Getting Started with Study Abroad

1. Attend a Mandatory Information Session

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  • Tuesday, January 28
    • 12:00-1:00 (Hoch Kirby PDR)
  • Thursday, January 30
    • 12:00-1:00 (Hoch Sprague PDR)
  • Monday, February 3Meet with Study Abroad Program Provider IFSA Abroad
    • 12:00-1:00 (Hoch Aviation Room)
    • 1:00-2:00 IFSA Drop-In Advising Sessions (Office of Study Abroad – Platt Campus Center)
  • Tuesday, February 11
    • 12:00-1:00 (Hoch Kirby PDR)
  • Friday, February 28
    • 12:00-1:00 (HOCH-Sprague PDR)
  • Wednesday, March 12
    • 12:00-1:00 (HOCH-Aviation Room)
  • Tuesday, April 22
    • 12:00-1:00 (HOCH-Aviation Room)

2. Meet with the Assistant Dean for Study Abroad

  • Research approved programs and consider your academic, professional, cultural, and personal study abroad goals.
  • Make an appointment to meet with the Assistant Dean for Study Abroad
  • Complete this advising form before your appointment.
  • Come prepared with questions and your study abroad goals.

3. Meet with your Academic Advisors

  • Schedule an appointment with both your Major and HSA advisors to create a roadmap to study abroad!
  • With advance planning, courses abroad can integrate with departmental coursework, transfer credit can be awarded, and study abroad students graduate in four years.
  • Visit Study Abroad by Major.

4. Submit Study Abroad Applications

  • Students must declare a major and be assigned advisors before submitting applications.
  • Acceptance to most programs is a two-step process requiring both a Harvey Mudd application and the study abroad program sponsor’s application. 
  • Due the semester before you plan to study abroad; application deadlines are as follows:
    • Fall Semester Deadline: February 15
    • Early Spring Semester Deadline: April 15*
    • Regular Spring Semester Deadline: September 15

*The early spring deadline is for spring partner programs that have early deadlines (including deadlines before September 15).