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.

 

 

Semester abroad applications are reviewed at both the PRIORITY and FINAL deadlines. Students who submit their applications by the PRIORITY deadline have the best chance of being accepted for their first choice program.
 
Term Priority 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.
 

Mark your calendars for the MANDATORY pre-departure orientation session to applies to you!

Program Date Time Location
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

 

Attend optional workshops that support your goals to study abroad.
View detailed descriptions below. All workshops run from 3:00-4:00 PM and are hybrid events: Mesa Vista Hall Room 3097 or https://unm.zoom.us/j/98114828038
 
National Study Abroad Scholarships Information Session – Friday, February 3rd
Budgeting for Study Abroad: Hands-On Workshop – Friday, February 10th
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

 

Attend the Study Abroad Fair - February 7th from 10:00 AM -2:00 PM in the SUB!
 
 
2023 Spring Semester Calendar
 
Event Date Time Location

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

or https://unm.zoom.us/j/98114828038

Budgeting for Study Abroad:

Hands-On Workshop

 Friday, February 10th, 2023 3:00 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, 2023 3:00 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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Hybrid: Mesa Vista Hall Room 3097

or https://unm.zoom.us/j/98114828038

 

 

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
Passport to Professionalism TBD for Spring 2023   TBD