Pre-departure sessions are required for every Education Abroad program. These sessions, led by Global Affairs team members, cover travel health, safety, and other important information needed before you leave for your program. Participants can attend any session, so based on your schedule, find the date and time that works best for you using the links below. We encourage students to attend a session that best aligns with their upcoming experience.
Sessions for Spring 2026 Semester Programs
These sessions will dive deeper into the needs of students spending a full semester abroad and earning transient credit.
Monday, September 8 @ 3pm: Register Here
Wednesday, September 17 @ 4pm: Register Here
Tuesday, September 23 @ 2pm: Register Here
Monday, December 1 @ 5pm: Register Here
Note: This will be the last session held before the start of the Spring 2026 semester. The session will cover both semester and faculty-led programming needs.
Sessions for Upcoming Faculty-led Programs
These sessions will use more examples from short-term faculty-led experience and discuss topics related to group travel.
Monday, November 10 @ 2pm: Register Here
Wednesday, November 12 @ 4pm: Register Here
Tuesday, November 18 @ 4pm: Register Here
Monday, December 1 @ 5pm: Register Here
Note: This will be the last session held before the start of the Spring 2026 semester. The session will cover both semester and faculty-led programming needs.
Spring Break 2026 participants are encouraged to complete the pre-departure orientation before the end of the Fall 2025 semester. Summer 2026 students have the option to attend sessions at the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester - the schedule will be updated in December 2025 after the final Fall session is held.
Tuesday, November 18 @ 4pm: Register Here
Monday, December 1 @ 5pm: Register Here
Note: This will be the last session held before the start of the Spring 2026 semester. The session will cover both semester and faculty-led programming needs.
Spring Break 2026 participants are encouraged to complete the pre-departure orientation before the end of the Fall 2025 semester. Summer 2026 students have the option to attend sessions at the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester - the schedule will be updated in December 2025 after the final Fall session is held.
Students are encouraged to attend these sessions as early as possible. If needed, students are welcome to attend more than one session. Parents of traveling students are welcome to attend.