Orientations based on region have been scheduled for students participating in summer 2025, fall 2025 and academic year 25-26 programs. Nominated, accepted, and committed students in direct enroll, exchange or an affiliated program will receive an invitation in Via Global and must register.  Program Coordinators from the Office for Education Abroad will be presenting the information. 

Asia Regional Orientation

• Presenters: Sandy Tupper and Jonus Cottrell
• Wednesday, April 16, 2025
• 5:00 pm
• 201 International Center

Education Abroad 101 (EA 101) is for anyone interested in studying abroad but isn't sure where to start! Topics covered include:

• Benefits of Education Abroad
• Things to Consider (courses, timing, budget)
• Program Types
• Cost Factors and Program Fees
• Scholarships and Funding
• Navigating the Website
• Searching for Programs
• Health, Safety and Security

At the end there will be a Q&A session where you can ask us any questions you may have.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Never traveled before?  We've got you covered!

This workshop focuses on the basics from packing, flying, budgeting, communication, and more for students who have never traveled abroad. 

Gaby Baylor from the Office of Global Health, Safety and Security will also be on-hand to share health and safety information.

Education Abroad 101 (EA 101) is for anyone interested in studying abroad but isn't sure where to start! Topics covered include:

• Benefits of Education Abroad
• Things to Consider (courses, timing, budget)
• Program Types
• Cost Factors and Program Fees
• Scholarships and Funding
• Navigating the Website
• Searching for Programs
• Health, Safety and Security

At the end there will be a Q&A session where you can ask us any questions you may have.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Education Abroad 101 (EA 101) is for anyone interested in studying abroad but isn't sure where to start! Topics covered include:

• Benefits of Education Abroad
• Things to Consider (courses, timing, budget)
• Program Types
• Cost Factors and Program Fees
• Scholarships and Funding
• Navigating the Website
• Searching for Programs
• Health, Safety and Security

At the end there will be a Q&A session where you can ask us any questions you may have.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

To apply for an Office for Education Abroad Scholarship, all you have to do is apply for a program before the scholarship deadline. Within your Via Global application, mark the checkbox "YES" that you would like to be considered for a scholarship. This allows the Office for Education Abroad to access your financial aid record and consider you for all scholarships for which you are eligible. Nothing else is required.

The deadlines to apply for an Office for Education Abroad Scholarship are as follows:

• First-Year Seminar Abroad programs: June 1
• Winter Break and Spring programs: October 1
• Spring Break programs: December 15
• Summer programs: February 15
• Fall and Academic Year programs: March 1

More information can be found on the Office for Education Abroad Scholarship webpage.

NOTE: These deadlines are only for the Office for Education Abroad Scholarship and do not apply to other MSU College, Department or Unit scholarships, or national scholarships.