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.

  • Spring 2025 (January 13 - May 9) - these sessions are held at 10am and 2pm. Mondays and Fridays are via Zoom; Tuesday thru Thursday are in-person. 
  • Summer 2025 (May 19 - August 1) - these sessions will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 2pm (only) and held via Zoom. 
  • No Info Sessions the week of May 12

Visit One.IU  to access the Student Appointment Scheduler and then search “Info Session” to see Julie Branam's calendar and to sign up. Students only need to attend this session once. 

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:

  • Spring 2025 (starting January 13): Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm in the Ferguson International Center lobby

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.

Joseph BlevinsAustin-B.pngLucia CalderónSam HudsonAmanda Roshan-Rawaan
Joseph Blevins
Education Abroad Advisor
Austin Borreson
Education Abroad Advisor		Lucia Calderón
Education Abroad Advisor		Sam Hudson
Assistant Director		Amanda Roshan-Rawaan
Senior Associate Director

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.

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