Passport Information

Are you thinking about studying abroad, but don't have your passport yet? Apply for one now, it will be valid for 10 years! Do you have a passport, but it's set to expire within 6 months after your study abroad? Then you should renew it now! You can apply for or renew your passport through the Department of State website.

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

• [TOMORROW!] March 10th, 2026: Summer (non-faculty led), Fall, and Academic Year 2026-2027 Applications due

• [NOW OPEN!] April 7th, 2026: Freeman Awards for Study in Asia Application due 

• Study Abroad Orientations

  Have you confirmed your participation in a Study Abroad program for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, or Academic Year 2026-2027? If so, please make sure that you have marked your calendar for your Orientation!

• Summer 2026 Faculty-Led Program Orientation: April 10th, 1:00-5:00pm, ILSB116

• General Program Orientation: May 1st, 1:30-4-30pm, ILSB118

If you are unable to make it to your assigned orientation, please contact our office by emailing educationabroad@umbc.edu.

• Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Academic Year 2026-2027 advising is available now! Contact educationabroad@umbc.edu to schedule an advising appointment.

• Study Abroad 101 Sessions
  Monday | 2pm-3pm | Virtual
  Tuesday | 1pm-2pm | Virtual
  Friday | 11am-12pm | Virtual

Abroad Ambassador Spotlight

This semester, Maranna, Tafat, Lucy, Victoria, Ileana, and Shruthe are sharing their experiences studying abroad through Abroad Blogs! They are across the UK, in France, in South Korea, and in Japan. They have been sharing great stories about their travels, adventures with new friends, and fun in the kitchen! Catch up on their blogs on our website, and stay tuned for their weekly posts!

Can't get enough of education abroad at UMBC? Follow along on the @UMBCLife and @UMBCeducationabroad!