Meet With an Advisor

All IU study abroad students must attend an Education Abroad Info Session to understand the basics of study abroad: how to research program options, costs, financial aid and scholarships, and how (and when) to apply to a program.

Fall 2026 availability: Information Sessions will be held in person on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-3:30pm at the Ferguson International Center, Room 409. 

You also can access a pre-recorded information session on this link.  Be sure to scan the QR code at the end so we can confirm your participation and you can meet with an Education Abroad Advisor.

Either the in-person or online session is fine before meeting with a member of our advising team.

For Kelley School of Business majors to access the Kelley study abroad advisors, this step is encouraged, but not required.

All students: you are welcome to meet with your academic advisor BEFORE attending an Info Session. If you do, you do not need to meet with them again (unless you want to!).

Students seeking guidance about whether they can study abroad with their particular major(s) should first meet with their academic advisor(s) to understand their remaining degree requirements. Then, students should meet with a program-specific education abroad advisor.

Kelley School of Business Majors: You are welcome to start this conversation with your regularly assigned academic advisor, but you are encouraged to also speak with a Kelley study abroad advisor at this step of the process (search “Kelley study abroad” in SAS to find available appointment slots) to discuss program options, academic progress, and graduation requirements.

All students: if you meet with your academic advisor, and then attend an Info Session with us, that's fine! Continue on to Steps #3 or #4 then.

If you have general questions, let our Peer Advisors assist you during our drop-in advising hours.

Fall 2026 (August 24 - December 11): 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm weekdays (no Thursday afternoon drop-ins)*; Mon-Thurs at Ferguson International Center; Fridays via Zoom at https://iu.zoom.us/my/overseas 

*Check SAS to ensure weekday advising is happening; occasionally, we may have to cancel drop-in hours. No drop-ins during Fall break, Thanksgiving break, or winter break.

Drop-in advising is a great option for quick questions, help navigating resources, or seeking peer advice (especially if you're interested in the same program, country, or region!). Peer advisors do not review students' specific course requirements. 

Once a student has attended a First Steps Info Session and is ready to explore a specific program, students can meet with an education abroad advisor for a 1:1 appointment. These appointments are for program-specific questions. You are not required to meet with an advisor before applying to a program, but do come see us if you have questions!

Note: first-time inquiries or general advising questions are handled through the Info Sessions and will be referred there.

Kelley School of Business Majors: You are encouraged to speak with a Kelley study abroad advisor before you finalize your program choice (search “Kelley study abroad” in SAS to find available appointment slots).

Visit One.IU to access the Student Appointment Scheduler and then search for the relevant advisor.  Click on the advisor’s name below to see their advising portfolios.

Students also can contact their School-or College-based study abroad office for unit-based program options:

Any student who desires to enroll in an overseas program that is not on the list of pre-approved IU programs must first meet with an education abroad advisor to discuss their interests, and then submit a non-IU program petition. Any member of the Education Abroad advising team is happy to meet with a student considering a non-IU program, so please visit Student Appointment Scheduler to find an appointment.

Students from IU Indianapolis or a regional campus must speak with their campus coordinator about their campus non-IU program policies.