Term | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
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Fall or Academic Year | November 15 | February 15 |
Spring or Calendar Year | June 15 | September 15 |
Summer | N/A | March 1 |
Important Dates and Deadlines for Students
As you prepare to study abroad, there are several dates and deadlines to keep in mind. Please review the information below and check back for updates throughout the semester.
- Application Deadlines
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- Events & Workshops
- Study Abroad Book Club
- Returned Student Events
Mark your calendars for the MANDATORY pre-departure orientation session to applies to you!
Program | Date | Time | Location |
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Spring/Calendar Year Exchanges & Direct Enroll | 2023 Date TBD |
2:00 PM-5:00 PM |
TBD |
Summer Exchanges & Direct Enroll | Thursday, April 6th, 2023 | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | TBD |
Fall/Academic Year Exchanges & Direct Enroll | Thursday, April 6th, 2023 | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | TBD |
Summer Faculty-Led Programs | TBD | TBD | TBD |

- View presentation slides here
- Who: All students, especially Pell-grant recipients and students looking for ways to finance their study abroad program.
- What: Presentation about national study abroad scholarship opportunities including the Gilman Scholarship Program, Boren Scholarships, Fund for Education Abroad, and Critical Language Scholarship.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

Event | Date | Time | Location |
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Study Abroad Fair |
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
In-person: SUB Atrium |
National Scholarships: Information Session |
Friday, February 3rd, 2023 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hybrid: Mesa Vista Hall Room 3097 |
Budgeting for Study Abroad: Hands-On Workshop |
Friday, February 10th, 2023 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hybrid: Mesa Vista Hall Room 3097 |
Scholarship Application: Hands-On Workshop |
Friday, February 17th, 2023 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hybrid: Mesa Vista Hall Room 3097 |
Researching your Visa: Hands-On Workshop |
Friday, March 31st, 2023 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hybrid: Mesa Vista Hall Room 3097 |
International Credit Transfer: Hands-On Workshop |
Friday, April 14th, 2023 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hybrid: Mesa Vista Hall Room 3097 |
Packing and Flights: Information Session |
Friday, April 21st, 2023 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hybrid: Mesa Vista Hall Room 3097 |
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 globalized 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
• 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.
If you have any questions about this book club, please contact:
Madde Lesnewich at mlesnewich@unm.edu or Leanne Olona at liolona@unm.edu
Attend an optional event for returning study abroad students:
Event | Date | Time | Location |
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Passport to Professionalism | TBD for Spring 2023 | TBD |