Centro).

• When: Every Thursday from 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM starting February 23rd until May 4th.

• Why: To provide a space to reflect, think, and share: “While travel can provide much needed perspective, it can also be deeply unsettling, confusing, and discomforting. Travelers can find themselves unsure about how to think or speak about the differences in race or culture they find, even though these differences might have fueled their desire to travel in the first place.” - Anu Taranath

• How: You can access a PDF of the book through UNM Libraries to read along. All are welcome even if you haven’t done the reading that week.

Returned Student Events


Fall events will be posted as they become available.

Returned student and have an idea for an event you'd like to see? Let us know at studyabd@unm.edu